# AWS Backup, Hornetsecurity VM Backup vs Azure Backup Comparison

| | AWS Backup | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 21 | 274 | 87 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (36.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS Backup

**Not enough data**

### Hornetsecurity VM Backup

Pros:
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)


### Azure Backup

Pros:
- Reliability (3 reviews)
- Easy Setup (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Backup | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.8 (15 reviews) | 9.3 (208 reviews) | 9.3 (71 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.8 (15 reviews) | 9.5 (209 reviews) | 9.0 (72 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 9.5 (195 reviews) | 9.1 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.4 (194 reviews) | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | 9.4 (208 reviews) | 8.8 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.3 (188 reviews) | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (14 reviews) | 9.5 (200 reviews) | 9.2 (72 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Backup

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Hornetsecurity VM Backup

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Azure Backup

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Backup** | 9.4/10 | 19 |
| **Hornetsecurity VM Backup** | 9.2/10 | 144 |
| **Azure Backup** | 8.9/10 | 58 |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | AWS Backup | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | 9.9 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (112 reviews) | 8.9 (46 reviews) | 
| **Database Server Backup** | 9.9 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (94 reviews) | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 9.7 (132 reviews) | 9.3 (43 reviews) | 
| **Repository Models** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (101 reviews) | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | AWS Backup | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (101 reviews) | 8.9 (42 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 9.3 (119 reviews) | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 9.3 (126 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (115 reviews) | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (128 reviews) | 8.9 (42 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | AWS Backup | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (110 reviews) | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (77 reviews) | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 
| **Data Deduplication** | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 9.3 (117 reviews) | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | AWS Backup | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Backup** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hornetsecurity VM Backup** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Backup** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | AWS Backup | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | AWS Backup | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Backup | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)





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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Backup | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 36.8% | 68.7% | 29.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 26.3% | 29.7% | 44.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 36.8% | 1.6% | 26.7% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Backup

- **Computer Software:** 21.1%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 15.8%
- **Retail:** 10.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 5.3%
- **Internet:** 5.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.3%
- **Defense & Space:** 5.3%
- **Other:** 15.8%

#### Hornetsecurity VM Backup

- **Information Technology and Services:** 28.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.2%
- **Computer Networking:** 5.6%
- **Computer Software:** 4.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Accounting:** 2.8%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Information Services:** 2.0%
- **Education Management:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 34.9%

#### Azure Backup

- **Information Technology and Services:** 37.3%
- **Computer Software:** 9.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.0%
- **Insurance:** 4.0%
- **Investment Management:** 4.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.7%
- **Information Services:** 2.7%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 22.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS Backup

- [Veeam Backup for AWS](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-backup-for-aws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (125 reviews)
- [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Veritas NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (113 reviews)
- [Commvault Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/commvault-cloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [EaseUS Data Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/easeus/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (397 reviews)
- [Clumio](https://www.g2.com/products/clumio/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (733 reviews)

### Alternatives to Hornetsecurity VM Backup

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (353 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (547 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (733 reviews)
- [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [BDRShield](https://www.g2.com/products/bdrshield/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (155 reviews)
- [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (275 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (457 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4307 reviews)

### Alternatives to Azure Backup

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (733 reviews)
- [Rubrik](https://www.g2.com/products/rubrik/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (163 reviews)
- [Veritas NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (113 reviews)
- [Barracuda Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-backup/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Dell Avamar](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-avamar/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (275 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (547 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS Backup

- Title: [How can i make tunnel from my on-prim to cloud for transfer data to cloud.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50813-how-can-i-make-tunnel-from-my-on-prim-to-cloud-for-transfer-data-to-cloud) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "What type of backup you are looking for, is it a full server backup or file backups?"

### Hornetsecurity VM Backup

- Title: [Can I monitor multiple Altaro VM Backup installations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-monitor-multiple-altaro-vm-backup-installations) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can download Altaro Management Tools to run the remote management console which enables you to connect to one or many remote installations."
- Title: [Do I need to re-install if I want to upgrade from the Free Edition?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-i-need-to-re-install-if-i-want-to-upgrade-from-the-free-edition) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No, you can simply replace your Free Edition key with the new license key purchased and all the product's features will be available to you right away.
"
- Title: [Do you offer volume discounts?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-offer-volume-discounts) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We offer volume discounts from 10 licenses upwards. Kindly contact us at sales@altaro.com to get a custom quote!
"
- Title: [Do you offer discounts to educational, government, non-profit or NGO organizations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/discounts-756d1aa1-42bf-4a0f-9fcf-1f9c8154b410) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes we do! Kindly contact us at sales@altaro.com for more details."
- Title: [How does your pricing work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pricing-143907bd-08fc-450c-8ee8-38e4e51ea695) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Our pricing is straightforward: You pay per host - Not per socket or CPU, making Altaro VM Backup an easy fit for tight budgets.
"

### Azure Backup

- Title: [What is Azure Backup used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-azure-backup-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "for application-consistent backups, which ensure additional fixes aren't required to restore the data."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-backup-vs-hornetsecurity-vm-backup-vs-azure-backup)