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# AWS Backup vs Veeam Backup for AWS Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**AWS Backup** [

4.6/5(22)

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**Veeam Backup for AWS** [

4.5/5(125)

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Pricing

**AWS Backup**
No pricing available

**Veeam Backup for AWS**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**AWS Backup**
Not enough reviews yet

**Veeam Backup for AWS**
2 months

Based on 10 responses

Return on Investment

**AWS Backup**
Not enough reviews yet

**Veeam Backup for AWS**
14 months

Based on 6 responses

Perceived Cost

**AWS Backup**
$$$$$

**Veeam Backup for AWS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**AWS Backup**
Not enough reviews yet

**Veeam Backup for AWS**
14%

Pros & Cons

**AWS Backup**
Not enough data

**Veeam Backup for AWS**
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Affordable (1)
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Backup Efficiency (1)
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Technical Difficulties (1)
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Integrations

**AWS Backup**
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Amazon Aurora

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Amazon CloudWatch

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Amazon EC2

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Amazon Elastic Block Store...

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**Veeam Backup for AWS**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**AWS Backup**
No screenshot available

**Veeam Backup for AWS**
 ![Veeam Backup for AWS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/141435/Overview.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**AWS Backup**

9.7

9.716

**Veeam Backup for AWS**

9.0

9.095

Ease of Use

**AWS Backup**

9.7

9.716

**Veeam Backup for AWS**

9.0

9.096

Ease of Setup

**AWS Backup**

9.6

9.68

**Veeam Backup for AWS**

8.6

8.660

Ease of Admin

**AWS Backup**
Not enough data

**Veeam Backup for AWS**

8.9

8.959

Quality of Support

**AWS Backup**

9.5

9.516

**Veeam Backup for AWS**

8.9

8.995

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**AWS Backup**
Not enough data

**Veeam Backup for AWS**

8.9

8.959

Product Direction (% positive)

**AWS Backup**

10.0

10.015

**Veeam Backup for AWS**

9.3

9.395

Features

Server Backup[Hide 66 FeaturesShow 66 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.4

20

9.3

60

Compatibility 

Database Server Backup

9.9(won by 0.6)

15

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

9.3

46

Virtual Machines

9.0

13

9.3(won by 0.3)

49

Repository Models

9.2(tied score)

13

9.2(tied score)

46

File Server Backup

9.9(won by default)

13

Feature Not Available

VM Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Continuous Backup

9.2(tied score)

15

9.2(tied score)

55

Disaster Recovery

9.2

15

9.3(won by 0.1)

48

Storage Capacity

9.4(won by 0.2)

14

9.2

53

Remote Backup

9.4(won by 0.1)

15

9.3

52

Activity Monitoring

9.5(won by 0.4)

14

9.1

52

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Differential Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incremental Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access & Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Security Standards

9.4(tied score)

13

9.4(tied score)

47

Cloud Data Protection

9.4(tied score)

14

9.4(tied score)

52

Data Deduplication

9.5(won by 0.3)

11

9.2

47

Ransomware Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Server Backup

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bare-Metal Restore

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Duplicate Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-OS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Log

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Retention Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Recovery[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.1

48

Compatibility 

File Formats

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

42

Partitions

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

40

Mobile

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

32

Management

Backup

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

42

Storage

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

43

File Scan

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Security 

Encryption

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

39

Data Protection

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

40

File Deletion

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

38

Agentic AI - File Recovery

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Backup[Hide 61 FeaturesShow 61 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.0

45

Functionality

Data Backup

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

45

Backup Automation

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

44

Integration

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

43

Diverse Database Handling

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

40

Cloud Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Admin

Backup Management

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

44

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incremental Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Database Backup

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduled/Automated Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Duplicate Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Local Server Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Log

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Server Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Access/Restoration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Backup[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Storage Formats

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduled Backups

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Restoration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Documentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security and Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication 

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![AWS Backup](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3a7a925cc43d97814fa81ec2d6c06f45/aws-backup.jpeg "AWS Backup")](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-backup/reviews)

AWS Backup

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

35.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

25.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

40.0%

[![Veeam Backup for AWS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-backup-for-aws.svg "Veeam Backup for AWS")](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-backup-for-aws/reviews)

Veeam Backup for AWS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

31.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

40.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

27.8%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

35.0%

31.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

25.0%

40.9%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

40.0%

27.8%

Reviewers' Industry

[![AWS Backup](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3a7a925cc43d97814fa81ec2d6c06f45/aws-backup.jpeg "AWS Backup")](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-backup/reviews)
AWS Backup

Computer Software

20.0%

Pharmaceuticals

15.0%

Retail

10.0%

Consulting

5.0%

Telecommunications

5.0%

Other

45.0%

[![Veeam Backup for AWS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-backup-for-aws.svg "Veeam Backup for AWS")](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-backup-for-aws/reviews)
Veeam Backup for AWS

Information Technology and Services

20.0%

Computer Software

13.9%

Computer & Network Security

10.4%

Financial Services

5.2%

Banking

4.3%

Other

46.1%

FAQs

## AWS Backup vs Veeam Backup for AWS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between AWS Backup vs Veeam Backup for AWS?

AWS Backup stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction on setup and support, while Veeam Backup for AWS is noted for its deployment ease and backup efficiency.

| [AWS Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-backup/reviews) | [Veeam Backup for AWS](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-backup-for-aws/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (22 reviews) | 4.5/5 (125 reviews) |
| — | Mid-Market |
| 9.6 | 8.6 |
| 9.5 | 8.9 |
| Centralized backup management across AWS services | Deployment ease and backup efficiency |

### How do the pricing models of AWS Backup and Veeam Backup for AWS compare?

AWS Backup is rated higher for value, with a Price/Cost satisfaction score advantage over Veeam Backup for AWS.

- **AWS Backup:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that AWS Backup's pricing can be higher than competitors, but they are satisfied with the value due to its centralized management and automation.
- **Veeam Backup for AWS:** Reviewers note that Veeam Backup for AWS is affordable and cost-effective for many use cases, but some mention that scaling up can become expensive for larger workloads.

### What are the best alternatives to AWS Backup and Veeam Backup for AWS?

The top three alternatives to AWS Backup and Veeam Backup for AWS are Rubrik, Azure Backup, and Datto SIRIS.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AWS Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-backup/reviews) | 4.6/5 (22 reviews) | — | Pricing can be higher than competitors, but value is recognized for automation | Centralized backup management across AWS services |
| [Veeam Backup for AWS](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-backup-for-aws/reviews) | 4.5/5 (125 reviews) | Mid-Market | Affordable for many, but scaling can increase costs | Deployment ease and backup efficiency |
| [Rubrik](https://www.g2.com/products/rubrik/reviews) | 4.5/5 (289 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Azure Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-backup/reviews) | 4.4/5 (87 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) | 4.6/5 (294 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Server Backup features should I prioritize when comparing AWS Backup and Veeam Backup for AWS?

Buyers should prioritize centralized management, ease of setup, backup automation, integration breadth, and support quality when comparing AWS Backup and Veeam Backup for AWS.

- **Centralized management:** AWS Backup is frequently cited for its ability to manage backups across multiple AWS services from a single console.
- **Ease of setup:** AWS Backup scores 9.6 and Veeam Backup for AWS scores 8.6 on Ease of Setup.
- **Backup automation:** Both products are praised for automating backup scheduling and retention, with AWS Backup noted for policy-based automation.
- **Integration breadth:** AWS Backup integrates with Amazon EC2 (recent review mention); Veeam Backup for AWS is recognized for cloud integration and deployment ease.
- **Support quality:** AWS Backup scores 9.5 and Veeam Backup for AWS scores 8.9 on Quality of Support.

### What are the pros and cons of AWS Backup vs Veeam Backup for AWS?

AWS Backup's headline strength is centralized backup management, while Veeam Backup for AWS is recognized for deployment ease and backup efficiency.

- **AWS Backup strengths:** Centralized management of backups across AWS services, automation of backup policies, strong compliance and reporting features, and high reviewer satisfaction with support and setup.
- **AWS Backup trade-offs:** Pricing can be higher than competitors, some advanced recovery scenarios require service-specific knowledge, and complexity in troubleshooting errors.
- **Veeam Backup for AWS strengths:** Deployment ease, backup efficiency, affordable for many use cases, strong cloud integration, and positive sentiment for customer support and user interface.
- **Veeam Backup for AWS trade-offs:** Scaling up can become expensive for larger workloads, initial setup can be complex for some users, and some reviewers note technical difficulties and documentation gaps.

### Is AWS Backup or Veeam Backup for AWS better for small businesses?

Datto SIRIS is the top alternative with a Small-Business segment, but among AWS Backup and Veeam Backup for AWS, Veeam Backup for AWS is more frequently reviewed by mid-market users, with positive sentiment from small-business reviewers.

- **AWS Backup:** No largest segment data available; reviewers highlight ease of use and centralized management, but do not specifically emphasize small-business fit.
- **Veeam Backup for AWS:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; recent small-business reviewers describe it as reliable, user-friendly, and time-saving for AWS workloads.

### Which Server Backup platform has better integrations?

Reviewers cite AWS Backup for its integration with Amazon EC2, while Veeam Backup for AWS is recognized for broad cloud integration and deployment ease.

- **AWS Backup:** Integrates with Amazon EC2 (recent review mention).
- **Veeam Backup for AWS:** Reviewers highlight cloud integration and deployment ease, with positive sentiment for integration with AWS services.

### How do AWS Backup and Veeam Backup for AWS compare on customer support?

AWS Backup leads on Quality of Support with a 0.6-point advantage over Veeam Backup for AWS (9.5 vs 8.9).

- **AWS Backup:** Reviewers consistently praise proactive, responsive, and helpful 24/7 customer support, with multiple mentions of strong support experiences.
- **Veeam Backup for AWS:** Reviewers describe support as phenomenal and fast, but some note documentation gaps and occasional technical support needs for complex configurations.

### Which is easier to implement, AWS Backup or Veeam Backup for AWS?

AWS Backup is rated higher for Ease of Setup (9.6 vs 8.6), indicating reviewers find it easier to implement than Veeam Backup for AWS.

- **AWS Backup:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup, centralized dashboard, and ease of use for new users.
- **Veeam Backup for AWS:** Reviewers note that setup is generally easy, but some mention complexity for advanced configurations and initial setup challenges.

### Which product has better Backup?

Both AWS Backup and Veeam Backup for AWS are highly rated for Backup, with Veeam Backup for AWS frequently cited for backup efficiency and automation.

- **AWS Backup:** Backup is the most frequently mentioned feature, with reviewers highlighting centralized management, automation, and reliable recovery options.
- **Veeam Backup for AWS:** Backup is the most frequently mentioned feature, with reviewers citing backup efficiency, fast recovery, automation, and flexible restore options.

Alternatives

**AWS Backup Alternatives**

 ![Azure Backup](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-backup.jpg "Azure Backup")

[
Azure Backup
](/products/azure-backup/reviews)

 ![Datto SIRIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fcb33f94f2a2359a8f7844ae12f6686d/kaseya-datto-siris.svg "Datto SIRIS")

[
Datto SIRIS
](/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews)

 ![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")

[
Veeam Data Platform
](/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews)

 ![Veritas NetBackup](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565623/veritas-netbackup.jpg "Veritas NetBackup")

[
NetBackup
](/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews)

**Veeam Backup for AWS Alternatives**

 ![Rubrik](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9b4e7f81d462a304f9facef2bb74877e/rubrik.svg "Rubrik")

[
Rubrik
](/products/rubrik/reviews)

 ![Druva Data Security Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/34523f445f4c9627b92a1a286d23a4ef/druva-data-security-cloud.svg "Druva Data Security Cloud")

[
Druva Data Security Cloud
](/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews)

 ![NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cccf00d10d899724ab03af954e705e90/nakivo-backup-replication.svg "NAKIVO Backup & Replication")

[
NAKIVO
](/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews)

 ![Acronis Cyber Protect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/67ee1bd0204973ed7a53f0864b7846c7/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect.svg "Acronis Cyber Protect")

[
Acronis Cyber Protect
](/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews)

## AWS Backup vs Veeam Backup for AWS

- Reviewers felt that AWS Backup meets the needs of their business better than Veeam Backup for AWS.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that AWS Backup is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of AWS Backup over Veeam Backup for AWS.