# Azure Backup vs NovaStor DataCenter Comparison

| | Azure Backup | NovaStor DataCenter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 87 | 23 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (44.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (65.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Azure Backup

Pros:
- Reliability (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (3 reviews)

### NovaStor DataCenter

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Azure Backup | NovaStor DataCenter | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (71 reviews) | 8.0 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (72 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (65 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (72 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Azure Backup

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### NovaStor DataCenter

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Backup** | 8.9/10 | 58 |
| **NovaStor DataCenter** | 8.6/10 | 20 |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Azure Backup | NovaStor DataCenter | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | 8.9 (46 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Database Server Backup** | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines** | 9.3 (43 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Repository Models** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Azure Backup | NovaStor DataCenter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | 8.9 (42 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 8.9 (42 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Azure Backup | NovaStor DataCenter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Data Deduplication** | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | Azure Backup | NovaStor DataCenter | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Hard Drive Cloning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Backup** | N/A | N/A |
| **NovaStor DataCenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning

| Feature | Azure Backup | NovaStor DataCenter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Backup** | N/A | N/A |
| **NovaStor DataCenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Azure Backup | NovaStor DataCenter | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Azure Backup | NovaStor DataCenter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Azure Backup | NovaStor DataCenter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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


**Unique to NovaStor DataCenter (1):** [Hard Drive Cloning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hard-drive-cloning)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Azure Backup | NovaStor DataCenter | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 29.3% | 25.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 44.0% | 65.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.7% | 10.0% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### NovaStor DataCenter

- **Computer Software:** 65.0%
- **Real Estate:** 5.0%
- **Media Production:** 5.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.0%
- **Food & Beverages:** 5.0%
- **Facilities Services:** 5.0%
- **Construction:** 5.0%
- **Accounting:** 5.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Azure Backup

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (288 reviews)
- [Rubrik](https://www.g2.com/products/rubrik/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (281 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (740 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 (55 reviews)
- [AWS Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-backup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (437 reviews)
- [Dell Avamar](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-avamar/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (275 reviews)

### Alternatives to NovaStor DataCenter

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [EaseUS Data Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/easeus/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (422 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (549 reviews)
- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1961 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (459 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (437 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (359 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4392 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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."

### NovaStor DataCenter

No discussions available for this product.

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