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# Azure Backup vs Veeam Data Platform Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Azure Backup** [

4.4/5(88)

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-backup/reviews#reviews)

**Veeam Data Platform** [

4.6/5(752)

](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Azure Backup**
No pricing available

**Veeam Data Platform**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Azure Backup**
1 month

Based on 19 responses

**Veeam Data Platform**
1 month

Based on 81 responses

Return on Investment

**Azure Backup**
12 months3 months sooner

Based on 16 responses

**Veeam Data Platform**
15 months

Based on 65 responses

Perceived Cost

**Azure Backup**
$$$$$

**Veeam Data Platform**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Azure Backup**
11%

**Veeam Data Platform**
12%1% more

Pros & Cons

**Azure Backup**
[
Reliability (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-backup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1470994&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Setup (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-backup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2344558&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-backup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2099632&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Veeam Data Platform**
[
Ease of Use (114)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1904469&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Backup Solutions (110)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1904245&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Backup Issues (37)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1902491&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (36)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1902462&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Azure Backup**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_793034d14bb0f3fa12d97cf3cc0032c4/jira.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Jira

](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews)[

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Jira Service Management

](https://www.g2.com/products/jira-service-management/reviews)[
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**Veeam Data Platform**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7a5a22df219b58c72bb8722a9e3affa3/hyper-host.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Hyper.Host

](https://www.g2.com/products/hyper-host/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ae5d46296d0f8afa0fd352fc44bf419d/microsoft365.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft 365

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews)[

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Proxmox VE

](https://www.g2.com/products/proxmox-ve/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2ec0fb3d6001279948ececb9e055314c/red-hat-red-hat-openshift.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Red Hat OpenShift

](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/integrations)

Screenshots

**Azure Backup**
No screenshot available

**Veeam Data Platform**
 ![Veeam Data Platform 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/1430507/vdp-.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Azure Backup**

9.3

9.372

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.4

9.4594

Ease of Use

**Azure Backup**

9.0

9.073

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.1

9.1621

Ease of Setup

**Azure Backup**

9.1

9.153

**Veeam Data Platform**

8.8

8.8552

Ease of Admin

**Azure Backup**

8.7

8.749

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.0

9.0513

Quality of Support

**Azure Backup**

8.7

8.766

**Veeam Data Platform**

8.9

8.9560

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Azure Backup**

9.0

9.046

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.0

9.0496

Product Direction (% positive)

**Azure Backup**

9.2

9.273

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.1

9.1574

Features

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

8.9

59

8.8

298

Compatibility 

File Server Backup

8.9

46

9.5(won by 0.6)

259

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

Database Server Backup

8.9

43

9.2(won by 0.3)

251

Virtual Machines

9.3

44

9.6(won by 0.3)

264

Repository Models

8.6

38

9.1(won by 0.5)

231

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

VM Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Continuous Backup

9.0

43

9.2(won by 0.2)

230

Disaster Recovery

9.0

45

9.3(won by 0.3)

250

Storage Capacity

9.1(tied score)

47

9.1(tied score)

244

Remote Backup

9.0

45

9.1(won by 0.1)

231

Activity Monitoring

8.9(tied score)

42

8.9(tied score)

221

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

8.8

44

9.1(won by 0.3)

225

Cloud Data Protection

8.9(won by 0.2)

44

8.7

171

Data Deduplication

8.4

41

8.8(won by 0.4)

216

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

8.3(won by default)

12

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

12

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

12

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

11

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

11

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

11

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

Online Backup[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

185

Functionality

Real-time Sync

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

125

Storage Capacity

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

137

Remote Backup

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

135

Versioning

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

125

Mobile Backup Application

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

85

Compatibility 

Disk Backup

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

145

Local Backup

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

143

Storage Formats

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

131

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

File Sharing

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

118

Security Standards

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

134

Encrypted Storage

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

131

Agentic AI - Online Backup

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

8

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

8

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

13

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

9

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

9

Decision Making

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

9

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Remote Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronization Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conflict Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

9.0

228

Compatibility 

File Formats

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

189

Partitions

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Mobile

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Management

Backup

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

213

Storage

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

204

File Scan

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

124

Security 

Encryption

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

182

Data Protection

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

190

File Deletion

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

180

Agentic AI - File Recovery

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

7

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

7

Disaster Recovery[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

182

Functionality

On Premises Recovery

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

168

Cloud Recovery

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

129

Prior State Recovery

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

148

Recovery Automation

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

134

Replication

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

150

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Local Management

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

163

Infrastructure Compatibility

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

162

Solution Integration

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

139

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

135

RTO and RPO Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

136

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

10

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

9

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

9

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

10

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

10

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

10

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

10

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scenario Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

VM Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Impact Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Continuity Exercising

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

123

Management

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

99

Solution Integration

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

95

Infrastructure Compatibility

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

110

Monitoring

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

111

Solution Provision

System Failover

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

96

Pay by Usage

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

83

Service Provision

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

90

Show 5 feature categories with incomplete data

IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)[Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security and Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration Console

Not enough data

Not enough data

Operations

Service Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intelligent Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recovery

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Restoration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)

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

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Threat Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visibility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Breach Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Personally Identifiable Information Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Wipe

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Insider Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ransomware Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Device Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

External Storage Device Blocking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Quarantining

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intellectual Property Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud File Storage[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Storage Scaling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Organization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Support

Service Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Transparency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Migration Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Device Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automation

Intelligent Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronization Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conflict Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

At-Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

DLP Configuration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Database Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

API / integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security 

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transport

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Types

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

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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

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Azure Backup

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

30.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

43.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

26.3%

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Veeam Data Platform

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

22.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

59.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

18.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

30.3%

22.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

43.4%

59.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

26.3%

18.4%

Reviewers' Industry

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Azure Backup

Information Technology and Services

36.8%

Computer Software

9.2%

Computer & Network Security

7.9%

Oil & Energy

3.9%

Investment Management

3.9%

Other

38.2%

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Veeam Data Platform

Information Technology and Services

19.1%

Hospital & Health Care

4.3%

Computer & Network Security

4.2%

Government Administration

3.7%

Financial Services

3.7%

Other

65.0%

FAQs

## Azure Backup vs Veeam Data Platform FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Veeam Data Platform vs Azure Backup?

Veeam Data Platform stands out for its higher G2 rating and broader hypervisor integration, while Azure Backup is favored for its centralized management and ease of setup.

| [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) | [Azure Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-backup/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (749 reviews) | 4.4/5 (87 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 8.8 | 9.1 |
| 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Integrates with all hypervisors, industry standard for data protection | Centralized management, one-click automated scaling, built-in ransomware protection |

### How do the pricing models of Veeam Data Platform and Azure Backup compare?

Veeam Data Platform is rated higher for price satisfaction, indicating reviewers consider it the stronger value compared to Azure Backup.

- **Veeam Data Platform:** In recent reviews, several reviewers note that while the cost is considered high, the value is justified by its reliability and advanced features.
- **Azure Backup:** Reviewers frequently mention Azure Backup as expensive, with 3 all-time mentions, and cite the pricing structure as complex and sometimes difficult to optimize for larger organizations.

### What are the best alternatives to Veeam Data Platform and Azure Backup?

The top three alternatives to Veeam Data Platform and Azure Backup are Unitrends Backup and Recovery, Cove Data Protection, and Datto SIRIS.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (749 reviews) | Mid-Market | Cost is high but justified by reliability and features | Integrates with all hypervisors, industry standard for data protection |
| [Azure Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-backup/reviews) | 4.4/5 (87 reviews) | Mid-Market | Frequently cited as expensive, complex pricing structure | Centralized management, one-click automated scaling, built-in ransomware protection |
| [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) | 4.2/5 (462 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) | 4.5/5 (443 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) | 4.6/5 (294 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Online Backup features should I prioritize when comparing Veeam Data Platform and Azure Backup?

Buyers comparing Veeam Data Platform and Azure Backup should prioritize backup reliability, ease of setup, integration breadth, centralized management, and cost satisfaction.

- **Backup reliability:** Veeam Data Platform scores 9.4 on Meets Requirements, Azure Backup scores 9.3.
- **Ease of setup:** Azure Backup scores 9.1, Veeam Data Platform scores 8.8.
- **Integration breadth:** Veeam Data Platform is frequently cited for integration with Microsoft 365 and VMware vSphere (3 all-time mentions each); Azure Backup is noted for integration with Azure services and centralized management (1 all-time mention).
- **Centralized management:** Azure Backup is highlighted for centralized management and one-click scaling in recent reviews.
- **Cost satisfaction:** Veeam Data Platform is rated higher for price satisfaction, while Azure Backup is frequently cited as expensive (3 all-time mentions).

### What are the pros and cons of Veeam Data Platform vs Azure Backup?

Veeam Data Platform's headline strength is its broad integration and reliability, while Azure Backup is praised for centralized management and ease of use.

- **Veeam Data Platform strengths:** Integrates with all hypervisors, industry standard for data protection, fast recovery, unified interface, advanced ransomware protection, and high reliability.
- **Veeam Data Platform trade-offs:** High cost, complex licensing, and a learning curve for new users.
- **Azure Backup strengths:** Centralized management, one-click automated scaling, built-in ransomware protection, ease of setup, and strong integration with Azure services. Reliability is cited in 3 all-time mentions, ease of use in 2, and easy setup in 2.
- **Azure Backup trade-offs:** Frequently cited as expensive (3 all-time mentions), complex pricing structure, limited support for non-Microsoft systems, and slower backup/restore speeds for large datasets.

### Is Veeam Data Platform or Azure Backup better for small businesses?

Cove Data Protection and Datto SIRIS are the top alternatives for small businesses, but between Veeam Data Platform and Azure Backup, both primarily serve the Mid-Market segment.

- **Veeam Data Platform:** Largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight reliability and integration breadth, but note higher cost and complexity may be less ideal for small businesses.
- **Azure Backup:** Largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market; reviewers praise ease of setup and centralized management, but frequently cite cost as a concern for smaller organizations.

### Which Online Backup platform has better integrations?

Veeam Data Platform is favored for integrations, with more frequent reviewer mentions of third-party compatibility.

- **Veeam Data Platform:** Integrates with Microsoft 365 (3 all-time mentions) and VMware vSphere (3 all-time mentions), with reviewers highlighting broad hypervisor and platform support.
- **Azure Backup:** Reviewers note integration with Azure services and centralized management, with 1 all-time mention for integrations and easy integrations.

### How do Veeam Data Platform and Azure Backup compare on customer support?

Veeam Data Platform and Azure Backup score within 0.1 points on Quality of Support, indicating parity at 8.9 vs 8.8.

- **Veeam Data Platform:** Reviewers describe support as reliable and accessible, though some mention dissatisfaction with multi-layer support and channel protection.
- **Azure Backup:** Reviewers highlight 24/7 customer support and effective assistance, with consistent positive sentiment in recent reviews.

### Which is easier to implement, Veeam Data Platform or Azure Backup?

Azure Backup holds a 0.3-point advantage in Ease of Setup (9.1 vs 8.8), making it easier to implement than Veeam Data Platform.

- **Veeam Data Platform:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward but note a learning curve and occasional complexity, especially for new users or advanced configurations.
- **Azure Backup:** Reviewers consistently praise its easy and quick setup, with many citing one-click deployment and minimal infrastructure requirements.

### Which product has better Backup?

Veeam Data Platform is rated higher for Backup, with reviewers citing reliability and advanced recovery features.

- **Veeam Data Platform:** Meets Requirements score of 9.4, frequent reviewer praise for backup reliability, instant recovery, and advanced ransomware protection.
- **Azure Backup:** Meets Requirements score of 9.3, reviewers highlight ease of use, centralized management, and application-consistent backups.

Alternatives

**Azure Backup Alternatives**

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

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

[
Datto SIRIS
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 ![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)

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

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

**Veeam Data Platform Alternatives**

 ![Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc813d51b9ce97549eec985eb87daf74/unitrends-backup-and-recovery.svg "Unitrends Backup and Recovery")

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Unitrends Backup and Recovery
](/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews)

 ![Cove Data Protection](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0bf850cdaf81bb2a68b05ee14c673a29/cove-data-protection.svg "Cove Data Protection")

[
Cove Data Protection
](/products/cove-data-protection/reviews)

 ![Arctera Backup Exec](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dc9f48bb757697996c4407a40bb97968/arctera-arctera-backup-exec.svg "Arctera Backup Exec")

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Arctera Backup Exec
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 ![IBM Storage Protect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/836e26af0223dcd39231ba7847881ba2/ibm-storage-protect.svg "IBM Storage Protect")

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IBM Storage Protect
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