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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Arctera Backup Exec
Star Rating
(274)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Arctera Backup ExecDatto BCDR
Star Rating
(268)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Datto BCDRSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Backup Exec excels in File Server Backup with a score of 9.3, while Datto BCDR closely follows with a score of 9.4, indicating both products are highly effective in this area. However, reviewers mention that Backup Exec's integration with existing systems is seamless, making it a preferred choice for mid-market businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Datto BCDR shines in Disaster Recovery with a score of 9.4, compared to Backup Exec's score of 8.3. Users on G2 highlight that Datto's automated recovery processes and user-friendly interface significantly reduce downtime during critical failures.
- Users say that Backup Exec's Ease of Use is rated at 8.3, which some find less intuitive than Datto BCDR's impressive score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that Datto's straightforward setup and management features make it more accessible for small businesses with limited IT resources.
- G2 users report that Datto BCDR offers superior Cloud Recovery capabilities with a score of 7.8, while Backup Exec lags behind at 7.3. Users highlight that Datto's cloud integration allows for faster recovery times and more reliable off-site data protection.
- Reviewers mention that Backup Exec's Quality of Support is rated at 7.8, which some users find lacking compared to Datto BCDR's score of 8.3. Users report that Datto's customer service is responsive and knowledgeable, providing better assistance during critical recovery situations.
- Users on G2 say that both products perform well in Scheduled Backups, with Backup Exec scoring 9.3 and Datto BCDR at 9.5. However, reviewers mention that Datto's flexibility in scheduling and its ability to handle multiple backup versions without user intervention is a significant advantage.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arctera Backup Exec
No pricing availableDatto BCDR
No pricing availableFree Trial
Arctera Backup Exec
Free Trial is available
Datto BCDR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
216
9.2
209
Ease of Use
8.3
218
9.3
229
Ease of Setup
8.3
201
9.3
211
Ease of Admin
8.4
200
9.3
181
Quality of Support
7.8
203
8.6
204
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
192
9.0
177
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
209
8.9
209
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.3
103
9.5
168
8.8
97
9.3
167
8.8
94
9.4
167
8.1
77
9.1
163
Management
8.5
88
9.5
168
8.7
93
9.6
166
8.8
100
8.8
168
8.1
87
9.4
166
8.6
96
9.0
166
Compliance
8.7
94
9.2
165
7.6
64
9.3
165
8.5
81
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Functionality
7.8
12
8.9
42
8.9
12
9.1
43
8.3
11
9.6
42
8.5
12
9.3
42
5.8
11
6.9
38
Compatibility
9.4
12
9.5
44
9.3
12
9.2
42
8.8
12
9.0
41
Management
8.2
12
9.3
41
9.0
12
9.4
42
8.5
11
9.5
42
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Functionality
8.9
22
9.7
55
7.8
16
9.5
55
8.1
20
9.5
54
8.3
20
8.7
54
8.5
19
8.8
52
Management
9.0
21
9.4
54
9.2
20
9.2
55
8.5
19
9.0
53
8.0
19
9.2
55
8.5
19
9.2
53
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Solution Provision
Not enough data
9.3
104
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
105
Not enough data
9.5
105
Not enough data
9.2
104
Management
Not enough data
9.3
105
Not enough data
9.0
105
Not enough data
8.9
104
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Solution Provision
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.9
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.8
23
Performance
Not enough data
9.7
24
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.2
23
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arctera Backup Exec and Datto BCDR are categorized as Server Backup, Online Backup, and Disaster Recovery
Unique Categories
Arctera Backup Exec is categorized as Data Replication
Datto BCDR is categorized as Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and PC Backup
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arctera Backup Exec
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Datto BCDR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Oil & Energy
3.4%
Computer Software
3.4%
Automotive
3.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.1%
Other
69.5%
Information Technology and Services
48.6%
Computer & Network Security
15.9%
Consulting
2.9%
Computer Software
2.9%
Computer Networking
2.9%
Other
26.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
does Symantec backup exec trial version have the ability to delete files
4 Comments
GS
Backup Exec comes with full functional with 60 days trial version. If the questions is about resore the answer is yes. After the data is backed up and it is...Read more
How does Backup Exec help optimize storage?
2 Comments
SS
Backup Exec have inbuilt features and capabilities to support storage deduplication which reduces your storage space needs, saving you money and reducing how...Read more
How much is datto Alto?
1 Comment
JP
The device itself is around $600-$800, and the monthly cost is about $100 an agent depending on the retention level. Sometimes there are promos where you get...Read more
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