Compare BDRShield and Macrium Backup & Restore 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.00 1 Endpoint Per Year
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
BDRShield
Star Rating
(155)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.00 1 Endpoint Per Year
Browse all 6 pricing plansMacrium Backup & Restore
Star Rating
(77)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Macrium Backup & Restore excels in user satisfaction, particularly for its disk imaging and system recovery capabilities. Users appreciate the auto verification feature after backups, which adds an extra layer of confidence in data integrity.
- Users say that BDRShield offers a very intuitive web UI that makes navigation easy, which is a significant advantage for those who prioritize user-friendly interfaces. The competitive pricing also makes it an attractive option for budget-conscious buyers.
- Reviewers mention that Macrium Backup & Restore has a notably smooth setup process, with many users finding the onboarding experience straightforward. This ease of initial configuration helps users get started quickly without extensive technical knowledge.
- According to verified reviews, BDRShield stands out for its flexibility in data protection, supporting a wide range of platforms, including physical, virtual, and cloud environments. This versatility is particularly beneficial for businesses with diverse IT infrastructures.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Macrium Backup & Restore has a higher overall satisfaction score, BDRShield's customer support is frequently praised for being responsive and helpful, which can be a crucial factor for users needing assistance.
- Users report that Macrium Backup & Restore's comprehensive backup management features, including incremental backups and real-time sync, provide a robust solution for small businesses, making it a preferred choice for those looking for reliability in their backup solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BDRShield
Endpoint/Workstation Backup
$12.00
1 Endpoint Per Year
Windows, Linux, Mac
- Disk Image and File level Backup & Recovery
Macrium Backup & Restore
SiteBackup Annual Plan & Perpetual
Starting at $65.00
1 Device Per Year
Centralized business backup and recovery solution for medium to large enterprises.
- Centralized management and control
- Scheduled Backup and Restore
- Local/Remote server options
Free Trial
BDRShield
Free Trial is available
Macrium Backup & Restore
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
117
9.1
69
Ease of Use
8.6
118
9.1
70
Ease of Setup
8.4
102
9.2
58
Ease of Admin
8.6
102
8.8
46
Quality of Support
8.8
110
8.8
50
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
96
9.1
41
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
113
9.3
66
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.2
52
9.3
23
8.8
43
8.9
18
9.3
55
7.7
14
8.4
43
9.0
17
Management
8.9
52
9.5
22
8.9
54
9.2
19
8.9
55
8.7
14
8.7
42
8.5
14
8.3
52
7.8
16
Compliance
8.8
44
8.6
14
8.2
34
Feature Not Available
8.3
43
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
8.5
18
8.5
12
9.2
20
9.5
13
8.8
17
9.1
13
9.0
18
9.4
13
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
9.0
22
9.5
16
9.2
23
9.6
14
9.0
21
9.4
13
Management
8.5
17
Feature Not Available
9.3
20
Feature Not Available
9.6
16
9.2
12
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Management
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SaaS 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.2
8
Feature Not Available
8.5
8
Feature Not Available
8.1
8
Feature Not Available
Management
9.4
8
9.7
11
9.0
8
9.5
10
9.2
8
Feature Not Available
Security
9.0
8
9.3
9
8.7
9
9.5
10
9.1
9
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
8.6
12
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Imaging
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
7.8
10
Functionality
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Admin
8.9
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Database 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
9
8.3
10
8.1
8
7.5
6
9.2
8
7.2
6
8.8
8
Feature Not Available
9.0
8
7.1
8
Management
9.3
9
9.3
9
8.9
9
8.8
8
9.0
8
8.8
8
8.8
8
7.4
7
9.0
8
7.5
6
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Solution Provision
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Functionality
9.6
9
9.5
22
9.6
8
9.6
19
9.2
8
9.7
24
9.6
9
8.2
17
Performance
9.6
9
8.9
22
9.8
8
9.8
20
9.2
8
Feature Not Available
9.6
8
8.6
21
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Usability
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Reliability
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email 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
Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
BDRShield and Macrium Backup & Restore are categorized as Online Backup, Server Backup, Disaster Recovery, File Recovery, and PC Backup
Unique Categories
BDRShield is categorized as Database Backup, Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), Email Backup, and SaaS Backup
Macrium Backup & Restore is categorized as Hard Drive Cloning and OS Imaging & Deployment
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BDRShield
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Macrium Backup & Restore
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
30.1%
Computer & Network Security
6.8%
Computer Software
3.8%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Education Management
3.8%
Other
51.9%
Information Technology and Services
16.0%
Computer Software
14.7%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Education Management
6.7%
Higher Education
4.0%
Other
52.0%
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Discussions
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2 Comments
TN
Yes in the enterprise version.Read more
What is the difference between the free and paid edition of Vembu BDR Suite?
2 Comments
TN
The free edition only allows one backup job, unlimited servers in the job, but only one. This may have changed in version 5.0.Read more
What Vembu BDR is all about?
1 Comment
AP
Vembu BDR Suite is the one-stop backup solution for both physical and virtual environments like VMware, Hyper-V, Windows & Linux based workstations and...Read more
Is macrium software safe?
2 Comments
AG
Macrium Reflect is a secure option, granting you the confidence to employ it without worry. It is devoid of any malicious intent and serves as a completely...Read more
What does Macrium Reflect do?
1 Comment
IL
Macrium Reflect backs up files and folders on an automated scheduleRead more
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