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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.00 1 Endpoint Per Year
No pricing available
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 plansMailStore Server
Star Rating
(12)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MailStore ServerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BDRSuite Backup & Replication excels in Backup Automation with a score of 9.7, making it a preferred choice for those looking for seamless backup processes. In contrast, MailStore Server's Backup Automation functionality, while solid, scores slightly lower at 8.7, indicating it may require more manual intervention.
- Reviewers mention that BDRSuite's Incremental Backup feature, rated at 9.6, allows for efficient data management by only backing up changes since the last backup. MailStore Server, while effective in email archiving, does not emphasize incremental backups to the same extent, which could lead to larger backup sizes and longer backup times.
- G2 users highlight BDRSuite's superior Disaster Recovery capabilities, scoring 8.5, which ensures quick restoration of data in case of failures. Users on G2 note that MailStore Server's disaster recovery features, while adequate, do not match the comprehensive recovery options provided by BDRSuite.
- Reviewers mention that BDRSuite offers robust Real-Time Sync functionality with a score of 8.5, allowing users to keep their data up-to-date without delays. In comparison, MailStore Server's Real-Time Sync is rated at 8.7, which is slightly better, but users report that it is primarily focused on email data rather than broader data types.
- Users say that BDRSuite's OS Boot Recovery feature, rated at 9.6, is a standout, providing users with the ability to recover their operating systems quickly. MailStore Server does not offer a comparable feature, focusing instead on email storage and management, which may limit its appeal for users needing comprehensive system recovery options.
- Users report that BDRSuite's Storage Formats compatibility, scoring 9.0, supports a wide range of formats, making it versatile for various backup needs. Conversely, MailStore Server's focus on email archiving means it has a narrower scope in terms of storage formats, which could be a limitation for users with diverse data types.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BDRShield
Endpoint/Workstation Backup
$12.00
1 Endpoint Per Year
Windows, Linux, Mac
- Disk Image and File level Backup & Recovery
MailStore Server
No pricing availableFree Trial
BDRShield
Free Trial is available
MailStore Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
117
8.8
10
Ease of Use
8.6
118
9.0
10
Ease of Setup
8.4
102
8.3
5
Ease of Admin
8.6
102
9.0
5
Quality of Support
8.8
110
8.5
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
96
9.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
113
6.1
9
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.2
52
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
9.3
55
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
Management
8.9
52
Not enough data
8.9
54
Not enough data
8.9
55
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.3
52
Not enough data
Compliance
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
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Functionality
8.5
18
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.0
22
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
Management
8.5
17
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
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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
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Compatibility
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Management
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Security
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Agentic AI - Email Archiving
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
9.5
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
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Management
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
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
Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Solution Provision
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
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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
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Functionality
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
Performance
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
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
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
Management
Not enough data
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Reporting
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BDRShield and MailStore Server are categorized as Email Backup
Unique Categories
BDRShield is categorized as Online Backup, Server Backup, Database Backup, Disaster Recovery, Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), File Recovery, PC Backup, and SaaS Backup
MailStore Server is categorized as Email Archiving
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BDRShield
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MailStore Server
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%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Education Management
3.8%
Computer Software
3.8%
Other
51.9%
Retail
9.1%
Research
9.1%
Online Media
9.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Import and Export
9.1%
Other
54.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Does Vembu support archiving the data to the tape library?
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
MailStore Server has no discussions with answers
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