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# Commvault Cloud vs CrashPlan Platform Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Commvault CloudCrashPlan Platform[+ Add Product](#)

Pricing

**Commvault Cloud**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**CrashPlan Platform**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Commvault Cloud**
2 months

Based on 16 responses

**CrashPlan Platform**
1 monthFaster

Based on 33 responses

Return on Investment

**Commvault Cloud**
16 months

Based on 15 responses

**CrashPlan Platform**
15 months1 month sooner

Based on 37 responses

Perceived Cost

**Commvault Cloud**
$$$$$

**CrashPlan Platform**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Commvault Cloud**
14%

**CrashPlan Platform**
Not enough reviews yet

**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**Commvault Cloud**
[
Security (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/commvault-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1190357&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/commvault-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1189467&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Setup (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/commvault-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1190508&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Interface (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/commvault-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1189476&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**CrashPlan Platform**
[
Backup Frequency (100)
](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1694236&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (72)
](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1692719&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Improvement Needed (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1693691&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Reporting (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2193701&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Commvault Cloud**
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Amazon EC2

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Azure Virtual Machines

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Backup for office 365 Email

](https://www.g2.com/products/backup-for-office-365-email/reviews)[

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Elasticsearch

](https://www.g2.com/products/elastic-elasticsearch/reviews)[
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**CrashPlan Platform**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Commvault Cloud**
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**CrashPlan Platform**
 ![CrashPlan 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/1622972/Platform-Architecture-Graphic-1_2x.png)

**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**Commvault Cloud**

9.0

9.0169

**CrashPlan Platform**

9.9

9.9130

Ease of Use

**Commvault Cloud**

8.0

8.0172

**CrashPlan Platform**

9.9

9.9152

Ease of Setup

**Commvault Cloud**

8.0

8.0153

**CrashPlan Platform**

9.9

9.9129

Ease of Admin

**Commvault Cloud**

8.2

8.2148

**CrashPlan Platform**

9.9

9.983

Quality of Support

**Commvault Cloud**

8.7

8.7167

**CrashPlan Platform**

9.9

9.9130

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Commvault Cloud**

8.6

8.6149

**CrashPlan Platform**

9.9

9.957

Product Direction (% positive)

**Commvault Cloud**

8.9

8.9165

**CrashPlan Platform**

9.9

9.997

**Features**
ratings from reviews

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

9.0

36

Not enough data

Compatibility 

File Formats

9.1(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Partitions

8.9(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Mobile

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Management

Backup

9.2(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Storage

9.1(won by default)

31

Not enough data

File Scan

8.4(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Security 

Encryption

9.1(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Data Protection

9.4(won by default)

32

Not enough data

File Deletion

8.9(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Agentic AI - File Recovery

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

9.0

78

Not enough data

Compatibility 

File Server Backup

9.2(won by default)

70

Not enough data

Database Server Backup

9.2(won by default)

68

Not enough data

Virtual Machines

9.3(won by default)

66

Not enough data

Repository Models

8.7(won by default)

57

Not enough data

VM Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Continuous Backup

8.9(won by default)

55

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

8.9(won by default)

61

Not enough data

Storage Capacity

9.0(won by default)

63

Not enough data

Remote Backup

8.7(won by default)

57

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

8.9(won by default)

60

Not enough data

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

9.2(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Cloud Data Protection

9.0(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Data Deduplication

9.4(won by default)

65

Not enough data

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

Feature Not Available

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Decision Making

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

File Transfer

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

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

Database Backup[Hide 61 FeaturesShow 61 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

67

Not enough data

Functionality

Data Backup

9.4(won by default)

61

Not enough data

Backup Automation

9.2(won by default)

58

Not enough data

Integration

8.5(won by default)

54

Not enough data

Diverse Database Handling

8.7(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Cloud Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Admin

Backup Management

9.2(won by default)

59

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incremental Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Database Backup

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Decision Making

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Additional Functionality

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduled/Automated Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Duplicate Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Local Server Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Log

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Server Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Access/Restoration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

9.9

118

Functionality

Real-time Sync

Not enough data

9.9(won by default)

64

Storage Capacity

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

70

Remote Backup

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

64

Versioning

Not enough data

9.9(won by default)

85

Mobile Backup Application

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

47

Compatibility 

Storage Formats

Not enough data

9.9(won by default)

59

Disk Backup

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Local Backup

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

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

Security Standards

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

67

Encrypted Storage

Not enough data

9.9(won by default)

84

File Sharing

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Agentic AI - Online Backup

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Decision Making

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

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

SaaS Backup[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

47

Not enough data

Functionality

Real-time Sync

8.3(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Storage Capacity

8.9(won by default)

36

Not enough data

Remote Backup

8.8(won by default)

38

Not enough data

Versioning

8.3(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Compatibility 

Endpoint Variety

8.4(won by default)

31

Not enough data

SaaS Application Variety

9.2(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Storage Formats

8.7(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Management

File Sharing

8.3(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Security Standards

8.9(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Encrypted Storage

9.0(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Agentic AI - SaaS Backup

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Decision Making

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Show 6 feature categories with incomplete data

Enterprise Information Archiving[Hide 55 FeaturesShow 55 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multimedia Archiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Archiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Indexing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Match & Merge

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

eDiscovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Retention Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Google Workspace Administration[Hide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Google Workspace Administration

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Cloud Data Security[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Protection

Data Masking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Encryption/Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomoly Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Compliance Monitoring

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

User Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Solution Provision

Service Provision

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Pay by Usage

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

System Failover

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Off-Site Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Management

Infrastructure Compatibility

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Solution Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

RTO and RPO Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Decision Making

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Visibility

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Registry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity

SSO

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

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

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Documentation

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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Commvault Cloud

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

16.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

45.4%

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CrashPlan Platform

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

1.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

63.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

35.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

16.0%

1.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

38.7%

63.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

45.4%

35.4%

Reviewers' Industry

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Commvault Cloud

Information Technology and Services

22.1%

Government Administration

4.7%

Computer Software

4.7%

Computer & Network Security

4.2%

Hospital & Health Care

3.7%

Other

60.5%

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CrashPlan Platform

Real Estate

17.2%

Information Technology and Services

16.0%

Automotive

7.3%

Hospitality

6.1%

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

4.2%

Other

49.2%

FAQs

## Commvault Cloud vs CrashPlan Platform FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between CrashPlan Platform vs Commvault Cloud?

CrashPlan Platform stands out for its higher reviewer satisfaction scores and stronger support, while Commvault Cloud is favored for enterprise-scale deployments and broad compatibility.

| [CrashPlan Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-platform/reviews) | [Commvault Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/commvault-cloud/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.9/5 (270 reviews) | 4.4/5 (191 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Enterprise |
| 9.9 | 8.0 |
| 9.9 | 8.7 |
| Backup Frequency (100 all-time mentions) | Security (11 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of CrashPlan Platform and Commvault Cloud compare?

CrashPlan Platform is rated as the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **CrashPlan Platform:** Reviewers frequently cite affordability and cost savings, especially for Microsoft storage and archiving, as a key benefit.
- **Commvault Cloud:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention higher licensing costs and resource requirements as trade-offs, with some describing it as less cost-effective for smaller organizations.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers switching to CrashPlan Platform highlight storage cost savings and more predictable pricing as primary motivators.

### What are the best alternatives to CrashPlan Platform and Commvault Cloud?

The top 3 alternatives to CrashPlan Platform and Commvault Cloud are Rubrik, Druva Data Security Cloud, and Veeam Data Platform.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [CrashPlan Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-platform/reviews) | 4.9/5 (270 reviews) | Mid-Market | Affordable and cost-saving for Microsoft storage | Backup Frequency (100 all-time mentions) |
| [Commvault Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/commvault-cloud/reviews) | 4.4/5 (191 reviews) | Enterprise | Higher licensing costs noted in recent reviews | Security (11 all-time mentions) |
| [Rubrik](https://www.g2.com/products/rubrik/reviews) | 4.5/5 (289 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade backup and recovery |
| [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) | 4.7/5 (741 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Cloud-native data protection |
| [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (749 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive backup and recovery |

### Which Online Backup features should I prioritize when comparing CrashPlan Platform and Commvault Cloud?

Buyers should prioritize backup frequency, ease of use, security, reporting, and integration capabilities when comparing CrashPlan Platform and Commvault Cloud.

- **Backup Frequency:** CrashPlan Platform is cited in 100 all-time reviews for backup frequency, while Commvault Cloud is noted for backup reliability in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Use:** CrashPlan Platform scores 9.9, with 72 all-time mentions; Commvault Cloud scores 8.0, with 10 all-time mentions.
- **Security:** CrashPlan Platform has 61 all-time mentions; Commvault Cloud has 11 all-time mentions.
- **Reporting:** CrashPlan Platform is cited in 37 all-time reviews; Commvault Cloud is noted for comprehensive reporting in recent reviews.
- **Integrations:** Both products are mentioned for integrations in recent reviews, with Commvault Cloud highlighted for broad compatibility with virtualization and cloud platforms.

### What are the pros and cons of CrashPlan Platform vs Commvault Cloud?

CrashPlan Platform's headline strength is backup frequency and ease of use, while Commvault Cloud is recognized for security and enterprise-grade capabilities.

- **CrashPlan Platform strengths:** Backup Frequency (100 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (72), Security (61), Customer Support (50), Reporting (37), Affordable (25), Implementation Ease (21), Reliability (21), Storage Capacity (20), Configuration Ease (19), Easy Setup (18), Dashboard Usability (25), Time-saving (22), Alert Notifications (17), Access Ease (16), Easy Integrations (13), User Interface (13), Flexibility (10).
- **CrashPlan Platform trade-offs:** Initial backup times can be long for large data sets, and some reviewers desire more detailed documentation and reporting.
- **Commvault Cloud strengths:** Security (11 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (10), Backup Solutions (7), Reliability (7), Automation (6), Backup Reliability (5), Cloud Computing (5), Cybersecurity (5), Data Security (5), Integrations (5), Protection (5), Compatibility (4), Configuration Ease (4).
- **Commvault Cloud trade-offs:** Complex setup (8 all-time mentions), complex interface (7), higher licensing costs (4), steep learning curve (4), and resource requirements are noted as trade-offs, especially for smaller organizations.

### Is CrashPlan Platform or Commvault Cloud better for small businesses?

CrashPlan Platform is the better fit for small businesses, with a stronger presence in the mid-market segment and higher satisfaction among reviewers from smaller organizations.

- **CrashPlan Platform:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers highlighting ease of setup, affordability, and straightforward administration as key benefits for smaller teams.
- **Commvault Cloud:** Largest segment is Enterprise, with reviewers noting that its complexity and higher cost make it less accessible for small businesses.

### Which Online Backup platform has better integrations?

Commvault Cloud is favored for integrations, with reviewers highlighting its broad compatibility with virtualization and cloud platforms.

- **CrashPlan Platform:** In recent reviews, integrations are mentioned for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and OneDrive, with 13 all-time mentions for easy integrations.
- **Commvault Cloud:** Reviewers cite integrations with Nutanix, VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, and XenServer, with 5 all-time mentions for integrations and compatibility.

### How do CrashPlan Platform and Commvault Cloud compare on customer support?

CrashPlan Platform leads on Quality of Support by a material margin, with a 9.9 score versus Commvault Cloud's 8.7.

- **CrashPlan Platform:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive and proactive support, with 50 all-time mentions for customer support and frequent positive feedback on issue resolution.
- **Commvault Cloud:** Support is generally rated positively, but several reviewers note slower response times and challenges with complex issues, especially in enterprise environments.

### Which is easier to implement, CrashPlan Platform or Commvault Cloud?

CrashPlan Platform is easier to implement, with a 9.9 Ease of Setup score compared to Commvault Cloud's 8.0, a difference above the materiality threshold.

- **CrashPlan Platform:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup, one-click configuration, and minimal manual intervention, with 18 all-time mentions for easy setup and 21 for implementation ease.
- **Commvault Cloud:** Reviewers frequently mention a complex initial setup, a steep learning curve, and the need for technical expertise, though some note improvements in recent updates.

### Which product has better Backup?

CrashPlan Platform is the stronger performer for Backup, with higher satisfaction scores and more frequent reviewer mentions.

- **CrashPlan Platform:** Backup Frequency is cited in 100 all-time reviews, with a Meets Requirements score of 9.9 and frequent praise for fast, reliable backups and restores.
- **Commvault Cloud:** Backup Solutions are mentioned in 7 all-time reviews, with a Meets Requirements score of 8.9 and positive feedback on enterprise-grade backup and recovery capabilities.

Alternatives

**Commvault Cloud Alternatives**

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

[
Rubrik
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 ![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")

[
Veeam Data Platform
](/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews)

 ![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
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 ![Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud (now Acronis Cyber Platform)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8f2f40eb09c5b5c6dd4793d24d3ecb72/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-now-acronis-cyber-platform.svg "Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud (now Acronis Cyber Platform)")

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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
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**CrashPlan Platform Alternatives**

 ![Druva Data Security Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/34523f445f4c9627b92a1a286d23a4ef/druva-data-security-cloud.svg "Druva Data Security Cloud")

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Druva Data Security Cloud
](/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews)

 ![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")

[
Veeam Data Platform
](/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews)

 ![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
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 ![IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1af8301ba5fd84d81c760e65a948bd69/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2.png "IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2")

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IDrive Online and SaaS...
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## Commvault Cloud vs CrashPlan Platform

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found CrashPlan Platform easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with CrashPlan Platform overall.

- Reviewers felt that CrashPlan Platform meets the needs of their business better than Commvault Cloud.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that CrashPlan Platform is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of CrashPlan Platform over Commvault Cloud.