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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
VUL Veeam Universal License
Macrium Backup & Restore
Star Rating
(57)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansVeeam Backup for AWS
Star Rating
(125)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
VUL Veeam Universal License
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Macrium Reflect excels in its Ease of Setup with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize a quick installation process. In contrast, Veeam Backup for AWS has a slightly lower score of 8.6, which some users find less intuitive during initial setup.
- Reviewers mention that Macrium Reflect's Disaster Recovery functionality is robust, scoring 9.5, which is higher than Veeam's score of 9.1. Users appreciate the reliability of Macrium's recovery options, especially in critical situations.
- G2 users highlight that Veeam Backup for AWS offers superior Remote Backup capabilities, scoring 9.1 compared to Macrium Reflect's 8.2. This feature is particularly valued by users who need to manage backups across multiple locations seamlessly.
- Users on G2 report that Macrium Reflect shines in File Server Backup with an impressive score of 9.7, indicating its effectiveness in handling file server environments. Veeam, while strong, does not match this specific capability.
- Reviewers mention that Veeam Backup for AWS provides better On-Demand Restoration options, scoring 9.1, which allows for more flexible recovery processes compared to Macrium Reflect's score of 8.5. This flexibility is crucial for users needing quick access to specific data.
- Users say that both products have strong Data Encryption features, with Macrium Reflect scoring 9.3 and Veeam at 9.2. However, Macrium's slightly higher score reflects a stronger emphasis on security, which is a significant consideration for many users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Veeam Backup for AWS
BYOL Edition
VUL
Veeam Universal License
Flexible and portable VUL for any supported workload – cloud, virtual and physical – interchangheably
- Production 24/7 support
Free Trial
Macrium Backup & Restore
Free Trial is available
Veeam Backup for AWS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
52
9.0
95
Ease of Use
9.1
52
9.0
96
Ease of Setup
9.3
40
8.6
60
Ease of Admin
8.9
33
8.9
59
Quality of Support
8.9
36
8.9
95
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
29
8.9
59
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
49
9.3
95
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.0
15
Feature Not Available
8.7
15
9.3
46
7.7
14
9.3
49
8.7
13
9.2
46
Management
9.3
14
9.2
55
9.0
15
9.3
48
8.5
12
9.2
53
8.3
13
9.3
52
8.1
14
9.1
52
Compliance
8.6
14
9.4
47
Feature Not Available
9.4
52
Feature Not Available
9.2
47
Agentic AI - Server Backup
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
Functionality
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Backup
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
Compatibility
Feature Not Available
9.1
42
Feature Not Available
9.2
40
Feature Not Available
8.9
32
Management
9.6
8
9.4
42
9.4
8
9.0
43
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Security
9.2
8
9.2
39
9.4
8
9.3
40
Feature Not Available
8.8
38
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Deployment
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Imaging
7.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
8.8
40
Admin
Not enough data
9.2
44
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
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
Management
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
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
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
9.6
20
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
Performance
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.7
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Macrium Backup & Restore and Veeam Backup for AWS are categorized as Server Backup and File Recovery
Unique Categories
Macrium Backup & Restore is categorized as PC Backup, Hard Drive Cloning, OS Imaging & Deployment, Online Backup, and Disaster Recovery
Veeam Backup for AWS is categorized as Database Backup
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Macrium Backup & Restore
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Veeam Backup for AWS
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
Computer Software
19.3%
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Education Management
7.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.5%
Other
47.4%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Computer Software
13.9%
Computer & Network Security
10.4%
Financial Services
5.2%
Banking
4.3%
Other
46.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Macrium Backup & Restore has no more discussions with answers
Does Veeam work with AWS?
2 Comments
Official Response from Veeam Backup for AWS
Hi!
Yes, Veeam works with AWS. We provide backup and recover AWS workloads, backup and archive to AWS, DR to AWS, VMware Cloud on AWS and ransomware...Read more
New Feature and Update in UI
1 Comment
Official Response from Veeam Backup for AWS
Hi Sneha,
we just launched Veeam Backup for AWS v5! This update delivers Amazon Aurora backup, enhanced Amazon EFS backup, configuration backup and restore...Read more
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