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# Veeam Data Platform vs Veritas NetBackup Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Veeam Data Platform** [

4.6/5(752)

](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews#reviews)

**Veritas NetBackup** [

4/5(113)

](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Veeam Data Platform**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Veritas NetBackup**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Veeam Data Platform**
1 monthFaster

Based on 81 responses

**Veritas NetBackup**
3 months

Based on 7 responses

Return on Investment

**Veeam Data Platform**
15 months8 months sooner

Based on 65 responses

**Veritas NetBackup**
23 months

Based on 6 responses

Perceived Cost

**Veeam Data Platform**
$$$$$

**Veritas NetBackup**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Veeam Data Platform**
12%

**Veritas NetBackup**
15%3% more

Pros & Cons

**Veeam Data Platform**
[
Ease of Use (114)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1904469&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Backup Solutions (110)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1904245&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Backup Issues (37)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1902491&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (36)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1902462&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Veritas NetBackup**
[
Alerting (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2300532&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Reliability (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2300551&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Configuration (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2300539&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1891163&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Veeam Data Platform**
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Hyper.Host

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Microsoft 365

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews)[

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Proxmox VE

](https://www.g2.com/products/proxmox-ve/reviews)[

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Red Hat OpenShift

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**Veritas NetBackup**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Veeam Data Platform**
 ![Veeam Data 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/1430507/vdp-.png)

**Veritas NetBackup**
 ![Veritas NetBackup 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/20040/uploads_2F2bc7b7b6-7b8b-423f-a76f-a5babf19e2b6_2FScreen_Shot_2015-07-03_at_9.49.43_AM.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.4

9.4594

**Veritas NetBackup**

8.4

8.495

Ease of Use

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.1

9.1621

**Veritas NetBackup**

8.0

8.096

Ease of Setup

**Veeam Data Platform**

8.8

8.8552

**Veritas NetBackup**

7.5

7.568

Ease of Admin

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.0

9.0513

**Veritas NetBackup**

8.0

8.066

Quality of Support

**Veeam Data Platform**

8.9

8.9560

**Veritas NetBackup**

7.9

7.988

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.0

9.0496

**Veritas NetBackup**

8.3

8.363

Product Direction (% positive)

**Veeam Data Platform**

9.1

9.1574

**Veritas NetBackup**

7.2

7.295

Features

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

8.8

298

8.7

20

Compatibility 

File Server Backup

9.5(won by 0.3)

259

9.2

17

Database Server Backup

9.2(won by 0.3)

251

8.9

18

Virtual Machines

9.6(won by 0.5)

264

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

9.1

18

Repository Models

9.1(won by 0.8)

231

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

17

VM Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Continuous Backup

9.2(won by 0.8)

230

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

18

Disaster Recovery

9.3(won by 1.1)

250

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

18

Storage Capacity

9.1(won by 0.5)

244

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

18

Remote Backup

9.1(won by 0.3)

231

8.8

17

Activity Monitoring

8.9(won by 0.2)

221

8.7

18

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

9.1(won by 0.5)

225

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

18

Cloud Data Protection

8.7

171

8.8(won by 0.1)

14

Data Deduplication

8.8

216

9.1(won by 0.3)

18

Ransomware Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Server Backup

Autonomous Task Execution

8.3(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

7.8(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

8.2(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

8.0(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

7.6(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Decision Making

8.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

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

8.5

185

Not enough data

Functionality

Real-time Sync

8.8(won by default)

125

Not enough data

Storage Capacity

9.1(won by default)

137

Not enough data

Remote Backup

9.0(won by default)

135

Not enough data

Versioning

8.9(won by default)

125

Not enough data

Mobile Backup Application

7.5(won by default)

85

Not enough data

Compatibility 

Disk Backup

9.2(won by default)

145

Not enough data

Local Backup

9.4(won by default)

143

Not enough data

Storage Formats

9.1(won by default)

131

Not enough data

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

File Sharing

8.5(won by default)

118

Not enough data

Security Standards

9.1(won by default)

134

Not enough data

Encrypted Storage

9.1(won by default)

131

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Online Backup

Autonomous Task Execution

7.9(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

7.9(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

8.6(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

7.4(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

7.6(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Decision Making

7.6(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

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

9.0

228

Not enough data

Compatibility 

File Formats

9.2(won by default)

189

Not enough data

Partitions

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Mobile

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Management

Backup

9.5(won by default)

213

Not enough data

Storage

9.2(won by default)

204

Not enough data

File Scan

8.8(won by default)

124

Not enough data

Security 

Encryption

9.1(won by default)

182

Not enough data

Data Protection

9.2(won by default)

190

Not enough data

File Deletion

8.8(won by default)

180

Not enough data

Agentic AI - File Recovery

Autonomous Task Execution

8.3(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

8.6(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

182

Not enough data

Functionality

On Premises Recovery

9.3(won by default)

168

Not enough data

Cloud Recovery

8.6(won by default)

129

Not enough data

Prior State Recovery

9.0(won by default)

148

Not enough data

Recovery Automation

8.6(won by default)

134

Not enough data

Replication

9.1(won by default)

150

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Local Management

9.3(won by default)

163

Not enough data

Infrastructure Compatibility

9.2(won by default)

162

Not enough data

Solution Integration

8.9(won by default)

139

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

8.8(won by default)

135

Not enough data

RTO and RPO Management

8.7(won by default)

136

Not enough data

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

Autonomous Task Execution

7.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

8.1(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

8.0(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

8.7(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

8.0(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

8.8(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Decision Making

8.8(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scenario Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

VM Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Impact Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Continuity Exercising

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

123

Not enough data

Management

Real-Time Analytics

8.9(won by default)

99

Not enough data

Solution Integration

8.8(won by default)

95

Not enough data

Infrastructure Compatibility

9.2(won by default)

110

Not enough data

Monitoring

9.1(won by default)

111

Not enough data

Solution Provision

System Failover

8.8(won by default)

96

Not enough data

Pay by Usage

7.9(won by default)

83

Not enough data

Service Provision

8.7(won by default)

90

Not enough data

Show 5 feature categories with incomplete data

IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)[Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security and Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration Console

Not enough data

Not enough data

Operations

Service Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intelligent Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recovery

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Restoration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Threat Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visibility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Breach Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Personally Identifiable Information Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Wipe

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Insider Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ransomware Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Device Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

External Storage Device Blocking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Quarantining

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intellectual Property Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud File Storage[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Storage Scaling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Organization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Support

Service Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Transparency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Migration Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Device Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automation

Intelligent Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronization Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conflict Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

At-Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

DLP Configuration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Database Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

API / integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security 

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transport

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Types

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

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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

Documentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

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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Veeam Data Platform

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

22.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

59.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

18.4%

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Veritas NetBackup

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

13.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

35.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

51.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

22.1%

13.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

59.5%

35.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

18.4%

51.0%

Reviewers' Industry

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Veeam Data Platform

Information Technology and Services

19.1%

Hospital & Health Care

4.3%

Computer & Network Security

4.2%

Government Administration

3.7%

Financial Services

3.7%

Other

65.0%

[![Veritas NetBackup](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565623/veritas-netbackup.jpg "Veritas NetBackup")](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews)
Veritas NetBackup

Information Technology and Services

26.9%

Government Administration

6.7%

Telecommunications

4.8%

Retail

3.8%

Computer Software

3.8%

Other

53.8%

FAQs

## Veeam Data Platform vs NetBackup FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between NetBackup vs Veeam Data Platform?

Veeam Data Platform stands out over NetBackup with higher reviewer ratings, easier setup, and stronger support, while NetBackup is favored for reliability in enterprise environments.

| | [NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) | [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.0/5 (113 reviews) | 4.6/5 (749 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Enterprise | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 7.5 | 8.8 |
| Quality of Support score | 7.9 | 8.9 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Reliability | — |

### How do the pricing models of NetBackup and Veeam Data Platform compare?

Veeam Data Platform is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than NetBackup.

- **NetBackup:** In recent reviews, many cite the licensing model as complicated and expensive, with several reviewers describing the overall cost as high for small and medium-sized businesses.
- **Veeam Data Platform:** Recent reviewers note that while the cost is considered high, the value is justified by the platform's features and reliability, and the pricing model is seen as more straightforward than NetBackup's.

### What are the best alternatives to NetBackup and Veeam Data Platform?

The top three alternatives to NetBackup and Veeam Data Platform are Unitrends Backup and Recovery, Arctera Backup Exec, and Cove Data Protection.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) | 4.0/5 (113 reviews) | Enterprise | Expensive and complex licensing | Reliability |
| [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (749 reviews) | Mid-Market | High cost but strong value for features | — |
| [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) | 4.2/5 (462 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) | 4.2/5 (275 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) | 4.5/5 (443 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Server Backup features should I prioritize when comparing NetBackup and Veeam Data Platform?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Integrations, Reliability, and Pricing when comparing NetBackup and Veeam Data Platform.

- **Ease of Setup:** NetBackup scores 7.5, while Veeam Data Platform scores 8.8, indicating Veeam is easier to implement.
- **Quality of Support:** NetBackup scores 7.9, Veeam Data Platform scores 8.9, with Veeam favored for support responsiveness and satisfaction.
- **Integrations:** Veeam Data Platform is frequently cited for integrations with Microsoft 365 and VMware vSphere, with multiple recent mentions.
- **Reliability:** NetBackup is specifically cited for reliability in recent reviews, with 1 all-time mention.
- **Pricing:** NetBackup is often described as expensive and complex, while Veeam Data Platform is noted for high cost but better value satisfaction.

### What are the pros and cons of NetBackup vs Veeam Data Platform?

NetBackup's headline strength is reliability, while Veeam Data Platform is recognized for ease of use and high reviewer satisfaction.

- **NetBackup strengths:** Reliability is a recurring theme, with reviewers highlighting dependable scheduled backups, replication, and restores, especially in large enterprise environments.
- **NetBackup trade-offs:** Reviewers frequently mention difficult configuration, expensive and complex licensing, and an outdated interface.
- **Veeam Data Platform strengths:** Reviewers consistently praise ease of use, fast backup and restore, deep integration with hypervisors, and a clear, organized interface. Veeam is also noted for high satisfaction with support and setup.
- **Veeam Data Platform trade-offs:** The most common trade-offs are high cost, complex licensing for advanced features, and occasional dissatisfaction with support responsiveness.

### Is NetBackup or Veeam Data Platform better for small businesses?

Cove Data Protection is the top alternative for small businesses, but between NetBackup and Veeam Data Platform, Veeam Data Platform is better suited for small-business needs.

- **NetBackup:** Largest segment is Enterprise, and reviewers note the product is costly and complex for small and medium-sized businesses.
- **Veeam Data Platform:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers highlighting ease of use, straightforward setup, and suitability for organizations with limited IT resources.

### Which Server Backup platform has better integrations?

Veeam Data Platform is favored for integrations, with frequent reviewer mentions of Microsoft 365 and VMware vSphere.

- **NetBackup:** Reviewers mention integration with storage hardware, VMware, and OS agents, but with fewer recent mentions and some noted difficulties in integration.
- **Veeam Data Platform:** Microsoft 365 and VMware vSphere are each cited in multiple recent reviews, with integrations highlighted as a key strength.

### How do NetBackup and Veeam Data Platform compare on customer support?

Veeam Data Platform outperforms NetBackup on Quality of Support by a full point (8.9 vs 7.9), a material difference.

- **NetBackup:** Reviewers describe support as generally good but note slower response times and declining expertise in recent experiences.
- **Veeam Data Platform:** Reviewers consistently praise support accessibility, onboarding, and responsiveness, with several citing excellent customer service and fast resolution of issues.

### Which is easier to implement, NetBackup or Veeam Data Platform?

Veeam Data Platform is easier to implement than NetBackup, with a 1.3-point advantage in Ease of Setup (8.8 vs 7.5).

- **NetBackup:** Reviewers describe setup as complex, often requiring specialized knowledge and professional assistance, especially in large or heterogeneous environments.
- **Veeam Data Platform:** Reviewers highlight straightforward onboarding, intuitive setup wizards, and minimal time spent on initial configuration, even for new users.

### Which product has better Backup?

Veeam Data Platform is rated higher for Backup, with stronger scores and more frequent positive reviewer sentiment.

- **NetBackup:** Backup is cited as a core strength, with reliability mentioned in 1 all-time review; Meets Requirements score is 8.4.
- **Veeam Data Platform:** Backup is the most frequently praised feature, with a Meets Requirements score of 9.4 and consistent positive feedback on backup speed, reliability, and instant recovery capabilities.

Alternatives

**Veeam Data Platform Alternatives**

 ![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
](/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews)

 ![Cove Data Protection](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0bf850cdaf81bb2a68b05ee14c673a29/cove-data-protection.svg "Cove Data Protection")

[
Cove Data Protection
](/products/cove-data-protection/reviews)

 ![Arctera Backup Exec](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dc9f48bb757697996c4407a40bb97968/arctera-arctera-backup-exec.svg "Arctera Backup Exec")

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Arctera Backup Exec
](/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews)

 ![IBM Storage Protect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/836e26af0223dcd39231ba7847881ba2/ibm-storage-protect.svg "IBM Storage Protect")

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IBM Storage Protect
](/products/ibm-storage-protect/reviews)

**Veritas NetBackup Alternatives**

 ![Arctera Backup Exec](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dc9f48bb757697996c4407a40bb97968/arctera-arctera-backup-exec.svg "Arctera Backup Exec")

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Arctera Backup Exec
](/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews)

 ![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)

 ![IBM Storage Protect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/836e26af0223dcd39231ba7847881ba2/ibm-storage-protect.svg "IBM Storage Protect")

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IBM Storage Protect
](/products/ibm-storage-protect/reviews)

 ![NetApp Backup and Recovery](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_5527633040d2267966345beea4bcc3b5/netapp-backup-and-recovery.PNG "NetApp Backup and Recovery")

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NetApp Backup and Recovery
](/products/netapp-backup-and-recovery/reviews)