I like that HYCU is simple and continually just works with very few issues over 5 years. I appreciate the delegation of roles and data access within Office 365 backups, allowing other team members or non-technical people to access their data, so they can restore their own data. The interface in HYCU is simpler to configure and maintain compared to Veeam. The initial setup was very easy, with HYCU support assisting us; it was up and running in minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Until recently, upgrading the Nutanix on-prem software could be a little time-consuming, requiring manual downloading and uploading of images. There has been a recent update to make this much smoother now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HYCU stands out for its simplicity of deployment and its cloud-native approach. The tool allows for the quick protection of environments like Microsoft 365 without complex infrastructure. Centralized management, granular restorations, and global visibility offer a real time-saving advantage in operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

On the automation side, HYCU remains quite limited as soon as one moves beyond standard use cases. The solution is very effective in a "set and forget" logic with simple predefined policies, which is ideal for quick deployments. However, this simplicity comes at the expense of flexibility for more complex environments. [hycu.com] Specifically:

Advanced scheduling capabilities remain relatively limited, with few detailed options to orchestrate complex backup scenarios. [g2.com] Automation relies mainly on built-in mechanisms rather than customizable workflows (such as multi-step orchestration). Integration possibilities via API exist, but they are less rich than in more mature solutions, which limits advanced automation scenarios (CI/CD integration, DR automation). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its ease of use and ability to use multiple targets Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing i dislike the product does what i need Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Instead of forcing old, heavy backup software into modern environments, HYCU connects directly via APIs. It protects everything from standard VMs to niche SaaS tools (like Jira, Okta, and GitHub) and visualizes your entire data estate automatically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Because it’s built purely for modern hyperconverged and cloud environments, it falls short if your data center still relies on bare-metal physical servers or legacy hypervisors like Hyper-V. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about HYCU is how easy it is to use while still being powerful. The integration with Nutanix is seamless, backup management is straightforward, and it simplifies protecting both on-premises and cloud workloads Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike most about HYCU is the lack of an efficient file indexing/search feature. It can be difficult to quickly find a specific file when you need to restore it, particularly in large backup environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Completing the HYCU Admin Certification has been an excellent experience that significantly enhanced my understanding of modern data protection and hybrid-cloud backup strategies.

The course materials were clear and informative, covering everything from initial deployment and configuration to advanced monitoring, automation, and troubleshooting. I especially appreciated the hands-on labs, which allowed me to gain confidence working with the HYCU platform in realistic scenarios.

Earning this certification not only strengthened my technical skills but also deepened my ability to design efficient, reliable, and scalable backup solutions. It’s a valuable credential for anyone looking to expand their expertise in data protection, hybrid cloud operations, or enterprise backup management.

Overall, I highly recommend the HYCU Administrator Certification to IT professionals seeking a practical, well-delivered, and industry-relevant learning experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing as such.

Thank you for giving this oppurtunity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the simplicity of using the HYCU interface. It's great that HYCU is connected to my O365 instance and that each active licensed account is automatically brought into HYCU without any action on my part. It's really convenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would have liked to have a single unified administration center for O365 and Azure. It would also be useful for O365 accounts to see if an account hasn't logged in for more than 15 days to avoid forgetting licenses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A very strong immutable backup solution, there are few natively immutable solutions on the market, and this is without a doubt a strong contender. The rapid recovery times are a huge factor for this too.

All of this if designed from the ground up with ease of use and implementation in mind. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hycu fully support all objects or restore operations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Simple to deploy, use, manage, and Operate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

we can't understand the reason why many alerts are sent to our email address unless create a case for support.

On the other hand, Nutanix provides a lot of KB for workload to us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hycu is simple to set up. It’s easy to create profiles and add additional backup options as needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Nutanix update process feels a bit clunky. I have to upload the image, rename it, and then run the update. (NB: I believe this has changed for future updates.) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.