Actifio offers a streamlined approach to data management, spotlighting its ease of use and seamless cloud integration. By eliminating the need for additional OS licenses, Actifio reduces costs while ensuring efficient time-saving backups and rapid recovery solutions.



| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Actifio | 0.6% |
| Veeam Data Platform | 6.0% |
| Commvault Cloud | 3.6% |
| Other | 89.8% |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veeam Data Platform | 4.3 | 6.0% | 94% | 432 interviewsAdd to research |
| Commvault Cloud | 4.3 | 3.6% | 95% | 112 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 1 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 3 |
| Large Enterprise | 5 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 27 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 20 |
| Large Enterprise | 59 |
Actifio integrates well with cloud storage, providing features like the Golden Copy for incremental backups with fast restores. It supports workflows and cloud processes effectively and is known for its excellent backup health monitoring and test environment management without full database copies. Recent user feedback indicates areas for improvements in workflow scheduling and recovery speed, alongside enhanced support for systems like AIX and Oracle.
What features make Actifio stand out?In industries focusing on data backups and test environment management, Actifio is a go-to choice due to its ability to manage non-production databases efficiently, allowing organizations to handle multiple database copies effectively without increasing disk usage. Its capability to back up virtual environments like VMware and Hyper-V ensures that organizations can rely on instant backup and recovery, particularly beneficial in test data management contexts.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Lead / Informix DBA at a wholesaler/distributor with 5,001-10,000 employees | 3.5 | I've used Actifio for several years to deliver database snapshots to dev environments efficiently, though support is weak and upgrades can be tedious; stability is decent, and while not used for backups, it suits our needs fairly well. |
| Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees | 5.0 | We utilized Actifio for backups and test environment refreshes, significantly reducing time and storage needs. The support team was excellent, although support lapsed post-Google acquisition. Actifio outperformed prior tools, achieving 90% storage savings with rapid refreshes. |
| Devsecops & Test Automation Practice Lead at APA Group | 4.0 | I use Actifio for creating non-production databases with Oracle, which helps reduce costs. However, I believe AI features are needed, and it's a drawback that Google has discontinued support for the on-premise version. |
| Data Protection Specialist at Tech Mahindra Limited | 4.0 | I rate this cloud solution highly for its ease of use, reporting, stability, scalability, and excellent support. My main issues are insufficient job feedback and, critically, its lack of AIX support for my servers. |
| Analista de TI at RNP - Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa NREN/Brazil | 4.0 | I use Actifio for backing up over 550 VMs due to its user-friendly interface and cost efficiency compared to previous solutions like NetBackup. While I miss the Portuguese support, the overall ROI has been positive for our company. |
| Presales (Enterprise Solutions Architect) at a tech services company with 201-500 employees | 4.0 | I value this solution for enterprise backups and rapid recovery, appreciating its easy setup, stability, and budget support. I wish it had better bare-metal recovery for physical environments, but its simplified UI is a plus. |
| Regional Director at value data | 4.0 | I highly value Actifio for its test data management, instant backup, and Golden Copy features. It's stable and scalable. However, I'd like improved recovery speed and broader, including N-1, platform support to reach a perfect score. |
| Works at a religious institution with 10,001+ employees | 5.0 | I value Actifio for scalable VM backups with instant restore and robust cloud integration. Despite a learning curve and limited disk vendor integration, it's cost-effective, well-supported, but I skip its deduplication for OnVault. |