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AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery vs Actifio comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
1.0
Actifio boosts productivity by reducing storage costs, improving data management, and enhancing disaster recovery, offering substantial ROI.
Sentiment score
7.2
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery enhances ROI by reducing costs, downtime, and compliance burdens while streamlining integration and resource allocation.
However, with AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery Service being a native service, integration is seamless, highlighting the return on investment.
Assistant Programmer at Mahadis
We saved around $1.2 million in capital expenditure by avoiding a dedicated secondary on-premises disaster recovery site.
Data Governance System Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
We no longer have to schedule employees on weekends since the system automatically triggers alerts, allowing engineers to respond as needed.
Senior Java Developer at J.P. Morgan
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.5
Actifio's customer support is mostly praised, though some users report expertise gaps, especially when involving IBM or Google.
Sentiment score
7.5
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery’s support is highly rated for responsiveness, though some users suggest improvements like a formal ticketing system.
Their knowledge isn't great.
Tech Lead / Informix DBA at a wholesaler/distributor with 5,001-10,000 employees
In case of any issue, they are ready to provide support within the defined SLA timeline.
Assistant Programmer at Mahadis
I would rate the customer support an eight, as it often takes a lot of time to engage and get a solution.
Senior Java Developer at J.P. Morgan
has definitely solved many issues we have faced
Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
5.3
Actifio excels in scalable data management across sectors with optimal performance reliant on network and hardware resources.
Sentiment score
7.6
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery is praised for excellent scalability, seamless upgrades, and robust reporting across diverse infrastructures.
We can expand it to multiple data centers or different areas such as EMEA and APAC.
Senior Java Developer at J.P. Morgan
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery is scalable and has handled growth in our organization well.
Data Governance System Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The scalability is quite good and we were able to scale this service to many of the services that our company uses.
Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Actifio is stable and reliable, with robust support and positive user feedback on performance and quick bug resolution.
Sentiment score
7.4
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery is praised for stability, with minor issues like network bandwidth affecting replication and costs.
Once we sorted out all our problems with Actifio and our configuration of our database and other components, I would probably rate stability about a seven.
Tech Lead / Informix DBA at a wholesaler/distributor with 5,001-10,000 employees
It is very good and very reliable.
DevOps Engineer at DivVerse Labs
AWS is not difficult, but the cost associated with replicating data to another region can be significant.
Assistant Programmer at Mahadis
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery is stable.
Senior Java Developer at J.P. Morgan
 

Room For Improvement

Actifio needs workflow flexibility, platform support enhancements, better integration, improved support, pricing features, AI, and seamless upgrades.
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery needs UI, customer support, automation, speed, integration, cost optimization, analytics, documentation, and pricing improvements.
The most concerning issue is IBM support.
Tech Lead / Informix DBA at a wholesaler/distributor with 5,001-10,000 employees
This would detail user activity directly in the ACL console for easier debugging and auditing.
DevOps Engineer at DivVerse Labs
It would be beneficial to get some insights when a disaster happens, including identification and probable solutions to ensure effective recovery.
Senior Java Developer at J.P. Morgan
If the tool could provide more built-in dashboards to show replication lag trends, failover readiness, or system dependencies, it would save time and improve transparency for both field teams and regulatory reporting.
Data Governance System Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

Actifio is praised for its supportive pricing and professional services, offering affordability and rapid implementation despite learning curves.
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery offers scalable, straightforward pricing, but cumulative costs can be high compared to other solutions.
There is no heavy licensing fee, making it scalable and cost-efficient as our network and data grow.
Data Governance System Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
There is definitely a scope of improvement, and for year-end licensing, they should definitely improve the cost.
Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters
 

Valuable Features

Actifio is praised for its Golden Copy, cloud integration, user-friendly interface, cost efficiency, and excellent support team.
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery offers efficient failover, minimal data loss, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility, enhancing reliability and performance.
What really stands out in Actifio is that it can provide us full copies of the database without having full copies of the database.
Tech Lead / Informix DBA at a wholesaler/distributor with 5,001-10,000 employees
When we replicate and fail over our customer management, metering, and outage tracking systems to the AWS cloud, we were able to upload to the AWS cloud in just under three hours, compared to an estimated 36 to 48 hours had we done it through manual recovery.
Data Governance System Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery supports a wide range of source environments, including VMware, Hyper-V, physical servers, and other cloud providers, making it versatile for different IT infrastructures.
Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery Service is a native service, integration is seamless.
Assistant Programmer at Mahadis
 

Categories and Ranking

Actifio
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
51st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Test Data Management (8th)
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
20th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (16th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Actifio is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery0.7%
Actifio0.6%
Other98.7%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Jeff Poulton - PeerSpot reviewer
Tech Lead / Informix DBA at a wholesaler/distributor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Has reduced storage requirements for development environments but presents challenges during upgrades and support interactions
The most concerning issue is IBM support. The issue I have with IBM support is that sometimes they don't seem to know their product very well at times. I don't know where the support is coming from, whether it's from IBM or from Google through IBM. I'm not sure who physically does the support. Their knowledge isn't great. Plus, the way we use it is not the focus of Google nowadays. Google, as I understand it, bought the product as an add-on to Google Cloud or whatever as a backup and that's not how we use it. I do see some problems with Actifio, specifically keeping current with operating systems. It can be tricky to upgrade Actifio. It can be a challenge. When we've had to do it, we've had to work with their support people, and some of them are just people reading a sheet of instructions. When those instructions are obviously wrong at times because you can tell if you have half a knowledge of what you're doing, it takes ages for them to go off and find someone to explain what's going wrong. So it can be very laborious.
reviewer2774796 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Governance System Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Disaster recovery has strengthened critical grid operations and maintains regulatory compliance
A couple of things where AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery could improve are the granular testing of OT workloads. It would be helpful to have fully isolated test recoveries for our OT data, such as SCADA or pole telemetry, without impacting replication, to help validate disaster recovery readiness more frequently. Additionally, advanced reporting and analytics would be beneficial. If the tool could provide more built-in dashboards to show replication lag trends, failover readiness, or system dependencies, it would save time and improve transparency for both field teams and regulatory reporting. In terms of integration, tighter integration with our asset management systems and GIS databases would streamline automated recovery of linked OT systems and data relationships, making failover more efficient. There should also be more fine-grained alerts for replication lag or orchestration failures, with customizable thresholds for different types of workloads to improve proactive incident response. My advice would be to start with a clear disaster recovery strategy. Identify which IT and OT systems are critical, calculate the recovery time objective, and which assets need replication first. Keep latency-sensitive or legacy OT systems on-premises while replicating core IT workloads to AWS for fast, reliable failover. It is essential to keep testing failovers regularly, as it builds confidence and uncovers gaps that help ensure smooth operation during real incidents. Actively monitor costs by paying attention to replication storage and compute usage since AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery is pay-as-you-go, which allows us to save thousands of dollars annually. Connecting disaster recovery events with field operations, SCADA systems, and asset management dashboards streamlines operational responses. The AWS team is great, and engaging with their support and architects, along with their documentation and best practices, is very helpful.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
25%
Retailer
14%
Computer Software Company
9%
Insurance Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise11
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Actifio?
Actifio is cheaper than other tools. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with Actifio?
The most concerning issue is IBM support. The issue I have with IBM support is that sometimes they don't seem to know their product very well at times. I don't know where the support is coming from...
What do you like most about CloudEndure Disaster Recovery?
CloudEndure Disaster Recovery is a fairly stable solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CloudEndure Disaster Recovery?
The pricing has been fine, and regarding the setup cost as well, it is quite fine. There is definitely a scope of improvement, and for year-end licensing, they should definitely improve the cost.
What needs improvement with CloudEndure Disaster Recovery?
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery can be improved through regular drills to ensure that all resources are properly prepared for disasters with scheduled drills. This includes testing and understanding ...
 

Also Known As

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CloudEndure Disaster Recovery
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

IBM, Waste Industries, Nasdaq, Verizon, Sharp, Rosetta Stone, Dakine, JBS Australia, Texas Wesleyan University, Cintra, People's Choice Credit Union, Lotto NZ, Electric Insurance, Tyler Technologies, Intility, Corporate One Federal Credit Union, Bryant University, pc/nametag, Isagenix, Sungard Availability Services, Databank, Electrocraft, Lifescript, Westfleisch, Interstate National Corporation, RestorePoint, Net3, Access Community Health Network, Newmarket International, Rezolve Group Inc., Piri Reis University, MC Assembly, Grass-Merkur, dbMotion, Christian Broadcasting Network, Bezeq, Abilene Christian University, CNW Group, Softcat, Migliori, City of South Portland, NaviSite, News-Press & Gazette, Comtec, Equity Insurance, Admirals Bank, Assistra, Dassault, Henry Davis York Lawyers, SAI Global, Audax Group, DSM, Triad Retail Media, Euronet Worldwide, Palm Beach County School District, iGate, Emerald Queen Casino
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