AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery vs Arcserve Cloud Direct comparison

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Arcserve and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. Arcserve is ranked #52, while Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.3. Arcserve holds a 0.7% mindshare in CB, compared to Amazon Web Services (AWS)’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution.

Arcserve Cloud Direct

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0% willing to recommend

AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery

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92% willing to recommend

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Arcserve Cloud Direct

Ranking in Cloud Backup

52nd

Average Rating

5.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery as a Service (17th)

AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery

Ranking in Cloud Backup

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (8th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Arcserve Cloud Direct is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery is 1.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery	1.4%
Arcserve Cloud Direct	0.7%
Other	97.9%

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reviewer1321896

Junior Service Desk Operator at a cloud solution provider with 11-50 employees

Good backup retention but it is not a reliable platform and it doesn't giving any sort of alerts that things are not working

StorageCraft wasn't getting full backup coverage. It was backing up around 1 to 2% of the points. It was not a reliable platform and it wasn't giving any sort of alerts that things were not working. The majority of stuff wasn't backed up, so we really weren't happy with them. That's when we went on the look for a new solution.

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Kavya S

Data Engineer at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees

Continuous replication has protected critical servers and supports seamless disaster recovery drills

Some features that I personally feel can be improved are more simplified monitoring and reporting. As I previously mentioned, the console shows the replication status. If it had more detailed dashboards or built-in reports for DR readiness, it would make it easier for the teams to track everything in one place. Another improvement would be cost visibility and optimization guidance in optimizing the cost and also giving us visibility of it. Because the staging resources and replication storage are running continuously, it would be very helpful for organizations and users if AWS provided clearer cost insights, recommendations, and remediations to optimize the DR environment. It would also be useful if AWS added more automation options for application-level recovery, such as easier ways to handle IP changes, domain name system (DNS) updates, or application dependencies during failover. Additionally, we can simplify the setup and configuration process. For someone new to the service, understanding the staging settings, launch templates, and networking configurations can take some time. Setup simplicity and more detailed monitoring and alerting features would be beneficial. If we could add that, we can easily track the replication health, lag, and potential issues. Instead of relying on other additional tools for monitoring and alerting features, we can rely on AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery itself.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The backup retention was pretty good, and being able to archive users who had been backed up is good functionality because even if they've been deactivated it'll keep the backups and keep them protected."

"The ability to replicate our database and our data from one cloud to another is the most valuable feature."

"I have seen a return on investment, as using AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery allows us to save and recover data, improving our customer SLAs, and since we are not facing downtime, our money is saved."

"Technical support has been very good. They usually respond quickly to our requests."

"It offers seamless integration with services like ACL, EKS, and Fargate for deploying containerized applications."

"It's on the cheaper side and not too expensive for users."

"There has definitely been a lot of improvements in recovery time with very less downtime because we already understand how to recover using the clear process that AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery provides."

"What I like about ECR AWS is that it is a fully managed service, so I don't need to manage the underlying infrastructure or worry about scalability in AWS concerning building, maintenance, security, and high availability."

"Customer service is quite helpful."

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Cons

"StorageCraft wasn't getting full backup coverage. It was backing up around one to 2% of the points. It was not a reliable platform and it wasn't giving any sort of alerts that things were not working."

"Pricing could be improved."

"It could be a bit more automated."

"While the service is very effective, it could improve in areas such as more granular cost visibility during staging and test launches."

"Since I have to view everything on the console, the previous application solutions like IBM and Sanavi showed the RPO and RTO status directly. In AWS Disaster Recovery Service, these details are not available, making it difficult to check my replication status."

"The initial setup was complex rather than straightforward. It became more complex in several ways."

"Sometimes a server will get a bit behind. "

"An improved AWS pricing model is needed."

"There is definitely a scope of improvement, and for year-end licensing, they should definitely improve the cost."

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"We were happy with the pricing that they gave us."

"They license us on a per machine basis. We have a set number of machines, which we have licensed."

"I rate the price of CloudEndure Disaster Recovery a six out of ten."

"CloudEndure Disaster Recovery is charging clients $20 to do the DR backups. It is an expensive solution."

"Where the price adds up, there are CloudEndure licenses, then there is the AWS environment, and finally, there is the AWS storage, so cumulatively, it adds up."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The pricing is better now that they had come out with the Tier 2 which replicates a little less often. In comparison to what I would have been spending with any other type of solution, the pricing is fair."

"It has saved us money from having to buy hardware for disaster recovery."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

23%

Comms Service Provider

17%

Healthcare Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	12

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Also Known As

StorageCraft Cloud Services, StorageCraft Disaster Recovery Services, StorageCraft Cloud Backup, Arcserve Cloud Services, Zetta Cloud Backup

CloudEndure Disaster Recovery

Overview

Arcserve Cloud Direct offers comprehensive cloud-based backup and recovery services, designed to address the critical data protection needs of enterprises with scalable and efficient solutions.

Arcserve Cloud Direct enables businesses to secure their data seamlessly in the cloud, offering an intuitive platform for backups, disaster recovery, and data management. It meets the demands of businesses looking to protect valuable data assets with ease and reliability. The platform integrates with multiple IT environments, providing flexible data protection without significant infrastructure modifications.

What are the key features of Arcserve Cloud Direct?

Scalable Backup: Allows businesses to adjust storage capacity as needed, offering flexible data protection.
Fast Recovery: Ensures quick data restoration to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
Centralized Management: Provides a single interface for overseeing multiple backup and recovery operations.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses by eliminating the need for costly hardware and maintenance.
Enhanced Security: Offers robust data protection features, safeguarding critical business data against loss.
Improved Reliability: Provides dependable data backup and recovery, ensuring business continuity.

Arcserve Cloud Direct is widely implemented across industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, where data protection is paramount. It supports regulatory compliance and helps these industries maintain data integrity and availability in a dynamic business environment.

Arcserve

CloudEndure Disaster Recovery enables real-time replication and rapid recovery to enhance organizational resilience. Key features include block-level data replication, ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and automated recovery orchestration. Users benefit from increased efficiency, improved workflows, and enhanced data management, significantly improving organizational performance and business continuity.

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