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Arcserve Cloud Direct vs Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 11, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Arcserve Cloud Direct
Ranking in Cloud Backup
51st
Average Rating
5.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery as a Service (15th)
Veeam Data Cloud for Micros...
Ranking in Cloud Backup
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Arcserve Cloud Direct is 0.3%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is 5.1%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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reviewer1321896 - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
MehmetAksoy - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable rollback features for smooth IT operations and an easy setup
We are using Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 to take backups of shop floor PCs. I use it for clients locally, particularly for critical machines. It is also used globally for server-side backups and includes scheduling features like taking ten backups every Sunday when the factory is closed. This…

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. Being able to archive users who had been backed up, is a good functionality. Even if they've been deactivated it'll keep the backups and keep them protected."
"The tool's most valuable feature is its integration with M365. Its GUI is intuitive and not bad. The granular recovery options for VMs have been useful, though not as crucial as Office 365 integration, which is why we use it. Granular recovery depends on the specific problems our customers face."
"Technical support in Veeam is good."
"It is a stable solution."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"I believe the solution is very scalable. We can continuously add mailboxes and sites."
"Veeam makes modular solutions, so you can install Veeam Backup for Office 365 and Veeam Backup and Replication in one single server. You can do an all in one installation, and roll it out."
"It has got all the features. You can restore a mailbox based on an email or a calendar or based on all the emails. A user can also get access to restore the mailbox."
"It's user-friendly, especially for taking incremental backups."
 

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."
"They need more documentation, awareness, and assistance."
"The installation could always be a little bit easier. You do need to be a bit technical."
"The solution announced many features two years ago, and they still have not happened, so I would hope that the next release has these ready to go."
"If clients are backing up onto tape, Veeam's newest versions don't really deal with that."
"The solution needs to introduce more features."
"While Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 is a highly convenient product, there is room for improvement in its integration with Microsoft 365."
"If you use a device to back up with compression and duplication, the solution doesn't work."
"In some instances, a customer is not necessarily backing up Microsoft 365. For instance, they might be backing up a large Oracle database. It would be nice if they could tweak it to compress the file, so it's easier to transfer a huge file."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution is very, very, very, cheap."
"The cost is a bit on the high side."
"The solution is not expensive."
"Its cost is pretty high. I would rate it a three out of five in terms of pricing."
"I think it's a fair price. It's around $36 per user, so I think it's a fair price for our customers."
"We have 2000 users and pay about $10,000. It may be a little bit more per year. We have an education institute and may have fewer expenses."
"The cost of Veeam Backup for Office 365 is $19 for one mailbox."
"The pricing is middle-of-the-road compared with competing products."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

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What do you like most about Veeam Backup for Office 365?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veeam Backup for Office 365?
The pricing for Veeam Backup is fair for our infrastructure when used solely for backup, yet transitioning to a cloud solution was not cost-effective for us.
 

Also Known As

StorageCraft Cloud Services, StorageCraft Disaster Recovery Services, StorageCraft Cloud Backup, Arcserve Cloud Services, Zetta Cloud Backup
Veeam Backup for Office 365, Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365
 

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