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AWS Backup vs Rubrik Go comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

AWS Backup
Ranking in SaaS Backup
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (12th)
Rubrik Go
Ranking in SaaS Backup
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of AWS Backup is 4.7%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rubrik Go is 2.3%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
SaaS Backup Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
AWS Backup4.7%
Rubrik Go2.3%
Other93.0%
SaaS Backup
 

Featured Reviews

RiteshPurbey - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Analyst at ESRI INDIA
Manages virtual machine backups smoothly and simplifies restoration across environments
It is quite easy to manage AWS Backup's centralized console for multiple environments. The product's interface is intuitive. AWS Backup has a much higher price if you compare it with the snapshots. I have to pay for the whole environment by AWS. We have a backup solution with only virtual machines. The rest of it, we have a restore point.
AmarpreetSingh - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Streamlined data management reduces workload and costs significantly for the team
We are planning to use Rubrik Go's AI-powered insights for predictive analytics, but have not implemented this yet. I cannot provide updates on Rubrik Go's capability to automate data management tasks because I have not used that feature yet. Rubrik Go's integration capabilities with cloud providers have benefited my multi-cloud environment significantly. Rubrik Go's subscription model has helped me align my data protection investments, which is a good option as I am one of the customers who have deployed this subscription option. I am definitely satisfied with the licensing model as it is very simplified and easy to understand. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Rubrik Go a 9.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is an easy-to-use solution."
"What I like about AWS Backup is its simple approach to a complex problem."
"The solution's most valuable features are its backup capability and tight integration with other AWS services."
"RDS backup is one of the most crucial components of any client's cloud environment, so we generally use that. Additionally, we store EBS snapshots in S3."
"AWS Backup's most valuable feature is that you can configure it remotely to create backups."
"AWS Backup is most beneficial because we can manage the service, centralize, and automate the data without missing any essential information."
"It also saves costs and is quick."
"The advantage that AWS Backup has over competitors is that it's very simple."
"The solution's most valuable features are its ease of use and performance."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of use for backing up VMs."
"We use the solution as a backup for our virtual environment and SQL databases."
"The standout feature is its ransomware protection capabilities."
"The solution's main focus is on security and ransomware."
"The most valuable feature is the storage efficiency, as the storage footprint is very good."
"Even though the data is already in the cloud, it's an AWS, so by accessing the on-prem appliance you can still search because it is indexed from that appliance."
"I think Rubrik Go is pretty good overall."
 

Cons

"Its cost could be better than a few of its competitors."
"There could be a centralized dashboard with a reporting feature notifying us of daily backup status."
"There are multiple enhancements needed in terms of compatibility with all database services, as AWS Backup is currently limited to specific ones."
"For additional functionalities, it should be more intelligent, like more AI-capabilities."
"The notifications on the backup and on the mobile app could be more useful. If they could arrange notes or notifications properly and offer services for managing it in our region, it would be helpful for us."
"There are some limitations to partial backup in AWS Backup."
"If AWS Backup were a hybrid solution that also supported on-premises backups then it would be very helpful, especially if you are doing a migration to the cloud."
"AWS Backup could benefit from including more services."
"Rubrik Go could improve on the Kubernetes side; they should have more features for Kubernetes backup and orchestration."
"There have been occasional issues with the user interface needing certain necessary information, requiring us to contact support for clarification."
"The tool's pricing needs to be improved."
"Rubrik Go's security visibility could be improved."
"The solution’s pricing could be reduced."
"You should be able to add more workloads to Rubrik Go."
"The AWS backups could be improved."
"Integration with the client is something that needs to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our customers pay a monthly AWS fee that includes the AWS Backup service."
"Price-wise, I rate the solution a six out of ten. One only has to pay for the storage cost of AWS solutions, which is the standard cost provided by AWS."
"The product is inexpensive."
"There are no licensing costs for AWS Backup. You pay only for the amount of backup storage you use and then the data transferred between regions. Overall AWS Backup is priced reasonably."
"The clients pay for the whole AWS bundle. It is an affordable solution."
"Its price is much cheaper than some vendors but more expensive than others."
"AWS Backup is free of cost, but we need to pay for the backup storage being used."
"The pricing is decent."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."
"The solution is reasonably priced."
"Rubrick Go is quite expensive - I would rate its pricing four out of ten."
"Rubrik Go is more cost-effective than similar solutions by other vendors."
"I would rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten. The solution's costs are monthly."
"The client pays for the solution depending on what they use."
"It's an expensive product if you compare it to traditional backup solutions; however, if you compare it as a total cost of ownership for a solution, it is not."
"This is a very costly solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
6%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise15
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AWS Backup?
The solution's most valuable features are its backup capability and tight integration with other AWS services.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS Backup?
AWS Backup operates on a pay-as-you-go model without requiring a license.
What needs improvement with AWS Backup?
I would need to get feedback from my colleague to see what additional features I would like to see in AWS Backup in the next release to make it closer to ten.
What do you like most about Rubrik Go?
The standout feature is its ransomware protection capabilities.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rubrik Go?
My costs have been reduced by almost 40 to 45% compared to legacy systems.
What needs improvement with Rubrik Go?
Rubrik Go could improve on the Kubernetes side; they should have more features for Kubernetes backup and orchestration. I would like to see more features for Kubernetes backups included in future u...
 

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