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Azure Backup vs IBM Tivoli CDP for Files comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Backup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
22nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Tivoli CDP for Files
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
79th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Azure Backup is 1.1%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Azure Backup1.1%
IBM Tivoli CDP for Files0.5%
Other98.4%
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Featured Reviews

Sanjay Sahu - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at Capgemini
Has supported secure data storage with incremental backups and centralized monitoring
Azure Backup supports all the features that we need, so additional features are not an immediate need for me. The documentation for Azure Backup seems okay for me; it is good overall, but it should be more descriptive for each item. It should elaborate more on how backup and restore are fulfilled in different scenarios. One of the reviews indicates that Azure Backup needs improvements for specific backup options beyond just full VM snapshots. I believe it should be improved actually. Regarding specific backup options, I say there should be improvements compared to how they provided them in older days.
reviewer1035033 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Aix Admin at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable
We are currently using Tivoli to backup 15 terabytes within our Oracle Database using a RMAN backup script. The RMAN's utility and restoration has been perfect, we have yet to experience any issues. It's very reliable The restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable. We would like to…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The principal use is as a backup solution for the Azure environment because we use 365 solutions."
"I like that it's a stable solution and their support is good. I think Microsoft's commercial force is superior."
"From a day-to-day operation perspective, the installation and configuration of the Azure Backup and the backup timing are great."
"The tool has a lot of features."
"The most valuable feature of Azure Backup is its ease of use and good integration with other Azure services."
"Microsoft has done a good job of providing a native backup solution with very affordable pricing."
"Azure is easy and simple to configure; it's easy to use."
"I like that it's a simple system."
"The restoration and infrastructure is extremely reliable."
"Even though a lot of other people like Veeam, Tivoli's restoration and infrastructure are unbeatable, making them the only ones that we rely on despite other feasible options."
 

Cons

"Maybe they could improve the fees. The cost is a bit high."
"I would like to see better pricing."
"I think that what the product lacks now is an AI system; if we had that, we'd be able to more easily upgrade the hardware system."
"The user interface is a little bit confusing and it could be better."
"In terms of tech support, I'm disappointed with support."
"There is a limitation of 99 files restores per day which means that we can't complete a huge file restore. We would like Azure to increase the number of the possible file restorations."
"It would be beneficial to receive alert messages if something isn't configured correctly, for instance, if service principal names are missing, a message could prompt you to set them up."
"The interface needs improvement and it doesn't offer as many features as other third-party backup solutions."
"We rarely need to reach out to customer service; however, when we do, they have not been able to help us resolve a single call."
"We would like to have the opportunity to omit data from being backed up. For example, we have three virtual machines, each with three disks. When running the backup, it will automatically take each disk rather than allowing us to select what data we want backed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an expensive solution in the Bangladesh marketplace."
"We do not have any additional costs for Azure Backup."
"Licensing fees are paid on a monthly basis."
"Price-wise, it's similar to AWS."
"The price is somewhat high and could be lower."
"The pricing of the solution does not depend on the service itself but rather on the minimum data volume encountered. This pricing approach seems reasonable and is on par with other competitors in the market. It is a good solution for on-premise needs because it is more cost-effective. When evaluating the overall financial expenditure, including operational costs and the impact on the IT team, Azure Backup is a favorable choice."
"There is a cost per terabyte for using this solution."
"Azure Backup can be expensive if you are not vigilant about your storage steering."
"It's expensive, but it's worth for it due to the volume of critical information within our database. We are currently paying about $22,000 per year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Construction Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Retailer
11%
Construction Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise25
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Questions from the Community

How does Azure Backup differ from Veeam Backup & Replication?
Veeam has a version for Azure but there are organizations, like ours, that are considering moving to an Azure environment and wonder if Azure Backup is better than Veeam Backup and Replication (Vee...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Backup?
The pricing of Azure Backup is fine; it is a low-cost solution.
What needs improvement with Azure Backup?
Azure Backup can be improved by providing an option and a utility so we can restore quickly instead of any manual intervention. Restoration times require manual backup and manual interventions, and...
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Russell Reynolds Associates, Somerset County Council, Kardem, PCL Construction
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