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Bareos vs Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 17, 2025

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

Bareos
Ranking in Cloud Backup
17th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Data Cloud for Micros...
Ranking in Cloud Backup
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
71
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Bareos is 2.0%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is 5.0%, down from 6.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 3655.0%
Bareos2.0%
Other93.0%
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

GiovanniRamirez - PeerSpot reviewer
High-performance backup with fast recovery and robust encryption features
I use Gluster as a backup. In fact, my company has a product called xBackup, which is completely based on Gluster. It includes various tools and technologies for high-performance backup, including solid-state technologies and mechanical disks, among others. Additionally, I use various other…
Chong Khing  Lee - PeerSpot reviewer
Backup and recovery options integrate smoothly while affordability remains a challenge
My relationship with Veeam is that I am a reseller and system integrator. The support for both cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure from Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 impacts my data protection strategy because that's the reason we are using Veeam. Veeam is a platform that supports both on-prem and cloud. It's a single pane of glass that we can support both, which is one of the good reasons we are using Veeam. The key benefits my organization has experienced with Veeam's integration of SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and Teams within its data protection framework are that single licensing is one of the things customers prefer to use because it's very easy for them to manage. I would rate Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 overall an eight on a scale from 1 to 10.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the ease of installation it provides its users."
"Bareos offers encryption on the fly, compression on the fly, and a robust and stable configuration."
"Technical support in Veeam is good."
"The tool is easy to use and straightforward regarding restoration and creating backups. It's user-friendly, providing results and sending alerts when something goes wrong."
"This covers the areas of backing up Office 365 that Microsoft does not include in its standard routine."
"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."
"The most valuable aspect of Veeam is its stability."
"It works well for our backup needs, and I would recommend it for Microsoft 365 due to its reliability."
"The most valuable feature is the data backup functionality."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
 

Cons

"Improvement is needed in the graphical web administration tool."
"The virtual machine backup is an area with shortcomings that need improvement."
"They need to enable the encryption of backups so that nobody can gain access unless they have encryption details."
"We use a yearly subscription. However, I believe the price could be lower."
"I have not really seen an ROI from Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365. On the customer side, we don't really see the ROI."
"Veeam Backup for Office 365 can improve by reducing the time it takes for backups. I have mentioned this to Veeam and hopefully, in the next version, it will be a faster backup."
"As with all things, the solution can be improved by reducing the cost."
"If clients are backing up onto tape, Veeam's newest versions don't really deal with that."
"The installation could always be a little bit easier. You do need to be a bit technical."
"This solution does provide the option to choose a different target of storage."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I use the open-source version of Bareos, which means I used the free version of the solution."
"The licensing price is quite high. It's expensive."
"The pricing model makes this solution more expensive than it needs to be."
"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."
"We looked at a few cloud options. When we did the comparison, we found it to be a cost-effective solution, and it included everything."
"The cost of Veeam Backup is $28 per user for one year."
"The pricing is expensive."
"Its price is a little bit high, but it is a fantastic solution. It is more expensive than NetApp."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
16%
Computer Software Company
14%
University
12%
Non Profit
9%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Retailer
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise15
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bareos?
The most valuable feature of the solution is the ease of installation it provides its users.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bareos?
The open-source version of Bareos, along with their commercial support plans, offer very fair pricing and good value.
What needs improvement with Bareos?
Improvement is needed in the graphical web administration tool. Although everything can be done via the command line, an improved graphical interface would be more comfortable. I've seen improvemen...
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What do you like most about Veeam Backup for Office 365?
The tool is easy to use and straightforward regarding restoration and creating backups. It's user-friendly, providing results and sending alerts when something goes wrong.
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

No data available
Veeam Backup for Office 365, Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365
 

Overview

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