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Bareos vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 1, 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

Bareos
Ranking in Cloud Backup
25th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Data Platform
Ranking in Cloud Backup
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
433
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Bareos is 0.9%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 6.9%, down from 14.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Veeam Data Platform6.9%
Bareos0.9%
Other92.2%
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

GiovanniRamirez - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior IT Consultant at Xerif
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…
JitendraSadaye - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Technical Specialist at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Backup operations have become reliable and reporting now simplifies hybrid cloud protection
Veeam Data Platform has Veeam Enterprise Manager as well as Veeam ONE as valuable features, which allow us to generate various kinds of reports that are required for the customer. Instant VM Recovery is a good feature of the high-speed recovery features in Veeam Data Platform, and Continuous Data Protection (CDP) is also a good feature. Ransomware protection is a good feature added in Veeam Data Platform from version 12 onwards, and the ability to create immutable repositories is also a good feature in Veeam. The analytics part of Veeam Data Platform is a good solution because I have worked on various backup technologies such as EMC NetWorker and NetBackup. However, I have not used the analytical parts currently but will check it out. Streamlining processes as well as saving money are benefits that Veeam Data Platform provides for the end user, as it allows for application-aware backups and database backups without the need for various kinds of licenses that other backup software requires. Veeam offers socket-based licenses, instance-based licenses, and capacity-based licenses, which is a great feature.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Bareos offers encryption on the fly, compression on the fly, and a robust and stable configuration."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the ease of installation it provides its users."
"Regarding the initial setup and configuration, I find it straightforward and it should not be more simplified because users are able to back up most environments within minutes."
"We use Veeam Backup Replication for general backup and restore functions."
"The good thing about the solution is that it's easy to understand, implement and take back data and resources."
"The interface is user-friendly; it's easy to deploy and easy to manage."
"I don't have to go back and forth between different applications to get the report I need."
"We wanted the best software in the market and the best software for what we needed is Veeam Backup Replication."
"It has an intuitive interface, and it provides us with successful backups without needing to tweak or do any adjusting. We just set it up and like their ad says, "It Just Works.""
"The primary use case of this product is for disaster recovery and ransomware protection."
 

Cons

"Improvement is needed in the graphical web administration tool."
"The virtual machine backup is an area with shortcomings that need improvement."
"I would like to see more drill-down and granular coverage of the compute stack and virtual infrastructure elements for Hyper-V."
"Veeam Backup Replication has agents for Linux, but they are not supporting Cluster Shared Volumes."
"Veeam is not in SaaS right now."
"The price of Veeam Backup Replication has been increasing and my customers are asking why."
"They have an integration with MS SQL, and you have to license MS SQL. This is something they need to change. They should go for an open-source database or a free SQL because you're already buying this product, and you shouldn't have to buy another product."
"Direct SAN to SAN replication – it didn’t integrate well with the 3PAR SAN that we had."
"OpenStack is something Veeam Data Platform doesn't support, and they haven't indicated that they will support it in the future."
"There are some features that are lacking compared to other backup solutions, specifically around the use of tape libraries, and this is the largest area for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I use the open-source version of Bareos, which means I used the free version of the solution."
"We pay on an annual basis. We pay roughly $12,000 for our software subscription."
"Veeam is quite expensive. There are no additional costs to the licensing fees. IBM Spectrum Protect is also expensive. They should improve its pricing. They raise the price every time there is an increase in the features of the product. They should think twice about that."
"Its licensing is very simple. We can make changes very easily."
"The tool’s licensing is yearly and flexible. I would rate the solution’s pricing a seven out of ten."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the price a five."
"The pricing is good and affordable."
"The price of Veeam Backup Replication has been increasing their price and my customers are asking why. They have CPU-based licenses and a Universal License, the prices should be reduced."
"Veeam Data Platform, it's pay-as-you-go. So, the more options you choose, the more consumption you have in monthly billing."
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Nov 9, 2014
VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto
Disaster recovery planning is something that seems challenging for all businesses. Virtualization in addition to its operational flexibility, and cost reduction benefits, has helped companies improve their DR posture. Virtualization has made it easier to move machines from production to…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
15%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Construction Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business220
Midsize Enterprise98
Large Enterprise141
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your primary use case for Bareos?
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 ...
Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?
Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...
How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?
Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too. But Veritas Netbac...
How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication
 

Overview

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