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Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365 vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 1, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Carbonite Backup for Micros...
Ranking in Cloud Backup
71st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
1
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 September 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365 is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 6.5%, down from 12.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Veeam Data Platform6.5%
Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 3650.5%
Other93.0%
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Featured Reviews

SergioZuastegui - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Grupo UMA Centroamerica
Accessible from anywhere without the requirement to purchase hardware
We are customers of Carbonite Backup and I'm the company IT manager The fact that we don't need to purchase any hardware is a huge benefit. It also means we can have access from anywhere.  I think they could implement some new functionalities and I'd like to see some better training provided,…
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

"The fact that we don't need to purchase any hardware is a huge benefit."
"What I like most about this solution are the simplicity and the price-performance ratio."
"Overall, we are happy with this software and have not found any limitations to it."
"Veeam is the best one that understands and integrates easily with virtual infrastructure."
"Veeam Data Platform offers features specifically designed for ransomware defense."
"It is a rock-solid backup solution. That's all, and that's what we were asking for."
"Veeam Backup Replication is easy to use and has high performance. The backups are very fast. It's a complete solution that fulfills our current needs."
"We thought it had the best integration with VMware."
"The advantage of Veeam Backup and Replication is that it is very economical, the price is affordable, and the cost benefit is good."
 

Cons

"Lacks sufficient documentation or training videos."
"I think they could implement some new functionalities and I'd like to see some better training provided, whether it's documentation or training videos."
"I'd like to see better compression of the backups."
"In the future, Veeam should release a hardware backup appliance that can be integrated with their software."
"Just keep in mind its functionality because, as of now, it is limited to VMs."
"I would prefer it if the backup console did not require use of a specified program, but rather that it could be opened from any website."
"I don't really like the proprietary file system or file structure, I always prefer the most simple functionalities where I can define this server, this file, these folders, backing up for this target, etc."
"On a scale from one to ten, I would give their support a rating of zero."
"They need a better solution for backend storage."
"Veeam Backup is not enhanced. There aren't any enhancements yet and they are still using traditional methods for snapshots and to perform the backup, like many other vendors. Another improvement would be simplifying and integrating their software."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is always nice to get products cheaper. Technically, it saves you a lot of money. If you wanted to buy the same functionality out of vSphere, you would spend thousands to essentially get the same functionality."
"I don't pay for the solution, so I can't comment on the cost."
"I would suggest to others that they buy the full license when purchasing this solution."
"Veeam products are less expensive than other products. The licensing costs are low and they're pretty affordable."
"The product must improve its pricing."
"The price of Veeam is much lower than the IBM solution."
"The product is competitively priced."
"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."
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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

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Outsourcing Company
13%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business218
Midsize Enterprise98
Large Enterprise143
 

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Also Known As

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Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication
 

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