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Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) vs Druva Phoenix comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 11, 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

Cloud Rewind (formerly Appr...
Ranking in Cloud Backup
36th
Ranking in SaaS Backup
16th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Druva Phoenix
Ranking in Cloud Backup
26th
Ranking in SaaS Backup
13th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery as a Service (8th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix) is 2.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Druva Phoenix is 2.0%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
SaaS Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Druva Phoenix2.0%
Cloud Rewind (formerly Appranix)2.3%
Other95.7%
SaaS Backup
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1370448 - PeerSpot reviewer
Ecosystem Solution Architect Lead for UK, Ireland, Arfica at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Provides operational efficiencies and recovers virtual instances quickly
For our clients, we use the solution to protect their virtual instances and instantly recover them in the event of a compromise  The solution has provided operational efficiencies. The platform's most effective feature is quickly recovering virtual instances into a separate environment. They…
ZubeenAhmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Tam Adobe at Murdoch Webster
Cloud backup has reduced storage costs and now delivers fast, reliable data recovery
My overall experience in this field is seven years. The deployment model I have chosen for Druva Phoenix is mostly cloud-based backup. Government authorities and government customers majorly opt for on-premises deployment, but we have a very limited customer segment from that area. Druva Phoenix primarily operates on a private cloud, with some customers utilizing hybrid cloud solutions. If I assess the effectiveness of backup features in Druva Phoenix, particularly in minimizing operational disruptions, I would rate it as a very strong 9 or 9.5 on a scale of 10. I am not using Druva Data Security Cloud. My overall review rating for Druva Phoenix is 9.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The platform's most effective feature is quickly recovering virtual instances into a separate environment."
"Once you set it up and you tell it exactly what needs to be backed up, you literally forget about it. It sends you emails and notifications of the current status of the jobs."
"The initial setup was very straightforward."
"I found the cost-effectiveness of Druva Phoenix to be its most valuable feature, especially when compared to on-premises backup solutions."
"Druva Phoenix is easy to use and easy to start with."
"We chose the best one that works for us which was Druva Phoenix."
"The best features of Druva Phoenix include comprehensive backup capabilities where you can back up your data with agent plus backup, deploy the proxy, and integrate your VMs to take your backup."
"The solution is great for companies that need backup capabilities."
"The most valuable features of Druva Phoenix are the simple portal to log in and flexibility."
 

Cons

"They could add more intelligence features in the workflow through automation."
"Druva Phoenix is optimized to work with x86 platforms, making it unsuitable for backing up non-x86 architectures like AIX. The solution is primarily designed for physical Linux and Windows systems based on the x86 architecture, as well as virtualized Windows and Linux environments. However, if you have an AIX system, it cannot be deployed in the cloud, and therefore, backing it up in the cloud is not a concern."
"There is room for improvement in the reporting aspect of Druva Phoenix."
"The product's pricing needs to be improved."
"Although, sometimes there is a restriction with the number of OS platforms that this solution supports."
"Druva Phoenix should include a few reporting features that it doesn't provide currently."
"They were very much responsive a few years back, but in the last one or two years, I believe the responsiveness has gone down."
"The price is always one of those things that you always look to just improve if you're a not-for-profit organization."
"Deploying it in a hybrid cloud model involves some minor complexities, though nothing represents a significant challenge."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The additional cost is cloud storage, which the public cloud provider charges."
"We’ve had experience with the data center for a while and we have had solutions that were able to support older versions of the operating systems that we needed. I would like for Druva to support it as well."
"It's very costly. Normal people wouldn't understand how their credits are calculated. It's pretty complex."
"Druva Phoenix's pricing is based on the service provided, and it's reasonable. The cost of the service will depend on the size of your data and the number of virtual machines being backed up. However, the pricing structure is straightforward and easy to understand."
"I assume clients use Druva Phoenix because it is cheaper than other products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
28%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Appranix Cloud Application Resilience?
I rate the product pricing a seven. The additional cost is cloud storage, which the public cloud provider charges.
What needs improvement with Appranix Cloud Application Resilience?
They could add more intelligence features in the workflow through automation, removing more of the human element. Additionally, improvements in the reporting features would be beneficial.
What is your primary use case for Appranix Cloud Application Resilience?
For our clients, we use the solution to protect their virtual instances and instantly recover them in the event of a compromise.
What needs improvement with Druva Phoenix?
While Druva Phoenix is a good solution for a cloud-to-cloud environment, such as moving from AWS to another AWS, I see complexity when a customer wants to move from a physical environment or a phys...
What is your primary use case for Druva Phoenix?
Druva Phoenix is for server backups on cloud, which is the deployment model chosen by my customers. While Druva Phoenix is a good solution for a cloud-to-cloud environment, such as moving from AWS ...
What advice do you have for others considering Druva Phoenix?
Many customers use Druva Phoenix's continuous data protection feature, but not for Phoenix. Not for Phoenix because Phoenix is server backups, and you generally do not keep continuous backup for se...
 

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Sample Customers

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TRC Companies, Family Health Network, GulfMark Offshore, Pall Corporation
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