Commvault Cloud vs ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage comparison

Commvault and ExaGrid are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Commvault is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.8, while ExaGrid is ranked #58. Commvault holds a 4.4% mindshare in BRS, compared to ExaGrid’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Commvault users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ExaGrid users who would recommend it.

Commvault Cloud

Read 112 Commvault Cloud reviews

19,132 Views
12,244 Comparison Views

95% willing to recommend

ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage

Read 1 ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage review

1,138 Views
1,138 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

Commvault Cloud

ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Commvault Cloud and ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out what your peers are saying about Veeam Software, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Commvault and others in Backup and Recovery.

To learn more, read our detailed Backup and Recovery Report (Updated: January 2026).

Buyer's Guide

Backup and Recovery

January 2026

Download the complete report

Helped 881,082 peers since 2012

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

Commvault Cloud

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

112

Ranking in other categories

eDiscovery (3rd), Cloud Backup (2nd), Disaster Recovery as a Service (3rd), File Archiving (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (3rd), SaaS Backup (2nd), Threat Deception Platforms (1st), Container Backup Software (1st), AI IT Support (4th)

ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

58th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Commvault Cloud is 4.4%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage is 0.7%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Commvault Cloud	4.4%
ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage	0.7%
Other	94.9%

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

Ankit Gagneja

Cloud Solution Architect at Tata Consultancy

Hybrid backup strategy has improved recovery orchestration and now supports flexible DR planning

I think improvements could be made in Commvault Cloud. Lately what I have seen is that there are AI capabilities that different data protection organizations are coming up with, which basically revolves around tiering of not frequently accessible data to glacier kind of storage, plus bringing in a high level of compression and deduplication capabilities. All those features I believe are there in other customers and they are bringing in new use cases from the AI perspective which I have not recently seen in Commvault. I have seen that Dell does have such features. We recently pitched a solution to the customers where we talked about data tiering and the other AI use cases, identifying the data by itself and autonomously taking decisions on how to tier the data between the different storage classes that we have. Those kind of capabilities that we have proposed to the customer as far as the partner solutions are concerned. I would like to see AI capabilities in Commvault Cloud. The rest of the features pretty much align with the other enterprise solutions that we have in the market. It is just the AI capability that is being asked by the customers as well as that I see missing with Commvault.

Read full review

Nguyen_Nguyen

Executive Vice Director at Sunshine Solution

A competitive and balanced solution that offers solid performance at a reasonable price

I worked very closely with ExaGrid in Singapore. We are trying to build up the market for ExaGrid in Vietnam. We hope to be a big distributor for ExaGrid and that the picture will improve next year. Regarding the technology of ExaGrid, they have a landing zone, and now it's a very exhaustive solution, especially compared with Dell Data Domain and HPE. HPE offers normal storage without any special solution. Dell has DD Boost, and so the performance is high. On that basis, I rate the ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage number with an overall score of eight out of ten. People might be more familiar with Data Domain or StoreOnce. And if people want a professional solution, there are only three brands.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Security measures, including encryption and threat detection, contribute significantly to data protection, safeguarding against unauthorized access and cyber threats."

"It has significantly reduced the amount of manual work required to manage our backup operations. We're going from an on-prem to a non-on-prem, we're all doing nonsolutions. So we really can't compare it against anything else."

"I'm a big fan of the reporting. You can build your own reports; it's very customizable. You can have individual reports going to groups of people or individuals. You can have them go out multiple times a day. It's basically a free-for-all as far as reporting goes. If anybody wants a specific job report every day, you can build it, schedule it, and have it go out and never touched it again. It's pretty nice."

"The solution's interface is easy to use. For manageability, it doesn't matter where the resource is coming from or going to. That's the great power of the Control Panel: It's easy to use and does not matter if you manage on-prem or cloud resources."

"Commvault's many features can be explored to get more value from more solutions."

"IntelliSnap and file system backups are valuable features."

"Complete Data Protection is convenient because you can manage various types of databases, and it's pretty easy to set it up."

"The return points are very valuable."

More Commvault Cloud pros

"I like the performance of the restore feature."

Cons

"One issue we face is the complexity of the console. That could be improved on. It takes users time to get familiar with Commvault. On average, it takes our customers between one and three months to learn it. The console and the way you configure Commvault have very advanced settings. It takes time to understand how it works."

"There is room for improvement in terms of data security."

"They could work on the implementation of the features."

"The retention log feature could be an issue for us and can be improved. The backup schedule can also be better in terms of how you set it up."

"Getting my guys the right access has a learning curve. Sometimes, it is, "Oh, okay. I think I got it for you." Then, they say, "Oh, nope. I logged in but I can't see this." Then, it is, "Okay, hold on. Give me a second. Let me change that. Okay, it's this one." That learning curve has probably taken a little bit longer than some simpler things. So, Metallic has some granularity, and as a systems administrator, I appreciate that. At the same time, I also realize that I have to learn it."

"The most common feedback I get in terms of Commvault is that it can be complex. I always refer my customers back to their own environment. Almost everything that goes into Commvault is a request by a customer. While it can be complex, it can also be very simple. You just need to understand your environment in order to make sure that you really need to turn on that extra feature or thing inside of Commvault. Maybe you don't need those things. It really depends on how simple or complex your environment is, whether you need all of Commvault's features."

"The pricing of the solution can be improved and made cheaper."

"There are two ways to use it and I prefer the web-based one over the app. I wish they were a little bit more matched in what they offer because the features aren't as available in the web-based interface as they are in the app."

More Commvault Cloud cons

"We have to do a lot of POC to show why ExaGrid is good."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"One of the most interesting aspects is that the licensing model can be modified. We're paying for our licensing by the client, as opposed to the size of the footprint of the backup, which decreased our cost by about 20 percent."

"The cost of an integrator license is moderate and its features cover most customers."

"Using a subscription-based license has been advantageous."

"The solution is expensive, but it is worth the money."

"The solution is worth the money."

"It would not be affordable for small to medium size organizations."

"We have checked some other products, but we are not testing them because price-wise, Commvault is better than the other solutions."

"Commvault is quite high in terms of pricing and licensing."

More Commvault Cloud pricing and cost advice

"ExaGrid is a one-time investment."

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Backup and Recovery solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	57
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	82

No data available

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ThreatWise?

Security measures, including encryption and threat detection, contribute significantly to data protection, safeguarding against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is expensive, and there is room for the price to be 10-15 percent lower than what they are charging currently.

See all answers

What needs improvement with ThreatWise?

See all answers

Ask a question

Earn 20 points

Comparisons

Rubrik vs Commvault Cloud

Compared 13% of the time

Veeam Data Platform vs Commvault Cloud

Compared 11% of the time

Cohesity DataProtect vs Commvault Cloud

Compared 4% of the time

AWS Backup vs Commvault Cloud

Compared 4% of the time

Acronis Cyber Protect vs Commvault Cloud

Compared 3% of the time

More Commvault Cloud Competitors

Rubrik vs ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage

Compared 15% of the time

NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage

Compared 13% of the time

Cohesity DataProtect vs ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage

Compared 10% of the time

Cohesity Data Cloud vs ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage

Compared 10% of the time

Synology DSM vs ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage

Compared 8% of the time

More ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Commvault Cloud

January 2026

Download Commvault Cloud product report

Buyer's Guide

Backup and Recovery

January 2026

Download ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage product report

Also Known As

Commvault Complete Data Protection, Commvault Backup & Recovery, Commvault HyperScale X, Metallic, ThreatWise

No data available

Overview

Commvault Cloud is the ultimate cyber resilience platform built to meet the demands of the hybrid
enterprise. Beyond its core functionality of data backup and recovery across diverse workloads, including applications, databases, virtual machines, and files, Commvault Cloud stands out as a robust defense against ransomware. Going beyond backup, the platform integrates advanced data security features such as encryption, access control, and threat detection, safeguarding against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

With tools for data management, classification, and migration, businesses can optimize storage costs, enhance accessibility, and comply with regulations seamlessly. Boasting cloud integration with major providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, Commvault Cloud leverages the scalability and flexibility of the cloud for comprehensive data protection and management. The platform's automation capabilities streamline tasks, and its reporting and analytics features provide valuable insights into data usage, potential risks, and optimization strategies. Commvault Cloud is not just a security tool; it is a key component of cyber resilience, enabling organizations to not only protect against cyberattacks but also recover swiftly and minimize the impact of incidents. Elevate your cyber resilience strategy with Commvault Cloud.

Commvault

ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage enhances backup and recovery processes, accelerates backup speeds, improves restoration times, and efficiently manages data storage with robust deduplication, making it a reliable and easily scalable option for growing enterprises.

ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage offers fast backup and restore times, efficient data management, and reliable integration with existing systems. Its scalability and robust deduplication features reduce storage requirements and costs. IT professionals appreciate its seamless compatibility with backup applications and commend its reliable customer support. Users note its cost-effectiveness and performance in demanding environments. Some areas for improvement include better replication speed, faster support response times, more intuitive remote administration features, and enhanced hardware reliability. Comprehensive documentation and improved integration with third-party products should also be considered.

What are the key features of ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage?

Fast Backup and Restore: Speeds up the entire backup and recovery process.
Scalability: Easily adapts to growing data storage needs.
Robust Deduplication: Significantly reduces storage requirements and costs.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with existing backup applications.
Reliable Support: Offers dependable customer support.

What are the benefits and ROI of using ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces storage costs through deduplication.
Performance: Maintains high performance in demanding environments.
Ease of Management: Simplifies the management of large data volumes.
Scalability: Accommodates growing data storage needs without hassle.
Reliability: Ensures dependable data backup and restoration.

ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage is utilized across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and education, to streamline backup processes and enhance data recovery capabilities. Organizations benefit from its integration with existing applications and its ability to manage large data volumes efficiently. This technology supports a variety of operational needs, providing reliable and scalable data protection.

ExaGrid

Sample Customers

Aberdeenshire Council, Acxiom, BAM Group Ireland, Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, CI Investments, Clifford Chance, American Municipal Power, American Pacific Mortgage, AstraZeneca, Dongbu Steel, Denver Health, Dow Jones, Emirates Steel, Penn State Health, Prime Healthcare, Sonic Healthcare, Sony Network Communications, TiVO, UCONN Health, The Weitz Company

Information Not Available

Find out what your peers are saying about Veeam Software, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Commvault and others in Backup and Recovery. Updated: January 2026.

DOWNLOAD NOW

881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our list of best Backup and Recovery vendors.

We monitor all Backup and Recovery reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.