Commvault Cloud vs IBM Tivoli CDP for Files comparison

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Commvault and IBM are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Commvault is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.3, while IBM is ranked #79. Commvault holds a 3.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to IBM’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Commvault users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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95% willing to recommend

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Commvault Cloud and IBM Tivoli CDP for Files based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Commvault Cloud

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

6th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

113

Ranking in other categories

eDiscovery (2nd), Cloud Backup (6th), Disaster Recovery as a Service (4th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (10th), SaaS Backup (3rd), Container Backup Software (2nd), Autonomous Operational Resilience (2nd)

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

79th

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Commvault Cloud is 3.2%, down from 5.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Commvault Cloud	3.2%
IBM Tivoli CDP for Files	0.5%
Other	96.3%

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Featured Reviews

Sanjay Singh Bisht

Assistant Manager at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Unified data protection has simplified hybrid backups and has improved ransomware recovery speed

Commvault Cloud's best feature in terms of protection is that it provides data protection and accomplishes its job effectively. It offers a unified approach to backup across all environments, including on-premises, public cloud, and SaaS applications such as M365 and Salesforce. I also use it for virtual machines and databases. The unified protection approach helps my team manage different environments effectively. Before Commvault Cloud, I used a separate VM backup tool to protect the VMware environment. For database backup, I had to use the native tool or backup scripts. For the cloud part, I had to use the native AWS or Azure cloud tools. After moving to Commvault Cloud, a single policy or a set of backup policies is applied across virtual machines, databases, workloads, and cloud workloads. I can protect my environments, which reduces manual configuration errors. Regarding visibility, it provides one dashboard to manage and centralize monitoring of all workloads. It is very easy to track backup success or failure. I can see the SLA compliance and storage usage without needing to jump between tools to check or have visibility of it. Regarding the recovery experience, the recovery time has been reduced drastically by using Commvault Cloud. It has simplified cloud management and provides easier manageability to manage retention policies, encryption policies, and compliance rules. This helps reduce operational workloads. Commvault Cloud has impacted me very positively. It simplifies and unifies data protection across hybrid workloads. Instead of managing multiple backup tools for virtual machines, databases, and SaaS applications, I now have a single platform with consistent policies and centralized visibility. This has really reduced my operational complexity and improved backup reliability. Regarding the cyber resiliency posture, the immutable backups and ransomware recovery workflow give me greater confidence in recovering quicker from potential risks. Commvault Cloud has positively impacted me in several key areas: unified backup management across environments, reduced operational overhead, improved ransomware resiliency, faster recovery times, better visibility for compliance, and easier management of hybrid or cloud workloads.

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reviewer1035033

Sr. Aix Admin at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable

We are currently using Tivoli to backup 15 terabytes within our Oracle Database using a RMAN backup script. The RMAN's utility and restoration has been perfect, we have yet to experience any issues. It's very reliable The restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable. We would like to…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We specialize in Commvault and IntelliSnap. Commvault covers all our customers' backup needs in one system, and they have complete control over their Snapshot backups. Snapshots are important to our customers because of the size of their data sets."

"Commvault allows us to use one product for almost everything; it's better than the competitors."

"We use Commvault Command Center for backups and restores and for the creation of new clients. We use it for other functionalities as well. In terms of VMware, I can go directly to the Command Center, enter VMware, and I can search it directly. Command Center is very useful and it can be used for more advanced techniques."

"Its compression and deduplication allow us to store more backups and save storage space. The reporting is great; we are able to obtain critical business reports and infrastructure/usage information very easily."

"The VM backups and the recovery from cloud infrastructure are valuable."

"The solution is scalable."

"It's very user-friendly. It supports a wide range of workloads. It's quite easy to use, it's very powerful and it's scalable."

"Commvault provides the status of a backup or restore operation."

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"The restoration and infrastructure is extremely reliable."

"Even though a lot of other people like Veeam, Tivoli's restoration and infrastructure are unbeatable, making them the only ones that we rely on despite other feasible options."

Cons

"Some of our customers say that Commvault is a very expensive solution, but Commvault has many features that the competitors don't have."

"The reporting is complicated and should be simplified in an upcoming release."

"Data center backup must be improved."

"Mostly controls, visibility, cost allocation."

"Its dashboard could be improved to provide a summarized version of all the jobs instead of having to go through each one of them. We should easily be able to glance at all issues. If I had not gone with the on-premise version, I would have had regular reports with the cloud version. It would be an advantage if they increase the compression rate of the backup. I am keeping it on-prem, so I'll need more disks depending on the policies that I have in the retention period. Its price could also be lower. If a good solution can be cheaper, it is always an advantage."

"This solution can be complex and difficult to administer because it supports all of the many platforms, so it would help if they could simplify it."

"I really struggled to configure HyperScale X as there was a lack of detailed documentation."

"The technical support in the India region is a bit disappointing, but after 6:00 pm it is switched to the U.S and European teams, and they are much better in supporting and understanding the issues and fixing them."

More Commvault Cloud cons

"We would like to have the opportunity to omit data from being backed up. For example, we have three virtual machines, each with three disks. When running the backup, it will automatically take each disk rather than allowing us to select what data we want backed."

"We rarely need to reach out to customer service; however, when we do, they have not been able to help us resolve a single call."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"HyperScale X is expensive."

"Commvault is more expensive than Veeam, which is the reason that we are changing to Veeam for cloud environments."

"The price could always be lower."

"Licensing could be better explained. Sometimes, it's unclear what features are available in different licensing models."

"We work with Commvault and a partner on our environment needs according to capacity, licensing, pricing, components, modules, etc. Additional costs depend on your backup needs."

"We like that there is no extra cost for SharePoint, Teams, or OneDrive. It is all mimicking Microsoft's model. Every user has one terabyte of space. When users start using OneDrive, everybody has one terabyte that will be backed up included in the price."

"There is a bit of cost involved with signing up the entire solution. It's not a cheap solution."

"Its cost is reasonable."

More Commvault Cloud pricing and cost advice

"It's expensive, but it's worth for it due to the volume of critical information within our database. We are currently paying about $22,000 per year."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Retailer

11%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	58
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	82

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Questions from the Community

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.

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What needs improvement with ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is a very powerful tool, but it can be improved in various ways. Commvault Cloud can be improved by simplifying its interface, reducing configuration complexity, and making more adv...

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What is your primary use case for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud's main core use case is backup and recovery for protecting on-premises workloads, databases, the file system, NAS, and on-premises infrastructure. Another primary use case is immuta...

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Also Known As

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

Tivoli CDP for Files

Overview

Commvault Cloud offers comprehensive data management with strong backup and recovery, security, and compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud setups. Supporting a variety of applications, its cost optimization and integration capabilities enhance data management and infrastructure operations.

Commvault Cloud facilitates seamless data management and protection for organizations dealing with complex IT infrastructures. Its capabilities spread across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring robust disaster recovery and compliance, while optimizing storage strategies. Extensive application compatibility and integration with IT infrastructure solutions allow for efficient data movement and enhanced security.

What are the key features of Commvault Cloud?

Backup and Recovery: Reliable data protection across environments.
Data Management: Seamless operations in hybrid and multi-cloud contexts.
Disaster Recovery: Comprehensive recovery features.
Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulatory standards.
Security: Advanced encryption and threat detection.
Cost Optimization: Efficient strategies and resource utilization.
Integration: Supports a wide array of IT applications.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Data Security: Protects sensitive information effectively.
Scalability: Adapts to extensive infrastructure needs.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses through optimization.
Simplified Management: Streamlined for better operations.
Comprehensive Support: Enhances compatibility and usability.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and technology, Commvault Cloud supports the protection of virtual machines, databases, and physical systems. It facilitates Office 365, SQL, and VMware backups, ensuring disaster recovery and compliance, while meeting the demanding storage requirements and safeguarding data integrity per industry standards.

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IBM Tivoli CDP for Files offers a comprehensive solution designed to protect and manage critical file-level data across enterprise environments efficiently.

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is built to secure and manage important file-level data across multiple business environments. It ensures continuous data availability and protection with robust backup and recovery capabilities, minimizing data loss risks. This tool caters to organizations requiring uncompromised data safety and integrity through its advanced features, adapting to a range of business demands effectively.

What are the key features of IBM Tivoli CDP for Files?

Continuous Data Protection: Offers real-time data backup to prevent data loss and ensure data consistency.
Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing IT frameworks for enhanced data management.
Scalable Architecture: Supports growth by accommodating increasing data volumes without sacrificing performance.
Automated Data Recovery: Provides fast and reliable data recovery mechanisms, ensuring business continuity.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Data Security: Protects sensitive information and reduces the risk of data breaches.
Cost Efficiency: Minimizes storage costs through optimized data management and protection strategies.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlines data handling processes, boosting IT operational productivity.
Enhanced Reliability: Delivers consistent data availability, improving user confidence in IT systems.

Implementing IBM Tivoli CDP for Files in industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing enhances data resilience. Finance sectors benefit from secure transaction data protection, while healthcare improves patient data management, and manufacturing maintains continuous production data flow, ensuring operational smoothness. Adapting to specific industry requirements, it ensures secure data handling and compliance adherence.

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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

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