Commvault Cloud vs Iron Mountain Connect comparison

Commvault and Iron Mountain are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Commvault is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.4, while Iron Mountain is ranked #62. Commvault holds a 3.9% mindshare in BRS, compared to Iron Mountain’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Commvault users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Iron Mountain users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Commvault Cloud and Iron Mountain Connect compete in data protection and management. Commvault Cloud has the upper hand in deployment options, while Iron Mountain Connect stands out with security and compliance features.

Features: Commvault Cloud offers flexible backup and recovery capabilities, a broader range of integrated services, and adaptability in deployment. Iron Mountain Connect provides robust security, compliance, and physical data storage solutions, with unique physical data protection that Commvault Cloud lacks.

Room for Improvement: Commvault Cloud could improve integration with third-party applications, user interface, and automated reporting tools. Iron Mountain Connect needs better digital data management tools, a more intuitive user interface, and enhanced cloud services integration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Commvault Cloud users find deployment straightforward with strong customer service. Iron Mountain Connect users face setup challenges requiring more handholding, but benefit from exceptional customer service post-deployment.

Pricing and ROI: Commvault Cloud offers competitive pricing and high ROI through reduced downtime. Iron Mountain Connect has higher initial setup costs but provides significant long-term ROI with its superior security and compliance benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

Commvault Cloud

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

4th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

112

Ranking in other categories

eDiscovery (3rd), Cloud Backup (3rd), Disaster Recovery as a Service (2nd), File Archiving (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (4th), SaaS Backup (2nd), Threat Deception Platforms (1st), Container Backup Software (1st), AI IT Support (7th)

Iron Mountain Connect

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

62nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Commvault Cloud is 3.9%, down from 7.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Iron Mountain Connect is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Commvault Cloud	3.9%
Iron Mountain Connect	0.8%
Other	95.3%

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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.

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Raj Bhaduri

Enterprise architect at Centrica

Good policies related to data

I primarily use it for various policies related to data, such as data retention, data deletion, and archiving policies. All policies can be set using this system The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities. I would like to see more integration with different platforms,…

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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

"Commvault is an all-in-one product that is very simple and operational for business use."

"The most valuable features of Commvault Cloud include deduplication and compression."

"IntelliSnap for snapshot collection is one of the most efficient and easiest ways to back up large amounts of data."

"It helped us reduce the number of servers that are required for a stable operation."

"They have a strong development team and are market leaders in the space."

"The most valuable features of Commvault Hyperscale X are the full responsibilities inclined in conversion with high responsibility rates."

"Not everyone has agents for everything and Commvault has agents for most products. It's the most complete."

"What I found most valuable in Commvault Complete Data Protection is its deduplication technique, mainly because the solution has the highest deduplication ratio, giving you higher storage capacity."

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"The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities"

Cons

"Commvault has two management dashboards. The first is the CommCell Console, which is Java-based, and the second is Command Center. We don't always find all the features we need in the Command Center and we need to go through the Java console, and sometimes features are only on the Java console."

"It is a little more complicated than it really needs to be."

"I just wanted to compare the features, which are there in EMC NetWorker, which are not available in Commvault. We have things using Networker."

"It would be nice to have just one email report come in, then we can filter out failures. If everything is backed up, we really don't need to see the report. If it is in a single report. A simpler customised report would be good."

"They should move the CommServe outside of Windows machines and the database should be distributed among servers. It's still a single point of failure."

"I would like to see AI capabilities in Commvault Cloud. It is just the AI capability that is being asked by the customers as well as that I see missing with Commvault."

"Our main pain point is that some of our hardware is old. For example, the SSD disks for our application database are slow. It's hard to avoid a slowdown in our environment because the size of our backups is growing every year. If you're growing and don't upgrade the environment, you will see slower backups and restores. You must enhance the environment if you are growing."

"We do not use Command Center, but we are using CommCell Console. We're navigating and manipulating the entire environment by using CommCell Console, and we are comfortable with it. We didn't find Command Center user-friendly. We found it a bit difficult to use. It decreases the efficiency of the tasks to be performed. It was probably implemented as a centralized application to manage all environments, but it was probably not a good idea. I and my colleagues across the globe are comfortable with using CommCell Console rather than Command Center."

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"I would like to see more integration with different platforms."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its cost is reasonable."

"I looked at this at the beginning of the year and I don't remember what the prices were for all the other services, but I thought that Metallic's was fair. It was also highly rated, which was even more important than cost because I need a reliable, secure, backup method."

"Compared to other competitors and vendors the pricing is fair."

"The price could perhaps be lower as well."

"Everyone else offers the subscription-based model nowadays, while Commvault Complete Data Protection still has the traditional license model, where you must buy a set of licenses. You pay for one hundred licenses even if you only use fifty virtual machines, so the licensing model needs improvement."

"The solution is expensive. However, there are no additional costs involved. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."

"Some of our customers say that Commvault is a very expensive solution, but Commvault has many features that the competitors don't have. It is not a good choice for a small or medium business, but it is a good choice for enterprise businesses."

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

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Retailer

18%

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Small Business	57
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	82

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Also Known As

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

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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

Connected Accounting&ERP is a mid-range accounting program with single user and network editions for Macintosh and Windows operating systems. Connected can be shared concurrently by both Mac OS and Windows users on a single data file. Connected "Core Accounting" consists of the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable modules. Connected "Enterprise" builds on the Core Accounting aspects by adding powerful inventory, job costing, and currency additions. Pricing starts at $399.00.

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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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