ExaGrid EX vs HPE StoreOnce comparison

ExaGrid and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Disk Based Backup Systems category. ExaGrid is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.0, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.5. ExaGrid holds a 10.8% mindshare in DBBS, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 38.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ExaGrid users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

ExaGrid EX

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100% willing to recommend

HPE StoreOnce

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93% willing to recommend

ExaGrid EX

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

HPE StoreOnce and ExaGrid EX compete in the enterprise data backup and recovery market. ExaGrid EX seems to have an upper hand due to its superior scalability and efficient data deduplication.

Features: HPE StoreOnce provides advanced data deduplication, integration flexibility, and caters to diverse data management needs through compatibility with various software applications. ExaGrid EX focuses on scale-out architecture, rapid recovery times, and uses adaptive deduplication along with a landing zone to enhance performance and reduce backup windows.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE StoreOnce offers straightforward deployment with broad IT infrastructure compatibility. ExaGrid EX presents a unique deployment with its scale-out architecture, allowing easy expansion and enhanced responsiveness in customer support, making deployment smoother and more favorable for many users.

Pricing and ROI: HPE StoreOnce involves higher initial costs but offers significant ROI due to low operational expenses via efficient deduplication. ExaGrid EX provides competitive upfront pricing, strong long-term value through its scalable solution, and rapid ROI, offering better financial flexibility and benefits in scaling.

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ExaGrid EX vs. HPE StoreOnce

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Categories and Ranking

ExaGrid EX

Ranking in Disk Based Backup Systems

4th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE StoreOnce

Ranking in Disk Based Backup Systems

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

108

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Disk Based Backup Systems category, the mindshare of ExaGrid EX is 10.8%, up from 10.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE StoreOnce is 38.0%, down from 41.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Disk Based Backup Systems Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HPE StoreOnce	38.0%
ExaGrid EX	10.8%
Other	51.2%

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AhmedEl-Tayeb

Product Manager at MCS

Has offered a cost-effective option with solid results but requires automation features for better efficiency

For ExaGrid EX, I would appreciate additional features such as backup and restore, automation processes, and automation software for backup and restore processes. I mention that some additional features may be provided by VMware or Dell as support for the hardware they are selling, but ExaGrid EX is more of a budget-friendly solution for customers who are in charge on a daily basis of the solution itself, dealing with manual tasks rather than automated tasks. I am not in a situation to provide an exact answer for what I would specifically improve in this regard.

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Naguib Wasef

HPE Product Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Collaborate effectively with partners and benefit from robust data management capabilities

The functions of HPE StoreOnce that I find most valuable are its deduplication and replication options. These features save data and reduce the size of data significantly. If the actual size for backup data is 100 terabytes, using StoreOnce, it will be around less than 10% of the original size due to the 1 to 10 deduplication ratio. So, compression and replication are critical features I appreciate. Additionally, adaptive backup and restore capabilities of HPE StoreOnce are indeed very helpful functions. As I know from my technical team, the process is very easy for end users because the GUI and user experience with StoreOnce are straightforward. They can restore their backups at any time. An important feature of StoreOnce is that they can reserve an amount of storage capacity as protected capacity for a limited time, safeguarding their data against intrusion and other interactions. Based on feedback from customers, StoreOnce is regarded as a highly useful solution for backup. I am satisfied with the security aspects of HPE StoreOnce, but it's crucial for any company to maintain a multi-layer security approach. Starting with a firewall is essential for maintaining their environment. Additionally, security features on StoreOnce are useful. I believe that no company should rely solely on one layer of security; they should adopt a multi-layer security strategy that begins at the network level and extends to their internal solutions.

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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

"Both the pricing and the performance are excellent."

"I find ExaGrid EX to be a useful solution for customers looking for a budget-friendly product."

"The most valuable features of ExaGrid EX are the Veeam features and Landing Zone."

"I find ExaGrid EX to be a useful solution for customers looking for a budget-friendly product."

"Based on customer feedback, I rate it highly as one of the most stable products in the backup and archiving line compared to offerings like Data Domain or from Huawei and Lenovo."

"Technical support is quite good."

"I like the tool’s deduplication feature. We get a ratio of 9:1 for deduplication. The product is also Linux based. Last year, our organization faced some virus attacks. However, the backup was safe because of the product being a Linux version. HPE StoreOnce is a secure product."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that the tool provides good value for somebody who needs an affordable and reliable storage solution."

"It is very easy to implement."

"Catalyst backup is used to back up Oracle databases, and provides very good throughput during backups."

"Deduplication and compression are in a good ratio. It supports the HPE Catalyst protocol, which is much faster than NFS and other protocols. We use CommVault and Veeam, and these two solutions support the Catalyst protocol very well and are integrated at high speed. It is faster than normal access."

"Recovery is important."

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Cons

"ExaGrid EX is more of a budget-friendly solution for customers who are in charge on a daily basis of the solution itself, dealing with manual tasks rather than automated tasks."

"I would like to see free disk space."

"The solution’s web access should be improved."

"ExaGrid EX is more of a budget-friendly solution for customers who are in charge on a daily basis of the solution itself, dealing with manual tasks rather than automated tasks."

"The product's price could be better."

"The web interface, ease of use, and GUI all need to be improved."

"The latency is a bit high."

"The solution could always be less expensive."

"We're outsourced with a partner who recalls a larger amount of problems with the stability of the product."

"The product's support is an area with certain shortcomings requiring improvements. Support needs to be faster."

"This product would be improved with the inclusion of more features to security or WORM."

"The repository should have an extension to connect to the cloud and deposit the backups."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The renewal fee is approximately $3,500 to $3.750 for a 60 terabyte device."

"I rate ExaGrid EX ten out of ten for pricing."

"The cost of HPE StoreOnce is very expensive."

"I rate the platform's pricing a seven out of ten."

"HPE StoreOnce is cheaper compared to other solutions in the market."

"I would rate it around two or three because, compared to others, it tends to be higher priced."

"To be honest, we were quite happy with the price, but we always want things cheaper than they are. I think for what we got, we felt that the price was quite reasonable comparing it to other products that provide that same level of functionality."

"Price-wise, it comes with a high price tag when compared to other products."

"The product's pricing is medium."

"The solution is pretty expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Government

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	38
Midsize Enterprise	31
Large Enterprise	49

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ExaGrid EX?

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What is your primary use case for ExaGrid EX?

My role in relation to ExaGrid EX is partner and reseller.

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What advice do you have for others considering ExaGrid EX?

I would prefer another way to provide support; sending all the questions in an Excel sheet or a Word file would allow me to answer them in a couple of hours and send them back. I have no problem re...

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What do you like most about HPE StoreOnce?

I think StoreOnce's deduplication technology is crucial for cost efficiency and faster recovery, especially for backup and data protection purposes.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE StoreOnce?

The setup cost is rated as four out of ten.

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What needs improvement with HPE StoreOnce?

To improve HPE StoreOnce, I think if HPE generates new models with lower capacities than 80 terabytes, it would be beneficial for the market. We face a significant issue with the current offerings....

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HP StoreOnce

Overview

ExaGrid's disk backup with deduplication system is purpose-built for backup that leverages an architecture optimized for scalability, performance, and price. The system scales as needed by adding ExaGrid appliances, which virtualize into a GRID architecture automatically, adding capacity and processing power while acting and being managed as one unified system.

ExaGrid disk-based backup appliances include GRID computing software, which virtualizes them into a single pool of long-term capacity. Capacity load balancing of all data across servers is automatic, and multiple GRID systems can be combined for a total logical backup capacity of 16PB.

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HP StoreOnce Backup is a data backup solution that provides a consistent, high-performance, scale-out architecture for your entire enterprise. Reduce the amount of backup data capacity by 95 percent, and choose between powerful dedicated appliances for data centers, or flexible virtual appliances for smaller and remote offices.

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