HPE Zerto Software vs HYCU R-Cloud comparison

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HYCU are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0, while HYCU is ranked #54. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 1.8% mindshare in BRS, compared to HYCU’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of HYCU users who would recommend it.

HPE Zerto Software

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98% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

HPE Zerto Software

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

HPE Zerto Software and HYCU R-Cloud are competitors in disaster recovery and data protection. HPE Zerto seems to have the upper hand in support and pricing, while HYCU R-Cloud stands out in feature set due to its extensive functions.

Features: HPE Zerto Software offers comprehensive data recovery, real-time replication, and continuous data protection, ideal for businesses needing constant data integrity. HYCU R-Cloud provides multi-cloud support, simplified management, and superior integration with public cloud platforms, offering a versatile approach to data protection.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE Zerto Software provides straightforward deployment and strong support, instilling confidence in ongoing operations. HYCU R-Cloud offers seamless deployment, particularly advantageous for hybrid clouds, and a smoother onboarding experience with responsive customer service, especially for cloud-centric organizations.

Pricing and ROI: HPE Zerto Software is noted for a cost-effective initial setup and swift ROI, beneficial for enterprises with complex setups needing dedicated recovery solutions. HYCU R-Cloud, though having a higher initial cost, offers significant ROI through advanced cloud features and streamlined management, attractive to businesses with dynamic cloud needs.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Zerto Software

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

2nd

Ranking in Cloud Backup

2nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

360

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Autonomous Operational Resilience (1st)

HYCU R-Cloud

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

54th

Ranking in Cloud Backup

56th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of HPE Zerto Software is 1.8%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HYCU R-Cloud is 1.2%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE Zerto Software	1.8%
HYCU R-Cloud	1.2%
Other	97.0%

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Aslah Faseel K

DevOps Engineer at a media company with 201-500 employees

Near-zero downtime has protected critical workloads and now simplifies hybrid cloud recovery

The best features of HPE Zerto Software are mainly very sophisticated and relevant to the current market. The data protection CDP part has real-time replication, unlike other solutions that have snapshot backups. We can set it up hourly, making it ideal for use with workloads. Another attraction is the near-zero RTO, with automated failover within minutes and one-click failover and failback. Currently, we are using a hybrid cloud solution, and HPE Zerto Software supports multi-cloud environments, making it easy to migrate between on-premises and cloud. Regarding the impact of HPE Zerto Software on our RTOs, we have near-zero RTO, meaning the system must be back online within thirty minutes if we measure the time. It is very quick to recover services. With HPE Zerto Software's near-synchronous replication, we have some CDP protection, so we typically write interceptions along with some asynchronous replication. There is almost real-time replication available.

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reviewer2312085

Cyber Security Analyst at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees

Easy to setup, good support and stable product

When we started, we used Acronis for both cloud and on-premises backups. Protege was a reliable solution, and the cloud-focused approach is well-suited for our current needs. If you require both cloud and on-premises backup capabilities, Acronis is a more comprehensive solution. For solely cloud-based backups, Protege is a solid option.

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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

"The migration and ease of use are valuable. It is easy to set up and easy to flip. We just need to click on Move."

"Zerto, in my opinion, is one of the best DR products on the market currently, and if you are looking to streamline your DR capability and remove risk then speak to Zerto and get them to run you through a demo, what they say the product can do is not sales talk, it really can do it."

"The customer service and support are very good. Every time we have problems, they're ready to help us."

"The replication piece with the built-in WAN compression is important because the network circuit that we send our replication traffic across isn't actually behind our normal WAN accelerators. We were able to use Zerto's built-in WAN acceleration to help those workloads compress."

"The return on investment from Zerto was immediate."

"Previously, when we did disaster recovery it would take us easily a day or two to restore all of our servers, and we can do the same thing with Zerto in about an hour and a half."

"The ability to test that my backup regime is actually doing and working as I want it to do is valuable."

"I like the less than one-minute RPO, the ability to IP customize during failovers, and the cloning feature that I can use to clone VMs over at the target location. As part of the automation failover, if we need to change an IP when it fails over to the other data center, Zerto will handle that; there's no need for manual intervention. As far as the cloning, we use that to do quick testing of a VM in the remote data center for lift-and-shift processors."

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"Since it is on the cloud, it is a very stable solution."

Cons

"It has become a full-time job at my company for somebody to keep Zerto running all the time, everywhere, and to keep all the customers up and going."

"The limitation with Zerto is that you're required to have one Zerto Manager per virtual center, and this means that you're only able to replicate one way. Technical support for this product was fantastic, before they were acquired by HP. You're now able to tell that the company is becoming too big, in terms of the support they provide."

"The mission critical apps, like the ERP system or any casino software, are areas that I always hope to improve."

"Better alerting is something that I feel is critical."

"The ease of setup can be improved in the next release of HPE Zerto Software."

"I would like to request better reporting in Zerto. I can see the data that I need in the console, but if I need to put the data or the history into a report, it is difficult. It is something that auditors might require, so reporting is something that needs to be improved."

"I don't feel like we're a big enough customer to warrant being called every week or every month but it would be good to get a little bit more contact with a salesperson or engineer group."

"The biggest area for improvement is the technical support side. Although it has improved somewhat, after the HPE acquisition, it became apparent that level-one technical support was moved to groups unfamiliar with the Zerto product."

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"One area for improvement would be expanding its capabilities beyond Azure-specific backups."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Zerto is pretty reasonable. I haven't checked to see how much Rubrik is going to quote us for their solution. At least for us, the price doesn't play a big factor in the decision-making because it is a pretty small deployment for our use case."

"Zerto's pricing model is cost-prohibitive for small—to medium-sized businesses."

"All of my customers are happy with how this product works and they like it, but unfortunately, in the market that I represent, Zerto is expensive when compared with the competition."

"We're getting our money's worth with Zerto."

"The pricing is a little more expensive in comparison to other tools."

"Nothing is cheap, but Zerto represents decent value."

"In a world where others are catching up, e.g., VMware High Availability, there needs to be a less expensive option as well. When a customer has approximately 100 VMs, if you multiply by 40, we aren't charging a very high margin on it at all since the license is so expensive. We feel their pain. That is the most expensive part of it. The storage, CPU, and RAM are a lot less. It is the licensing that is really expensive. Whereas, with an option like VMware High Availability, it is a couple dollars per month. That is our spend that we are charged by VMware, then our margin is higher on those VMs. Giving us some ability to have higher margins, as an MSP, would be a good thing."

"It's not the cheapest tool, it's expensive. But it's doing a good job."

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Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Nov 9, 2014

VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	94
Midsize Enterprise	93
Large Enterprise	207

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Questions from the Community

What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Data Guard?

Ik fluister:VM Host Oracle en DataGuard hebben we per toeval vervangen door Zerto :-) tijdens de Zerto implementatie en VPG werden de Host Data in write-ack Block-Level gerepliceerd. Qua licentie 1...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zerto?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is good.

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What needs improvement with Zerto?

HPE Zerto Software's GUI needs modernization to match the flexibility and user experience of other HPE software solutions, as there is still room for improvement in software-level flexibility and t...

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Zerto Virtual Replication

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Overview

Zerto is used for disaster recovery, business continuity, data migration, and ransomware recovery, providing continuous data protection and near real-time replication. Valued for ease of use, efficient failover processes, and versatile integration, it enhances organizational efficiency, reduces errors, and boosts productivity.

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HYCU R-Cloud offers a robust cloud-native management platform designed for data protection, specifically tailored for leveraging multi-cloud environments. It focuses on delivering seamless data management with an emphasis on simplicity and efficiency.

HYCU R-Cloud is an advanced platform that combines innovative backup solutions with intuitive operations, ensuring data integrity across diverse cloud services. It provides automatic discovery and protection of workloads, allowing businesses to manage their data seamlessly across clouds. With its API-driven architecture, HYCU R-Cloud integrates effortlessly into existing workflows, reducing complexity and enhancing operational efficiency.

What are the key features of HYCU R-Cloud?

Cross-cloud Support: Manage data across multiple cloud platforms with ease.
Automated Backup: Ensures continuous protection and rapid recovery.
API Integration: Facilitates seamless integration into existing cloud environments.
Workload Discovery: Automatically detects and secures data.
Scalable Architecture: Easily adapts to growing business data needs.

What benefits should users consider when evaluating HYCU R-Cloud?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for complex hardware and additional resources.
Operational Simplicity: Streamlines cloud management, cutting down on administrative tasks.
Enhanced Security: Provides robust data protection measures across clouds.
Improved Recovery Time: Minimizes downtime with rapid backup and recovery processes.
Scalability: Supports business growth without the need for significant changes in infrastructure.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail, HYCU R-Cloud's implementation ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while safeguarding sensitive information. Its ability to integrate with cloud-native services and its scalable attributes make it a strategic choice for enterprises aiming to harness the full potential of cloud environments while maintaining high data protection standards.

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Sample Customers

United Airlines, HCA, XPO Logistics, TaxSlayer, McKesson, Insight Global, American Airlines, Tencate, Aaron’s, Grey’s County, Kingston Technologies

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