HPE Zerto Software vs iDrive comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

HPE Zerto Software and iDrive compete in the data protection and recovery market, each offering unique solutions. HPE Zerto Software has the edge in enterprise-level disaster recovery and data replication, while iDrive stands out for affordability and ease of use for smaller operations.

Features: HPE Zerto Software provides continuous data protection, advanced disaster recovery, and seamless workload migration. iDrive offers data synchronization, archiving, and user-friendly backup features. HPE Zerto Software's enterprise focus is evident in real-time protection, whereas iDrive centers on versatile solutions for smaller businesses.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: iDrive is known for its straightforward deployment process and efficient customer support, making it suitable for smaller enterprises. HPE Zerto Software requires a more complex deployment due to its comprehensive features, supported by dedicated service teams ideal for large-scale operations.

Pricing and ROI: iDrive offers cost-effective solutions with attractive subscription models, providing a quicker ROI for small businesses. HPE Zerto Software demands a higher initial investment but offers significant long-term ROI through its robust enterprise-level features. Budget considerations often drive the preference for iDrive, while HPE Zerto Software attracts those seeking comprehensive recovery solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Zerto Software

Ranking in Cloud Backup

2nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

365

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (2nd), Cloud Migration (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Autonomous Operational Resilience (1st)

iDrive

Ranking in Cloud Backup

38th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of HPE Zerto Software is 2.7%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of iDrive is 0.9%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE Zerto Software	2.7%
iDrive	0.9%
Other	96.4%

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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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reviewer2539458

President at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

Offers lot of storage space, and you can set up several different types of backups

I’ve had some issues with iDrive. I don’t have an updated version of Windows, so that might have something to do with it. I’m running a 2018 version of Windows 10, and I haven’t had any issues with Acronis. But I have had issues with iDrive, though they do seem to fix issues, but more slowly. It would be nice if iDrive could do what Acronis does and be able to do local disk images. Instead, the only local backup they do is a file backup. I’ve had issues like the scheduler mysteriously erasing my settings. I have to babysit it and make sure it’s doing the backups regularly because sometimes when they do updates, it scrambles my backup settings. I found out later that it hasn’t been doing backups for a few days, which is annoying. The email updates were another issue I had. It was giving me email updates for successful backups, and I don’t need my inbox full of those messages. And now I told them, I need an email message when the thing’s not running. But it doesn’t work that way.

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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 dashboard was easy and the UI was simple."

"Zerto dramatically decreases the amount of time it takes to do a failover; I can essentially do it all by myself and I'm one person, and it allows me to restore our environment fully in a matter of seconds, literally."

"During a failover to a DR site, Zerto can automatically change the IP address of servers."

"The ability to quickly bring up VMs within a test environment allows us to test our disaster recovery functions and ensures that they would function just as well in an actual disaster scenario."

"The features I have found most valuable in HPE Zerto Software are the replication using the virtual VPGs."

"Some of the most valuable features are the synchronous replication and migration with RDMs. I really like the conversion of RDM VMs for migration."

"My organization has experienced the benefits of using the tool, which include the ability to test our disaster recovery quickly."

"The solution has helped me reduce downtime in situations where, during a weather event, we were able to maintain 100% of our operations."

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"iDrive will keep up to 30 versions of a file."

"The encryption process is the most useful part of using iDrive for data security. I also use the background backup feature which helps me to clone and conduct computer backup. These features are very reliable, especially when restoring images from damaged servers. But I don't use the real-time backup feature; I always use the scheduled backup."

Cons

"To improve HPE Zerto Software, I would suggest that the upgrade process is a little bit average and challenging at the moment, rather than necessarily adding features."

"There is still some scope for improvement."

"I would like to have automated load balancing of the ZVM's at the target site."

"There is a problem where you need what's called a full sweep to back up and sync a VM from the beginning, which occurs in multiple steps."

"In general, the solution is pretty good, but because it is geared toward simplicity, sometimes, when things go wrong, the answer is not very detailed so that things can be solved quickly. If things do go wrong, it does require a little bit deeper troubleshooting to resolve the issues. That's the only area where improvement could occur. There should be a little bit more details about if things go wrong, how to remedy them."

"In the beginning, we faced some issues during failover and failback."

"The knowledge base could be improved. Sometimes, it's finicky, especially when moving storage around. We've had to redo entire processes, which was time-consuming and resulted in data loss. This has happened multiple times, and despite following support steps and contacting support, we often had to resolve issues on our own."

"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."

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"The disadvantage of using real-time backup in iDrive is that it significantly impacts server performance, causing considerable speed issues. The archiving process needs improvement along with the management of bandwidth and CPU. There should also be more options for creating conditions to manage the workload of the environment, making the system easier to balance."

"I’ve had issues like the scheduler mysteriously erasing my settings. I have to babysit it."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is cost-effective."

"It initially seemed a little pricey, but in the big picture, you're paying for peace of mind. It could always be cheaper and more competitive, which would make it an easier choice for people, but I can see both ways. They can say this cost is for the value they are providing. If anything happens, they can recover your data very quickly. You won't be losing it, so there is a win. It is a win-win."

"It's fair. My biggest gripe with Zerto is the initial scoping. What we were promised didn't work with what we ended up with."

"I wouldn't say I like the licensing pricing structure. Every year, it increases exponentially, which bothers me a little. It's worth it in terms of the value, but I worry the price will increase even more often after the Zerto merger. I still think it's worth it and that the solution is cheaper than the others."

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

"There is a lot of confusion with Zerto licensing. They have a migration license and a replication license. They should simplify the licensing process. The migration license costs a lot of money, and it is only on a one-time basis. If you use that license, it ties to that VM. I might re-migrate that VM in the next five to ten years. It is another environment, but my license is stuck there. The replication license is fine, and I have no issue with its pricing model, but they should simplify the migration license."

"I've been told that when they originally got the quote, it was a little bit of a sticker shock. However, now that we've actually been using it for six months, I've been told that the investment was well worth it."

"Zerto previously had a perplexing licensing structure, but they have since resolved it by implementing a unified license."

More HPE Zerto Software pricing and cost advice

"According to our evaluation done five to seven years ago, iDrive is cheap and it covers a lot of our needs."

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Nov 9, 2014

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

25%

Construction Company

11%

Non Tech Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	97
Midsize Enterprise	94
Large Enterprise	210

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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?

I find HPE Zerto Software affordable.

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What needs improvement with Zerto?

I would like HPE Zerto Software to support more hypervisor platforms than currently available. Support for additional hypervisors could be added in the future. Since we have multiple platforms, we ...

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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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

iDrive is a reliable and user-friendly cloud storage solution that securely stores and backs up important files and data. With efficient backup and restore capabilities, seamless syncing across devices, and robust security measures, iDrive is expertly designed for personal and business use. Users appreciate its ease of use and the ability to access files from multiple devices, making it a valuable tool for efficient data management.

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