HPE Zerto Software vs KeyCloud Backup and Recovery comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and KeyInfo are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0, while KeyInfo is ranked #72. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 2.7% mindshare in CB, compared to KeyInfo’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of KeyInfo users who would recommend it.

HPE Zerto Software

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

HPE Zerto Software and KeyCloud Backup and Recovery compete in the disaster recovery and data protection market. KeyCloud stands out due to its comprehensive features despite its higher price.

Features: HPE Zerto Software is known for its continuous data protection, robust disaster recovery capabilities, and non-disruptive testing. KeyCloud Backup and Recovery offers highly secure backup options, automated recovery processes, and a focus on security and automated recovery.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Customers appreciate KeyCloud Backup and Recovery's streamlined deployment process and responsive customer service, whereas HPE Zerto Software presents a more complex deployment process, necessitating greater time investment, but is backed by comprehensive technical support.

Pricing and ROI: HPE Zerto Software involves higher setup costs offset by extensive features and support, offering a favorable ROI over time. KeyCloud Backup and Recovery provides lower initial costs with a simplified pricing structure, presenting good value and a cost-efficient option for budget-conscious businesses.

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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

355

Ranking in other categories

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

KeyCloud Backup and Recovery

Ranking in Cloud Backup

72nd

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of HPE Zerto Software is 2.7%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of KeyCloud Backup and Recovery is 0.5%, up from 0.1% 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%
KeyCloud Backup and Recovery	0.5%
Other	96.8%

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reviewer2802231

Dev Ops 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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James Mercer

Director of Information Technology at a transportation company with 501-1,000 employees

Simply provides single-vendor, consistent cloud-based backup

I would say that the room for improvement comes under the heading of performance. We backup a lot of information in a 24-hour period. It works fine. But there's always room for improvement on that. If they would make my 24-hour backup cycle window, from start to finish, a 15-hour or a 12-hour backup window, I'd be that much happier. Just to be clear, there's no time consumption on the part of my staff. This runs fully automatically. But the concern is that when you do backups, you want your backup window to be as narrow as possible. Actually, our backup window is 20 hours, and it gets done in 20 hours. Because, the longer it lingers, the more of a window there is for a disaster to knock you down.

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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

"What I like most about Zerto is that it just works at the end of the day. It is almost a set-it-and-forget-it solution in relation to its capability of keeping the DR environment in sync."

"Continuous protection is Zerto's most valuable aspect."

"Provides a simple interface for VM DR."

"From the recovery point of view while working with HPE Zerto Software, we save a lot in terms of time, money, and resources, especially during critical applications and deployment time, which is less complex compared to other applications."

"It reduced the backup recovery time of our main backup solution by several hours. It's reduced our time because before we have to build a system and restore the data, we install the application and restore the data that took us at least a good 24 hours to do that. And now it's really minutes for us to recover our backup solution."

"Comparing to a regular backup solution, it reduces downtime by 95%."

"The Move feature is the most valuable feature because it allows us to move the VM from our old environment to our new environment with minimal disruption."

"Zerto's user-friendliness is valuable."

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"We don't think about our backups anymore, they're that reliable."

"The most important features is that it provides consistent cloud-based backup."

Cons

"Backup capability as it is limited and not as streamlined as it could be."

"My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was that it was really expensive."

"I would like to have an overall orchestration capability that would enable you to do multiple VPGs in some sort of order, with delays in between."

"Zerto's effect on our RPO can be improved."

"Zerto's current reporting capabilities are insufficient for our needs."

"I want to have an OVF or some local deployment where I can deploy the ZVRA rather than having to push it from the console. Some of our smaller remote sites have relatively poor bandwidth, and they can't keep up with the constant deployment stream from our center console, meaning we have to find some creative hours to get around the bandwidth bottlenecks. If I could push out a small install file, install it locally, and then reach back to the console, that would be excellent."

"We have had issues with licensing, where the license we've been given by Zerto support doesn't include VSS replication, which was a pain at the time."

"When changing replication, the Delta Sync takes approximately six hours for six terabyte virtual machines. During this time, the virtual machine is inaccessible."

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"We backup a lot of information in a 24-hour period. It works fine, but there's always room for improvement on that."

"We backup a lot of information in a 24-hour period. It works fine. But there's always room for improvement on that."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is very expensive. It is overpriced. No doubt. What held us up for many years from committing to buying it was always the cost. That's also why we only have 10 licenses."

"Licensing Zerto was very simple. They had a product that fit our size and scale. It made it really easy to choose."

"Zerto is a little bit on the higher side in terms of pricing. It would be better if they had a pay-as-you-go package."

"It was pretty appropriate. It was not too cheap, not too expensive. It was just about right."

"My understanding is that it's expensive but worth the price."

"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."

"Its price can be better, but it is not bad. Most small-scale organizations can afford it, but they can come up with more customer-friendly packages."

"I do not like the current pricing model because the product has been divided into different components and they are charging for them individually."

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Comparison Review

it_user159711

Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Nov 9, 2014

VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto

Disaster recovery planning is something that seems challenging for all businesses. Virtualization in addition to its operational flexibility, and cost reduction benefits, has helped companies improve their DR posture. Virtualization has made it easier to move machines from production to…

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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?

In terms of pricing, I'll not say HPE Zerto Software is very cheap, and I'll not say that whatever features it provides, it's very highly priced. However, there could be room for negotiation on the...

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What needs improvement with Zerto?

The documentation is very good. The GUI is kind of an old one. More development on the GUI can be useful for the users.The areas that have room for improvement include the GUI. The other thing is t...

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Also Known As

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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

KeyCloud Backup and Recovery offers secure, scalable cloud-based data protection tailored for businesses prioritizing data availability and integrity. It delivers a seamless experience with high-grade security and versatility for diverse IT environments.

Providing a robust framework for safeguarding essential data, KeyCloud Backup and Recovery supports seamless integration into existing IT infrastructures, ensuring minimal disruption and continuity. Known for its automation and simplified management, it accommodates dynamic data environments and supports multiple cloud strategies, allowing businesses to streamline operations effectively.

What are the key features of KeyCloud Backup and Recovery?

Scalable Architecture: Easily adapts to growing data storage needs.
Automated Backups: Reduces manual intervention, increasing reliability.
High Security: Protects data with advanced encryption protocols.
Flexible Restoration: Quick recovery of data across different environments.
Multi-Platform Support: Compatible with a wide range of operating systems.

What benefits and ROI can businesses expect from reviews?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenditures related to traditional backup systems.
Reduced Downtime: Ensures business continuity through rapid data recovery.
Scalability: Supports business growth without additional hardware investments.
Improved Compliance: Meets industry standards with robust data protection.

Industries such as finance and healthcare implement KeyCloud Backup and Recovery to manage sensitive data securely and comply with stringent regulations. Retailers benefit from its scalability, efficiently handling fluctuating data volumes while maintaining high availability. Educational institutions utilize its automation features to support diverse academic needs, ensuring continuous service with minimal resource allocation.

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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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