HPE Zerto Software vs NovaStor NovaBACKUP comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NovaStor are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0, while NovaStor is ranked #33 with an average rating of 9.0. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 2.0% mindshare in BRS, compared to NovaStor’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NovaStor users who would recommend it.

HPE Zerto Software

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

HPE Zerto Software and NovaStor NovaBACKUP are aimed at data protection and recovery. HPE Zerto Software appears stronger for enterprises with its scalability and advanced disaster recovery capabilities, while NovaStor NovaBACKUP focuses on ease of use and cost-effectiveness, better for small and medium-sized businesses.

Features: HPE Zerto Software includes advanced disaster recovery, seamless integration, and scalability designed for large enterprises managing extensive data. NovaStor NovaBACKUP delivers straightforward backup solutions, simple management, and affordability, appealing to smaller businesses.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE Zerto Software provides a comprehensive deployment model for complex environments with strong support for enterprise clients. NovaStor NovaBACKUP offers simpler deployment with accessible customer service for businesses with limited IT resources.

Pricing and ROI: HPE Zerto Software's setup costs reflect its enterprise focus with potential high ROI through robust features and scalability. NovaStor NovaBACKUP offers a lower initial cost with satisfactory ROI for small business needs, appealing to cost-conscious clients.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Zerto Software

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

2nd

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

1st

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

346

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (1st), Cloud Backup (2nd)

NovaStor NovaBACKUP

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

33rd

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

17th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

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 HPE Zerto Software is 2.0%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NovaStor NovaBACKUP is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE Zerto Software	2.0%
NovaStor NovaBACKUP	0.6%
Other	97.4%

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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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Rainer Kummerfeldt

IT-Teamleader at Bechtle

Easy to work and offers features for tape backups, disk backups, and whatever you want

NovaStor NovaBACKUP is still working on new features because they listen to the customers and integrate their needs into new versions. You can see they make progress with each new version. They are much faster than IBM, where you sometimes have to wait years for new features. It is very quick and fast. NovaStor have big competitors like Veeam, which is very fast and aggressive. It's good, but it depends on the price. I think NovaStor might be cheaper. They have a direct connection to their developers and sales teams, which makes getting answers very fast. Veeam has a lot of features, like a special reporting tool. However, I've heard from some customers that Veeam wasn't always the right decision because it couldn't work with their environment. But Veeam has aggressive marketing, which is why they are probably in first place at the moment, besides Commvault. IBM has lost its competitive edge and is trying to catch up, but it might be too late.

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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

"We implemented Zerto because it is crucial for our organization, especially as we move into the cloud. We needed to ensure that we could retrieve data properly and migrate easily. The solution allows us to keep our users collaborating throughout the migration process, making it much quicker than our previous solution."

"We've never had any major headaches with the virtual-protection groups. They seem to work exactly as they should. If there's ever an issue with replication, we know right away, so it's all been very reliable."

"Zerto is 400 times better."

"The continuous replication with a low recovery point objective (RPO) is crucial for us."

"The portal is a valuable feature. I am here in Baton Rouge, and I can get into the Vegas data center and see real-time replication on the portal."

"It's good for reliability, timing, and simplification. For reliability, it's a logical construction that behaves productively. It's a critical system where timing and coordination are necessary. It also offers simplicity to design and analyze the system by clearly defining the relationship between events and conditions."

"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."

"Zerto has helped us reduce overall DR testing in our company. What used to take a month I can do in less than two days."

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"It's the easiest way to configure it."

"NovaBACKUP protects your entire system with a single solution."

"It is a very good and easy-to-use tool for non-technical people."

Cons

"My experience deploying the HPE Zerto Software involves some initial setup hurdles."

"Their data backup and restore have some ways to go."

"The main issue with Zerto is its user interface, which lacks flexibility and presents a steep learning curve."

"When building out a VPG and doing the machine types within Azure, they were not coming across correctly. It would say it had a CPU and memory of a specific type, but it was not accurate... It was a bug and they were working on it."

"The GUI could be streamlined a bit more to enhance the administrative tasks."

"The setup of the system, although simple to get working, is a little more tricky to get right. This aspect could have benefitted from a bit more explanation."

"I don't have any idea of areas fro improvement."

"The number one thing we have found we would like changed so far is the cost per VM. It would be great to get that pricing reduced."

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"The price of NovaStor NovaBACKUP is an area that can be considered as a weakness or drawback, where improvements are required."

"The room for improvement lies in the compatibility of NovaBACKUP with older operating systems."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The only negative part that I have seen so far has been the cost. It is kind of pricey, but you get what you pay for. Zerto is a lot faster than other solutions and you get enhanced performance."

"Its price is fair. It is very cost-effective compared to the cost of the labor for your workers and associates."

"Pricing is one area where there could be some improvement. We would like to see a consumption model that would charge in a DR scenario, where you're failing over and consuming those resources, instead of a per-protected-node model. Or it could be a model based on the amount of storage space you're protecting."

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

"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 am not very involved with the pricing, but from my understanding, it is fairly expensive for us. This is why we limit its use to our tier-one customers. We have other disaster recovery solutions for our other customers due to the cost."

"The licensing cost is fair."

"Zerto is priced high."

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"My company has to make yearly payments towards the solution's maintenance and support."

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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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Midsize Enterprise	92
Large Enterprise	195

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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 do you like most about Zerto?

Its ability to roll back if the VM or the server that you are recovering does not come up right is also valuable. You have the ability to roll back a few seconds or a few minutes. The rollback feat...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zerto?

From a pricing standpoint, HPE Zerto Software was reasonably priced initially compared to SRM, but now it is almost on par, if not better.

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What needs improvement with NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

The room for improvement lies in the compatibility of NovaBACKUP with older operating systems like Windows XP. Some customers still rely on outdated systems due to specific production requirements....

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What is your primary use case for NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

It's developed in Hamburg. It's very easy to work with because it has a web interface, and the configuration is straightforward. It has features for tape backups, disk backups, and whatever you wan...

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What advice do you have for others considering NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

Overall, I would rate it a nine out of ten.

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Also Known As

Zerto Virtual Replication

NovaBACKUP

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

NovaBACKUP is a data protection software that enables SMBÂ users to backup and recover mission critical data across a hybrid of physical and virtual machines. NovaBACKUP is designed to work onÂ Microsoft Windows operating systems, offering local and online file backups and disaster recovery image backups.

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