HPE Zerto Software vs Nutanix Disaster Recovery comparison

HPE Zerto Software vs. Nutanix Disaster Recovery

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Zerto Software

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

1st

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

357

Ranking in other categories

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

Nutanix Disaster Recovery

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

21st

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category, the mindshare of HPE Zerto Software is 5.9%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nutanix Disaster Recovery is 1.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE Zerto Software	5.9%
Nutanix Disaster Recovery	1.6%
Other	92.5%

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

Featured Reviews

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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Vijay-Patel

Technical asst. at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees

Integrated backups and orchestration have protected critical workloads with zero downtime

Pricing is always a consideration because nowadays the price has increased a lot. We bought our system five years ago and we paid in advance, so we are not yet affected by the price increase. However, we are planning to buy another solution in the very near future because the old one is now phasing out. We are planning to buy a replacement of the existing infrastructure and we are facing a lot of cost issues because they increased the price. Previously it was per socket. Now they moved to per core with many other restrictions. Our experience over the last five years has been very positive, but nowadays we find that Nutanix support is degraded. They started reducing their support. Their new functionality is not as stable. Nutanix has added Kubernetes cluster creation, segmentation, and micro-segmentation. Even their support people are not fully knowledgeable. Their support people are trained for VM-based systems, but now their own internal services are running using Kubernetes and containerization. Their support staff does not have enough knowledge to provide proper support. This may be a transition period where a lot of new functionality has been added and the support staff is not yet well acquainted with it.

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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

"VMware VM replication over narrow WAN bandwidth."

"It saves us about eight to 10 hours a month in staff time, and another benefit is just the peace of mind that everything is backed up."

"Zerto's near-synchronous replication is extremely important to our organization."

"Failover using Zerto is simply a one-button click, and it does everything else in restoring the VMs at a different datacenter (recovery site)."

"Zerto helps us when our server has an emergency, saving us from needing to go back to a tape or a backup to use that server, and it cuts our downtime in half when we need to recover data."

"The ease of setting up replication, the speed, and the ease with which I can fail over and fail back are all excellent aspects of the solution."

"HPE Zerto Software saves hours because once we have been hit by a ransomware attack or some form of hack or anything like that, we are scrambling to find out how it happened, where it happened, and what all is affected."

"The way we can use checkpoints from each VM to restore them is an excellent feature, and the replication is great."

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"Nutanix Disaster Recovery can be used for snapshots, backup, and disaster recovery."

"The product is very simple and very easy to use."

"The main benefits I've seen from using Nutanix Disaster Recovery include its single platform, which is significantly better than VMware, offering improved security, scalability, and multiple communication options."

"For the last five years, we have had zero downtime."

"The most valuable feature of Nutanix Disaster Recovery is the local storage solution, which significantly boosts performance, especially when transitioning from traditional architecture."

"The most valuable feature of Nutanix Disaster Recovery is the reliability and scalability of being able to swing our workloads across the country."

"The initial setup of Nutanix Disaster Recovery is straightforward and easy."

"Nutanix Disaster Recovery needs to have a feature that can automate manual tasks."

Cons

"For improvement points, because Zerto is not a backup company, if they could implement some kind of backup solutions, it would help us out significantly."

"The number-one area in which they need to improve their product is what I would call "automatic self-healing." This is related to running them at scale... We have 1,000 VRAs and if any one of their VRAs has a problem, goes offline, all of the customer protection groups and all of the customers that are tied to that VRA are not replicating at all. That means the RPO is slipping until somebody makes a manual effort to fix the issue. 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."

"It took me a little bit of time to get used to Zerto's terminology and to relate it back to how you do a backup traditionally. It was a little different. It took a little while to understand what a VPG is and what it does. That's an area that they could probably improve on a little, making the documentation easier to understand."

"I would like them to add a VM host replication option. Being able to replicate host configuration between sites would be a huge benefit."

"I would like to see some improvements with APIs going into the cloud so that they can more natively orchestrate the migration point-to-point without special hands-on configuration. Azure does some of that natively by having an agent on the VM, but Zerto could improve on its APIs into Azure or Google so that spinning up works more natively in that environment. It would make things smoother."

"If the log was more detailed and more user-friendly, we wouldn't have to make the calls to the support to try and figure out where the problem lies."

"The HPE Zerto Software could be improved by including the ability to use FIDO keys or some kind of hard token for local accounts, not just a straight password or an external MFA, but a physical token."

"If anything, a lower price is always better."

More HPE Zerto Software cons

"The solution should include a standard license for the object level and file level."

"The dashboard could be a bit refreshed, and some configuration parts could be less confusing."

"The major issue with Nutanix is its appliance-based model, which can lead to vendor lock-in."

"Nowadays we find that Nutanix support is degraded. They started reducing their support."

"The product must allow users to create a production domain on the main site in one hypervisor and a backup site on another."

"The solution's bandwidth utilization can be improved further."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you are an IT person and you think that DR is too expensive then the cloud option from Zerto is good because anyone can afford to use it, as far as getting one or two of their criticals protected."

"The pricing is very reasonable."

"The pricing seems fair."

"Its pricing is very competitive. As compared to VMware SRM, Zerto has reduced our OPEX cost by at least 30%."

"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."

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

"There may be less expensive solutions on the market but with Zerto, you get what you pay for."

"The pricing doesn't seem too bad for what it does."

More HPE Zerto Software pricing and cost advice

"Nutanix Disaster Recovery is a cheap solution."

"The solution’s pricing is good."

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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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Construction Company

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	93
Midsize Enterprise	93
Large Enterprise	204

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

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...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zerto?

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

What needs improvement with Zerto?

I believe HPE Zerto Software can be improved by providing more clarity on roadmap features coming.

What needs improvement with Nutanix Disaster Recovery?

What is your primary use case for Nutanix Disaster Recovery?

We are already working with Veeam but we don't have the product under subscription. We have a perpetual license. We are using it for virtual machine backup. We have an on-premise HCI setup and we a...

What advice do you have for others considering Nutanix Disaster Recovery?

Both solutions have their merits. If we have to take a replication backup on the DR cluster, then Nutanix Disaster Recovery product is better. However, when we are planning outside of the cluster b...

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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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Nutanix Disaster Recovery offers reliable, scalable solutions that simplify management and enhance security. With seamless failover and efficient storage, it outperforms competitors like VMware. Its unified interface reduces downtime and facilitates effective multi-cluster management.

Nutanix Disaster Recovery stands out for its robust features, including automated network switching, local storage efficiency, and enhanced security. The platform excels with Prism Central's orchestration capabilities that support multi-cluster management. Deduplication and redundancy safeguard data, while integration with physical and virtual environments ensures efficient replication and backup operations. Areas for improvement include better bandwidth utilization, advanced automation, and clearer configurations. Cost concerns and declining support quality also warrant attention, especially with newer functionality changes affecting stability.

What are the key features of Nutanix Disaster Recovery?

Reliability and Scalability: Ensures system resilience and adapts to growing needs.
Seamless Failover: Provides uninterrupted operations during outages.
Automated Network Switching: Streamlines network adjustments for efficiency.
Local Storage Efficiency: Optimizes space with deduplication techniques.
Prism Central Orchestration: Facilitates easy management of multiple clusters.

What benefits should be considered in reviews for Nutanix Disaster Recovery?

Enhanced Performance: Minimizes downtime and boosts productivity during disruptions.
Data Security: Provides robust protection with redundancy and recovery protocols.
Efficient Management: Simplifies site management with a unified interface.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces storage costs through deduplication and optimized resources.

In industries with critical infrastructure, Nutanix Disaster Recovery supports replication and backup needs. Organizations use it for hot and cold data centers, ensuring data compliance and infrastructure resilience. Applications include physical to virtual integration and orchestrated backup through scheduled asynchronous replication, enhancing overall reliability in sectors like healthcare and finance.

Nutanix

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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HPE Zerto Software vs. Nutanix Disaster Recovery