IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs MSP360 Backup comparison

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IBM and MSP360 are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. IBM is ranked #40 with an average rating of 6.3, while MSP360 is ranked #51. IBM holds a 1.1% mindshare in BRS, compared to MSP360’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of MSP360 users who would recommend it.

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

MSP360 Backup and IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are both significant players in the backup solutions market. MSP360 Backup is favored for pricing and customer support, while IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is preferred for its advanced features.

Features: MSP360 Backup supports multiple storage options, offers ease of use, and flexibility in deployment. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus provides robust data protection, automated backup processes, and advanced functionality.

Room for Improvement: MSP360 Backup needs better reporting, a more intuitive design, and enhanced user documentation. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus requires improved integration with third-party tools, better user documentation, and a less complex interface.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: MSP360 Backup is noted for easy deployment and responsive customer service. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus has a more complex deployment but also offers well-rated customer service.

Pricing and ROI: MSP360 Backup is recognized for its cost-effectiveness and good ROI. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, although pricier, is justified by its advanced features and long-term benefits.

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IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs. MSP360 Backup

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

40th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

MSP360 Backup

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

51st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (36th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (30th), MSP Backup (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is 1.1%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MSP360 Backup is 1.1%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus	1.1%
MSP360 Backup	1.1%
Other	97.8%

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Christophe LAMAMY

Architecte Solutions at Novahe

Complex deployment has limited adoption but has provided structured backup management

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is very simple to deploy for us, but for more clients or competitors, the solution is hard to deploy and to integrate. For our team, deployment of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus may take a couple of days and longer if you have a complex customer solution. The deployment itself is not very lengthy, but the integration in production is more complicated. I assess the efficiency of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus's Advanced Snapshot Technology as not good because they change a lot of things. During multiple versions, we have experienced many changes in the product, and from the customer's view, it is not a good product because with each evolution, we encounter problems. We do not sell this product or advise this product. For SLA management features with IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, I utilize file level. SLA management is a good solution and a good idea, but the product does not work well, and customers do not adopt this product. I cannot assess the integration capability of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus using RESTful API. I cannot determine what benefit IBM Spectrum Protect Plus brings to the organization because we deployed this solution with one customer, and that customer changed the product after one or two years because the product is not stable and it changes with every version. The customer wanted to move away from this solution. The price of the product is good, but the solution does not adapt to the market. The market in France does not adopt IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.

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CONRAD FORREST

President at MTS Consulting Group, Inc.

The solution provides the ability to backup all types of cloud drives, is inexpensive, and has decent support

MSP360 Backup provides the backup functionality, but we need to provide the storage component. We can use Azure, AWS, or another provider, but we need to choose the storage provider and create a bucket to store our data. The vendor is making changes to improve the functionality of the service and the separation of storage, but I would like to see more integration and a knowledge base of the tool. Currently trying to understand why the storage is separated and how to implement the storage properly is a challenge. Using the solution incurs additional charges for the device storage and backup which are not included in the service. Unlike other solutions such as Kohl which includes everything at one price. MSP360 Backup can be improved by adding inclusive pricing.

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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

"With this product, we now have a reliable backup solution."

"We have experienced about an 80% savings in effort on our backups and satisfying data safety which makes us more efficient and improves our organization."

"This solution is very stable and has good support available online."

"Some of the features we find very valuable and use a lot, are retention sets."

"The initial setup of IBM Protect Plus is simple and not complex."

"IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is stable; we have a big environment that we are working in and are backing up close to two thousand machines without any problems from an IBM Spectrum Protect Plus perspective."

"The solution integrates well with other tools."

"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that the product works and helps with restoration areas whenever there is a need to restore something."

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"Technical support is very good."

"Provides connectivity to a lot of different cloud storage solutions."

"One massive advantage of this solution, as compared to more enterprise products, is that no firewall changes are needed on the client's premises. For the product to back up from the client's premise to the cloud, it just needs port 8 and port 443, which are anyway always open. This was one of the things that made us decide to go with the product. It is very difficult to justify a firewall change for a small client who doesn't even know what a firewall is and how to maintain a firewall, or doesn't have anybody maintaining their firewall. You then have to maintain the firewall. MSP360 Backup takes away firewall change requirements, VPNs, or channels that are needed for the backup."

"The solution is easy to access and handles things efficiently."

"I was mainly concerned with cloud backups, OneDrive backups, consumer OneDrive, business OneDrive, Google backups, and SharePoint backups. The solution did a good job of the backup."

"General ease of use and performance of the Windows version is the most valuable feature."

"Block level transfers have significantly reduced the amount of time for transfers over some other solutions"

"Supports peer-to-peer backup using Minio, which has allowed us to easily pre-seed and maintain an off-site backup within driving distance, making tactical recovery of accidental file deletions easy."

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Cons

"IBM Spectrum Protect Plus could improve the IBM Spectrum Protect environment. It can be difficult to administer. The initial configuration can be difficult for entry-level teams or deployment teams, and it might be difficult to integrate. There's just too much content involved in the solution. The documentation is way too large."

"The solution should allow for backup of iOS snapshots."

"IBM Spectrum Protect Plus could improve the IBM Spectrum Protect environment. It can be difficult to administer."

"Rooms for improvement in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are installation and configuration because those were difficult. They should try their best to improve those areas. In the next release of the product, better implementation and administration are what we're expecting."

"IBM Spectrum Protect Plus could improve by adding SAP Rena."

"At this time, I do not recommend using this solution and suggest that people choose another one."

"The tool needs to increase the number of threats."

"I would like integration into where the VMware guys can do their own restores."

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"The Linux GUI leaves a lot to be desired. It lacks many of the features of the Windows version and is buggy, but it is still usable."

"Maybe implement an easier interface for basic users. For example, a set-up wizard with all the commonly used features as default."

"As for what can be improved, some reports could be simplified so that you know how much backup you have done and what your backup details are. That report is available but it is very tough to get. I would like to know "today I have just uploaded 35 MB, tomorrow I have loaded 10 MB so my trend of backup is increasing.""

"They can add some production backup capabilities and the ability to do single instance back up. At the moment, it doesn't do deduplication on the standard backup. So, the issue is backing up PSG files for customers who have limited bandwidth. The other issue is that I don't like the implementation of the SQL backup. We do use SQL ourselves using a PowerShell script with the VDA tools as a module. That's how we back up. The rotation feature would be nice to have, but I know that they've got it on their dashboard or on their list to look at. They can also do a few tweaks to the dashboard. I would like the reporting capabilities on the portal to be much more granular. Normally, I export it to a text file, and then I run it through a pivot table in order to look at it from a cost-recovery point of view and to see when the backup last ran and if it was successful when it ran two or three days ago. Such a feature would work really well for my market. They can also add a cost-effective backup for Android and Apple cellphones. I've had one or two customers who were looking for this feature. I haven't found this functionality at the moment. I've been looking for a product that does that."

"The solution's pricing is very high."

"The interface could use some updating."

"The interface feels like it is targeted for end users who typically are looking for an all-in-one integrated push button solution. It would be better if the interface had a beginner mode and an expert mode."

"We could basically use just a more concise visual dashboard reporting on the status of the various machines."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you need to extend it, it can be extended acting like a normal Spectrum Protect with a long archive."

"There is an annual license required to use IBM Spectrum Protect Plus. The cost of the license could improve, it is expensive."

"The initial cost of the product is perpetual but the support fees are billed annually."

"Depends on the licensing options that you choose."

"We have a perpetual license for the tool since it is deployed on-premise."

"Clients prefer to buy a perpetual license, but the majority opt for a yearly subscription."

"The solution is too expensive."

"Unlike some other solutions, such as Veritas NetBackup where you have to pay for different licenses to use different features, there is a single license that allows you to use all of the features."

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"Pricing is reasonable although can be quite a large upfront cost."

"Its pricing needs improvement."

"The solution is expensive."

"The cost is pretty inexpensive. Around four to five dollars per device, per workstation on each server."

"MSP360 is vastly cheaper than its competitors and has almost all the same features."

"It includes a standard licensing fee. Once a year, there is a rebranding fee. The licensing costs are available on the internet for MSP360 Backup. There is a discount structure where if you have over 50 devices, you get a 50% discount. So, my cost is $2 a license per month."

"I rate the price of MSP360 Backup a seven out of ten."

"It provides a good cost savings compared to our previous cloud backup."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	17

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

Pricing is good; it is reasonable and more reasonable than any other vendors.

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What is your primary use case for IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

We are an IT integrator and we need to have a good vision of all recovery and backup recovery solutions. Most frequently, we use Veeam Backup. We use Cohesity. For some old workloads, we use IBM TS...

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Overview

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus offers seamless integration with major databases and platforms, effective data deduplication, and agentless operation, providing reliable backup and restoration solutions to cater to diverse enterprise needs.

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus delivers expansive compatibility with Oracle, Microsoft SQL, IBM Db2, AIX, and Linux. It supports virtual snapshots and cloud backups, ensuring storage optimization and quick deployment. Despite needing enhancements in administration and integration, it effectively manages virtual machine backups for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Its functionality includes data protection, backup validation, disaster recovery, and cost-effective storage capabilities, specifically tailored for different departments in an organization.

What are the most important features of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

Seamless Integration: Works well with Oracle, Microsoft SQL, IBM Db2
Multi-Platform Support: Compatible with AIX and Linux
Virtual Snapshots: Facilitates easy restoration
Data Deduplication: Optimizes storage costs efficiently
Cloud Backup Support: Expands data protection reach
Agentless Operation: Simplifies deployment and management

What benefits or ROI should be looked for in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

Quick Deployment: Saves time and resources in setup
Data Security: Enhances protection against data loss
Storage Cost-Effectiveness: Reduces expenses with deduplication
Robust API Functionality: Flexibility for custom integrations
Ease of Use: Streamlines user experience across departments

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is widely used to secure virtual machines and databases across industries, supporting offline backups and rapid processes. Its adaptability in specific sectors like finance and healthcare aids in maintaining data reliability and meeting compliance standards.

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MSP360 Backup offers peer-to-peer backup, client-side encryption, and seamless integration with top cloud storage providers, appealing for its ease of use, minimal setup, and robust capabilities.

MSP360 Backup is designed for disaster recovery, workstation, and server backup in cloud environments. Organizations benefit from its compatibility with storage options such as OneDrive, Google Drive, and AWS, supporting incremental backups and ensuring secure data with client-side encryption. The platform facilitates error notifications and corrections, making it a reliable choice for backing up critical information. Despite its effectiveness, users see room for improvement in interface design, bug fixes in the Linux version, and support for more cloud providers.

What are the key features of MSP360 Backup?

Peer-to-Peer Backup: Enables direct data transfer between systems without intermediary servers.
Client-Side Encryption: Protects data by encrypting it before transmission.
Block-Level Transfers: Reduces backup times by only transferring parts of changed files.
Cloud Integration: Compatible with OneDrive, Google Drive, AWS for flexible storage choices.
Incremental Backups: Streamlines configuration and minimizes storage by updating only changes.
Reliable Scheduling: Offers robust scheduling options for automated backups.

What benefits should users look for in MSP360 Backup reviews?

User-Friendly Interface: Ensures ease of navigation with minimal learning curve.
Efficient Error Alerts: Helps quickly identify and resolve backup errors.
Technical Support: Provides excellent customer service for troubleshooting and guidance.
Backup Flexibility: Offers varied backup methods tailored to individual organizational needs.

In industry applications, organizations employ MSP360 Backup for virtual machine, physical computer, and confidential data management. It is used extensively for offsite backups by micro enterprises and integrates well for client data management, virtual machine, and SQL backup purposes, especially useful for daily monitoring post migrations.

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