IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

IBM and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. IBM is ranked #23 with an average rating of 7.8, while Veeam Software is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. IBM holds a 1.0% mindshare in BRS, compared to Veeam Software’s 16.0% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 23, 2025

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus and Veeam Data Platform compete in the data protection market. Veeam appears to have the upper hand in terms of ease of use, quick recovery options, and integration capabilities.

Features: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus excels in retention sets, data validation, and versatile integration with various applications, allowing for a comprehensive backup environment. Veeam Data Platform stands out with features such as instant recovery, replication, and intuitive restoration processes, making it a preferred choice for quick recovery requirements.

Room for Improvement: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus could enhance its security and reporting features. Users also seek improvements in intuitive interfaces and support for IBM Power Virtualization. Veeam Data Platform faces criticism for its limited support on physical servers, complex licensing models, and resource-intensive processes, with calls for better cloud integration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is primarily on-premises with strong support, though setup can be complex. Veeam Data Platform offers hybrid and public cloud deployment, praised for its user-friendly setup and comprehensive customer support, although improvements in premium support for complex environments are noted.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is generally more expensive, aimed at larger enterprises with a capacity-based licensing model that includes additional long-term support costs. Veeam Data Platform offers competitive pricing with flexible licensing options suitable for various business sizes, despite some cost criticisms. Both products are viewed as worthwhile investments, offering varying ROIs based on deployment scale.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

23rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Veeam Data Platform

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

424

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (5th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (11th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is 1.0%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 16.0%, down from 20.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Atif Najam

Chief Information Officer and Program Lead at Gatron Industries Ltd

Has very good integration features and can quickly backup data and optimize storage

I would like to see continuous data protection (CDP). If there is machine failure, you don't have to go to the backup copy that you took 12 hours ago. You can actually go back to the backup copy made half an hour ago. That is, it would be good to have certain-point-in-time recovery. I would like them to add global deduplication. With deduplicate backups, deduplication will work only with the data of a certain machine or a certain backup set. Usually, the data is repeated across the data of the backup sets. However, if IBM Spectrum Protect Plus provides a global deduplication option it will ultimately result in better storage savings.

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Edward Hore

L3 Infrastructure Engineer at Specsavers

Reliable with good support but needs a better navigation menu

We use Veeam Data to back up our VMware infrastructure Veeam Data Platform is valuable for its stability and the ability to easily contact support for assistance. The support team provides answers whenever we need them. It is also one of the most scalable backup solutions I've worked with. The…

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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 solution is scalable and can be fitted for any customer."

"The API is very good."

"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."

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

"The most valuable features of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are you have many possibilities on how to use it. We use it for backups and to create secondary and third copies. It is possible to pick up Kubernetes containers and use a different cloud provider if you need to start backups on the cloud."

"The solution offers a very straightforward deployment. You click, click, click and it's done. There's not much configuration to do."

"This is a multi-platform backup solution where you can take a backup from AIX, Windows, or Linux servers and restore from CD, disk, or tape."

"The most valuable feature of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is its ease of use. Additionally, it does backups of all of the things we need, such as OS, files, and databases."

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"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward for me."

"The most valuable addition recently introduced is the Continuous Data Protection feature."

"First, I like that this solution is fast. Second, I like the stability and flexibility."

"I think that the scalability is very good. We can't compare it."

"Veeam replication gives migration tools/options for VMware."

"The features that I have found most valuable are its back up and recovery. It is a simplified backup because you can do both databases - VM and HyperV. It's a faster backup than the conventional methods because it takes up the bare metal."

"Get only one interface to manage all backup sites, secure them with replication, and manage outside LTO media."

"The feature that we have found most valuable is its traffic plan. The traffic plan is very good."

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Cons

"I would like to see continuous data protection (CDP). If there is machine failure, you don't have to go to the backup copy that you took 12 hours ago. You can actually go back to the backup copy made half an hour ago. That is, it would be good to have certain-point-in-time recovery."

"Instead of using the command prompt for troubleshooting and administering the backup, there should be an easy-to-use graphical user interface."

"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."

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

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

"There could be better integration with Spectrum Protect and Spectrum Protect Plus, it should be one solution."

"In the future, I would like to see support for global deduplication."

"It still needs to grow and add new features. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, I believe, requires time to become competitive due to a weakness in the other software products."

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"The replication functionality only works for VMware environments. Veeam has a backup agent for AIX operating systems, and we will like to see the replication functionality available for the AIX operating system. Additionally, if the backup functionality for AIX to be included in the Veeam console would be an advantage."

"Physical backup is always where room for improvement could be but Veeam has always stated they are not going in that direction."

"When in a domain, the virus can easily attack the Veeam server, something which happened to us."

"Setting up for my case was completely different. There were some product-level bugs that caused a lot of challenges for Veeam Data Platform. So, it took a while."

"Backup speed should be increased, and there should be more functionality."

"The initial setup can get complex."

"The solution is rather weak when it comes to database integration."

"If you do not use the standard software and you go with a third-party solution such as this one, it might not work the same. There is an integration issue I understand between the database standards."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The solution is too expensive."

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

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

"Depends on the licensing options that you choose."

"IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is a little expensive."

"The price is lower than that of some competing products."

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

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"I think the price is good when you choose the Essentials Suite, but when you buy a full featured version (for instance the Enterprise Plus) the price is a little bit expensive."

"The price of Veeam Backup Replication is reasonable."

"My understanding is that it is a fairly small price point."

"The licenses are code-based or server-based for Veeam ONE. The last version is 12, and it is host-based, I don't like to move to a code-based solution."

"The solution is expensive, but it's value for money."

"The product is competitively priced."

"It's an extremely cost-effective solution."

"The price of Veeam is much lower than the IBM solution."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

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

It is probably based on the number of CPUs. They are fairly expensive.

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What needs improvement with IBM Spectrum Protect Plus?

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Overview

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is a data protection and availability solution for virtual environments that can be deployed in minutes and protect your environment within an hour. It simplifies data protection, whether data is hosted in physical, virtual, software-defined or cloud environments. It can be implemented as a stand-alone solution or integrate with your IBM Spectrum Protect environment to off-load copies for long term storage and data governance with scale and efficiency.

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Veeam Data Platform ensures comprehensive data resilience by offering secure backups and intelligent data insights, catering to the complexities of modern data management.

Veeam Data Platform empowers businesses with reliable data protection, orchestrated recovery, and streamlined management. Providing peace of mind, it guarantees data is secure, available, and effortlessly recoverable. Organizations benefit from features such as instant recovery, simplified management, and compatibility with virtual environments. While it shines in backup and restore capabilities, it calls for improvements in integration with physical servers and enhanced cyber security features.

What are the key features of Veeam Data Platform?

Instant Recovery: Allows immediate data restoration with minimal downtime.
Simplified Management: Intuitive interfaces for managing data with ease.
Efficient Replication: Supports reliable duplication for high availability.
Seamless VM Backups: Integrates well with virtual environments like VMware and Hyper-V.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Offers robust alerting for proactive data management.

What are the notable benefits of using Veeam Data Platform?

Reliability: Trustworthy backup and restore functionalities.
Scalability: Supports cloud integration for expanding data needs.
Time Efficiency: Fast recovery processes minimizing business impact.
Flexibility: Adapts to diverse data management requirements.
Peace of Mind: Assures persistent data availability and protection.

Organizations in industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing utilize Veeam Data Platform for critical data management, ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery. Employed in securing both virtual and physical workloads, Veeam integrates cloud storage for enhanced scalability and efficiency.

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Sample Customers

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