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IBM Storage Protect vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 12, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Storage Protect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
3
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
428
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (4th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of IBM Storage Protect is 2.3%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 14.5%, down from 19.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Syed Habib - PeerSpot reviewer
Manageable and comprehensive and integrates robust backup features for core banking
It's adequate for my core banking, however, I am looking for another solution for all systems. It is not compatible with other operating systems like Windows or Linux, and lacks a consolidated dashboard from Browser Spectrum. This is why I am searching for another solution. The product also lacks any centralized graphical user interface (GUI), such as Jarek Pod, and I am limited to using a console-based text user interface, which my local partner handles completely.
Edward Hore - PeerSpot reviewer
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…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We cannot live without it, since it gives us the confidence to move forward."
"It has a lot more capabilities and functions than a lot of other products. Even though it is more complex, the reason is because it gives you a lot more features. This is what I prefer, especially for a long retention."
"The solution can back up every kind of workload in the environment."
"It provides our customers with the comfort of having reliable enterprise data protection."
"The platform’s most valuable feature is its ability to verify the recoverability of backups."
"The most valuable feature for data recovery in IBM Spectrum Protect is its database protection capabilities."
"The D2D2T archive of my PACS data improved after I put Spectrum Protect 8.1.4 into production."
"Enterprise-wide type of architecture supports a lot of different platforms."
"The product is very straightforward and very easy to use from the client-side."
"It is a stable product with useful snapshot and replication features."
"The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of deployment, its many interesting functions, and its good performance for both backup and restoration."
"Veeam is highly scalable. In one scenario, we started with 2,000 users and scaled up to 24,000."
"Its ease of use for restore is really good. For Exchange, the Exchange Active Directory is great."
"It's not complex to replicate and back up the system."
"Veeam Backup Replication's most valuable features are it is easy to use and manage."
"In Veeam backup, the most valuable feature for me is the recovery. It allows me to recover almost immediately while I continue fixing the problem of the affected machine."
 

Cons

"Perhaps some better documentation, which I believe was better in the past."
"It needs BMR (bare machine recovery) solutions for both Windows and Linux systems."
"Our new leadership has pushed us to go more toward the cloud, so we are definitely going to leverage anything we can in that direction."
"Technical support could be improved."
"This solution is not mature in terms of disaster recovery and could be improved."
"In terms of features, they've got it all covered. The features they have are quite good. The only downside to it is that it is for an enterprise or big organization. In my opinion, it is not for a small business."
"I should be able to backup Linux. I would like SUSE for Linux on POWER. Right now, we have to use Storex, which is a pain to use."
"I need two separate solutions for virtual and physical systems. I need IBM Spectrum Protect Plus for virtual systems and Spectrum Protect for physical systems and that's a pain. It would be an improvement if they were combined."
"Veeam Backup Replication could improve by making the monitoring system free. If I would like to have any monitoring system by Veeam I have to purchase it. It should come free with the solution. They should provide a monitoring system to make the work easier and smooth."
"The tech support needs improvement."
"Backup management features are crucial for ensuring the reliability and automation of backup processes."
"It is efficient but can improve security-wise."
"I like the Acronis backup solutions on the block-based part of backups. That is a functionality that Veeam does not provide."
"I face difficulties when trying to deploy Veeam ONE because my active directory restricts some particular rights."
"They could improve the product's response times for technical support and enhance support for newer hypervisors."
"For our company's usage, the price of the product is considered to be one of the major drawbacks because we have a lot of infrastructure, and its services don't fit well with our needs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It can be perceived as expensive since it is designed for enterprise use."
"Some of the new advanced features are definitely more into cost savings, e.g., dedupe compression, so doing more with less."
"The solution is expensive."
"Regarding retro-compatibility of the product between versions, your data is always available and the ROI is unquestionable."
"It is fairly reasonable as compared to other solutions in the market."
"It is really expensive. Its price is not good for Latin America. Its price is good for the United States or Europe."
"The pricing is a little expensive for our current employer, so they want to move to a cheaper solution."
"One can go with either a PVU licensing model or a capacity based licensing model. Either solution does not block the usage, if over used."
"I don't know what the costs are for sure, but I think that it's on a yearly basis."
"Although our license includes support, we have only really used the support when we were using Veeam for Active Directory. The rest of the time, we find Veeam easy enough to use without paying extra support fees."
"Veeam has been raising its prices in the last two years, so it's now lacking some competitiveness in pricing."
"If you have Exchange, Oracle, SQL, or a supported SAN, then I suggest getting at least an Enterprise edition. It’ll pay for itself in no time."
"The price is great. It's software related, and I know that might be a good thing because it's a cheap solution to buy and we have been looking for a program for backup and they fit the bill."
"The product is inexpensive."
"I would rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten. The licensing costs are yearly."
"Its price is reasonable for a big company or a big client. It is not too much. It is cheaper than VMware."
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Storage Protect?
The best point about IBM Storage Protect is that it can use IBM tape environments, which we still use and will continue to use in the future.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Storage Protect?
IBM Storage Protect is generally an expensive tool. However, with good contracts with IBM or its partners, the cost might not be so high. New customers can expect very high prices.
What needs improvement with IBM Storage Protect?
One point for improvement for IBM Spectrum Protect is security, as IBM has not been investing as much as in the past. There is a need for additional layers of security to fill the gaps, which is wh...
Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?
Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...
How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?
Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too. But Veritas Netbac...
How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
 

Also Known As

IBM Spectrum Discover
Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg
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