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Unitrends vs Veritas Backup Exec comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

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

Unitrends
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
37th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veritas Backup Exec
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Unitrends is 0.4%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas Backup Exec is 1.8%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Todd Guthrie - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution can be used to back up servers and Hyper-V cluster nodes, but its support is super expensive
I wouldn't rate Unitrends a ten out of ten because we had some hard drive failures in the appliance. Typically, when you have OneDrive, you can get it replaced. For some particular reason, the situation caused the entire system to crash. We had to reinstall the CentOS operating system on it, and we lost all our backups. They said there was no way to retain it, and it was pretty devastating and concerning that a drive failure would cause the loss of all the data on the appliance. It was extremely disappointing, and we had to start from scratch after three years worth of backup data. I rate Unitrends a nine out of ten for stability.
Pawel Augustyn - PeerSpot reviewer
Simplified interface with good performance but needs monitoring
I need to use PowerStore and Veritas Backup Exec. It is a direct backup to types, and it is supported by my backup. It offers good performance and stability, and it works properly. I am happy with this program. It is still working on aligning with security requirements and data encryption for Amazon or ATAC. It has a lot of functions and security measures, which ensure our backups are secure.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a quick and easy way to organize my backups and to keep track of them."
"Unitrends has helped us cut down the time that it takes to restore a server to its original configuration."
"It's not easy to scale it."
"Replication to Forever Cloud."
"The ability to back up both physical and virtual appliances under one roof."
"The simple and fast restore routine."
"I really like the reporting options you get for various email reports."
"They have great support."
"Veritas is simple and easy to deploy. In terms of the presentation and UI, they do their job well."
"It is a scalable product."
"We are happy with Veritas Backup Exec's stability."
"It is easy to set up and use for daily processes and a good solution for preserving crucial data."
"It is a simple and flexible solution to work with."
"This solution is not complex and you do not have to be too technical to use it."
"The price is one of the best."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to back up IBM Power virtual servers."
 

Cons

"The ability to run just differentials without pulling the full on your archive."
"No appliance update notifications."
"The solution’s UI can be improved. I am saying this because I have seen solutions with better UIs."
"There's a lot that can be made better. For example, it could be more scalable."
"In terms of improvement, the UI, especially in the recovery section, is unclear about which repository it uses."
"​​Follow up for the DRaaS service setup. I'm still waiting to schedule a DRaaS test after upgrading several months ago."
"I would like to see the real-time replication process improved, and a zero RPO feature added."
"If the interface could be less complex, it is would be great."
"The overall product rating is five out of ten."
"Maybe they could improve reporting capabilities and predictions."
"One area that needs improvement is SQL backup. Backup Exec doesn't support higher availability."
"The reports could be made in an easier way."
"Currently, the solution does not have the capability to restore a single mailbox, so you lose a lot of time having to restore for example ten mailboxes just to recover one."
"They could include backup functionality for enterprise environments."
"The solution is too heavy and complex with 1,000 menus and options that make it messy rather than lightweight."
"More stable environment in a WAN infrastructure."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Their licensing depended on the number of CPUs you had."
"Talk with the sales guys. They can work with you on the best package."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a four out of ten. The licensing is yearly and it depends on the customers."
"Make sure you do the homework to size the solution properly. Buy the Enterprise Plus licensing if you can afford it."
"You should be aware how much the monthly costs are to use, what the initial costs for hardware are, and what the options to expand are, if needed."
"When we renew the Unitrends maintenance contract and update it to the latest version, the cost would be $5,000 per year. There are no hidden costs. They've been transparent with the costs."
"Pricing model constantly changes."
"We found that the cost of Unitrends was about the same as the Dell DR6300. We liked the fact that the Unitrends appliance was all-in-one."
"The price is reasonable for the features it offers."
"The pricing is good."
"I rate the price of Veritas Backup Exec a four out of five."
"The price of this solution is a bit high."
"Licensing depends on the part of the backup you're using. If you have SQL backup, then you must have a SQL license. If you have normal data backup, you would require a license for that."
"The product is inexpensive compared to enterprise software."
"Veritas licensing is somewhat expensive. They have to decrease the price."
"Veritas comes with an annual licensing fee."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Retailer
9%
Educational Organization
9%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Unitrends?
The most valuable feature of Unitrends for me is the automated feedback
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Unitrends?
Unitrends is an expensive solution. We've negotiated deals where they've given us the $ 62,000 to $ 64,000 appliance for free but charged $ 90,000 for three years of support.
What needs improvement with Unitrends?
In terms of improvement, the UI, especially in the recovery section, is unclear about which repository it uses—I had to hover over to find that information. Figuring out the scripting part wasn't s...
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...
What do you like most about Veritas Backup Exec?
The most important feature is the variety of backup applications it supports, including ERP systems and most other programs, such as Microsoft.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas Backup Exec?
The price is one of the best. When I compare it with others, it is twice or three times cheaper, however, the functionality is the same.
 

Also Known As

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Backup Exec, Symantec Backup Exec
 

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Sample Customers

NHL Players Association, Salvation Army, Sligro Food Group, Mason General Hospital, Tec Group, Saldab IT, Baker Tilly, Clinton Savings Bank, Ennit Magna Bank, Manukau Institute of Technology
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