Actifio vs Arcserve UDP comparison

Google and Arcserve are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Google is ranked #49 with an average rating of 8.0, while Arcserve is ranked #19 with an average rating of 7.0. Google holds a 0.4% mindshare in BRS, compared to Arcserve’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Arcserve users who would recommend it.

Actifio

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87% willing to recommend

Arcserve UDP

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84% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Arcserve UDP and Actifio compete in the data protection solutions category. Based on user reports, Actifio has the upper hand due to its advanced features that justify its higher cost.

Features: Arcserve UDP offers comprehensive backup and recovery options, scalability, and ease of use. Actifio provides versatile data management, superior performance, and extensive support for various data environments. Actifio’s advanced data management capabilities give it an edge.

Room for Improvement: Arcserve UDP could enhance reporting functionalities and streamline its update process. Actifio needs better support for legacy systems and more intuitive configuration settings. These differences show a need for Arcserve UDP to refine its operational aspects, whereas Actifio should broaden its support scope.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Arcserve UDP is known for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. Actifio has a steeper learning curve during deployment but offers thorough customer support, positioning Arcserve UDP as a more accessible option for rapid setup, while Actifio offers comprehensive support worth the effort.

Pricing and ROI: Arcserve UDP has competitive setup costs and effective ROI, appealing to budget-conscious users. Actifio, though more expensive upfront, is considered a valuable investment due to its advanced capabilities and longer-term benefits. Users find Arcserve UDP cost-effective, but Actifio justifies its higher price with superior performance.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Actifio

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

49th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Test Data Management (7th)

Arcserve UDP

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

19th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (11th)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Actifio is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Arcserve UDP is 1.2%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Hitesh Kumar Jamb

Devsecops & Test Automation Practice Lead at APA Group

Helps reduce costs and enables the creation of new non-production databases

We use the solution on our non-production database. We use it to spin up non-production environments using Oracle The product helps to create new non-production databases. The solution helps reduce costs. The product must provide AI features. Google has stopped supporting the on-premise version…

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TeresitaSabile

Head of Operation and IT at Elgrade Inc

Cost savings and efficient decompression but needs better cloud integration

Our primary use case for Arcserve UDP is its decompression feature, which helped us save money by reducing storage needs. Despite moving to cloud applications, we have been using Arcserve UDP for backup and disaster recovery Arcserve UDP has helped our organization save considerable amounts of…

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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

"Very user-friendly and the QSA is very good."

"The solution helps reduce costs."

"This product has unique capabilities that lead the product category in test data management, cloning and recovery."

"Very user-friendly and the QSA is very good."

"Actifio was very stable. Whenever they identified bugs, they would promptly provide us with patches."

"They will assist me in achieving whatever budget issue the client may be having."

"The solution has no limitations because it does backup for Linux and Windows."

"There are many backup options available in this solution. For example, you are able to do backups of servers, email, OST files, and users. This is a complete backup solution which is very good."

"It's simple to set up."

"It is easy to configure."

"This product is extremely user-friendly and it is capable of performing large-scale archive/backup (five+ years worth). It is easy to store, maintain, and check backups."

"The ability to switch between different hardware platforms and utilization tools are some of this solution's most valuable features."

"The most valuable features are that it is able to restore quickly and that it is able to virtually restore on Hyper-V."

"The most valuable feature of StorageCraft ShadowProtect is the speed and the compression of the backups. The compressed backed-up files do not take up as much storage. Additionally, the incremental backups can be done in one minute and be backed up on a disc very fast."

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Cons

"The solution doesn't support AIX software or in-cloud, and we have a lot of servers running on AIX and Oracle."

"Google has stopped supporting the on-premise version of the tool."

"The initial setup is complex."

"Lacks the option to price backup costs within the solution itself."

"While the product does support various databases, the company needs to make more of an effort to support N-minus-one compatibility."

"Areas that need improvement would be the support for recovery in the physical environment."

"The speed of restores should be improved. We have found the speed of large restores rather slow."

"Licensing is an area that needs improvement."

"Based on my experience, whenever we need support, there are difficulties with communication when trying to resolve the issue."

"The time to backup servers that sit in DMZ must be improved."

"Backups are very slow and time consuming."

"I don't know whether the tool has VMware integrations. It would be good to cover this area if it doesn't have those."

"We have to use a Microsoft hypervisor for installation which is expensive."

"It should be easier to switch between backup locations. We have multiple data storage locations and sometimes one of those storages need to be replaced. It would be nice if they made it easier to reconfigure the backup configuration."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is on a case by case basis."

"Support is very good. They send out a VM link and help you fix any issues."

"Actifio is cheaper than other tools."

"The retail fee is $1300 for a year for one server. Other than that, there is just the cost of your hardware."

"Its price seems reasonable. Its price is average as compared to the other products I've looked at. We have a three-year license right now. There are no other costs beyond the standard licensing fee."

"It is a bit pricey, considering the reliability problems. If the tool worked flawlessly, the price would be fair, even cheap."

"The solution is not very expensive, but it is not cheap."

"The solution is expensive."

"There is an annual license required for this solution and it is priced well."

"As an MSP partner, I believe that the prices are fair."

"In comparison to other vendors, it is a low-cost solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

22%

Computer Software Company

17%

Retailer

11%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Computer Software Company

17%

Non Profit

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Actifio?

The solution helps reduce costs.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Actifio?

Actifio is cheaper than other tools. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Actifio?

The product must provide AI features. Google has stopped supporting the on-premise version of the tool.

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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 ...

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What do you like most about StorageCraft ShadowProtect?

The interface is very refined, works fine, and is very intuitive most of the time. Scalability is nice. The multi-tenancy feature is very welcome. The integration with Linux works fine too.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for StorageCraft ShadowProtect?

Pricing for SPX MRP/MSP is under $400 per server (Single VM) with a 1-year subscription. After discounts, it could decrease by 20%-30%, and opting for a 3/5/10 server pack may offer even better (lo...

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Overview

Actifio is the world’s leading Enterprise Data-as-a-Service (EDaaS) platform. It enables thousands of users around the world to deliver their data just as they deliver their applications and infrastructure… as a service available instantly, anywhere. An enterprise-class software platform powered by patented Virtual Data Pipeline™ technology, Actifio frees data from traditional infrastructure to accelerate adoption of hybrid cloud, build higher quality applications faster, and improve business resiliency and availability. For more, visit Actifio.com or follow us on Twitter @Actifio.

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Arcserve UDP is a comprehensive solution that empowers even a one-person IT department to protect virtual and physical environments with a high degree of simplicity. It allows you to design and manage your entire data protection strategy with a unified management console, and enables you to scale your data backup coverage as your organization grows with the push of a button.

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Sample Customers

IBM, Waste Industries, Nasdaq, Verizon, Sharp, Rosetta Stone, Dakine, JBS Australia, Texas Wesleyan University, Cintra, People's Choice Credit Union, Lotto NZ, Electric Insurance, Tyler Technologies, Intility, Corporate One Federal Credit Union, Bryant University, pc/nametag, Isagenix, Sungard Availability Services, Databank, Electrocraft, Lifescript, Westfleisch, Interstate National Corporation, RestorePoint, Net3, Access Community Health Network, Newmarket International, Rezolve Group Inc., Piri Reis University, MC Assembly, Grass-Merkur, dbMotion, Christian Broadcasting Network, Bezeq, Abilene Christian University, CNW Group, Softcat, Migliori, City of South Portland, NaviSite, News-Press & Gazette, Comtec, Equity Insurance, Admirals Bank, Assistra, Dassault, Henry Davis York Lawyers, SAI Global, Audax Group, DSM, Triad Retail Media, Euronet Worldwide, Palm Beach County School District, iGate, Emerald Queen Casino

ITPS, North Hertfordshire Homes, SEMIKRON, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Test Valley Borough Council, EK Services

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