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AWS Backup vs Arcserve SaaS Backup comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 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

Arcserve SaaS Backup
Ranking in SaaS Backup
22nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
AWS Backup
Ranking in SaaS Backup
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of Arcserve SaaS Backup is 1.3%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AWS Backup is 4.0%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
SaaS Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
AWS Backup4.0%
Arcserve SaaS Backup1.3%
Other94.7%
SaaS Backup
 

Featured Reviews

Hoang Long Nguyen - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Infrastructure And Architect Specialist at Cmit
Efficient data management but struggles with new hardware limitations
We use it for many different purposes, including SQL, files, and other applications. We are considering a solution to replace it due to limitations with new hardware that it does not support The data application is working well, and it does manage to match data when using the data option. There…
RiteshPurbey - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Analyst at ESRI INDIA
Manages virtual machine backups smoothly and simplifies restoration across environments
It is quite easy to manage AWS Backup's centralized console for multiple environments. The product's interface is intuitive. AWS Backup has a much higher price if you compare it with the snapshots. I have to pay for the whole environment by AWS. We have a backup solution with only virtual machines. The rest of it, we have a restore point.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"In terms of data recovery, both the performance and reliability have been excellent."
"The data application is working well, and it does manage to match data when using the data option."
"We primarily use the solution as a backup for snapshots so that the data will not get corrupt or lost, and it secures our data for us."
"Overall, AWS Backup provides value in terms of time and money through its periodic backup capabilities."
"The replication in the recovery region is the most valuable feature."
"It also saves costs and is quick."
"The customer service is top-notch, rated ten out of ten."
"AWS Backup's most valuable feature is that you can configure it remotely to create backups."
"We can directly back up EC2 instances in AWS without using any third-party applications."
"Overall, AWS Backup is easy to use and I find that it is a good product."
 

Cons

"There are limitations with new hardware where it does not support failover and does not support the three-star bank group."
"They should include the capability to back up on-premises environments."
"For additional functionalities, it should be more intelligent, like more AI-capabilities."
"If AWS Backup were a hybrid solution that also supported on-premises backups then it would be very helpful, especially if you are doing a migration to the cloud."
"They should work on their visual capabilities."
"Only the price could be improved."
"AWS Backup could benefit from including more services."
"There could be a centralized dashboard with a reporting feature notifying us of daily backup status."
"The time it takes to complete the backups could be reduced."
"Regarding disadvantages of AWS Backup, it can be expensive and not particularly user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The SaaS platform offers many benefits; the licensing structure is suitable for monitoring and controlling users' storage space."
"It's a myth that Cloud is cheap. Cloud is cheap initially, but the cost over time can be equal to your own infrastructure if you consume a lot."
"AWS Backup is free of cost, but we need to pay for the backup storage being used."
"Its price is much cheaper than some vendors but more expensive than others."
"AWS is more expensive than some competitors like Azure."
"The clients pay for the whole AWS bundle. It is an affordable solution."
"Our customers pay a monthly AWS fee that includes the AWS Backup service."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"AWS Backup is a very cheap solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise16
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arcserve SaaS Backup?
I am still in evaluation, and the procurement process for getting the price is not completed yet.
What needs improvement with Arcserve SaaS Backup?
There are limitations with new hardware where it does not support failover and does not support the three-star bank group. It slows down the three-star process.
What is your primary use case for Arcserve SaaS Backup?
We use it for many different purposes, including SQL, files, and other applications. We are considering a solution to replace it due to limitations with new hardware that it does not support.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS Backup?
Pricing for AWS Backup is based on storage and backup frequency. Although it is reasonable, it requires monitoring, especially with long retention periods.
What needs improvement with AWS Backup?
AWS Backup could be improved by adding better visibility and reporting features. A more detailed dashboard is required for this service. Another improvement would be faster restore times for large ...
What is your primary use case for AWS Backup?
AWS Backup is used to centrally manage backups for services like EBS volumes, RDS databases, and sometimes EFS, primarily for data protection and compliance purposes. In one specific project, multi...
 

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