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AWS Backup vs Arcserve SaaS Backup comparison

 

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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
19th
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
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of Arcserve SaaS Backup is 0.8%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AWS Backup is 6.5%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
SaaS Backup Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
AWS Backup6.5%
Arcserve SaaS Backup0.8%
Other92.7%
SaaS Backup
 

Featured Reviews

Hoang Long Nguyen - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
MuhammadAzhar Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Simplify compliance and management of multiple backups with centralized cloud solutions
AWS Backup could benefit from including more services. Currently, it only includes around ten services, while AWS offers over three hundred plus services. Also, it would be helpful if AWS Backup could integrate logs more thoroughly. This would allow not only new users but also experienced users to more easily check logs directly from AWS Backup.

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."
"The most valuable feature is its ease of use."
"The solution's most valuable features are its backup capability and tight integration with other AWS services."
"It is highly scalable for both SMEs and large enterprises."
"The replication in the recovery region is the most valuable feature."
"It is an easy-to-use solution."
"The snapshots we take through AWS Backup are very effective."
"When I was using an on-premises backup, there was an external hard drive or something like that. I had a backup server, but I had a few problems related to transfer when I had to restore something that I have deleted. I had to wait for after-office hours to do something like that, but now I just have to send a mail. Within one hour, I have my restored file."
"The most valuable features we have found are the flexibility in the services offered."
 

Cons

"They should include the capability to back up on-premises environments."
"There are limitations with new hardware where it does not support failover and does not support the three-star bank group."
"AWS Backup could benefit from including more services."
"It requires a lot of time to connect the snapshot, identify the files, and restore a single file manually."
"There could be a centralized dashboard with a reporting feature notifying us of daily backup status."
"To create a plan and for all the configuration, one has to do multiple steps, which could be organized in a much simpler way, making the user experience better."
"AWS Backup could improve because you cannot use Glacier or anything but EFS."
"When it comes to encrypting data, it is not so convenient."
"The initial setup of the solution is complex."
"There are multiple enhancements needed in terms of compatibility with all database services, as AWS Backup is currently limited to specific ones."
 

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."
"We don't use a lot of space, only approximately 900 GB, so the price is reasonable. For standing, it's okay. We normally do a payment to SSML, and they are the ones who pay over there. It is around $100 monthly."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"The clients pay for the whole AWS bundle. It is an affordable solution."
"The product is inexpensive."
"AWS Backup is free of cost, but we need to pay for the backup storage being used."
"There is a lot of flexibility with the services and pricing. The price is reasonable when compared to other products. This is very good for us."
"The pricing is okay."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise15
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Arcserve SaaS Backup?
In terms of data recovery, both the performance and reliability have been excellent.
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 do you like most about AWS Backup?
The solution's most valuable features are its backup capability and tight integration with other AWS services.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS Backup?
AWS Backup operates on a pay-as-you-go model without requiring a license.
What needs improvement with AWS Backup?
Regarding disadvantages of AWS Backup, it can be expensive and not particularly user-friendly. To perform backups, we need to follow specific steps and queries. When refreshing, if we want to do da...
 

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