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Arcserve UDP vs Own Data Platform comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Arcserve UDP
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
26th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (15th)
Own Data Platform
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
36th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Database Security (7th), SaaS Backup (14th), Application Testing Services (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Arcserve UDP is 1.2%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Own Data Platform is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Arcserve UDP1.2%
Own Data Platform0.7%
Other98.1%
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Featured Reviews

Sergio Itikawa - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Solutions Architect at SPEData
Has supported hybrid IT environments effectively and offers strong data protection
With Arcserve UDP, the most valuable feature is to improve persistent data, which I consider important. I use other products too, not only Arcserve UDP, as we use TrueNAS as well. Arcserve UDP improves the precision of data. I have utilized Arcserve UDP's data deduplication feature, and the data deduplication feature helps my storage efficiency significantly. I have used Arcserve UDP's continuous data protection. It is beneficial for operational continuity because we use it constantly and have no objections to Arcserve UDP technology; I think it is very good. Arcserve UDP's integration with multiple operating systems is very good and very efficient. This brings value for me since many of my clients have different operating systems like Windows and Linux; there is no problem. Regarding the deduplication and compression with Arcserve UDP, I think Arcserve UDP is still a solid solution that we primarily use.
DS
Salesforce Consultant at Girikon LLCGirikon
Efficient data management with robust restore feature and room for improved anonymization
We manage the customizing and seeding parts for our customers, using Own Data Platform to provide backup and recovery services. We work with exhibition companies that regularly expand their operations Own Data Platform provides a comprehensive backup and recovery solution, allowing us to manage…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Arcserve UDP provides security to our database and also it takes backup regularly, without human intervention."
"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."
"Arcserve has a feature called virtual standby (VSB), which has been very helpful because I already have a hot standby copy of my critical infrastructure. If something breaks, I can spin up that virtual standby copy in less than five minutes and ensure that my data is available to everyone and that business continuity is maintained."
"Arcserve UDP's integration with multiple operating systems is very good and very efficient, which brings value for me since many of my clients have different operating systems like Windows and Linux; there is no problem."
"Just use Arcserve UDP for Backup, Replication, and a High Availability solution; it is one software and one console for all kinds of data protection."
"Global deduplication is the best feature of this solution."
"The standard backup and restore feature is most used."
"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."
"The most valuable feature for our customers is the restore functionality."
"The reliable backup and restoring of the Salesforce data is the most valuable feature."
 

Cons

"The product requires too many VMs as intermediaries."
"This solution is very slow; if you select all of the servers, it runs for a long time, and even a full night is not enough to perform a backup."
"The speed of restores should be improved. We have found the speed of large restores rather slow."
"For the next release, I'd like to see SIFS (NetApp or EMC) support from the UDP console."
"We have to use a Microsoft hypervisor for installation which is expensive."
"Arcserve UDP is in the middle range of complexity. The interface can be developed a little bit more to be user-friendly."
"The technical support was horrible. That's why we switched."
"The support could be more knowledgeable and faster."
"There is need to do the same for the other SaaS applications."
"The anonymization feature can be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is priced well compared to other solutions."
"The solution is expensive."
"It is approximately $400 to purchase a virtual service outright."
"The price of this product is high and it should be lower."
"The price is based on the number of sockets. We use a four-socket price that includes two servers and the cost is $4,375."
"It is a bit pricey, considering the reliability problems. If the tool worked flawlessly, the price would be fair, even cheap."
"The solution is very expensive."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a four or five out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
11%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
13%
Healthcare Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise9
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Questions from the Community

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What is your primary use case for StorageCraft ShadowProtect?
The main use case for this product is to backup repositories and persistent data. I use it for the finance industry and retail sectors. Retail is indeed my focus. Generally, this is for an SMB kind...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Own Data Platform?
The pricing is somewhat high, rated at an eight out of ten. However, the value provided justifies the cost compared to other tools.
What needs improvement with Own Data Platform?
The anonymization feature can be improved. It’s currently not straightforward and often requires a technical person to operate, which can be challenging for non-technical users.
What is your primary use case for Own Data Platform?
We manage the customizing and seeding parts for our customers, using Own Data Platform to provide backup and recovery services. We work with exhibition companies that regularly expand their operati...
 

Also Known As

StorageCraft ShadowProtect, StorageCraft Backup Analyzer
Own Data Archiving, Own Data Security, Own Data Seeding
 

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Sample Customers

ITPS, North Hertfordshire Homes, SEMIKRON, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Test Valley Borough Council, EK Services
Workiva, HR Owen, Tommy Bakama, Kanshoo, NTN, Athena Health, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Arizona State University, Pauley Financial
Find out what your peers are saying about Arcserve UDP vs. Own Data Platform and other solutions. Updated: September 2026.
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