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AWS Backup vs Rubrik Go comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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

AWS Backup
Ranking in SaaS Backup
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (12th)
Rubrik Go
Ranking in SaaS Backup
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of AWS Backup is 4.7%, down from 7.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rubrik Go is 2.3%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
SaaS Backup Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
AWS Backup4.7%
Rubrik Go2.3%
Other93.0%
SaaS Backup
 

Featured Reviews

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.
AmarpreetSingh - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Streamlined data management reduces workload and costs significantly for the team
We are planning to use Rubrik Go's AI-powered insights for predictive analytics, but have not implemented this yet. I cannot provide updates on Rubrik Go's capability to automate data management tasks because I have not used that feature yet. Rubrik Go's integration capabilities with cloud providers have benefited my multi-cloud environment significantly. Rubrik Go's subscription model has helped me align my data protection investments, which is a good option as I am one of the customers who have deployed this subscription option. I am definitely satisfied with the licensing model as it is very simplified and easy to understand. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Rubrik Go a 9.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"AWS Backup is most beneficial because we can manage the service, centralize, and automate the data without missing any essential information."
"What I like about AWS Backup is its simple approach to a complex problem."
"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."
"It is highly scalable for both SMEs and large enterprises."
"AWS Backup's most valuable feature is that you can configure it remotely to create backups."
"It's very easy to configure. Since it's a managed service, it's very straightforward to set up and use. And my customers get on with it very fast."
"I rate the tool's stability a nine out of ten."
"Reporting is one of the key elements that are valuable for C-suite executives. In terms of monitoring, the solution provides comprehensive details into ongoing processes, flagging issues and warnings as necessary."
"Even though the data is already in the cloud, it's an AWS, so by accessing the on-prem appliance you can still search because it is indexed from that appliance."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of use for backing up VMs."
"The solution's most valuable feature is Sensitive Data Discovery."
"The most valuable feature is the storage efficiency, as the storage footprint is very good."
"Rubrik Go is very simple to use."
"The solution is easy to install; our team just has to put together the plan, give it to IT and let them handle it. Other solutions are quite complex, but this is much simpler."
"Rubrik Go's best feature is data visualization."
"We use the solution as a backup for our virtual environment and SQL databases."
 

Cons

"The service disconnects a lot."
"There are multiple enhancements needed in terms of compatibility with all database services, as AWS Backup is currently limited to specific ones."
"The support people face some challenges in coming on for remote sessions. They always prefer giving some logs."
"When it comes to encrypting data, it is not so convenient."
"They should work on their visual capabilities."
"Regarding disadvantages of AWS Backup, it can be expensive and not particularly user-friendly."
"The solution's reporting features and restore features can be improved."
"One improvement I would like to see in AWS Backup is the implementation of incremental backups."
"Reporting could be improved. For now, it's only exported to CSB files."
"Rubrik Go's security visibility could be improved."
"I think integration with multiple cloud support could be an additional feature that would make the product even better."
"I believe there's room for improvement in terms of support, particularly with Tier 3 support coming from the on-call team."
"There have been occasional issues with the user interface needing certain necessary information, requiring us to contact support for clarification."
"Integration with the client is something that needs to be improved."
"If you were to compare it to, say, EMC, the availability of the documentation, training programs, and end-user education aren't as good. Rubrik could improve this."
"You should be able to add more workloads to Rubrik Go."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 pricing is okay."
"The clients pay for the whole AWS bundle. It is an affordable solution."
"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."
"AWS is more expensive than some competitors like Azure."
"AWS Backup is a very cheap solution."
"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."
"Rubrik Go is more cost-effective than similar solutions by other vendors."
"I would rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten. The solution's costs are monthly."
"It's an expensive product if you compare it to traditional backup solutions; however, if you compare it as a total cost of ownership for a solution, it is not."
"The client pays for the solution depending on what they use."
"The solution is reasonably priced."
"Rubrick Go is quite expensive - I would rate its pricing four out of ten."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."
"This is a very costly solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
6%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise15
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

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?
I would need to get feedback from my colleague to see what additional features I would like to see in AWS Backup in the next release to make it closer to ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rubrik Go?
My costs have been reduced by almost 40 to 45% compared to legacy systems.
What needs improvement with Rubrik Go?
Rubrik Go could improve on the Kubernetes side; they should have more features for Kubernetes backup and orchestration. I would like to see more features for Kubernetes backups included in future u...
What is your primary use case for Rubrik Go?
I am using Rubrik Go mostly for VM backups and SaaS backups.
 

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