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AWS Backup vs Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 11, 2025

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 Cloud Backup
10th
Ranking in SaaS Backup
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Data Cloud for Micros...
Ranking in Cloud Backup
6th
Ranking in SaaS Backup
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
70
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of AWS Backup is 3.4%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is 5.0%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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.
Chong Khing  Lee - PeerSpot reviewer
Backup and recovery options integrate smoothly while affordability remains a challenge
My relationship with Veeam is that I am a reseller and system integrator. The support for both cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure from Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 impacts my data protection strategy because that's the reason we are using Veeam. Veeam is a platform that supports both on-prem and cloud. It's a single pane of glass that we can support both, which is one of the good reasons we are using Veeam. The key benefits my organization has experienced with Veeam's integration of SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and Teams within its data protection framework are that single licensing is one of the things customers prefer to use because it's very easy for them to manage. I would rate Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 overall an eight on a scale from 1 to 10.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"The snapshots we take through AWS Backup are very effective."
"AWS Backup's most valuable feature is that you can configure it remotely to create backups."
"It also saves costs and is quick."
"It works well as a backup and as a service."
"The auto-scaling feature and the time efficiency of setting up AWS Backup are the most valuable aspects for us."
"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."
"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 scalability is good."
"It is very easy to integrate. You can do it very fast."
"I find Veeam's customer service and support to be excellent, rating them ten out of ten."
"This covers the areas of backing up Office 365 that Microsoft does not include in its standard routine."
"It’s amazing how the solution helps restore old data."
"It is a stable solution."
"The solution helps reduce our workload."
"Veeam is affordable and end-to-end configuration is straightforward, whether you're going from source to destination or vice versa. Retrieval is also easy."
 

Cons

"AWS Backup could improve because you cannot use Glacier or anything but EFS."
"Regarding disadvantages of AWS Backup, it can be expensive and not particularly user-friendly."
"This backup tool does the full backup of the entire snapshot server. I would like to have the option to not do the full server backup."
"One improvement I would like to see in AWS Backup is the implementation of incremental backups."
"It requires a lot of time to connect the snapshot, identify the files, and restore a single file manually."
"AWS Backup could benefit from including more services."
"AWS Backup could benefit from including more services. Currently, it only includes around ten services, while AWS offers over three hundred plus services."
"The initial setup of the solution is complex."
"As with all things, the solution can be improved by reducing the cost."
"The solution needs to improve its speed."
"Currently, I'm working for Huawei and they dropped the support for Huawei, so that's an issue for us."
"If clients are backing up onto tape, Veeam's newest versions don't really deal with that."
"While Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 is a highly convenient product, there is room for improvement in its integration with Microsoft 365."
"While I don't have a use case in mind, it would be great if they could integrate more automation capabilities into the solution."
"The solution should provide more integration with Teams and SharePoint Online to perform other tasks."
"Veaam Backup can be confusing for customers when they start trying to understand how to use the product in multiple environments."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"AWS Backup is a very cheap solution."
"The pricing is decent."
"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."
"AWS is more expensive than some competitors like Azure."
"Price-wise, I rate the solution a six out of ten. One only has to pay for the storage cost of AWS solutions, which is the standard cost provided by AWS."
"The clients pay for the whole AWS bundle. It is an affordable solution."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"Our customers pay a monthly AWS fee that includes the AWS Backup service."
"I have a per-user license for the number of users and the mailboxes that I have."
"Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 is expensive, and I rate it an eight out of ten."
"The cost is a bit on the high side."
"It is not the cheapest solution in the market."
"We have 2000 users and pay about $10,000. It may be a little bit more per year. We have an education institute and may have fewer expenses."
"The pricing model makes this solution more expensive than it needs to be."
"The solution is not expensive."
"The solution is very, very, very, cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
19%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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?
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...
How does AvePoint Cloud Backup compare with Veeam Backup for Office 365?
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What do you like most about Veeam Backup for Office 365?
The tool is easy to use and straightforward regarding restoration and creating backups. It's user-friendly, providing results and sending alerts when something goes wrong.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veeam Backup for Office 365?
The pricing for Veeam Backup is fair for our infrastructure when used solely for backup, yet transitioning to a cloud solution was not cost-effective for us.
 

Also Known As

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