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AWS Backup vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 1, 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 Cloud Backup
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (4th)
Veeam Data Platform
Ranking in Cloud Backup
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
430
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (3rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (2nd), Cloud Monitoring Software (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of AWS Backup is 2.7%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 8.4%, down from 15.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Veeam Data Platform8.4%
AWS Backup2.7%
Other88.9%
Cloud 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.
JitendraSadaye - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Technical Specialist at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Backup operations have become reliable and reporting now simplifies hybrid cloud protection
Veeam Data Platform has Veeam Enterprise Manager as well as Veeam ONE as valuable features, which allow us to generate various kinds of reports that are required for the customer. Instant VM Recovery is a good feature of the high-speed recovery features in Veeam Data Platform, and Continuous Data Protection (CDP) is also a good feature. Ransomware protection is a good feature added in Veeam Data Platform from version 12 onwards, and the ability to create immutable repositories is also a good feature in Veeam. The analytics part of Veeam Data Platform is a good solution because I have worked on various backup technologies such as EMC NetWorker and NetBackup. However, I have not used the analytical parts currently but will check it out. Streamlining processes as well as saving money are benefits that Veeam Data Platform provides for the end user, as it allows for application-aware backups and database backups without the need for various kinds of licenses that other backup software requires. Veeam offers socket-based licenses, instance-based licenses, and capacity-based licenses, which is a great feature.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"AWS Backup's most valuable feature is that you can configure it remotely to create backups."
"It provides an easy data migration process from on-premise to cloud."
"The auto-scaling feature and the time efficiency of setting up AWS Backup are the most valuable aspects for us."
"The solution's most valuable features are its backup capability and tight integration with other AWS services."
"The most valuable features of AWS Backup are point-in-time recovery and support resources."
"The customer service is top-notch, rated ten out of ten."
"I rate the tool's stability a nine out of ten."
"It is highly scalable for both SMEs and large enterprises."
"A quick-working solution that is very user friendly."
"The solution does a good job with VM backups."
"I have found the backup call feature very good."
"The solution is really easy and straightforward to use."
"I like how Veeam intuitively integrates with Zerto."
"The product could be improved if they wrote more PowerShell scripts for controlling Veeam."
"I consider the solution's technical support to be excellent, perfect."
"I have found the most valuable feature to be the configuration and ease of use."
 

Cons

"Only the price could be improved."
"For additional functionalities, it should be more intelligent, like more AI-capabilities."
"There are multiple enhancements needed in terms of compatibility with all database services, as AWS Backup is currently limited to specific ones."
"The AWS Backup backend reporting is a major area that needs improvement. We would be very excited if we can see some reporting, such as trends. We do understand that there are reports available for S3 Bucket, in which the AWS backend stores the data. However, if we can receive holistic reporting, then it would be very helpful for us."
"Regarding disadvantages of AWS Backup, it can be expensive and not particularly user-friendly."
"Its cost could be better than a few of its competitors."
"One improvement I would like to see in AWS Backup is the implementation of incremental backups."
"They should work on their visual capabilities."
"There might be room for improvement at the plugin level, specifically concerning application plugins."
"It is always nice to get products cheaper."
"It needs to offer an automatic check for backups."
"Veeam does image-based backups, whether it be of virtual machines or physical workloads, and they are able to back up general applications like Active Directory, SQL, Exchange, or SharePoint. Sometimes, even Oracle and SAP. But still, there are many customers using other types of databases that Veeam does not natively support. For example, in the Linux area, MySQL and PostgreSQL are supported, but with many limitations. Like, if a customer is running a Postgres cluster, Veeam does not support that."
"The implementation was straightforward. However, we used an integrator, the process could be easier for us to do it ourselves."
"The recovery and integration features of Veeam Backup Replication could improve. For example, all VM integration could improve, such as with Hyper-V and VMware."
"Occasionally, in the course of upgrading one's virtualization platform, the backup can be ruined."
"I would like a solution for SAP systems to be included."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are no licensing costs for AWS Backup. You pay only for the amount of backup storage you use and then the data transferred between regions. Overall AWS Backup is priced reasonably."
"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."
"Its price is much cheaper than some vendors but more expensive than others."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"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 clients pay for the whole AWS bundle. It is an affordable solution."
"AWS Backup is free of cost, but we need to pay for the backup storage being used."
"AWS is more expensive than some competitors like Azure."
"Compared to other enterprise solutions, Veeam Backup & Replication generally offers a competitive price point. However, there has been a noticeable and concerning increase in pricing, particularly in the year 2023. The rate of price hikes has been significant, with prices escalating three times during the first quarter of the year. This trend indicates a substantial shift in the pricing structure, which may have implications for customers and their budgeting considerations."
"The solution provides flexible licensing options."
"I would say that the product is fairly priced."
"Its price is reasonable for a big company or a big client. It is not too much. It is cheaper than VMware."
"The license is a bit expensive."
"The product must improve its pricing."
"The software subscription model can be once a year, or every three years, or every five years."
"For what it does, the price is acceptable."
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Nov 9, 2014
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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
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

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 Business217
Midsize Enterprise99
Large Enterprise139
 

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.
Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?
Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...
How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?
Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too. But Veritas Netbac...
How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
 

Also Known As

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Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication
 

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