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Azure Backup vs Clumio comparison

 

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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

Azure Backup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
10th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Clumio
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
48th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (37th), SaaS Backup (20th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Azure Backup is 3.3%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Clumio is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

RituparnaBhattacharya - PeerSpot reviewer
Achieve cost savings and efficiency with high-level restore capabilities
I use Azure Backup mainly for backing up virtual machines The feature I find most effective in Azure Backup is the high-level restore. Additionally, it has a good impact on our cost savings and operational efficiency as it is a low-cost solution. The area that I believe needs improvement in…
KetanPatel6 - PeerSpot reviewer
A backup solution with better reporting and easy configuration
We were looking to replace our backup software and started doing a POC. During the POC, we realized the benefits of Clumio, especially given our small team. We always look for solutions that are easily manageable and not cumbersome. Clumio offers an easy interface, is simple to set up, and is easy to maintain. It provides a way to get daily reports directly from the software. Clumio has a straightforward setup; it involves deploying an OVF agent and connecting it to the cloud. Once connected, it begins backing up to the cloud. You can easily go to the cloud console and specify which servers need backups, and it starts the process. Different policies can be defined and assigned to servers, making the process much easier. Clumio also sends daily report emails, so every morning, we receive a report detailing what was successfully backed up and what failed. Their support is also good. If a backup fails twice, they proactively open a ticket and contact to resolve the issue.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The feature I find most effective in Azure Backup is the high-level restore."
"The MARS agent makes it easy to use."
"The setup of Azure Backup is very easy."
"It is a stable solution...The product is worth the money you pay for it."
"The product is cost-effective compared to other vendors."
"The most valuable features are the timely backup facility, allowing scheduling of backups, and the speed at which backups occur."
"Our client’s infrastructure is protected by the tool."
"The deployment process is quite easy in Azure."
"Clumio has a straightforward setup"
 

Cons

"On-prem can be complex to set up but the cloud is simple."
"I would like to see more automation, integration, and security. The price could be better."
"The only thing I would say that could be improved is the reporting."
"My company faces a lot of difficulties in restoring any encrypted VM backup."
"The time required to restore files should be a little faster."
"I believe more options could be available to understand better what's happening in the system. Additionally, automating the client updates and connector updates would be beneficial. Updating the connector from time to time can be challenging, and it could be made more transparent and straightforward for users. Moreover, another drawback lies in the time it takes to test full data backup recovery. Deploying a full recovery takes longer. We need to allocate a longer period for complete data recovery to establish the environment again."
"It can be further improved by continuously meeting its compliance requirements."
"The solution’s user interface could be improved."
"They need to improve their SQL backup services"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Azure Backup is a product that is priced at a cheap rate, and it is a great tool."
"Support payment works by the level of partnership and the number of shares."
"The price should be cheaper, but it's affordable if you use the yearly subscription."
"Comparing the pricing with other technologies, Azure Backup is more affordable for customers. It follows a pay-as-you-go model, where we pay according to our consumption."
"It is incredibly cost-effective and offers fixed pricing, with no additional fees for the licensing."
"The pricing of the solution does not depend on the service itself but rather on the minimum data volume encountered. This pricing approach seems reasonable and is on par with other competitors in the market. It is a good solution for on-premise needs because it is more cost-effective. When evaluating the overall financial expenditure, including operational costs and the impact on the IT team, Azure Backup is a favorable choice."
"It is a very cheap cloud solution."
"Azure Backup is a moderately priced solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
University
14%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

How does Azure Backup differ from Veeam Backup & Replication?
Veeam has a version for Azure but there are organizations, like ours, that are considering moving to an Azure environment and wonder if Azure Backup is better than Veeam Backup and Replication (Vee...
What do you like most about Azure Backup?
Azure Backup is easy to configure and restore.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Backup?
The pricing of Azure Backup is fine; it is a low-cost solution.
What needs improvement with Clumio?
They need to improve their SQL backup services and are planning to enhance their SQL recovery options, allowing users to recover from a backup at the table or even the row level.
What advice do you have for others considering Clumio?
Clumio doesn't require any maintenance. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
What is your primary use case for Clumio?
We use Clumio for backup. We were looking for an easy way to back up our data. Previously, we had a traditional backup and another tape backup, but the recovery time was slow, and the backup often ...
 

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