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Azure Backup vs Iron Mountain Connect comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Backup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
15th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Iron Mountain Connect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
61st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Azure Backup is 1.5%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Iron Mountain Connect is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Azure Backup1.5%
Iron Mountain Connect0.7%
Other97.8%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Sanjay Sahu - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at Capgemini
Has supported secure data storage with incremental backups and centralized monitoring
Azure Backup supports all the features that we need, so additional features are not an immediate need for me. The documentation for Azure Backup seems okay for me; it is good overall, but it should be more descriptive for each item. It should elaborate more on how backup and restore are fulfilled in different scenarios. One of the reviews indicates that Azure Backup needs improvements for specific backup options beyond just full VM snapshots. I believe it should be improved actually. Regarding specific backup options, I say there should be improvements compared to how they provided them in older days.
RB
Enterprise architect at Centrica
Good policies related to data
I primarily use it for various policies related to data, such as data retention, data deletion, and archiving policies. All policies can be set using this system The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities. I would like to see more integration with different platforms,…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We use the normal features for Azure Backup, specifically to make backups of the VMs."
"This solution allows me to restore either the VM or the data, depending on what is needed."
"The storage backup is very efficient."
"You can select the tiering for your backup and manage your cost."
"The most valuable feature is the ease in which it backs up our data."
"The solution helped us use R2 RBO to back up frequently."
"Setting up Azure Backup is straightforward and the total deployment time was about a month."
"I like that it's a stable solution and their support is good. I think Microsoft's commercial force is superior."
"The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities"
 

Cons

"The compression ratio of the backup data should be improved."
"Azure Backup is limited to certain workloads. It would be helpful if Microsoft focused on enabling backups for Oracle and other unsupported databases."
"It would be beneficial to receive alert messages if something isn't configured correctly, for instance, if service principal names are missing, a message could prompt you to set them up."
"It still does not have a lot of customization, especially if your workloads are not in Azure."
"Ransomware protection is missing in Azure Backup."
"Azure Backup could improve by offering better integration for Oracle databases and enhancing features like granular restore and backup compliance capabilities."
"Azure Backup must include features similar to enterprise solutions."
"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."
"I would like to see more integration with different platforms."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a cost per terabyte for using this solution."
"It is a very cheap cloud solution."
"Price-wise, it's similar to AWS."
"The price is pretty good, maybe $30 for a machine, I can't complain."
"It is incredibly cost-effective and offers fixed pricing, with no additional fees for the licensing."
"The price is somewhat high and could be lower."
"The pricing of this solution is ok, but I'm expecting that the price will decrease in the future."
"Azure Backup can be expensive if you are not vigilant about your storage steering."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
5%
Retailer
18%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
10%
Performing Arts
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise23
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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.
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Sample Customers

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University of La Verne
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