Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365 vs Commvault Cloud comparison

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OpenText and Commvault are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. OpenText is ranked #70, while Commvault is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.2. OpenText holds a 0.5% mindshare in CB, compared to Commvault’s 4.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Commvault users who would recommend it.

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95% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365 and Commvault Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Carbonite Backup for Micros...

Ranking in Cloud Backup

70th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Commvault Cloud

Ranking in Cloud Backup

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

113

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (4th), eDiscovery (1st), Disaster Recovery as a Service (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (6th), SaaS Backup (2nd), Container Backup Software (2nd), Autonomous Operational Resilience (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365 is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Commvault Cloud is 4.3%, down from 9.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Commvault Cloud	4.3%
Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365	0.5%
Other	95.2%

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SergioZuastegui

IT Manager at Grupo UMA Centroamerica

Accessible from anywhere without the requirement to purchase hardware

We are customers of Carbonite Backup and I'm the company IT manager The fact that we don't need to purchase any hardware is a huge benefit. It also means we can have access from anywhere. I think they could implement some new functionalities and I'd like to see some better training provided,…

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Sanjay Singh Bisht

Assistant Manager at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Unified data protection has simplified hybrid backups and has improved ransomware recovery speed

Commvault Cloud's best feature in terms of protection is that it provides data protection and accomplishes its job effectively. It offers a unified approach to backup across all environments, including on-premises, public cloud, and SaaS applications such as M365 and Salesforce. I also use it for virtual machines and databases. The unified protection approach helps my team manage different environments effectively. Before Commvault Cloud, I used a separate VM backup tool to protect the VMware environment. For database backup, I had to use the native tool or backup scripts. For the cloud part, I had to use the native AWS or Azure cloud tools. After moving to Commvault Cloud, a single policy or a set of backup policies is applied across virtual machines, databases, workloads, and cloud workloads. I can protect my environments, which reduces manual configuration errors. Regarding visibility, it provides one dashboard to manage and centralize monitoring of all workloads. It is very easy to track backup success or failure. I can see the SLA compliance and storage usage without needing to jump between tools to check or have visibility of it. Regarding the recovery experience, the recovery time has been reduced drastically by using Commvault Cloud. It has simplified cloud management and provides easier manageability to manage retention policies, encryption policies, and compliance rules. This helps reduce operational workloads. Commvault Cloud has impacted me very positively. It simplifies and unifies data protection across hybrid workloads. Instead of managing multiple backup tools for virtual machines, databases, and SaaS applications, I now have a single platform with consistent policies and centralized visibility. This has really reduced my operational complexity and improved backup reliability. Regarding the cyber resiliency posture, the immutable backups and ransomware recovery workflow give me greater confidence in recovering quicker from potential risks. Commvault Cloud has positively impacted me in several key areas: unified backup management across environments, reduced operational overhead, improved ransomware resiliency, faster recovery times, better visibility for compliance, and easier management of hybrid or cloud workloads.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The fact that we don't need to purchase any hardware is a huge benefit."

"Not everyone has agents for everything and Commvault has agents for most products. It's the most complete."

"Our primary use case is for backing up the .NES file system, and I backup VMware and Windows cloud servers."

"The solution's interface is easy to use. For manageability, it doesn't matter where the resource is coming from or going to. That's the great power of the Control Panel: It's easy to use and does not matter if you manage on-prem or cloud resources."

"Overall, this is a good product and very capable."

"I can collect the target data, then we connect it to Commvault. There is not another system that can connect to our target database or target storage. This is very important for us, because there is the threat of malware right now. This can protect not only the product, but also the backup data from outside threats."

"It is just about as flexible as you can get; simple. You can put it anywhere you want. You can put it on-prem or in your cloud. I could see where a team that's looking for more of a follow the bouncy ball type of solution might get a little confused. "Oh, no. What do you mean I might have to do it this way or I can't do it that way?" Sometimes, people just want to be told what to do. For an enterprise environment, like we are at NDOT, everything we do is not standard. It is not industry standard; it is not normal. We have all kinds of one-offs. We do need flexibility in the solutions that we get. I will say that Metallic has been extremely flexible in that sense, where we are able to follow the bouncy ball if we wanted to. Obviously, we didn't. We did it our way and Metallic, as a whole solution, provided that to us with no issues."

"Commvault makes it easier to back up new additions to our environment."

"It integrates redundant storage and preserves jams in a storage area, providing up to 70% compression rate."

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Cons

"Lacks sufficient documentation or training videos."

"I think they could implement some new functionalities and I'd like to see some better training provided, whether it's documentation or training videos."

"Commvault tries to integrate with every new product that's coming out on the market. Sometimes it makes everyone's life easier if it works well. If not, we don't know where the error is coming from, and it has a lot of bugs."

"Commvault has two management dashboards. The first is the CommCell Console, which is Java-based, and the second is Command Center. We don't always find all the features we need in the Command Center and we need to go through the Java console, and sometimes features are only on the Java console."

"The most common feedback I get in terms of Commvault is that it can be complex. I always refer my customers back to their own environment. Almost everything that goes into Commvault is a request by a customer. While it can be complex, it can also be very simple. You just need to understand your environment in order to make sure that you really need to turn on that extra feature or thing inside of Commvault. Maybe you don't need those things. It really depends on how simple or complex your environment is, whether you need all of Commvault's features."

"The reporting is complicated and should be simplified in an upcoming release."

"Its dashboard could be improved to provide a summarized version of all the jobs instead of having to go through each one of them. We should easily be able to glance at all issues. If I had not gone with the on-premise version, I would have had regular reports with the cloud version. It would be an advantage if they increase the compression rate of the backup. I am keeping it on-prem, so I'll need more disks depending on the policies that I have in the retention period. Its price could also be lower. If a good solution can be cheaper, it is always an advantage."

"When we send a query to Commvault, they take a long time to answer our questions."

"Commvault likes to be ahead of the game when it comes to merging with other platforms, but sometimes it's before they have the solution truly baked in."

"The initial installation is straightforward and took approximately two days. However, the process could be more simple."

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"Commvault is more expensive than Veeam, which is the reason that we are changing to Veeam for cloud environments."

"Based on the customer's needs, their pricing and model is very confusing sometimes. You need to check with their sales to make sure you are getting the right pricing on whatever you are using. I know that they have simplified a lot regarding the licensing model nowadays, but it is good to always double check and make sure it has everything that you really need."

"The price of Commvault HyperScale X is a lot higher than competitors. As a government institution, we have annual costs. We made a budget for one year in advance. It was difficult to calculate the other solution's costs because each solution has another way of licensing. The solution is expensive but it is very good and we know the good quality we will be receiving."

"The product is cheap."

"One of the most interesting aspects is that the licensing model can be modified. We're paying for our licensing by the client, as opposed to the size of the footprint of the backup, which decreased our cost by about 20 percent."

"The tool is cost-effective."

"The solution is expensive. The subscription is based on a monthly basis. There are additional costs that vary depending on the size of the backup."

"The cost for Commvault is very expensive, even support is very expensive. The full cost of the solution is 50,000 INR per year, which includes 20 VM backups, server data backup, and 200 desktop and laptop agent licenses."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	58
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	82

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is expensive, and there is room for the price to be 10-15 percent lower than what they are charging currently.

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What needs improvement with ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is a very powerful tool, but it can be improved in various ways. Commvault Cloud can be improved by simplifying its interface, reducing configuration complexity, and making more adv...

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What is your primary use case for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud's main core use case is backup and recovery for protecting on-premises workloads, databases, the file system, NAS, and on-premises infrastructure. Another primary use case is immuta...

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Commvault Complete Data Protection, Commvault Backup & Recovery, Commvault HyperScale X, Metallic, ThreatWise

Overview

Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365 provides a robust backup solution ensuring data protection for businesses using Microsoft 365 services. It's designed to seamlessly safeguard critical information.

With Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365, users experience reliable, automated data backups across essential Microsoft 365 apps. This service supports effortless data recovery, enabling ongoing business operations unaffected by data loss incidents. Integration is straightforward, requiring minimal intervention for data protection from the moment of activation.

What are the key features of Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365?

Automated Backups: Ensures regular data capture without user intervention.
Comprehensive Coverage: Protects data across Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
Effortless Recovery: Facilitates quick restoration of files when needed.
Scalability: Adapts to growing data storage demands easily.
User-Friendly Management: Simplifies setting adjustments and monitoring.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Cost-Effective: Reduces the need for extensive on-premise infrastructure.
Data Security: Offers peace of mind with reliable data protection mechanisms.
Business Continuity: Maintains operations with quick data access post-loss.
Compliance: Assists in meeting regulatory requirements with managed backups.

Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365 finds utility in industries like healthcare, finance, and education, where data integrity and accessibility are crucial. Its ability to handle sensitive information effectively supports compliance with industry standards, minimizing risks associated with data breaches or loss.

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Commvault Cloud offers comprehensive data management with strong backup and recovery, security, and compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud setups. Supporting a variety of applications, its cost optimization and integration capabilities enhance data management and infrastructure operations.

Commvault Cloud facilitates seamless data management and protection for organizations dealing with complex IT infrastructures. Its capabilities spread across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring robust disaster recovery and compliance, while optimizing storage strategies. Extensive application compatibility and integration with IT infrastructure solutions allow for efficient data movement and enhanced security.

What are the key features of Commvault Cloud?

Backup and Recovery: Reliable data protection across environments.
Data Management: Seamless operations in hybrid and multi-cloud contexts.
Disaster Recovery: Comprehensive recovery features.
Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulatory standards.
Security: Advanced encryption and threat detection.
Cost Optimization: Efficient strategies and resource utilization.
Integration: Supports a wide array of IT applications.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Data Security: Protects sensitive information effectively.
Scalability: Adapts to extensive infrastructure needs.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses through optimization.
Simplified Management: Streamlined for better operations.
Comprehensive Support: Enhances compatibility and usability.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and technology, Commvault Cloud supports the protection of virtual machines, databases, and physical systems. It facilitates Office 365, SQL, and VMware backups, ensuring disaster recovery and compliance, while meeting the demanding storage requirements and safeguarding data integrity per industry standards.

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Sample Customers

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Aberdeenshire Council, Acxiom, BAM Group Ireland, Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, CI Investments, Clifford Chance, American Municipal Power, American Pacific Mortgage, AstraZeneca, Dongbu Steel, Denver Health, Dow Jones, Emirates Steel, Penn State Health, Prime Healthcare, Sonic Healthcare, Sony Network Communications, TiVO, UCONN Health, The Weitz Company

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