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Carbonite Safe Backup vs Veeam Backup for AWS 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

Carbonite Safe Backup
Ranking in Cloud Backup
32nd
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Backup for AWS
Ranking in Cloud Backup
9th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Carbonite Safe Backup is 0.5%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Backup for AWS is 0.5%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Veeam Backup for AWS0.5%
Carbonite Safe Backup0.5%
Other99.0%
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

BH
Owner at Stoneridge Engineering, LLC
Continuous backup ensures data safety and seamless operation
One of the most valuable features of Carbonite Safe Backup is its ability to support versioning, which allows me to restore previous versions if I accidentally mess up the data. It works silently in the background, and when needed, it's readily available. The seamless operation, 'set it and forget it,' ensures ease of use without causing system issues or interactions. Additionally, the continuous backup mode functions flawlessly.
Gegax Robert - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Ford Motor Company
Seamless backups have transformed data protection and now safeguard critical workloads
The best features Veeam Backup for AWS offers are that it is fast and reliable, easy to use, creates image backups of PostgreSQL, allows upgrading full functions using the AWS plugin package, and enables using a single console to manage data protection and recovery. Veeam Backup for AWS has positively impacted my organization by solving the challenges of managing backup in complex AWS environments. Its features such as data deduplication and compression offered at a good price are very cost-effective. Backups are also very powerful and easy when using Veeam Backup for AWS software. Since using Veeam Backup for AWS, I have seen specific outcomes such as reduced downtime and data loss by 80% from 60%, along with compliance and risk mitigation and cost savings since it is very easy and cost-effective.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One of the most valuable features of Carbonite Safe Backup is its ability to support versioning, which allows me to restore previous versions if I accidentally mess up the data."
"I would recommend Carbonite to others with simple requirements. It does exactly what I need."
"Veeam Backup for AWS is a very good tool, and I consider it the number one tool in the market for backing up to AWS."
"The best features Veeam Backup for AWS offers are speed and its ease of use."
"My main use case for Veeam Backup for AWS is that I have been using it since 2018, and it is one of the best backup solutions available."
"Veeam Backup for AWS has reduced many risks for my organization because in a difficult moment, if I need to restore my backup, I have access to a backup outside my environment and I can restore this backup to another AWS account; this is how I manage risk."
"Veeam Backup for AWS has been a game changer for my organization."
"Veeam Backup for AWS has been a game-changer for our organization, working better than any backup software we have used throughout the entire 20 years in our IT department, consistently delivering secure, fast, and reliable backups without issues."
"Veeam Backup for AWS has been a game changer for our organization."
"Veeam Backup for AWS has valuable features such as easy management and installation."
 

Cons

"In the past, I faced a problem where Carbonite would interfere with system restore operations on a Windows 10 machine."
"In the past, I faced a problem where Carbonite would interfere with system restore operations on a Windows 10 machine. This issue was resolved with Windows 11."
"We face minimal challenges during deployment, but sometimes issues arise during upgrades; however, we usually find solutions quickly."
"I believe that Veeam Backup for AWS could be improved by addressing the lack of a hybrid solution and enhancing the user interface to be more user-friendly, as the initial setup was somewhat complex, especially for less tech-savvy users."
"One area of improvement for Veeam Backup for AWS that I noticed is its reporting and monitoring, which is not really well-polished and should be improved."
"People must be aware of the costs associated with Veeam Backup for AWS and try to manage them. Be aware of it because this is a sudden cost and a surprising cost - what I would say is a hidden cost."
"Veeam Backup for AWS should provide a hybrid solution, and the user interface needs to be more user-friendly."
"There is room for improvement in Veeam Backup for AWS regarding its pricing. There are alternative solutions available at a lower price."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
25%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Carbonite Safe Backup?
My experience with pricing is positive. The plan is fairly priced, and since Carbonite meets my needs, I have no reason to change.
What needs improvement with Carbonite Safe Backup?
In the past, I faced a problem where Carbonite would interfere with system restore operations on a Windows 10 machine. This issue was resolved with Windows 11. That said, initially, Carbonite and W...
What is your primary use case for Carbonite Safe Backup?
I utilize Carbonite Safe Backup for continuous cloud backup. It is set to continually back up my files and data.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veeam Backup for AWS?
Regarding my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing, the price is very affordable and cost-effective.
What needs improvement with Veeam Backup for AWS?
Veeam Backup for AWS should provide a hybrid solution, and the user interface needs to be more user-friendly. The initial setup was a bit complex, especially for non-technical users.I believe a hyb...
What is your primary use case for Veeam Backup for AWS?
I have been using Veeam Backup for AWS since 2018 and it is one of the best backup solutions available. The software is easy to implement, support, and especially recover information when needed. T...
 

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