Carbonite Server vs Druva inSync comparison

OpenText and Druva are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. OpenText is ranked #46, while Druva is ranked #23 with an average rating of 7.3. OpenText holds a 1.3% mindshare in CB, compared to Druva’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Druva users who would recommend it.

Carbonite Server

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85% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Druva inSync and Carbonite Server compete in data protection and backup solutions. Druva inSync holds an edge with favorable pricing and support aspects, while Carbonite Server's robust features make it a compelling choice for feature-focused users.

Features: Druva inSync offers advanced data protection, real-time backup, and flexible deployment aimed at cloud infrastructures. Carbonite Server provides automated backup, rapid recovery, and supports both physical and virtual servers.

Room for Improvement: Druva inSync could improve its data retention policy for endpoint users, simplify advanced configuration options, and provide better handling of immediate file change reflections. Carbonite Server could benefit from streamlining initial setup complexity, offer cost-effective options for smaller enterprises, and improve user interface intuitiveness.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Druva inSync is praised for seamless cloud integrations and simple deployment, ideal for quick cloud-based operations. Carbonite Server, though more complex to deploy, is balanced by extensive support options and comprehensive guides aiding setup.

Pricing and ROI: Druva inSync presents lower initial costs and predictable pricing, appealing to business seeking economical cloud integrations. Carbonite Server, though higher in upfront cost, offers substantial long-term value with its comprehensive backup capabilities beneficial for data-heavy enterprises.

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Categories and Ranking

Carbonite Server

Ranking in Cloud Backup

46th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (57th)

Druva inSync

Ranking in Cloud Backup

23rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

SaaS Backup (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Carbonite Server is 1.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Druva inSync is 1.7%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Druva inSync	1.7%
Carbonite Server	1.3%
Other	97.0%

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Chris Puddy

Backup, storage and disaster recovery technical specialist at a computer software company with 201-500 employees

A reliable backup product which needs little management

For most technical users the setup and initial deployment are fairly straightforward and once deployed it 99% of the time looks after itself. Installation of the agents is similar to most other products in that it has an install wizard to guide you, the accompanying documentation is also very useful to assist wherever you are in the agent install and policy setup process. Normally our customers' IT team does the deployment of agents, however, this isn't a daunting task unless you are dealing with multiple servers to protect the product. On a server-by-server basis, the deployment doesn't take long. From the MSP side of things, the infrastructure sitting behind the scenes doesn't take too much to install, configure and maintain.

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ZubeenAhmad

Tam Adobe at Murdoch Webster

Has reduced manual efforts through automation and simplifies data protection across cloud platforms

We collect reviews for software products. After visiting our site and downloading reports on Acronis and Druva inSync, I would like to know if you are working with those products The best features of Druva inSync from my perspective are what attract customers to the product. I appreciate the good…

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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

"Easy verification of things is the most valuable feature."

"It does not slow down your computer or use a lot of resources as it works."

"The solution is very stable."

"The efficiency and convenience are excellent."

"The Granular Restore of SQL feature has been a lifesaver more times than I can count. One of the main reasons for looking at Carbonite was their support for platforms like AIX and AS/400 Series."

"I find the BMR/image and the recovery pieces are valuable."

"Technical support handled all our issues quickly and effectively."

"The solution is a free engine to help work with the container."

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"Druva inSync's automation has reduced manual intervention in my data management processes."

"The recovery aspect of the solution is its most valuable feature."

"The way they handle the backups is pretty good."

"Druva is offered as a service so that we can access it from any enterprise-based browser or URL. We also have a single sign-on, which allows me to log in securely. Hence, I can easily access the system, configure it, perform day-to-day monitoring tasks, and check for any issues or configurations needed. Overall, it's a simple and easy-to-use tool with a high-speed and straightforward interface for management."

"The main benefit of this solution is that it automatically scans the files for ransomware after the backup is complete."

"On a scale of 1-10, I rate this solution a 10."

"It's incredibly fast."

"You don't need a certified administrator to manage this product."

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Cons

"The support for object storage isn't quite there yet. Its public cloud support can be improved. I would love to see the public cloud support for object storage, and it would be great, but what I always hear from the folks at Carbonite is that in a lot of cases, it directly competes with their cloud offering. So, I don't know when or where that will go or if that will go anywhere, but we are hopeful to see something. The dashboard is a little outdated. If they gave it a facelift and put some better design around their dashboard, that would be tremendous. I generally care less about the visual aesthetics of an application as long as it does what it needed to do, which is true in the case of this solution. We also have the Microsoft 365 platform. Because they're two separate platforms, I have to log in to my Microsoft platform to manage it, and I have to log into my Carbonite server backup platform to manage it. Having these two coexist together in one management console is really what we're looking for, but we went for it knowing this. We also knew that there would be some integration coming down the road. So, we're again hoping to see some of that coming in 2021."

"The Hyper-V backup has room for improvement."

"In the next release I would like to see an improvement in the auto failover option."

"The stability has room for improvement."

"The only thing that I would like to see improved is related to marketing. Currently, it is very difficult to find the right paper and stuff for me. Their marketing department should provide better information because currently, it is very difficult to find information on the internet. It was bought over by OpenText, and you won't be able to find a lot of information about this solution on their site. They should also provide training facilities for commercial purposes. Some of my colleagues recently went for pilot training, and they were technical. If I want to get trained, the training has to be more commercial. Currently, there is no such training for users like me."

"It could be a little bit easier or faster to be able to access data files without having to download anything."

"They do not yet have USB recovery but they are adding it in coming releases."

"One functionality I would like is the ability to manage multiple Office 365 tenants from a single console."

"To make Druva inSync better, they can implement additional DLP."

"It would be good if bare metal backups were possible."

"This solution would benefit from the inclusion of an on-premise backup feature, as currently, they are offering everything in the cloud."

"The backup time is very poor. The backup runs continuously. It goes on from morning till night. The system performance also becomes very poor when Druva inSync is running."

"Druva inSync is very high in price. A general customer cannot afford this solution. Even if the product is good, people cannot afford such a high cost just for taking the backup. This is a recurring investment, and the customers have to pay for it every year. Druva is also yet to develop the channel and the channel or partner commitment."

"The speed could be better."

"The product needs to improve its support."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is between $120 and $150 per year."

"The solution is open source."

"Its price is reasonable."

"We pay 9,000 dollars per year for our license."

"Once you decide to go with this product the cost can be worked out with the vendor."

"I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, with one being very cheap and ten being very expensive."

"The pricing is thirty-five dollars per year or three dollars per month per user."

"The pricing is good."

"Out of all the solutions we evaluated, Druva inSync was the most affordable."

"The product is fairly priced, I would rate its pricing five out of ten."

"It's approximately $4000.00 per user for one year."

"It is an expensive product for the middle class or SMB customers in India. A lot of top-level big companies also cannot afford this solution. During the license period, one can download the entire data from the cloud without paying any additional cost. This way the data can be easily recreated from the stored data when a machine is lost or the data is compromised."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Energy/Utilities Company

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	3

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What do you like most about Druva inSync?

Druva is offered as a service so that we can access it from any enterprise-based browser or URL. We also have a single sign-on, which allows me to log in securely. Hence, I can easily access the sy...

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From my perspective, Druva inSync is reasonably priced. I am quite satisfied with the licensing cost.

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What needs improvement with Druva inSync?

There is room for improvement in Druva inSync. In the next release, I would like to see additional features and functionalities that focus more on AI functionality, similar to what other vendors of...

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Carbonite Recover Backup

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Overview

Carbonite Server securely replicates data to the local backup server while securing a second copy in the cloud. Granular restore and local failover options ensure rapid recovery and minimal data loss. With integrated hardware and cloud failover for critical systems, Carbonite Server provides reliable data protection.

OpenText

Druva inSync is a comprehensive data protection and governance platform that enables organizations to securely backup, recover, and manage their critical data.

With its cloud-native architecture, inSync offers scalable and efficient data protection across endpoints, cloud applications, and servers. It provides automated backups, ensuring that data is always protected and easily recoverable in case of any data loss or system failure.

In addition, inSync offers advanced data governance capabilities, allowing organizations to enforce data retention policies, monitor data usage, and comply with regulatory requirements.

With its intuitive user interface and robust security features, Druva inSync is the ideal solution for organizations looking to safeguard their data and ensure business continuity.

Druva

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