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Clumio vs VMware Live Recovery 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

Clumio
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (32nd), Cloud Backup (29th), SaaS Backup (13th)
VMware Live Recovery
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
81
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery as a Service (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Clumio and VMware Live Recovery aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Clumio is designed for Backup and Recovery and holds a mindshare of 0.2%, up 0.1% compared to last year.
VMware Live Recovery, on the other hand, focuses on Disaster Recovery (DR) Software, holds 7.1% mindshare, down 11.7% since last year.
Backup and Recovery
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Yosevan Sinaga Sinaga - PeerSpot reviewer
The capability and the functionality of the features are very helpful for us
We use VMware Live Recovery for creating new hosts and new servers. We synchronize all of our software from our data center to our co-location in real time, so when a disaster happens, we switch to the co-location The functionality of the features is helpful for us. We find the resource…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Clumio has a straightforward setup"
"Working with the Clumio/Commvault team has been a very good experience."
"VMware Live Recovery is a very useful tool for live recovery."
"This SRM solution can improve your footprint within a data center."
"If you want to do failover, it works without any problem."
"Automated recovery is one good feature, SRM also offers simplified management. It has a centralized interface for configuring, testing, and executing disaster recovery plans across multiple sites. This means management from a single point, even for many sites."
"It made the DR process a lot faster and easier for recovery after we were familiar with the product operation."
"The most valuable feature is the automation, where you press a button and everything fails over seamlessly."
"The replication is the solution's most valuable feature. If we have some issues on the VM in the main site we can migrate it to another site automatically."
"The replication is a key feature."
 

Cons

"They need to improve their SQL backup services"
"This product is not appropriate for those moving to a broader cloud footprint."
"VMware SRM's platform agnostics should support on-cloud usage as well."
"The licensing area needs improvement as the cost per virtual machine is high. If they offered discounts or minimized their prices, it would be more beneficial."
"The primary site lacks adequate equipment, such as power backup and cooling, which can lead to downtime during issues like power outages or overheating."
"Technical support needs improvement, they are not very responsive."
"Sometimes it can cause a bit of downtime during switchovers."
"SRM has to be installed on two separate data centers, so both have to be coordinated very well, which becomes complicated when configuring the software for disaster recovery."
"It would be better if we could get more reporting features in VMware SRM."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is about $3,000 a year for the 25 pack. The package gives you the ability to protect up to 25 virtual machines."
"I would say VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery is very expensive in comparison with other available virtualization solutions."
"The licensing costs are increasing."
"The price of VMware SRM depends on how many VMs the customer has to move. There is a difference between the standard and enterprise license. I'm presenting the standard license to my customers because the total of VMs is not more than 50. The customer needs only the standard license and the cost is very effective for him."
"SRM is reasonably priced for the functionality it provides."
"The software is expensive. There is a one-time cost involved in purchasing the license."
"VMware SRM is quite expensive."
"The price could be lower, in general. My clients pay for an annual license."
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 9, 2014
VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto
Disaster recovery planning is something that seems challenging for all businesses. Virtualization in addition to its operational flexibility, and cost reduction benefits, has helped companies improve their DR posture. Virtualization has made it easier to move machines from production to…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
13%
Retailer
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Clumio?
The credit system can be confusing, but if you talk to your account manager, they can help alleviate those concerns.
What needs improvement with Clumio?
I would like to see a Dry Run feature for a full disaster recovery implemented.
What advice do you have for others considering Clumio?
I recommend starting with a trial and ensuring that the CloudFormation stack properly deploys in your environment. Set up email alerting to make sure you receive notifications about backup successe...
What do you like most about VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
Setting up VMs can be done quickly. It is easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
We use a three-year license, and the cost for VMware Live Recovery can be high. Previously, when acquiring a license for Ethiopian drug supply chains, the price was significantly high, especially a...
What needs improvement with VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
There is no ability to control the database itself, and it needs to be configured as active-active. Additionally, the price is not suitable for startup companies, which necessitates looking for alt...
 

Also Known As

No data available
VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, Datrium DRaaS , VMware SRM
 

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Sample Customers

Cava Restaurants, Pacific Dental Services, Defiance Digital, Frogslayer, Motion Picture Associations, Point Loma, Club Assist, Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC), Lakeside Process Controls, Maple Reindeers
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