Commvault Cloud vs Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform comparison

Commvault Cloud vs. Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform

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Categories and Ranking

Commvault Cloud

Ranking in eDiscovery

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

113

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (4th), Cloud Backup (3rd), Disaster Recovery as a Service (3rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (5th), SaaS Backup (2nd), Container Backup Software (2nd), Autonomous Operational Resilience (2nd)

Proofpoint Intelligent Com...

Ranking in eDiscovery

11th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Archiving (6th), Compliance Management (12th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the eDiscovery category, the mindshare of Commvault Cloud is 4.4%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform is 1.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

eDiscovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Commvault Cloud	4.4%
Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform	1.5%
Other	94.1%

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Featured Reviews

Ankit Gagneja

Cloud Solution Architect at Tata Consultancy

Hybrid backup strategy has improved recovery orchestration and now supports flexible DR planning

I think improvements could be made in Commvault Cloud. Lately what I have seen is that there are AI capabilities that different data protection organizations are coming up with, which basically revolves around tiering of not frequently accessible data to glacier kind of storage, plus bringing in a high level of compression and deduplication capabilities. All those features I believe are there in other customers and they are bringing in new use cases from the AI perspective which I have not recently seen in Commvault. I have seen that Dell does have such features. We recently pitched a solution to the customers where we talked about data tiering and the other AI use cases, identifying the data by itself and autonomously taking decisions on how to tier the data between the different storage classes that we have. Those kind of capabilities that we have proposed to the customer as far as the partner solutions are concerned. I would like to see AI capabilities in Commvault Cloud. The rest of the features pretty much align with the other enterprise solutions that we have in the market. It is just the AI capability that is being asked by the customers as well as that I see missing with Commvault.

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reviewer2842215

Associate at a legal firm with 201-500 employees

Centralized archiving has transformed how we manage compliance, audits, and investigations

Overall Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform is a strong platform for compliance and information governance, but there are a few areas where it could improve in the future. One improvement area is the user experience and interface consistency across different modules. Some workflows can feel complex, especially for a new user or the team managing multiple compliance functions simultaneously. Community feedback has also highlighted that certain administrative interfaces and navigation flows could be more modern and streamlined. I also think there is room for improvement in support responsiveness and operational simplicity for complex deployments. Some users in the community have mentioned challenges around the ticket response time and troubleshooting efficiency for advanced configurations that needs to be improved. From a product perspective, a continued investment in AI-driven detection, the reduction of false positives, and easier policy tuning would make the platform even more effective at scale. Proofpoint already provides strong automation and machine learning capabilities, but a highly regulated environment still requires significant tuning and oversight to optimize the workflow. One additional improvement for Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform would be making policy configurations and workflow management more intuitive, especially for organizations with complex compliance structures and multiple regulatory requirements. I also think more customizable dashboards and reporting capabilities would help teams gain faster operational insight and improve visibility into the compliance trends, investigations, and reliable workload.

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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

"Before Commvault we had one product for backup, one for replication, and a few consoles, and with Commvault it's just one product and one license that is easy to manage and has saved us about 30 percent in storage while enabling our company to accelerate growth."

"The most valuable feature of Commvault HyperScale X is the automatic nature of its operation. We don't need to worry about sets of documents. It worked automatically, we don't need to think about it. When you set the solution up in a good way, you don't need to worry."

"I recommend this solution to others."

"There's no impact on the endpoint. It runs in the background and it's something that you install and then forget about."

"Scalability, as well as stability, are a couple of important parts of this solution."

"Overall, this is a unified solution and it's wonderful."

"After deploying the Commvault solution, we are saving four to five hours a week."

"It's the leader in backup and archiving."

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"Our experience with the platform has been positive as it has maintained consistent control over spam and malware threats."

"Overall, Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform is a very strong and reliable platform for compliance, archiving, supervision, and information governance."

Cons

"Getting my guys the right access has a learning curve. Sometimes, it is, "Oh, okay. I think I got it for you." Then, they say, "Oh, nope. I logged in but I can't see this." Then, it is, "Okay, hold on. Give me a second. Let me change that. Okay, it's this one." That learning curve has probably taken a little bit longer than some simpler things. So, Metallic has some granularity, and as a systems administrator, I appreciate that. At the same time, I also realize that I have to learn it."

"The deployment process should be simplified because it is not something that just anybody can do."

"Training."

"The solution needs higher availability."

"The customer support is not good."

"I would like to see some of the code execute a little bit better when I add new licenses and assign licenses to users. I'd like to see that information update a little quicker."

"Some of our customers say that Commvault is a very expensive solution, but Commvault has many features that the competitors don't have."

"The local support could be improved."

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"Some workflows can feel complex, especially for a new user or the team managing multiple compliance functions simultaneously."

"The Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform does not provide features that help reduce manual efforts, so additional human resources are still required to manage security."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price could always be lower."

"The pricing is far better than we had in the past. The license for Dell EMC was not too expensive, but the storage, given that Dell EMC is based on data domains, was pretty expensive."

"Commvault's license fee is per server-based."

"It would not be affordable for small to medium size organizations."

"There is a bit of cost involved with signing up the entire solution. It's not a cheap solution."

"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."

"I would rate the price of Commvault Cloud seven out of ten with ten being the cheapest."

"The price could perhaps be lower as well."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Construction Company

Legal Firm

15%

Construction Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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Questions from the Community

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.

What needs improvement with ThreatWise?

What is your primary use case for ThreatWise?

I work with a variety of backup solutions including Commvault, Avamar, Rubrik, and similar tools. I am part of Tata Consultancy Services where we pitch all these solutions to customers from the bac...

What needs improvement with Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform?

What is your primary use case for Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform?

My main use case of Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform is supporting compliance, information governance, and communication monitoring requirements within the organization. I primarily use i...

What advice do you have for others considering Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform?

Overall, Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform is a very strong and reliable platform for compliance, archiving, supervision, and information governance. It provides significant operational va...

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Also Known As

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

Proofpoint e-discovery and Analytics, Proofpoint Enterprise Archive

Overview

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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Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform streamlines regulatory compliance management by offering advanced data governance and risk assessment tools tailored for content compliance across communication channels.

Designed for organizations seeking robust compliance solutions, Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform provides automated tools for monitoring, archiving, and protecting sensitive information. It enhances transparency and accountability by integrating with existing systems to ensure seamless data flow and proactive threat detection.

What are the essential features of Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform?

Automated Content Monitoring: Continuously reviews digital communications to detect non-compliance or potential risks.
Advanced Data Archiving: Securely stores data for easy retrieval and maintains records for audits.
Risk Assessment Tools: Identifies vulnerabilities and potential threats to ensure protective measures are in place.
Multi-Channel Integration: Supports various communication platforms to provide comprehensive monitoring.
Customized Reporting: Generates detailed reports for insights into compliance performance.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Increased Compliance Efficiency: Automates processes to reduce manual workload and improve accuracy.
Enhanced Security Posture: Safeguards against data breaches and compliance violations.
Reduced Operational Costs: Streamlines compliance efforts, leading to cost savings over time.
Improved Accountability: Provides clear documentation of compliance activities, supporting audit readiness.

Specific industries such as finance and healthcare implement Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform to address stringent regulatory requirements. Its ability to integrate seamlessly into industry-specific workflows ensures that compliance is managed without disrupting daily operations while maintaining high standards of data protection.

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Sample Customers

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

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

Commvault Cloud vs. Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform