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

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

113

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (4th), Cloud Backup (4th), Disaster Recovery as a Service (2nd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (6th), 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 (13th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the eDiscovery category, the mindshare of Commvault Cloud is 4.7%, up from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform is 1.7%, 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	4.7%
Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform	1.7%
Other	93.6%

eDiscovery

Featured Reviews

Sanjay Singh Bisht

Assistant Manager - Datacenter 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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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

"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."

"Real-time synchronization is a good feature."

"The beauty of this solution is that it includes two disk libraries therefore backing up to tape will often not be required, unless very long term retention is needed and even then it is likely to be very infrequent."

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

"I recommend this solution to others."

"Commvault is both very stable and scalable."

"Close your eyes and just go for it, it just works."

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

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

Cons

"It would be nice to have just one email report come in, then we can filter out failures. If everything is backed up, we really don't need to see the report. If it is in a single report. A simpler customised report would be good."

"They can always improve the interface design to make it easier."

"The back of virtual machines needs improvement. I know they're working on it. They're always doing new things but I think they still have a little bit more to do."

"In an upcoming release, the reports could be better."

"Its competitor, Veeam, includes backup and replication in the same product. I don't know if Commvault has it or not, but they should if they don't."

"Sometimes there are people, personnel, that are not that well educated. Sometimes I know more than the person I'm talking to and they are supposed to be helping me with technical problems."

"They need to improve when it comes to large, video file archiving. They're good, but they have not met my expectations as a customer in this area."

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

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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

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

"We have checked some other products, but we are not testing them because price-wise, Commvault is better than the other solutions."

"We went from Veritas NetBackup to Commvault. We switched due to upfront licensing and costs. We have more visibility into what we're actually purchasing. It seemed like, overall, the cost of Commvault was cheaper."

"Its cost is reasonable."

"We like that there is no extra cost for SharePoint, Teams, or OneDrive. It is all mimicking Microsoft's model. Every user has one terabyte of space. When users start using OneDrive, everybody has one terabyte that will be backed up included in the price."

"I rate the product’s pricing a five out of ten."

"The price is a little bit high."

"The pricing has improved. It is simplified compared to the way that it was a few years ago. It is fairly straightforward and pretty easy to articulate to customers, which is handy."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Legal Firm

13%

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

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?

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...

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...

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