Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines vs VMware Live Recovery vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

Dell Technologies and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category. Dell Technologies is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.3, while Veeam Software is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. Dell Technologies holds a 4.0% mindshare in DRS, compared to Veeam Software’s 22.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

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94% willing to recommend

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88% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category, the mindshare of Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is 4.0%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 22.8%, down from 28.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Live Recovery is 8.5%, down from 11.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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ClaudioSalgado

IT Architect Consultant at RTFM

Offers replication flexibility across multiple environments, including local centers and secondary sites

It offers key features like any point-in-time recovery without needing scheduled snapshots. It allows for automated VM protection during processes like failover and testing, and it offers replication flexibility across multiple environments, including local centers and secondary sites. It also provides IP address management when network configurations differ across sites.

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Edward Hore

L3 Infrastructure Engineer at Specsavers

Reliable with good support but needs a better navigation menu

We use Veeam Data to back up our VMware infrastructure Veeam Data Platform is valuable for its stability and the ability to easily contact support for assistance. The support team provides answers whenever we need them. It is also one of the most scalable backup solutions I've worked with. The…

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Yosevan Sinaga Sinaga

IT Infrastructure Manager at TMLI

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…

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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

"The technical support from Dell is excellent."

"The most valuable features are the data center recovery administration and the time of recovery."

"The generalization of the journals allows us to go back in time and choose the snapshot suitable for us. We can grab it as needed."

"Point-in-time recovery and ease of deployment are valuable."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to change IP addresses when failing a server over."

"It is a point-in-time restore, which is quite handy."

"The workload can be moved directly if the disaster site is the main site."

"The product's initial setup phase was quite easy to install."

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"The backup and replication capabilities are quite good."

"The solution is quite stable."

"The solution is stable."

"Veeam Backup Replication is stable I have not had any problems."

"Its simplicity and the fact that it just works are most valuable. We kind of set it up and generally forget about it. It does what we need it to do in the background, and it doesn't involve a lot of management."

"The good thing about Veeam is that its initial setup and usage are straightforward."

"It is a stable and scalable solution that's easy to operate and restore."

"The whole replication aspect of the solution is excellent because it compresses the data so well."

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"The product is evolving and the vendor is committed to change."

"VMware is one of the best products in the industry when it comes to virtualization."

"The solution is scalable."

"The solution offers a rich set of features, well adapted in the market."

"Virtual Machine Recovery during DR situation, with automation and easy to use menus and options."

"It is a stable solution...The solution's technical support is excellent."

"The simplicity of VMware SRM is one of its most important features. SRM console is straightforward to manage. It offers simplicity in monitoring, managing, and deploying, making it a unique value proposition. Additionally, Nutanix solutions also provide a simple GUI, which helps in operational efficiency."

"The most valuable feature is disaster recovery testing."

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Cons

"Maybe integration with Kubernetes for OpenShift would be helpful."

"The solution currently supports only VMware. There is increasing demand for compatibility with other hypervisors, such as Hyper V and KVM Proxmox. Additionally, licensing has become less flexible and more expensive."

"It should have features for recovering a group of virtual machines and full-scale security. For recovering all the VMs at once, they don't have a GUI option, and we have to use the command line."

"The solution could improve by being more easier to use. However, once you have used it for a while it becomes easier. Additionally, there could be better support and compatibility with management by having a command-line interface. This would be beneficial for the customers."

"The configuration process seems a bit challenging, and the installation takes a bit longer than expected."

"I would like to see integration with EMC NetWorker in the next release."

"The biggest challenge we faced was attempting replication between two different kinds of storage systems, like IBM on one side and Dell EMC storage systems on the other, before opting for VPLEX."

"The solution is not easy to use. It's actually quite hard. If it could be simplified it might be better for the end user."

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"Additional executive summary reports for the entire infrastructure would be a nice to have."

"It's hard to answer because managing cloud storage in our version could be better, but now that they have improved it in the recent version, I cannot say it's a better point because I know it should be already fixed."

"They need a better solution for backend storage."

"There's a lot of room for improvement surrounding the backup process."

"Margins should not be distinct; instead, they should seamlessly integrate with the Veeam Backup and Replication tools, requiring minimal separation."

"The product must be able to perform different types of backups."

"There is a lot of information, so maybe the dashboards could consolidate it."

"Sometimes Veeam is not that effective when it comes to legacy environments."

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"The solution is on the expensive side."

"The primary site lacks adequate equipment, such as power backup and cooling, which can lead to downtime during issues like power outages or overheating."

"The back sites sometimes are very, very complicated."

"The improvements should be as per customer requirements."

"VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery could improve by enhancing the network bandwidth from the storage."

"If you have a failover case, you need to work on it manually. It would be helpful if this could be automated. It would simplify things."

"The user experience could be more friendly."

"The biggest issue for us is that this product does not have any demo for customers."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing-wise, it is pretty much fair for any customer who only has a VMware environment. Licensing is based on the number of VMs that you want to protect at any given point in time. Licensing is not based on size."

"This is an expensive product."

"It was a part of a backup solution. So, it was free for us."

"This is not a very cheap solution and compared to others, it is expensive."

"The tool is expensive. If one means cheaply priced and ten means expensive, I rate the tool's price as a seven."

"There is a license required for this solution and the pricing depends on how many virtual machines you have."

"The solution's pricing is cheap."

"I understand from management that the DR component is too expensive."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."

"The license is a bit expensive."

"The pricing of the solution could be reduced."

"The price of Veeam Backup & Replication is high and that is why I am choosing an alternative."

"It is reasonably very cheap. I would rate the licensing model a one out of ten, where one is very affordable and ten is extremely expensive."

"The price is quite fair."

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"The level of licensing required for this solution is dependent on the server instances in use."

"Compare to hardware-based replication, I think software based replication is best and cheap."

"We have a standard enterprise license for the solution."

"Mature products like VMware SRM often have higher costs."

"The price of VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery should be lowered in order to compete better in the market."

"The licensing costs for the product are perpetual in nature. A person needs to buy the license only once there is a need to buy support on a yearly basis. The licensing cost for VMware SRM is expensive."

"After Broadcom acquired the solution, the licensing cost increased drastically"

"It is reasonably priced, and its cost hasn't been a significant factor in our implementation."

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it_user159711

Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

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…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Government

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Government

Manufacturing Company

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By reviewers

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Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines?

One of the standout features of Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is its real-time data protection capability.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines?

Most of the time, we buy perpetual license solutions.

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What needs improvement with Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines?

Although we can change the IP address, it would be good to have some other sort of orchestration to make life easier ...

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Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?

Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup ...

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How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?

Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file syste...

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How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?

Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup...

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What do you like most about VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?

Setting up VMs can be done quickly. It is easy to use.

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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 ...

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What needs improvement with VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?

The licensing area needs improvement as the cost per virtual machine is high. If they offered discounts or minimized ...

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Comparisons

Zerto vs Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines

Compared 24% of the time

Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service vs Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines

Compared 5% of the time

Azure Site Recovery vs Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines

Compared 4% of the time

Commvault Cloud vs Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines

Compared 3% of the time

Rubrik vs Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines

Compared 2% of the time

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Commvault Cloud vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 6% of the time

Rubrik vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 6% of the time

Acronis Cyber Protect vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 5% of the time

Zerto vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 3% of the time

NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 3% of the time

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Zerto vs VMware Live Recovery

Compared 22% of the time

Azure Site Recovery vs VMware Live Recovery

Compared 8% of the time

Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service vs VMware Live Recovery

Compared 6% of the time

JetStream DR vs VMware Live Recovery

Compared 4% of the time

Commvault Cloud vs VMware Live Recovery

Compared 4% of the time

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VMware Live Recovery

April 2025

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Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE

VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, Datrium DRaaS , VMware SRM

Overview

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines enables quick recovery of VMware virtual machines and allows you to efficiently test, manage and orchestrate operational backup and disaster recovery operations.

With tight integration with VMware, RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is storage and application agnostic, with built-in automation accessible via VMware vSphere web client plug-in.

When cloud becomes a vital part of your disaster recovery strategy, RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is also web-enabled, providing efficient replication to AWS and VMware Cloud on AWS.

RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is available as part of Dell Data Protection Suite.

Dell Technologies

Veeam Data Platform ensures comprehensive data resilience by offering secure backups and intelligent data insights, catering to the complexities of modern data management.

Veeam Data Platform empowers businesses with reliable data protection, orchestrated recovery, and streamlined management. Providing peace of mind, it guarantees data is secure, available, and effortlessly recoverable. Organizations benefit from features such as instant recovery, simplified management, and compatibility with virtual environments. While it shines in backup and restore capabilities, it calls for improvements in integration with physical servers and enhanced cyber security features.

What are the key features of Veeam Data Platform?

Instant Recovery: Allows immediate data restoration with minimal downtime.
Simplified Management: Intuitive interfaces for managing data with ease.
Efficient Replication: Supports reliable duplication for high availability.
Seamless VM Backups: Integrates well with virtual environments like VMware and Hyper-V.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Offers robust alerting for proactive data management.

What are the notable benefits of using Veeam Data Platform?

Reliability: Trustworthy backup and restore functionalities.
Scalability: Supports cloud integration for expanding data needs.
Time Efficiency: Fast recovery processes minimizing business impact.
Flexibility: Adapts to diverse data management requirements.
Peace of Mind: Assures persistent data availability and protection.

Organizations in industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing utilize Veeam Data Platform for critical data management, ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery. Employed in securing both virtual and physical workloads, Veeam integrates cloud storage for enhanced scalability and efficiency.

Veeam Software

VMware Live Recovery is a disaster recovery solution that protects and recovers virtual machines (VMs) across on-premise and public clouds. Key features include rapid ransomware recovery, an on-demand recovery environment for testing procedures without affecting production, live behavioral analysis to detect threats, push-button VM network isolation to contain threats, guided restore point selection, and immutable, air-gapped recovery points to prevent tampering. VMware Live Recovery provides a comprehensive solution to safeguard critical data and applications from cyberattacks and other disasters.

VMware

Sample Customers

Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative, PCS Publishing, Noble Foods

Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg

Certainty Home Loans, VPay, ZEON

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