Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup vs Precisely Assure MIMIX comparison

Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup vs. Precisely Assure MIMIX

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Categories and Ranking

Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Ba...

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

20th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (35th), Cloud Backup (31st)

Precisely Assure MIMIX

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

15th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category, the mindshare of Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup is 2.1%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Precisely Assure MIMIX is 1.7%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Precisely Assure MIMIX	1.7%
Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup	2.1%
Other	96.2%

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Asif Usmani

Regional Sales Manager at S2

Lacks multi-platform support and physical infrastructure but excels in storage optimization

We use it for VM backup and Office 365 backup I find the solution to be user-friendly and easy to manage and deploy. It provides storage for Office 365, which is beneficial, and the deduplication technology is excellent, especially in optimizing storage capacity compared to others. In terms of…

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Rob

Cyber Security Team/Governance, Risk, Compliance at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Has enabled seamless disaster recovery with virtual rollovers and rapid failovers between systems

Improving Precisely Assure MIMIX is going to be a really hard one; over the years, the tech support started off kind of rough but gradually got better and better as I used it often, being on a first-name basis with many of the customer service reps because of having to call with issues that they were always able to resolve fairly quickly. I would have liked to see more reporting, maybe automation of reports, but as far as integration with other systems, I always used Precisely Assure MIMIX on an AS/400, iSeries, IBM iSeries machine, and I cannot speak to using it on any other device.

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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

"Valuable features for us include quick recovery, compression, and deduplication, and the mix of these features leads to a reduced backup footprint while having guaranteed fast recovery in case of DR."

"There is a free version for Hosts with 2 VMs."

"No other product offers these features for this price."

"We use the latest feature in Altaro called CDP (Continuous Data Protection) to back up our VMs as often as every five minutes. It allows us to make sure no data is accidentally deleted or overwritten."

"I have no reservations recommending Altaro for the Hyper-V based small to medium sized business."

"I could create VM backups from live machines without any issues."

"The CDP backup feature is very nice, as it allows you to take backups at high frequencies and with application consistency."

"The ease of use of the solution is its most valuable feature. The interface is also excellent."

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"Database replication is most valuable; it is multi-platform, so it can replicate from a variety of different database types to a variety of different database types, and it is a relatively stable database replication product."

"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward and simple."

"Precisely Assure MIMIX has positively affected our organization by reducing downtime because it takes 30 minutes from swapping from one box to another; production is back up and running within 30 minutes, and a lot of times, I could get it down to 20 minutes."

"I see that the seamless synchronization feature is helpful for your organization or your customers' organization."

Cons

"Basically, how it works is that you have a single local drive, and then you have a cloud backup. It'd be nice if you could rotate the single local backup drive. As of now, you can't."

"We use Linux guests on Hyper-V clusters and we really need the file level restore on these VMs (ext3 and 4 file systems) functionality."

"I need to be able to restore emails to Exchange Live not just to a PST. This is a major drawback as I want to be able to restore individual items or mailboxes directly into my live Exchange databases so the user can see the email right away."

"Missing features at the moment are Linux file-level restore, backup from physical machines, German localized version, and probably full tape support (RDX is supported but there is no "real tape" support)."

"It would be nice to see a feature that backs up the host so that, in case of a server failure, an entire server could be restored all at once."

"However it has No support for Tape Drive backup – So no Disk-to-tape backup is possible."

"Unable to restore a VM when I needed it. Tried multiple hosts. Connected via gig switch and would never complete."

"The initial set up was complex, and I was not able to do the set up myself."

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"It does data manipulation language (DML) replication, but it does not do data definition language (DDL) replication. In my opinion, it is a disadvantage. It would be nicer if it was able to do both DML and DDL. I'm not 100% certain of this, but it seems Oracle Golden Gate does both DML and DDL. MIMIX only does DML, and it would be very nice if they included DDL replication. This is one feature that would be very helpful to have."

"One thing I see as a drawback in Precisely Assure MIMIX is that deployment is quite complex and it takes time."

"The pricing was a little steep; I believe it could have been lower, but for what I received as far as the service, the price is pretty close."

"The high cost of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"There is certainly a strong lobby in the company that feels that by having so many copies of the same set of data throughout the organization, we are going in the wrong direction."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a free version for Hosts with 2 VMs."

"There is a free version for two VMs. I would advise to study the deployment environment well, prior to committing to order a license per host."

"Altaro had the best prices and ROI in the whole bunch that we evaluated."

"Altaro VM Backup is affordably priced. It is a best value for its price and has almost every feature that an expensive, popular product offers."

"By implementing the solution at multiple locations, significant cost savings were achieved."

"The pricing is okay,"

"VMware is a little pricey, but it is a good solution and priced similar to other products."

"The price is great for the utility you get and the licensing has never caused any issues with my company."

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"The cost of the product is too high."

"The licensing provides the access to support. I do know that there's an annual charge for being able to call into their support line and get a technical team from Precisely to assist with any issues we may have. I don't think there are any additional costs other than what we incur internally in terms of the infrastructure that we need to run and operate the product."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

12%

Construction Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

24%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	4

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup?

The pricing and licensing cost is challenging since most competitors offer cheaper pricing, making it difficult to penetrate the market with the current pricing strategy.

What needs improvement with Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup?

The solution needs multi-platform support as it is currently only available for VMware and Hyper-V. It also lacks support for physical servers and workstations. Additionally, they should add more p...

What is your primary use case for Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup?

We use it for VM backup and Office 365 backup.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Precisely Assure MIMIX?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Precisely Assure MIMIX is that the pricing was a little steep; I believe it could have been lower, but for what I received as far as the se...

What needs improvement with Precisely Assure MIMIX?

One thing I see as a drawback in Precisely Assure MIMIX is that deployment is quite complex and it takes time. When assessing how effective real-time backup and recovery is with this product, I thi...

What is your primary use case for Precisely Assure MIMIX?

I utilize real-time data monitoring with Precisely Assure MIMIX. I mostly participate in the deployment process myself.

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Also Known As

Altaro VM Backup

MIMIX Availability, Syncsort MIMIX Availability, Syncsort Assure MIMIX

Overview

Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup provides robust virtual machine protection with features like offsite backup replication and ease of setup.

Designed for Hyper-V and VMware environments, Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup streamlines disaster recovery with its centralized management console and automated validation. This solution offers granular restore capabilities, data compression, deduplication, and virtual machine live backups, making it an efficient choice for maintaining business continuity. While its user-friendly interface enhances usability, there is room for improvement in disaster recovery speeds, platform support, and scalability along with cloud integration and Linux guest file-level restore.

What are the most important features of Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup?

Offsite Backup Replication: Ensures redundancy by maintaining copies in remote locations.
Granular Restore: Allows retrieval of specific items, such as Exchange Server restores.
Centralized Management: Simplifies administration by enabling control from a single console.
Continuous Data Protection: Minimizes data loss by providing ongoing backups without downtime.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Reliability: Ensures consistent backup operations with minimal errors.
Efficiency: Speeds up recovery processes and reduces manual intervention.
Cost-effectiveness: Delivers value with its pricing model and robust features.
Compatibility: Works well in existing Hyper-V and VMware infrastructures.

Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup is implemented widely across industries needing secure and efficient virtual machine management. Organizations rely on it for consistent backup and recovery operations, especially in environments with Hyper-V clusters. It aids in simplifying tasks like replication and migration, providing a reliable option for maintaining high availability and fast recovery.

Hornetsecurity

Precisely Assure MIMIX offers reliable data replication and high availability solutions designed for businesses requiring real-time data integrity and minimal downtime.

It provides scalable options to ensure your data is always protected and accessible when needed. Designed for high-demand environments, Precisely Assure MIMIX facilitates seamless integration into existing systems, ensuring business continuity with exceptional reliability and performance efficiency.

What are the key features of Precisely Assure MIMIX?

Real-time Data Replication: Ensures continuous data updates across systems.
High Availability: Minimizes downtime to keep business operations running smoothly.
Scalability: Adapts to growing demand, expanding across various IT environments.
Automated Monitoring: Provides real-time insights and alerts to manage data seamlessly.

What ROI should users consider in reviews?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces the costs associated with data loss and downtime.
Improved Reliability: Enhances trust in data management practices.
Operational Continuity: Helps maintain uninterrupted business activities.
Time Savings: Reduces manual oversight, allowing personnel to focus on core tasks.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail, Precisely Assure MIMIX is vital for implementing a robust data protection strategy. It accommodates industry-specific requirements, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency, ultimately reducing risk while enhancing data governance practices.

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Sample Customers

Thomson Reuters, Microsoft, Amazon, Harvard University, MIT, Peugeot, Xerox

Toyota Material Handling Australia, Westpac Pacific Banking, Symphony Health, Wimbledon, OCBC Bank

Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup vs. Precisely Assure MIMIX