HPE Zerto Software vs MSP360 Backup comparison

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise and MSP360 are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0, while MSP360 is ranked #55. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 1.8% mindshare in BRS, compared to MSP360’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of MSP360 users who would recommend it.

HPE Zerto Software

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98% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

HPE Zerto Software and MSP360 Backup are leading solutions in the data protection category. While both offer unique advantages, HPE Zerto Software is generally considered superior for enterprises seeking comprehensive data recovery due to its advanced features.

Features: HPE Zerto Software offers continuous data protection, ransomware resilience, and near-synchronous replication. MSP360 Backup provides straightforward data management, encryption features, and compatibility with various platforms, making it appealing for smaller businesses focused on simple data backup.

Room for Improvement: HPE Zerto Software can enhance its deployment processes to be more accessible for non-enterprise users and improve service integration. It should also offer more flexible pricing models. MSP360 Backup can expand its feature set for more robust data recovery and improve its user interface for advanced configurations, while enhancing real-time monitoring capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE Zerto Software offers a complex deployment process suitable for large enterprises and provides dedicated customer support, whereas MSP360 Backup is designed for quicker deployment, making it ideal for SMBs, with accessible customer service for flexible support.

Pricing and ROI: HPE Zerto Software involves a higher initial cost but provides significant ROI through advanced recovery and protection features, ideal for enterprises with comprehensive data needs. MSP360 Backup offers a more budget-friendly solution with a moderate ROI, suitable for businesses needing basic backup services.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Zerto Software

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

2nd

Ranking in Cloud Backup

2nd

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

1st

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

360

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (1st), Autonomous Operational Resilience (1st)

MSP360 Backup

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

55th

Ranking in Cloud Backup

41st

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

31st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

MSP Backup (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of HPE Zerto Software is 1.8%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MSP360 Backup is 1.1%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE Zerto Software	1.8%
MSP360 Backup	1.1%
Other	97.1%

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Aslah Faseel K

DevOps Engineer at a media company with 201-500 employees

Near-zero downtime has protected critical workloads and now simplifies hybrid cloud recovery

The best features of HPE Zerto Software are mainly very sophisticated and relevant to the current market. The data protection CDP part has real-time replication, unlike other solutions that have snapshot backups. We can set it up hourly, making it ideal for use with workloads. Another attraction is the near-zero RTO, with automated failover within minutes and one-click failover and failback. Currently, we are using a hybrid cloud solution, and HPE Zerto Software supports multi-cloud environments, making it easy to migrate between on-premises and cloud. Regarding the impact of HPE Zerto Software on our RTOs, we have near-zero RTO, meaning the system must be back online within thirty minutes if we measure the time. It is very quick to recover services. With HPE Zerto Software's near-synchronous replication, we have some CDP protection, so we typically write interceptions along with some asynchronous replication. There is almost real-time replication available.

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CONRAD FORREST

President at MTS Consulting Group, Inc.

The solution provides the ability to backup all types of cloud drives, is inexpensive, and has decent support

MSP360 Backup provides the backup functionality, but we need to provide the storage component. We can use Azure, AWS, or another provider, but we need to choose the storage provider and create a bucket to store our data. The vendor is making changes to improve the functionality of the service and the separation of storage, but I would like to see more integration and a knowledge base of the tool. Currently trying to understand why the storage is separated and how to implement the storage properly is a challenge. Using the solution incurs additional charges for the device storage and backup which are not included in the service. Unlike other solutions such as Kohl which includes everything at one price. MSP360 Backup can be improved by adding inclusive pricing.

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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 solution is great."

"In terms of the most valuable features, having the failover tests where you can see where your actual RTO and RPO would be is really nice, especially for the management level. I really liked the ease of when I need to do a file or folder restore off the cuff. Usually, it takes me less than five minutes to do it, including the mounting of the actual image. That was one thing with Unitrends, it was a similar process but if that backup had aged off of the system, then you had to go to the archive and you find the right disks, load them in, and then actually mount the image."

"The failover capabilities were the most valuable feature because, in the event of a disaster, we'd be able to power everything up on the other side."

"The fact that we are able to test the failover of live systems during regular hours is invaluable to our organization."

"We now have zero downtime using this product."

"My customers said that though they had to pay for it, they were glad they bought it because Zerto works."

"The failover feature is great for getting VMs up and running at a secondary site."

"Using Zerto to get them back up and online was a lifesaver."

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"The solution is easy to access and handles things efficiently."

"Technical support is very good."

"The most valuable feature of MSP360 Backup is its reliability."

"Every user of IT infrastructure needs to have a backup, and this is a good solution to implement because it is so easy and straightforward."

"I liked the way the product worked, its flexibility on the storage and cost, and the way it was supported."

"The initial setup is very easy. It's not overly complex."

"MSP360 Backup's most valuable feature is its backup interface."

"General ease of use and performance of the Windows version is the most valuable feature."

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Cons

"The main challenge that I face with this solution is the price."

"I don't think Zerto does that well to where it keeps a memory of the files that are there."

"They could iron out the licensing aspect of it, so we might be a bit quicker when implementing and starting to use it."

"We have had some issues running Linux virtual machines on the new version. There were some issues with virtual replication adapters on Cisco UCS hosts running VMware vCenter 8."

"I would rate them an eight out of ten because not every response is as we expect. They do resolve the issue, but sometimes customers have unusual questions, and they are not able to say how exactly to fix that or how to do something,."

"I have experienced issues with downtime, crashes, and performance with HPE Zerto Software. When we first deployed it, we were replicating to AVS, and we've done DR tests where we've left that test environment running for a significant period and had issues with the amount of storage space it was using."

"They have moved to appliances, and the configuration of appliances is a bit complicated."

"We would love to have a native management pack for vROps and to be able to view a dashboard and metrics for BPGs within vROps. We would like to have a single view for monitoring and provide customers with dashboards so they can see their own BPGs."

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"As for what can be improved, some reports could be simplified so that you know how much backup you have done and what your backup details are. That report is available but it is very tough to get. I would like to know "today I have just uploaded 35 MB, tomorrow I have loaded 10 MB so my trend of backup is increasing.""

"Maybe implement an easier interface for basic users. For example, a set-up wizard with all the commonly used features as default."

"The main improvement is that it should have GDPR compliance. That's the problematic point. They say they are GDPR compliant, but they are not."

"The restore time could improve. When we had an issue the restore time was lengthy."

"We could basically use just a more concise visual dashboard reporting on the status of the various machines."

"The solution needs a better graphical user interface. It's a graphical user interface that is very old-school right now. They could give it a little more modern feel."

"There are some things that we don't like about it. That is why I was exploring alternatives in a hyper-scale environment. That is why I was checking IT Central Station."

"Using the solution incurs additional charges for the device storage and backup which are not included in the service."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing is VM based so you can buy packages or single VM. Price is not low but the power of application is high, so you will get your money back."

"Zerto’s licensing model has changed a bit over the last year and they are in alignment with others. It is pretty simple and more economical."

"Obviously, it would be nice to have it for free. Nevertheless, a lot of effort has gone into making it a top-notch product. An excellent product with expert support is never going to be cheap. I think it's fairly priced for what it does and the benefit it brings to our business."

"It was a little higher. We were in a corporate agreement, and we had a software package that included RP for VM. It is easy to compare pricing when you are already in a corporate agreement. Zerto lost on the pricing scorecard."

"The pricing doesn't seem too bad for what it does."

"Everyone knows Zerto is a little on the expensive side, but what else is there on the market that does the same thing?"

"Zerto is more expensive than competitors, making the price difference pretty high. While it is very expensive, it's very powerful and good at what it does. The cost is why we are not leveraging it for everything in the organization. If it was dirt cheap, we would have LTR and DR on everything because it would just make sense to use it."

"My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing was straightforward."

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"We have a very good return on investment."

"It provides a good cost savings compared to our previous cloud backup."

"Pricing is reasonable although can be quite a large upfront cost."

"The solution is expensive."

"The cost is pretty inexpensive. Around four to five dollars per device, per workstation on each server."

"MSP360 is vastly cheaper than its competitors and has almost all the same features."

"I rate the price of MSP360 Backup a seven out of ten."

"It includes a standard licensing fee. Once a year, there is a rebranding fee. The licensing costs are available on the internet for MSP360 Backup. There is a discount structure where if you have over 50 devices, you get a 50% discount. So, my cost is $2 a license per month."

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Nov 9, 2014

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	94
Midsize Enterprise	93
Large Enterprise	207

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Data Guard?

Ik fluister:VM Host Oracle en DataGuard hebben we per toeval vervangen door Zerto :-) tijdens de Zerto implementatie en VPG werden de Host Data in write-ack Block-Level gerepliceerd. Qua licentie 1...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zerto?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is good.

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What needs improvement with Zerto?

HPE Zerto Software's GUI needs modernization to match the flexibility and user experience of other HPE software solutions, as there is still room for improvement in software-level flexibility and t...

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Also Known As

Zerto Virtual Replication

Cloudberry Backup

Overview

Zerto is used for disaster recovery, business continuity, data migration, and ransomware recovery, providing continuous data protection and near real-time replication. Valued for ease of use, efficient failover processes, and versatile integration, it enhances organizational efficiency, reduces errors, and boosts productivity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

MSP360 Backup offers peer-to-peer backup, client-side encryption, and seamless integration with top cloud storage providers, appealing for its ease of use, minimal setup, and robust capabilities.

MSP360 Backup is designed for disaster recovery, workstation, and server backup in cloud environments. Organizations benefit from its compatibility with storage options such as OneDrive, Google Drive, and AWS, supporting incremental backups and ensuring secure data with client-side encryption. The platform facilitates error notifications and corrections, making it a reliable choice for backing up critical information. Despite its effectiveness, users see room for improvement in interface design, bug fixes in the Linux version, and support for more cloud providers.

What are the key features of MSP360 Backup?

Peer-to-Peer Backup: Enables direct data transfer between systems without intermediary servers.
Client-Side Encryption: Protects data by encrypting it before transmission.
Block-Level Transfers: Reduces backup times by only transferring parts of changed files.
Cloud Integration: Compatible with OneDrive, Google Drive, AWS for flexible storage choices.
Incremental Backups: Streamlines configuration and minimizes storage by updating only changes.
Reliable Scheduling: Offers robust scheduling options for automated backups.

What benefits should users look for in MSP360 Backup reviews?

User-Friendly Interface: Ensures ease of navigation with minimal learning curve.
Efficient Error Alerts: Helps quickly identify and resolve backup errors.
Technical Support: Provides excellent customer service for troubleshooting and guidance.
Backup Flexibility: Offers varied backup methods tailored to individual organizational needs.

In industry applications, organizations employ MSP360 Backup for virtual machine, physical computer, and confidential data management. It is used extensively for offsite backups by micro enterprises and integrates well for client data management, virtual machine, and SQL backup purposes, especially useful for daily monitoring post migrations.

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Sample Customers

United Airlines, HCA, XPO Logistics, TaxSlayer, McKesson, Insight Global, American Airlines, Tencate, Aaron’s, Grey’s County, Kingston Technologies

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