IBM ProtectTIER vs Own Data Platform comparison

IBM and Own are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. IBM is ranked #69, while Own is ranked #39 with an average rating of 9.0. IBM holds a 0.6% mindshare in BRS, compared to Own’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 60% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Own users who would recommend it.

IBM ProtectTIER

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60% willing to recommend

Own Data Platform

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100% willing to recommend

IBM ProtectTIER

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM ProtectTIER and Own Data Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Backup and Recovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed IBM ProtectTIER vs. Own Data Platform Report (Updated: March 2026).

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IBM ProtectTIER vs. Own Data Platform

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Categories and Ranking

IBM ProtectTIER

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

69th

Average Rating

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (13th)

Own Data Platform

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

39th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database Security (5th), SaaS Backup (14th), Application Testing Services (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of IBM ProtectTIER is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Own Data Platform is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Own Data Platform	0.6%
IBM ProtectTIER	0.6%
Other	98.8%

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Avdhesh Garg

Technical Lead at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Provides a short-term backup, archive, and cataloging for 20,000 people in our organization

The backup for a large amount of data is slow. When there's a large amount of data, sometimes the backup isn't completed in time. I have a 24 hour cycle, so it doesn't get completed in 24 hours with the large amount of data. With Veritas NetBackup, I can take 20 terabytes of backup in a day.

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Divaker Singh

Salesforce Consultant at Girikon LLCGirikon

Efficient data management with robust restore feature and room for improved anonymization

We manage the customizing and seeding parts for our customers, using Own Data Platform to provide backup and recovery services. We work with exhibition companies that regularly expand their operations Own Data Platform provides a comprehensive backup and recovery solution, allowing us to manage…

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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 cataloging is the best feature. It takes millions of frames for the backup. It's incremental, so it takes less time to complete."

"In terms of stability, I've found it to be very stable."

"The cataloging is the best feature, as it takes millions of frames for the backup and, because it's incremental, it takes less time to complete."

"The command-line interface is good."

"The most valuable feature is the incremental backup."

"Overall IBM ProtectTIER is a great solution. It is easy to use."

"If you are looking for a reliable and scalable enterprise-class solution, you should consider this solution."

"Overall IBM ProtectTIER is a great solution."

More IBM ProtectTIER pros

"The most valuable feature for our customers is the restore functionality."

"The reliable backup and restoring of the Salesforce data is the most valuable feature."

Cons

"The backup for a large amount of data is slow."

"The configuration wizards are still complex and hard to navigate."

"These days, we are thinking about pushing another solution because of the poor support from IBM."

"IBM ProtectTIER could improve by being more user-friendly."

"Setting up the system to work with legacy equipment is a bit complex at times."

"I would like the possibility to back up the infrastructure and then replicate it upon on restart, without having to orchestrate the starting of the VM."

"It is unmanageable. Support would be good."

"The backup for a large amount of data is slow. When there's a large amount of data, sometimes the backup isn't completed in time."

More IBM ProtectTIER cons

"There is need to do the same for the other SaaS applications."

"The anonymization feature can be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"IBM ProtectTIER is an expensive solution."

"This solution is very expensive."

"We have a capacity-based license, which is managed centrally for all the sites of my company."

"The customer can decide how they want to purchase a license. However, the price of the solution is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

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Manufacturing Company

12%

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	3

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Own Data Platform?

The pricing is somewhat high, rated at an eight out of ten. However, the value provided justifies the cost compared to other tools.

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What needs improvement with Own Data Platform?

The anonymization feature can be improved. It’s currently not straightforward and often requires a technical person to operate, which can be challenging for non-technical users.

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Own Data Archiving, Own Data Security, Own Data Seeding

Overview

IBM TS7650G ProtecTIER Deduplication Gateway is designed to meet the disk-based data protection needs of the enterprise data center while enabling significant infrastructure cost reductions. The solution offers industry-leading inline deduplication performance and scalability up to 1 petabyte (PB) of physical storage capacity per system, and can provide up to 25 PB or more backup storage capacity. Combined with IBM or third-party storage, TS7650G ProtecTIER Deduplication Gateway provides a powerful disk-based repository to improve the performance, retention and availability of backup and archive data in a small footprint for energy and cost efficiency.

IBM

OwnBackup offers administrators and developers peace of mind around SaaS data loss and corruption recovery. Our platform provides a comprehensive solution to backup, compare, recover, and manage large, complex SaaS-based data sets. With OwnBackup Sandbox Seeding, Development and QA teams can shorten cycles by configuring and replicating relevant test data sets to sandboxes, on demand, with just a few clicks.

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Sample Customers

Durham Police Department, Re-Store LLC, CenterGrid, pixx.io GmbH, Australian Government Department of Defence, QD, Refresco Gerber

Workiva, HR Owen, Tommy Bakama, Kanshoo, NTN, Athena Health, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Arizona State University, Pauley Financial

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