IBM Spectrum Protect vs Own Data Platform comparison

IBM and Own are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. IBM is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.2, while Own is ranked #37 with an average rating of 9.0. IBM holds a 2.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to Own’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Own users who would recommend it.

IBM Spectrum Protect

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86% willing to recommend

Own Data Platform

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM Spectrum Protect 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.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Spectrum Protect

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

17th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

149

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Own Data Platform

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

37th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database Security (9th), SaaS Backup (12th), Application Testing Services (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of IBM Spectrum Protect is 2.2%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Own Data Platform is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Syed Habib

Head of Infrastructure Security (S.A.V.P) at EXIM Bank Ltd

Manageable and comprehensive and integrates robust backup features for core banking

It's adequate for my core banking, however, I am looking for another solution for all systems. It is not compatible with other operating systems like Windows or Linux, and lacks a consolidated dashboard from Browser Spectrum. This is why I am searching for another solution. The product also lacks any centralized graphical user interface (GUI), such as Jarek Pod, and I am limited to using a console-based text user interface, which my local partner handles completely.

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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

"It is pretty easy to use and maintain."

"Scalability is pretty much unlimited."

"The solution offers very good flexibility."

"It is a very stable solution."

"Its flexibility is valuable. It is a very flexible solution. There are always more ways than one to do something. It is a software solution, which means you can buy your own hardware and expand it whenever you want. You are not boxed in or locked into something you've bought and outgrown. You can always expand it."

"It is a very good and mature enterprise product. Once it is set up and everything is put in, you don't have to manage it. It actually runs automatically by itself."

"It scales well for the amount of clients that we use with it."

"The ability to use S3 Data Store as a repository."

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

Cons

"They need to do a better job on Windows, because if you are running Windows, the scalability is more limited than AIX and Linux."

"It should have the ability to break down the data that's being backed up. It should have better reporting."

"Although I am not a technical user, I would say the cloud integration features could be improved."

"The software is very complicated. You have to do a lot of configurations to build a server, and you would need to backup and restore."

"Stability is very good now. It used to be rocky years ago."

"In the next version of the solution, I would like to see cloud support."

"If you take Spectrum Protect into account, and you have it along with restrictions to Spectrum Archive by means of LTFS, this is also something which should be made better within the overall product's program."

"I would like a little more ease with the virtual platforms, because it is a huge thing that is coming up."

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"The anonymization feature can be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing IBM Spectrum Protect can be somewhat confusing for new users due to the options available, such as licensing on a capacity or per server basis."

"It is very scalable, but the downside is that it costs money."

"The different license models can give good benefits to the end customer."

"The product is not cheap."

"That's a hard estimate. It depends on the licensing, the hardware, and other stuff, but it is fairly expensive. It is generally more expensive than other solutions."

"It is fairly reasonable as compared to other solutions in the market."

"The solution's pricing is fair. Price-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten."

"We are paying for support and maintenance on a monthly basis."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

University

Healthcare Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Manufacturing Company

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Spectrum Protect?

IBM Spectrum Protect is stable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Spectrum Protect?

It's expensive. I acknowledge the cost associated with it.

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What needs improvement with IBM Spectrum Protect?

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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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What is your primary use case for Own Data Platform?

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Compared 23% of the time

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Compared 16% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Also Known As

IBM TSM, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager

Own Data Archiving, Own Data Security, Own Data Seeding

Overview

IBM Spectrum Protect (Tivoli Storage Manager) is a data protection platform that gives enterprises a single point of control and administration for backup and recovery. It is the flagship product in the IBM Spectrum Protect (Tivoli Storage Manager) family. It enables reliable, cost effective backups and fast recovery for virtual, physical and cloud environments of all sizes.

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.

Own

Sample Customers

CERN, Einstein Healthcare, Nyherji, Allianz Australia, TZM, ABT Online, NCT, Kindred Healthcare Inc., Cobalt Iron, TransGrid, Baptist Health of Northeast Florida, Cash America, Piedmont Healthcare, RWGV, Arkansas Tech University, British Columbia Institute of Technology

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

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