IBM Spectrum Protect vs Own Data Platform comparison

IBM and Own are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. IBM is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.4, while Own is ranked #35 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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IBM Spectrum Protect vs. Own Data Platform

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Spectrum Protect

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

14th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

150

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Own Data Platform

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

35th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database Security (9th), SaaS Backup (11th), Application Testing Services (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of IBM Spectrum Protect is 2.2%, up from 2.2% 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

"Forever incremental - allows TSM to optimize storage needs."

"We apply the new dedupe and compression technology, using maintenance and time to give more time for the backup window and less time for the overhead related to the daily housekeeping."

"It provides our customers with the comfort of having reliable enterprise data protection."

"We have better, faster backup times, and it has improved efficiency in the backups."

"Their GUI has improved quite a bit. It's made the solution a lot simpler and less complex."

"It's a very stable product, and we've never had any downtime with it."

"The interface is easy to use."

"It is an IBM product. With SAP, you are using IBM software to protect it. DB2 and AIX servers are both IBM. Therefore, it is a total IBM solution, which helps."

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

Cons

"It is not compatible with other operating systems like Windows or Linux, and lacks a consolidated dashboard from Browser Spectrum."

"The interface could be more user-friendly."

"I would love to see something which allows us to do an auto restart of backup jobs."

"I want to see better compression than what it currently does."

"The GUI has long been a problem for TSM/Spectrum Protect."

"They took some of the funding off of it for a while. Therefore, instead of being a market leader, they took their position for granted. Then some competitors developed new bells and whistles that they advertise, and due to that lag a few years ago, there are not the resources to explain the differences."

"I would like to see the operations center be a lot more functional. It was nowhere near as functional as the admin center, and I'm doing a lot of command line with it."

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

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"The anonymization feature can be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"We have been at our size for a few years. We are not really looking to battle the licensing costs, as this is our primary system."

"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."

"Going to IBM Tech University Conference saved me from making a major purchase of the wrong thing, which was very helpful."

"The solution is not cheap."

"Technical support is pretty good. It is doing fine, but you pay for it."

"Spectrum Protect is not a cheap option."

"The solution is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

10%

Healthcare Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

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By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

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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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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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June 2025

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