IBM Storage Protect vs Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] comparison

IBM and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Additionally, 86% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

IBM Storage Protect

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 12, 2025

In the data protection and backup space, Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] and IBM Storage Protect are competitors. Despite the favorable pricing of Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL], IBM Storage Protect has the upper hand due to superior functionality and reliability.

Features: Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] supports OS and file-level backup and recovery. IBM Storage Protect offers more advanced data management, broader platform compatibility, and extensive integration options, making it suitable for complex environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] is straightforward to deploy, suited for simple setups, and maintains support for core functionalities. IBM Storage Protect requires a more intricate deployment but provides comprehensive customer support, ensuring effective system integration.

Pricing and ROI: Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] offers a lower initial setup cost, making it appealing for budget-conscious users. IBM Storage Protect, while initially more expensive, delivers significant long-term ROI due to its expansive feature set and scalability, justifying the initial investment.

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IBM Storage Protect

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

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Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

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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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David Villota

EMEA Hosting Engineer at Yanfeng Automotive

Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard

The solution has been installed on Linux machines. The solution is issue-free. We are happy with it. The solution has been stable and reliable. It is scalable. My understanding the setup is pretty straightforward and that the onboarding wizard is pretty easy to follow. I've never had to…

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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 good in terms of functionality. My clients are very satisfied with this solution."

"One of the features which is most interesting in Spectrum Protect is the ability to scale out to great environments. This is something that not many vendors have on the market."

"The backup on real-time, especially for the virtual machine, archiving, and retrieving the reader from the backup repository and getting it online, getting it validated, then performing the data consistency check over the backup."

"With the new features that we have added, it has made a difference as far as faster recovery and speed."

"It is scalable beyond anything my customers ever aspire to."

"The software-defined ability to do data reduction through deduplication and compression, as well as being able to replicate data to a cloud container."

"The solution is mostly stable."

"The tool proves invaluable in scenarios where systems need recovery, such as restoring damaged data."

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"The most valuable feature is the ability to pick up individual files."

"I like the incremental backups and their failover."

"It is scalable."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console."

"The only thing I really like about it is that you can deploy it from Backup and Replication onto a virtual Linux machine."

"The flexibility and user-friendliness of Veeam make it very IT operations-friendly."

"The most valuable feature is the instant restore option."

"Veeam has a "next, next, finish" installer, and the overall deployment is straightforward. The deployment is easy because Veeam is compatible with all our VMware services and VMs. Veeam Backup and Veeam ONE are integrated into vCenter or vSphere site deployments, so we don't need to deploy each server one by one."

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Cons

"It's difficult in terms of the configuration at set up. In our case, it required another admin, one person dedicated to the backup."

"There needs to be a bit more automation."

"For the database side, it does not have object level recovery."

"The initial setup is complex."

"I would like to advance reporting and analytics for the platform to see how much data is coming into the platform. how much data is expiring everyday, and what tape savings we are getting through reclamation."

"Most customers still struggle with the reporting piece, especially generating reports. I think it needs some improvements in this area."

"The user interface needs to be improved."

"IBM Spectrum Protect could be improved by making the installation easier. Once it's implemented, it's okay. IBM started lagging behind when things started moving to storage and cloud-based solutions. Even though they've recently released updates that give cloud-based protection, personally, I still believe they are not up to par with the likes of Rubrik. The entire product is a little bit clumsy because they have co-joined two different products, so it's complex. Even from a sales/explaining to people what it does point of view, it's complex. Whereas, if you take more current products, it's a single box solution. You reel it in, you fire it up, you do a couple of points and clicks, and off you go, whereas the IBM system is seriously complex. There's a lot of training involved and it's a massively difficult product to sell at this point in time."

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"One problem in Veeam Agent for Linux is that you can't use your license for all your machines because you don't have a virtual machine, so if you're going to add machines and scale, you'd need to pay extra."

"In new releases, I hope they can support Oracle cloud."

"The price of Veeam Agent for Linux could be reduced."

"The solution is pretty stable right now, however, we believe that the solution could be made to be even more stable."

"The integration needs improvement."

"It would be much better if more applications were supported on the Linux side. For example, their agent for Windows not only can back up the Windows machine, but it can also back up Active Directory for granular restore, SQL servers, Exchange, Oracle, SharePoint, etc. When it comes to Linux, only Oracle databases are supported. There are workarounds, though."

"Scalability, if you are talking about Linux, is good. However, if you need to backup more types of solutions or Unix systems, like HP/UX, AIX, etc., it's not compatible."

"Technical support could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."

"IBM Spectrum Protect has a fixed price and includes no additional costs."

"The pricing of the solution is high in comparison to other products on the market. For example, IBM and Symantec have less costly options."

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

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

"We have spec'd out our build, and the cost of it can work quite easily today for our future needs."

"It can be perceived as expensive since it is designed for enterprise use."

"That's no longer my department, but I have some past experience with licensing. It is not cheap. I would rate it a three out of five in terms of licensing. In terms of additional costs, there is management overhead. It is a complex solution and a lot of work goes into managing clients. It has gotten better over the years, but compared to its competitor, it is still heavy on management overhead."

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"Licensing costs are $300,000 USD yearly, and we pay for three years at a time."

"There's the principal license for Veeam Agent for Linux, and then you need to buy additional licenses for your machines."

"Licensing costs are monthly."

"Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market."

"Price-wise it's good."

"We have purchased a license to use Veeam Agent for Linux and the additional support. The overall cost of Veeam Agent for Linux is expensive."

"The costing is very competitive."

"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Photography Company

37%

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

Performing Arts

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By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	53
Midsize Enterprise	25
Large Enterprise	94

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Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Storage Protect?

The best point about IBM Storage Protect is that it can use IBM tape environments, which we still use and will continue to use in the future.

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

IBM Storage Protect is generally an expensive tool. However, with good contracts with IBM or its partners, the cost might not be so high. New customers can expect very high prices.

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What needs improvement with IBM Storage Protect?

One point for improvement for IBM Spectrum Protect is security, as IBM has not been investing as much as in the past. There is a need for additional layers of security to fill the gaps, which is wh...

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Overview

IBM Storage Protect offers data protection and management to secure critical business information efficiently. It's designed to be a scalable and flexible solution for data backup, recovery, and archive needs in complex IT environments.

IBM Storage Protect delivers comprehensive data protection by integrating backup, recovery, and archiving functionalities. It supports a range of workloads and infrastructures, from on-premises to cloud environments, facilitating efficient data management. Its platform provides seamless scalability to meet evolving business needs, underpinned by reliable security measures. Organizations leverage its capabilities to ensure business continuity and minimize data loss risks, making it vital in a data-driven world.

What are the key features of IBM Storage Protect?

Advanced Data Protection: Offers robust encryption and data integrity for secure backup processes.
Scalability: Grows with your data demands, supporting large data volumes without compromising performance.
Cloud Integration: Seamlessly integrates with cloud platforms, enhancing backup strategies with hybrid options.
Automated Operations: Simplifies management tasks with automation, reducing manual intervention and errors.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating IBM Storage Protect?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces storage costs by optimizing backup processes and data retention strategies.
Data Safety: Ensures data accessibility and integrity during recovery efforts, building trust in data protection strategies.
Operational Efficiency: Boosts productivity through streamlined and automated backup management workflows.
Compliance Readiness: Helps maintain compliance with data protection regulations by providing thorough reporting and audit trails.

Industries like finance and healthcare implement IBM Storage Protect to safeguard sensitive information against threats. In financial services, it's crucial for maintaining client data confidentiality, while healthcare institutions use it to protect patient records, ensuring both accessibility and compliance with regulations.

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Veeam Agent for Linux is a simple backup agent that’s designed to ensure the Availability of your Linux installations, both on‑premises and in the public cloud. Veeam Agent for Linux’s built‑in integration with Veeam Backup & Replication allows you to leverage your Veeam backup repositories and get your on‑premises backups off site.

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