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IBM Tivoli CDP for Files vs NetVault Plus comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
77th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetVault Plus
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
37th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (22nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetVault Plus is 1.0%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NetVault Plus1.0%
IBM Tivoli CDP for Files0.5%
Other98.5%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1035033 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Aix Admin at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable
We are currently using Tivoli to backup 15 terabytes within our Oracle Database using a RMAN backup script. The RMAN's utility and restoration has been perfect, we have yet to experience any issues. It's very reliable The restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable. We would like to…
Arno Wolthers - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at DIANA FEA BV
Reliable multi-platform backups have protected diverse servers and virtual libraries
Quest NetVault can improve in the area of Office 365 backups. Two years ago, I purchased the Office 365 plug-in or leased it for a year, and I have never been able to have a solid backup of Office 365 using Quest NetVault. I have resorted to a different solution specifically for Office 365 backups. It is not that it never works, but it fails so many times that it is not production-ready. On a weekly basis, I encounter problems and have to restart jobs or figure out what is wrong and then run it again. It simply needs to run as all the other Quest NetVault jobs do. If tomorrow there was a brand new Quest NetVault and I had the option to add something to make my life easier, besides improving the Office 365 backup, I would like to see that Quest Co Store products should be a part of Quest NetVault. They work and interact, but I have the impression it should be one solution.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The restoration and infrastructure is extremely reliable."
"Even though a lot of other people like Veeam, Tivoli's restoration and infrastructure are unbeatable, making them the only ones that we rely on despite other feasible options."
"The initial setup is straightforward. It's not that complicated. Deployment took maybe about 15 minutes."
"The main reason I decided to use Quest NetVault was the support for many different platforms."
"We have contacted technical support and they've been very good."
"NetVault Plus's Unified Manager Console is useful, it is great actually, and helps with the day-to-day activity for my end, making it easier for an IT manager like me."
"The platform helps us with efficient QoreStor deduplication (DD) capabilities and configuration."
"The backup and recovery capabilities of NetVault Plus are very important for maintaining my business."
"The interface is very user-friendly."
"If a job is pending, the solution communicates it to us through emails."
 

Cons

"We rarely need to reach out to customer service; however, when we do, they have not been able to help us resolve a single call."
"We would like to have the opportunity to omit data from being backed up. For example, we have three virtual machines, each with three disks. When running the backup, it will automatically take each disk rather than allowing us to select what data we want backed."
"I have never been able to have a solid backup of Office 365 using Quest NetVault; it fails so many times that it is not production-ready."
"I would like to see the option of cloud-based management."
"Veeam is the product that I can compare to NetVault Plus. I think Veeam Backup is better for VMware backup."
"The product’s SQL backup plugin needs improvement."
"The initial setup is a little complex."
"There are certain issues with the product that we report to Quest, and we get offered a workaround instead of a fix. There could be better interaction with the development teams, perhaps in terms of transparency."
"NetVault does not have the feature set that Commvault has."
"Improvements could be made in the deduplication and data management capabilities. There is also a need for better security measures, as security is critical to ensure backups are safe and free from malware."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's expensive, but it's worth for it due to the volume of critical information within our database. We are currently paying about $22,000 per year."
"The tool is expensive."
"When we purchased four licenses, we were given a very good price. However, it is still on the high side when compared to some other vendors."
"The price of our 12-month contract is approximately $1,500 AUD ($1,100 USD)."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Retailer
10%
Construction Company
10%
Construction Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Performing Arts
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise6
 

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What do you like most about Quest NetVault?
NetVault is a great cloud-ready enterprise backup software for hybrid data centers. Here are some of the things I really like about the solution: It is easy to use right out of the box and scales ...
What needs improvement with Quest NetVault?
Quest NetVault can improve in the area of Office 365 backups. Two years ago, I purchased the Office 365 plug-in or leased it for a year, and I have never been able to have a solid backup of Office ...
What is your primary use case for Quest NetVault?
My use cases for Quest NetVault involve one backup server, which has a Windows-based server with a lot of disks attached. On these disks, I have a virtual type library, and the system also has acce...
 

Also Known As

Tivoli CDP for Files
NetVault Backup, Quest NetVault, Quest NetVault Backup, BakBone
 

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Sample Customers

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