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INFINIDAT InfiniGuard vs Unitrends comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

INFINIDAT InfiniGuard
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
84th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Unitrends
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
33rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of INFINIDAT InfiniGuard is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Unitrends is 0.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Unitrends0.5%
INFINIDAT InfiniGuard0.2%
Other99.3%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

JG
Fast data recovery for large scale datasets
The Infiniguard (dedicated disc storage), offers a petabyte of storage space for on-site disc storage for backups. Because of this, we were able to get rid of our tapes. Essentially, it replaced our tape backups. We're definitely going to be buying another INFINIDAT array. We do have another location that is going to be needing a new array sometime soon, so we'll be buying another one. The beautiful thing about them is that you can set them up to replicate for disaster recovery between the two of them and set up some nice replication jobs, site to site, for automatic database replication.
Derek Schneider - PeerSpot reviewer
Daily recovery tests have validated restore readiness and ensured consistent data protection
The best features of Unitrends include the daily reporting functionality. When backups fail, it is obvious in the logs what caused the issue. Most times it is a credential problem, which is relatively easy to resolve. Though I have experienced a few more challenging issues, nothing has affected critical backup restore functionality. Every time I have needed to restore something, it has worked successfully. The support team is readily available when I need assistance, and they help walk me through issues, solving them within a reasonable timeframe. The automated backup scheduling feature has helped our organization in managing backup timelines and consistency by handling all the work automatically. We set the schedule, breaking things into smaller chunks since our main common area for files is large. I have staggered the backups so some areas receive more attention than others, particularly for less active data. Adding, removing, excluding, and inputting elements is straightforward. The system makes it simple to schedule portions and generate reports on their functionality. The impact of Unitrends' instant recovery features on strengthening data security measures is significant. I generally use instant recovery when restoring specific files or instances where we need data that has changed. The process involves loading the backup, selecting the desired version, waiting for it to unpack, and retrieving the file. Every restore attempt has been successful. I run instant recovery daily in test mode on two virtual machines. I use it to test my domain controller and file server to ensure they communicate properly in the test environment. This ensures that in case of failure, I can activate the recovery and restore server functionality.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Essentially, it replaced our tape backups."
"I am impressed with the tool's reporting and UniView features."
"It is an easy system to use. The support, if needed, is always willing to help."
"The predictive analytics are great and the reporting is awesome."
"It's not easy to scale it."
"Stability-wise, I rate this solution a nine out of ten."
"Being an appliance-based solution, we were able to migrate backup solutions without having to purchase a lot of hardware separately."
"The backup feature and recovery option are good because they allow the instant recovery of Hyper-V nodes and files."
"Replication to Forever Cloud."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more improvement in the GUI."
"There are some questions as to how safely they are storing backup data."
"The amount of updates which are being released. Updates should be limited to two or three a year, focusing more on quality instead of a rushed bug release."
"Comparing the features and the working pattern, definitely they have to come down on pricing if they want to compete in the market."
"If the interface could be less complex, it is would be great."
"No appliance update notifications."
"Support is great for small simple issues, but anything more difficult, it is hard to get good resolutions without having to badger them and their management."
"In terms of improvement, the UI, especially in the recovery section, is unclear about which repository it uses."
"The ransomware detection from the appliance incorrectly identifies one of my machines as infected with ransomware."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Based on a scale of one to ten, with one being low and ten being high, I would rate the pricing of this solution as a three. Also, there are no additional costs involved in the standard licensing of the solution."
"Talk with the sales guys. They can work with you on the best package."
"The cost of Unitrends definitely draws you in. The licensing is all included in the appliance, which is a great incentive."
"Their licensing depended on the number of CPUs you had."
"When you purchase initially, get into the program which gives replacement hardware for free when you renew your support agreement."
"Unitrends is an expensive solution."
"We found that the cost of Unitrends was about the same as the Dell DR6300. We liked the fact that the Unitrends appliance was all-in-one."
"With respect to cost, my advice is to get what you need."
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Top Industries

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Retailer
17%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Educational Organization
11%
Non Profit
9%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Unitrends?
The most valuable feature of Unitrends for me is the automated feedback
What needs improvement with Unitrends?
In terms of improvement, the UI, especially in the recovery section, is unclear about which repository it uses—I had to hover over to find that information. Figuring out the scripting part wasn't s...
What is your primary use case for Unitrends?
I use Unitrends to back up my VMware virtual machines and files, ensuring redundancy for both disks and protection against ransomware. I have implemented an air gap strategy by keeping some backups...
 

Also Known As

InfiniGuard
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Sample Customers

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NHL Players Association, Salvation Army, Sligro Food Group, Mason General Hospital, Tec Group, Saldab IT, Baker Tilly, Clinton Savings Bank, Ennit Magna Bank, Manukau Institute of Technology
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