HPE Zerto Software vs Microsoft DPM comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0, while Microsoft is ranked #39 with an average rating of 7.8. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 1.9% mindshare in BRS, compared to Microsoft’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 73% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

HPE Zerto Software

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73% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

Microsoft DPM and HPE Zerto Software compete in data protection and disaster recovery. HPE Zerto Software has an advantage due to its advanced features and robust recovery capabilities, despite a higher cost.

Features: Microsoft DPM offers integration with Microsoft systems and reliable data protection within Windows environments. It includes features like single sign-on and enhanced security. HPE Zerto Software excels with continuous data protection, sophisticated analytics and monitoring, and near-zero RTO with automated failover capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft DPM could enhance support for hybrid environments beyond Microsoft products, improve scalability in larger deployments, and refine user interface customization options. HPE Zerto Software might consider streamlining complex configurations, enhancing cost-effectiveness, and offering more intuitive documentation for non-specialist users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft DPM provides straightforward deployment within Microsoft ecosystems and benefits from Microsoft’s extensive support. HPE Zerto Software involves complex setups but is accompanied by dedicated customer service ensuring minimal downtime during implementation.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft DPM is cost-effective, particularly for Windows-driven infrastructures, with low initial costs yielding significant ROI. In contrast, HPE Zerto Software, despite a higher initial cost, provides strong ROI through effective disaster recovery and data protection solutions, appealing to those prioritizing advanced features over lower costs.

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

6.9

HPE Zerto Software reduces downtime and costs with efficient cloud disaster recovery, offering significant resource savings and enhanced resilience.

Sentiment score

3.3

Microsoft DPM improved backup efficiency, reduced costs, minimized data loss, and enhanced productivity with streamlined integration and minimal maintenance.

Before, it was a huge cost. It was several thousand dollars to do a DR test, whereas now, I click a button.

Thomas Sipf

CTO at Erisa Administrative Services, Inc.

It saves us a lot of time and gives us the ability to perform other DR plans for other systems.

reviewer2728620

System Engineer at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees

It's not only in the cloud; it's DR as a service, which means that the recovery operations are performed by a dedicated team specializing in this area.

Itsik Ohana

Founder & CEO at Itix Cyber Ltd

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No quotes available

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.5

HPE Zerto Software's customer service is praised for responsiveness, expertise, and effective issue resolution, especially post-HP acquisition.

Sentiment score

5.7

Microsoft DPM support is mixed, with praise for responsiveness but concerns over limited features and paid technical assistance.

I have never had an issue that was not resolved, and I have never been in a situation where they did not respond.

reviewer762012

Sr. Systems Engineer at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would give them a rating of ten because it represents the highest level of support based on the technical knowledge of the support team, response time, and effectiveness of the provided resolutions.

reviewer1599558

Disaster Recovery Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

When I open a ticket, I usually get a call within an hour or two.

David Comer

Systems Engineering Manager at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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They provide professional services that are quite good and can meet your needs.

reviewer2591850

manager/consultant at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.4

HPE Zerto Software offers scalable, seamless integration for diverse organizations, enabling easy expansion from small setups to extensive VM management.

Sentiment score

5.8

Microsoft DPM scales well with Microsoft products but may need adjustments for non-Microsoft databases and user-friendliness.

I would rate it a ten out of ten for scalability.

Alan Barrett

Head of IT at TWM SOLICITORS LLP

Customers need to follow good engineering practices for optimal product use.

Proby Patel

Tech Lead, Storage and Data Protection at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

By adding more hosts and installing VRAs on each, tasks can be efficiently managed.

reviewer2641974

Senior Systems Engineer at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

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No quotes available

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.0

Zerto is highly reliable, with stable performance, minimal issues, smooth updates, and continuous application uptime, despite minor bugs.

Sentiment score

6.3

Microsoft DPM's stability is generally praised, though some users experience synchronization issues and challenges with integration and patching.

I promptly delete the malfunctioning elements and set them up again to resume replication, ensuring stability.

Jagadeesh Ethiraj

Technical Architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

The ease of use was so good with Zerto that they were able to migrate things much quicker.

reviewer2691450

Inside Sales Representative at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

It is very reliable.

David Comer

Systems Engineering Manager at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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The product is very stable, rating between eight and nine out of ten.

Andrei Kolmogortsev

IT Administrator at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees

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Room For Improvement

HPE Zerto Software users seek enhanced Hyper-V support, better backup, flexible licensing, improved cloud integration, and robust IT compatibility.

Microsoft DPM lacks user-friendliness, struggles with backups, and needs better integration, documentation, and support for efficient performance.

If I have 350 objects that I am protecting, I would like Zerto to be able to fire them up in one order, rather than having to manually bring them up in a sequence.

David Riberdy

Enterprise data management supervisor at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

If the host has a lot of VMs on it, there may not always be enough time to relocate all of the VMs from a protection group standpoint to other hosts before the replication appliance that Zerto uses to manage that powers itself down.

David Comer

Systems Engineering Manager at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

If HPE Zerto Software has it built-in where we're going to vCenter and you click on it, it will build the VPG and indicate configuration requirements, that would be amazing.

reviewer2729427

Senior Converged Infrastructure Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees

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The backup should have compression, deduplication, and DR replication.

Nirukshitha Gamage

Senior Manager - System Infrastructure Software Support Team at DMS Electronics (Pvt) Ltd

Microsoft DPM could improve by adding S3 backup to S3 storage capabilities.

Andrei Kolmogortsev

IT Administrator at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees

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Setup Cost

HPE Zerto Software is competitively priced for disaster recovery, with scalable licensing but higher costs when scaling up.

Microsoft DPM pricing is appealing for enterprise buyers due to integration, reasonable value, and affordability compared to competitors.

If you want a good-quality tool that is robust and does a good job for you, you have to pay a higher price to get that, and Zerto is no different.

JeffSmith12

IT Manager at American Pioneer Federal Credit Union

However, it can become quite expensive when you start looking at the number of workloads you have in the environment and what you would like to do.

reviewer2645856

Cloud and Infrastructure Services Manager at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Zerto is easier to set up and use, and it's less expensive.

Bill Dudgeon

Professional Services Engineer at US Signal

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Microsoft licensing is complex, especially for enterprise or data center solutions.

reviewer2591850

manager/consultant at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

The pricing of Microsoft solutions rates in the middle range at five out of ten.

Andrei Kolmogortsev

IT Administrator at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees

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Valuable Features

HPE Zerto Software provides efficient disaster recovery with near-zero RPO, supporting multi-cloud, seamless migration, and user-friendly interface.

Microsoft DPM efficiently manages VM migration, backup, and recovery, integrates with Microsoft tools, and supports SMB environments.

Zerto offers excellent technical support with responsive and helpful experts.

Sachin Vinay

Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

If we were attacked, I could revert to a backup from five seconds before the attack, and no one would know we were attacked.

reviewer2641974

Senior Systems Engineer at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

The replication time and the minor amount of time it takes to sync a new server outside of any of my huge 40-terabyte boxes is ridiculously quick.

reviewer762012

Sr. Systems Engineer at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Microsoft DPM impacted my organization positively, and that was definitely possible.

Nirukshitha Gamage

Senior Manager - System Infrastructure Software Support Team at DMS Electronics (Pvt) Ltd

The two-layer backup system is a particularly valuable feature in Microsoft DPM.

Andrei Kolmogortsev

IT Administrator at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees

One of the most effective features of Microsoft DPM is its integration with the entire Microsoft ecosystem.

reviewer2591850

manager/consultant at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Zerto Software

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

2nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

354

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (1st), Cloud Backup (2nd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Autonomous Operational Resilience (1st)

Microsoft DPM

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

39th

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of HPE Zerto Software is 1.9%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft DPM is 0.9%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE Zerto Software	1.9%
Microsoft DPM	0.9%
Other	97.2%

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reviewer2802231

Dev Ops Engineer at a media company with 201-500 employees

Near-zero downtime has protected critical workloads and now simplifies hybrid cloud recovery

The best features of HPE Zerto Software are mainly very sophisticated and relevant to the current market. The data protection CDP part has real-time replication, unlike other solutions that have snapshot backups. We can set it up hourly, making it ideal for use with workloads. Another attraction is the near-zero RTO, with automated failover within minutes and one-click failover and failback. Currently, we are using a hybrid cloud solution, and HPE Zerto Software supports multi-cloud environments, making it easy to migrate between on-premises and cloud. Regarding the impact of HPE Zerto Software on our RTOs, we have near-zero RTO, meaning the system must be back online within thirty minutes if we measure the time. It is very quick to recover services. With HPE Zerto Software's near-synchronous replication, we have some CDP protection, so we typically write interceptions along with some asynchronous replication. There is almost real-time replication available.

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Nirukshitha Gamage

Senior Manager - System Infrastructure Software Support Team at DMS Electronics (Pvt) Ltd

User finds setup straightforward but seeks wider platform support and advanced features

Microsoft DPM could implement backup capabilities for third-party systems such as Linux. They also need to consider other features such as replication to DR sites, similar to what Veeam and other products offer. Microsoft DPM didn't have that capability at that time. If they want to remain competitive in the market, they need to observe the competition and implement improvements. The backup should have compression, deduplication, and DR replication. They should also improve monitoring of the environment. Microsoft DPM didn't have these basics at that time. If they had continued development on the products, they could have reached a higher level, especially given Microsoft's significant presence and majority of servers. Microsoft DPM didn't have any support structure in the backend. If they had a support structure, we could have escalated issues. I never received any support from Microsoft DPM.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	92
Midsize Enterprise	94
Large Enterprise	202

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Data Guard?

Ik fluister:VM Host Oracle en DataGuard hebben we per toeval vervangen door Zerto :-) tijdens de Zerto implementatie en VPG werden de Host Data in write-ack Block-Level gerepliceerd. Qua licentie 1...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zerto?

In terms of pricing, I'll not say HPE Zerto Software is very cheap, and I'll not say that whatever features it provides, it's very highly priced. However, there could be room for negotiation on the...

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What needs improvement with Zerto?

The documentation is very good. The GUI is kind of an old one. More development on the GUI can be useful for the users.The areas that have room for improvement include the GUI. The other thing is t...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft DPM?

The pricing of Microsoft solutions rates in the middle range at five out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft DPM?

Microsoft DPM could improve by adding S3 backup to S3 storage capabilities. AI integration is not necessary for backups as this is not a security solution.

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What is your primary use case for Microsoft DPM?

We use Microsoft DPM for backup servers. ManageEngine is used to manage workstations and servers, and Operation Manager is used for monitoring.

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Also Known As

Zerto Virtual Replication

DPM, Data Protection Manager, MS DPM

Overview

Zerto is used for disaster recovery, business continuity, data migration, and ransomware recovery, providing continuous data protection and near real-time replication. Valued for ease of use, efficient failover processes, and versatile integration, it enhances organizational efficiency, reduces errors, and boosts productivity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Microsoft DPM is a comprehensive backup and recovery software that integrates seamlessly with Microsoft applications, providing efficient recovery capabilities and ensuring compatibility across workloads.

Microsoft's Data Protection Manager offers significant integration capabilities with Microsoft applications and Azure Active Directory for Single Sign-On, enhancing scalability through integration with System Center. It supports streamlined backup solutions for both physical and virtual Microsoft environments, with automated operations and a user-friendly interface. While DPM showcases robust file search capabilities, time-saving functionalities, and enhanced security measures, improvements are needed in third-party integrations, backup for external devices, and affordable cloud storage options. Enterprises might face challenges due to complex configurations and limited user-community support.

What are the key features of Microsoft DPM?

Seamless integration with Microsoft Apps: Provides straightforward integration for enhanced operational efficiency.
Efficient Recovery Capabilities: Enables quick data restoration to minimize downtime.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Facilitates Single Sign-On for easier access control.
Compatibility with System Center: Enhances scalability and management efficiency.
Automated Operations: Streamlines backup processes, reducing manual effort.

What benefits should users seek in reviews?

Enhanced Security: Strong file search capabilities contribute to data protection.
Time-Saving: Quick recovery processes improve operational efficiency.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies backup management for IT teams.

In industries such as consulting, local government, and data centers, Microsoft DPM plays a critical role in managing backup and recovery operations. Organizations rely on it to safeguard environments, including ERP systems and virtual machines, by supporting daily, weekly, and incremental backups, disaster recovery, and data replication across physical Windows Servers, Hyper-V Servers, SharePoint, and more.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

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