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Unitrends vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 26, 2025

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
1.0
Unitrends users report varied ROI experiences, highlighting efficiency gains but stress understanding infrastructure for optimal results.
Sentiment score
7.5
Veeam Data Platform enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness by reducing management time, storage needs, and improving scalability and reliability.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.8
Unitrends' customer service is highly effective and proactive, though some customers suggest improvements in response times.
Sentiment score
7.4
Veeam Data Platform's support team is highly praised for responsiveness, with minor issues noted in escalation and response times.
They remained dedicated during more complex problems, such as connecting to their external backup appliance.
I would rate their technical support a 10 out of 10.
The escalation from first, second to third tier is sometimes very long-lasting, but the resolve rate is quite high.
Most cases are handled perfectly.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.2
Unitrends offers scalable solutions with ease of management, but affordability is a concern for large hardware upgrades.
Sentiment score
7.5
Veeam Data Platform is highly scalable and adaptable, suitable for diverse enterprises but may have licensing cost implications.
It involves acquiring additional licenses as needed.
In order to scale Veeam Data Platform, we have to pay a lot more money.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Unitrends is rated highly for stability, with minor backup issues and occasional technical support needed, reflecting strong performance.
Sentiment score
7.8
Veeam Data Platform is highly reliable with minimal issues, praised for stability, quick issue resolution, and regular performance updates.
There are no issues with stability in Veeam Data Platform.
 

Room For Improvement

Unitrends requires improvements in user interface, setup simplicity, support efficiency, pricing, cloud features, and VMware backup management.
Veeam Data Platform needs better physical server support, cost optimization, and enhanced integration with storage, cloud, and user features.
I would evaluate the impact of Unitrends' ransomware detection for strengthening our data security measures as somewhat misleading.
Compared to IBM, Veeam Data Platform is simpler but brings some challenges with automation in backup and Oracle backup configuration.
Additional features expected in the next release to make it even better, most parts are on the way, and the AI integration should be improved.
The improvement we would like to see is the option to scale Veeam Data up in smaller sections rather than large sections, which requires paying much more.
 

Setup Cost

Unitrends pricing is initially competitive but costly upon renewal; transparency, hardware inclusion, and negotiations often justify expenses.
Veeam Data Platform is competitively priced, offers straightforward licensing, and is valued for extensive features and ease of management.
I don't consider the price expensive given its importance.
Veeam Data Platform is more expensive than OpenStack because we pay for it in US dollars, while we pay for OpenStack in Egyptian pounds.
A reduction of 20% in the current cost would make the solution more attractive to clients.
 

Valuable Features

Unitrends offers reliable backup and disaster recovery with cloud replication, instant recovery, analytics, cross-compatibility, and efficient reporting.
Veeam Data Platform ensures data protection with easy management, fast recovery, security, and advanced features for IT environments.
The impact of Unitrends' instant recovery features on strengthening data security measures is significant.
The most important aspect of this platform is data security with immutable data in the storage.
The platform is user-friendly, comprehensive, and compatible with numerous market solutions, including virtualization and bare metal servers.
The most valuable features in Veeam Data Platform are data resilience and data mobility.
 

Categories and Ranking

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
Veeam Data Platform
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
429
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (3rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (2nd), Cloud Monitoring Software (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Unitrends is 0.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 11.4%, down from 18.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Veeam Data Platform11.4%
Unitrends0.5%
Other88.1%
Backup and Recovery
 

Q&A Highlights

it_user177801 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 23, 2023
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Edward Hore - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable with good support but needs a better navigation menu
We use Veeam Data to back up our VMware infrastructure Veeam Data Platform is valuable for its stability and the ability to easily contact support for assistance. The support team provides answers whenever we need them. It is also one of the most scalable backup solutions I've worked with. The…
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 9, 2014
VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto
Disaster recovery planning is something that seems challenging for all businesses. Virtualization in addition to its operational flexibility, and cost reduction benefits, has helped companies improve their DR posture. Virtualization has made it easier to move machines from production to…
 

Answers from the Community

it_user177801 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 20, 2016
Sep 20, 2016
We have recently implemented Zerto as a disaster recovery solution. Not only does it replicated, it allows you to created boot orders for the VM's. This means you can have your SQL server start and set an automatic delay for the applications servers. It can also be configured to bring a failover test up on an isolated network for DR testing. It can also replicate between different hypervisors. ...
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it_user157908 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 5, 2015
Hello, Check the VBA module from networker legato software, it might be what you need. Kind Regards, John.
it_user136023 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 5, 2015
So does that mean you want to have a Disaster Recovery solution where data is not on site your bunker site? but yet allows for a fast recovery in case your primary site is down? - What virtualization solution do you use? - What is the link between the 2 (?) sites? - What RPO and RTO are you aiming for? - How much data do you need to recover?
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Retailer
17%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Educational Organization
11%
Non Profit
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business216
Midsize Enterprise99
Large Enterprise138
 

Questions from the Community

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...
Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?
Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...
How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?
Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too. But Veritas Netbac...
How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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
Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg
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