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Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] vs Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 11, 2025

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

Categories and Ranking

Veeam Agent for Microsoft W...
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Data Cloud for Micros...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
70
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (5th), SaaS Backup (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

Salman Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Functional application availability
There are not many options available for AIX backup. They provide the agent for AIX, but it could be more mature, and they should improve that option. They also provide the AIX agent, which is similar to the Windows and Linux agents. Since we use AIX machines, we need to take backups of those machines. However, the options available in that agent are limited. Therefore, the new version should have improvements in that area.
Chong Khing  Lee - PeerSpot reviewer
Backup and recovery options integrate smoothly while affordability remains a challenge
My relationship with Veeam is that I am a reseller and system integrator. The support for both cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure from Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 impacts my data protection strategy because that's the reason we are using Veeam. Veeam is a platform that supports both on-prem and cloud. It's a single pane of glass that we can support both, which is one of the good reasons we are using Veeam. The key benefits my organization has experienced with Veeam's integration of SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and Teams within its data protection framework are that single licensing is one of the things customers prefer to use because it's very easy for them to manage. I would rate Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 overall an eight on a scale from 1 to 10.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We found the initial setup to be quite simple."
"The initial setup was straightforward. It was very easy. Deployment only took about one hour with configuration and everything considered."
"The interface of this solution is quite good."
"It is easy to deploy."
"The most valuable features of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows are the backups, ease of use, and report manager."
"The solution is very affordable for small businesses."
"User-friendly data backup and protection solution for a Windows environment. The Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is very scalable, stable, and has good compatibility and integration."
"The solution is useful for taking backups for end-user laptops and end-user workstations where data is involved."
"It's user-friendly, especially for taking incremental backups."
"It’s amazing how the solution helps restore old data."
"The solution helps reduce our workload."
"I would rate my experience with the initial setup an eight out of ten, with ten being easy."
"The most valuable feature is that we don't need different agents to back up our files from different accounts."
"The solution is easy to use and stable and can be made to fit one's needs."
"The product offers good stability."
"The solution provides good backup services for Microsoft 365."
 

Cons

"Troubleshooting is very hard."
"If you are doing an AIX backup then you have to use the CLI because it doesn't appear on the console, the way that Windows and Linux jobs do."
"The solution's compression ratio and high speed for backing up can always improve. Aspects that need improvement are less time, better quality, higher security, and more compression. These are continuous requirements for any customer."
"I am not very impressed by the technical support I received when I had an issue."
"The solution lacks instant recovery."
"The price of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows could improve."
"The solution could use some updates to minor details omitted from current reporting."
"Updating and configuration can sometimes be a little bit of a hassel, but once you know the product better it is easy to use."
"Veaam Backup can be confusing for customers when they start trying to understand how to use the product in multiple environments."
"While I don't have a use case in mind, it would be great if they could integrate more automation capabilities into the solution."
"We tried to use Veeam for our DRP. It was complicated to use and did not help us with our DRP needs due to our internet connectivity at that time."
"It would be a great improvement to be able to recover cover a VM straight to on-prem."
"This is a cloud solution, and the speed can be slow sometimes."
"The solution should have backup integration features, not just concerning mail but also when it comes to such solutions as SharePoint."
"The solution needs to improve its speed."
"When you add a new site for backup, it gives you a notice that there is a new site, but the way you select that and configure that could be slightly better. It works, but it is not always very clear. For example, for the URL, you need to hover over the title or the name of the site. You should see it immediately on the screen. It should have a better user interface for selecting what you want to back up so that you get a more clear overview of the sites that are there and the ones that you want to combine in a backup. Its user interface should be more user-friendly. It has a lot of scrolling and doesn't give you a complete overview when needed. That's the main thing why it is not very user-friendly. It should have a better user interface."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is based on license packaging and duration. Longer term licenses are less per year and license packages also offer a discount."
"For the licensing of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows, the customer can choose to pay monthly or yearly. It's up to the customer."
"The cost for its licenses is reasonable and as per industry standards."
"Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"The pricing is good."
"The solution is inexpensive, more so than other products."
"There are costs in addition to the standard licensing fees, and pricing can be a disadvantage or a weakness for this solution."
"The pricing model is based on CPU and must be declared as Microsoft or VMware licensing."
"Veeam Backup for Office 365 is a subscription-based solution."
"We looked at a few cloud options. When we did the comparison, we found it to be a cost-effective solution, and it included everything."
"The price of Veeam Backup for Office 365 is inexpensive. We have a license to use the solution."
"The licensing price is quite high. It's expensive."
"Veeam Backup for Office 365 is a low-priced solution, so it is scalable and is priced for the market, comparable to other solutions."
"It is not the cheapest solution in the market."
"The solution is very, very, very, cheap."
"The cost is a bit on the high side."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Photography Company
20%
Performing Arts
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
5%
 

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How does AvePoint Cloud Backup compare with Veeam Backup for Office 365?
AvePoint Cloud Backup for MS Office 365 is a SaaS backup whose features include secure storage and unlimited and automated backups. The storage is saved in AvePoint’s Azure storage or it can also b...
What do you like most about Veeam Backup for Office 365?
The tool is easy to use and straightforward regarding restoration and creating backups. It's user-friendly, providing results and sending alerts when something goes wrong.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veeam Backup for Office 365?
The pricing for Veeam Backup is fair for our infrastructure when used solely for backup, yet transitioning to a cloud solution was not cost-effective for us.
 

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Veeam Backup for Office 365, Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365
 

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