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VMware Aria Operations vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 24, 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
7.5
Veeam Data Platform enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness by reducing management time, storage needs, and improving scalability and reliability.
Sentiment score
7.2
VMware Aria Operations enhances efficiency, saves time, reduces costs, and boosts ROI through optimized resource allocation and improved troubleshooting.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.4
Veeam Data Platform's support team is highly praised for responsiveness, with minor issues noted in escalation and response times.
Sentiment score
6.6
VMware Aria Operations support is generally reliable, but complex issues may require escalation; response times and expertise vary.
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.
I would rate their technical support a 10 out of 10.
They remain in the top 25% of vendors.
I rate the customer service and support for VMware very highly, at nine out of ten.
I would rate technical support around eight or nine.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Veeam Data Platform is highly scalable and adaptable, suitable for diverse enterprises but may have licensing cost implications.
Sentiment score
7.4
VMware Aria Operations efficiently scales across environments, praised for seamless vertical and horizontal adjustments with minimal disruption.
Integration with other vendors is also seamless.
In order to scale Veeam Data Platform, we have to pay a lot more money.
I consider VMware Aria Operations to be very scalable, earning a high rating of nine out of ten.
I find VMware Aria Operations to be quite scalable for my needs.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Veeam Data Platform is highly reliable with minimal issues, praised for stability, quick issue resolution, and regular performance updates.
Sentiment score
7.8
VMware Aria Operations is highly stable, with minor issues, praised for resilience and adaptability in various environments.
There are no issues with stability in Veeam Data Platform.
The solution is not very stable.
I find the stability of VMware Aria Operations to be impressive, rated as a stable nine out of ten.
It is a stable solution, which is one of the reasons people prefer it since everyone knows how to use it.
 

Room For Improvement

Veeam Data Platform needs better physical server support, cost optimization, and enhanced integration with storage, cloud, and user features.
Users seek better reporting, UI, pricing, automation, documentation, and training for VMware Aria Operations, citing integration and stability issues.
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.
OpenStack is something Veeam Data Platform doesn't support, and they haven't indicated that they will support it in the future.
Compared to IBM, Veeam Data Platform is simpler but brings some challenges with automation in backup and Oracle backup configuration.
Stability is a significant area that needs improvement as I experience frequent disconnections and interruptions in data collection.
Customers have commented on the pricing issues, noting that doubling the price is not normal.
One area that needs improvement is the solution's connectivity and integration with other products, such as IBM and Huawei servers and storage.
 

Setup Cost

Veeam Data Platform is competitively priced, offers straightforward licensing, and is valued for extensive features and ease of management.
Enterprise buyers should consider VMware Aria Operations' high cost and complex pricing, especially for larger deployments or advanced features.
I believe it is not expensive; it's the regular price.
A reduction of 20% in the current cost would make the solution more attractive to clients.
Veeam Data Platform is more expensive than OpenStack because we pay for it in US dollars, while we pay for OpenStack in Egyptian pounds.
This makes the cost complex to determine individually.
VMware Aria Operations is considered overpriced.
The pricing and cost of VMware Aria Operations increased significantly after Broadcom acquired VMware.
 

Valuable Features

Veeam Data Platform ensures data protection with easy management, fast recovery, security, and advanced features for IT environments.
VMware Aria Operations provides real-time insights and predictive analytics to optimize infrastructure performance and resource utilization efficiently.
The platform is user-friendly, comprehensive, and compatible with numerous market solutions, including virtualization and bare metal servers.
The most important aspect of this platform is data security with immutable data in the storage.
The most valuable features in Veeam Data Platform are data resilience and data mobility.
It allows me to perform deep monitoring and logging of the entire environment, providing a quick alarm and warning system through email.
VMware Aria Operations has positively impacted incident response times, making it easier to solve problems with virtualization.
The valuable features of VMware Aria Operations include the single pane of glass for all my environments, which allows a deep dive into the metrics.
 

Categories and Ranking

Veeam Data Platform
Ranking in Virtualization Management Tools
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
429
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (1st), Cloud Backup (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (2nd), Cloud Monitoring Software (9th)
VMware Aria Operations
Ranking in Virtualization Management Tools
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
375
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Virtualization Management Tools category, the mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 9.0%, down from 11.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations is 30.9%, down from 34.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtualization Management Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
VMware Aria Operations30.9%
Veeam Data Platform9.0%
Other60.1%
Virtualization Management Tools
 

Featured Reviews

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…
Amar Sorro - PeerSpot reviewer
Manage and monitor crucial banking operations with deep logging and efficient alerting
The most valuable features of VMware Aria Operations include its excellent monitoring capabilities. It allows me to perform deep monitoring and logging of the entire environment, providing a quick alarm and warning system through email. These features help me in efficiently managing virtual machines. The solution also offers easy access to VMware KB articles for problem resolution, ensuring quick access to troubleshooting information.
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Comparison Review

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Nov 9, 2014
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business216
Midsize Enterprise99
Large Enterprise138
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business62
Midsize Enterprise62
Large Enterprise278
 

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Also Known As

Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication
VMware vRealize Operations (vROps), vCenter Operations Manager (VCOPS)
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg
Science Applications International Corporation, Tribune Media, Heartland Payment Systems, Telkom Indonesia, Columbia Sportswear, iGATE, CSS Corp, Angel Broking, Adira Finance, Hipskind, Beiersdorf Shared Services, Innovate Mas Indonesia, Adobe, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi , Join Experience S.A, Borusan Holdings, Department of Transport - Abu Dhabi
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