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VMware Tanzu Observability vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 1, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Veeam Data Platform
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
433
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (1st), Cloud Backup (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (2nd)
VMware Tanzu Observability
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
2.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Monitoring Software (31st)
 

Mindshare comparison

Veeam Data Platform and VMware Tanzu Observability aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Veeam Data Platform is designed for Backup and Recovery and holds a mindshare of 5.8%, down 15.7% compared to last year.
VMware Tanzu Observability, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud Monitoring Software, holds 0.4% mindshare, up 0.1% since last year.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Veeam Data Platform5.8%
Commvault Cloud3.4%
Rubrik3.2%
Other87.6%
Backup and Recovery
Cloud Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
VMware Tanzu Observability0.4%
Zabbix7.0%
Datadog5.8%
Other86.8%
Cloud Monitoring Software
 

Featured Reviews

JitendraSadaye - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Technical Specialist at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Backup operations have become reliable and reporting now simplifies hybrid cloud protection
Veeam Data Platform has Veeam Enterprise Manager as well as Veeam ONE as valuable features, which allow us to generate various kinds of reports that are required for the customer. Instant VM Recovery is a good feature of the high-speed recovery features in Veeam Data Platform, and Continuous Data Protection (CDP) is also a good feature. Ransomware protection is a good feature added in Veeam Data Platform from version 12 onwards, and the ability to create immutable repositories is also a good feature in Veeam. The analytics part of Veeam Data Platform is a good solution because I have worked on various backup technologies such as EMC NetWorker and NetBackup. However, I have not used the analytical parts currently but will check it out. Streamlining processes as well as saving money are benefits that Veeam Data Platform provides for the end user, as it allows for application-aware backups and database backups without the need for various kinds of licenses that other backup software requires. Veeam offers socket-based licenses, instance-based licenses, and capacity-based licenses, which is a great feature.
AhmedGhani - PeerSpot reviewer
Iinfrastructure Architect at Ministry Of Justice
Has improved infrastructure monitoring through strong integration capabilities
I am one of the big fans of Tanzu, but actually, here in Saudi Arabia, it does not work as expected. I do not know if this is a mistake from the partner or if there is something missing with the product, but I know it should be the umbrella that contains all the services related to VMware. However, when we compare it with the containerization in Azure or other infrastructure environments, I cannot see it having good competition with them. But when I read the specifications and capabilities of the product, I found it to be very good, though I am unsure what is missing. The feedback that I get from the operation team is that it was easy to deploy VMware Tanzu Observability, but they need more resources and documentation about it. Additionally, the partner in Saudi Arabia has some issues, and many people in the market are currently focused mainly on cloud services. VMware Tanzu is related to private cloud and data center internally, so this new trend towards cloud makes it a little difficult for private cloud and private data center. For the actual work and heavy duty workload, we are still using VMware products, vCenter and also Tanzu as part of this. There are multiple dependencies related to the implementation of VMware Tanzu Observability. This is linked to the network, storage, and many other factors. For this type of project and implementation, there needs to be collaboration between the network team, SAN storage team, and the partner from whom I receive support during the implementation phase. The time for implementation depends on the workload as well. If you are talking about 100 virtual machines, it is not the same as when you are discussing 1,000 virtual machines. The implementation time will depend on the workload and the number of infrastructure team members you have, along with the virtual machines and containers. To improve VMware Tanzu Observability, they need to conduct more POCs to raise awareness regarding their features and the integration capabilities with other tools. The current market trends lean towards AI and machine learning, and they need to play their role in the market for these features.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The technical support services have always been good."
"The solution can work for companies no matter the size or scope."
"The backup features are valuable."
"The replication is the most valuable feature for us."
"Replication is the most valuable feature."
"The product responds above our needs and we are very satisfied with it."
"The best feature of Veeam ONE to me is the infrastructure analysis that you can perform before deploying a backup environment. You can put in your backup requirements, for example, repository files and improvements on your VMware side, to ensure that it runs optimally. Pricing for Veeam ONE is also cheaper than VMware vRealize Operations (vROps) which is a direct competitor in the ops space, so this is another advantage of the solution."
"One person can manage parameters."
"The best feature of VMware Tanzu Observability for me was its capability of integration with multiple observability tools, not just Tanzu, but also third parties."
 

Cons

"There is a limitation on the bare metal backup."
"They have recently moved to universal licensing, which is more expensive, and I would like them to go back to host licensing."
"There is some complexity we have experienced when using the solution that should be simplified."
"The documentation and communication could be better in Veeam Backup Replication."
"It is not easy to navigate, especially with the numerous reports available."
"It would be nice if it could be integrated with third-party solutions like ours. It has been supporting just Windows and virtual machines."
"Restoration takes about two to four hours with Veeam. Zerto can restore in about 10 seconds. That's the restoration speed I'm looking for now that we're dealing with ransomware."
"Customer service needs improvement."
"Here in Saudi Arabia, it does not work as expected. I do not know if this is a mistake from the partner or if there is something missing with the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing depends on the number of clients. We pay 10,00 USD per year. On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
"I find the pricing to be okay."
"If you tell Veeam that you're competing with, for example, NetBackup or Backup Exec, or Dell or Micro Focus then they may lower the price. They are very competitive."
"Veeam Backup Replication has a lot of free features. We have a mixture of the paid versions as well as the community version. They are really helpful to us."
"For what it does, the price is acceptable."
"We have increased our scalability while being able to free up senior resources from recovery activities. I estimate our overall savings to about $20,000 per year."
"The licensing is the worst part of Veeam Backup Replication because for the more complex situations and it's quite difficult and complex. In particular, when mixing different requirements the licensing model is complex. For example, mixing a virtual machine backup and a file server backup in the same installation can be somewhat difficult and is expensive."
"The price of Veeam Backup & Replication is high and that is why I am choosing an alternative."
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
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…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business220
Midsize Enterprise98
Large Enterprise141
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Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Tanzu Observability?
The pricing for VMware Tanzu Observability is neither too expensive nor low. We can say it is in the middle range.
What needs improvement with VMware Tanzu Observability?
I am one of the big fans of Tanzu, but actually, here in Saudi Arabia, it does not work as expected. I do not know if this is a mistake from the partner or if there is something missing with the pr...
What is your primary use case for VMware Tanzu Observability?
I am still working with VMware and vCenter, and this is one of the critical and essential parts of our infrastructure at our company and in the Middle East overall. We have a huge infrastructure, s...
 

Also Known As

Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication
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