VMware Tanzu Observability vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

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The compared Veeam Software and Broadcom solutions aren't in the same category. Veeam Software is ranked #1 in BRS , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 5.4% mindshare in the category. Broadcom is ranked #30 in CMS , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Veeam Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 1, 2026

Veeam Data Platform and VMware Tanzu Observability compete in data management and monitoring. Veeam seems to have the upper hand in support and pricing, while Tanzu offers better value with its comprehensive features.

Features:Veeam Data Platform focuses on data protection with robust disaster recovery and data security features. VMware Tanzu Observability offers extensive real-time analytics, monitoring capabilities, and in-depth observability across various environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Veeam Data Platform provides straightforward deployment with comprehensive customer support. VMware Tanzu Observability requires a more intricate deployment, offset by extensive configuration flexibility. Both offer reliable support, but Veeam's simplicity appeals to organizations with limited IT resources.

Pricing and ROI:Veeam Data Platform is cost-effective with lower setup costs, providing favorable ROI through effective data management. VMware Tanzu Observability, with higher initial costs, offers substantial ROI through enhanced performance insights and operational efficiency.

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Review summaries and opinions

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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

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Monitoring Software (30th)

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 5.4%, down 11.9% 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
Product	Mindshare (%)
Veeam Data Platform	5.4%
Commvault Cloud	3.2%
Rubrik	3.0%
Other	88.4%

Backup and Recovery

Cloud Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VMware Tanzu Observability	0.4%
Zabbix	6.5%
Datadog	5.5%
Other	87.6%

Cloud Monitoring Software

Featured Reviews

JitendraSadaye

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.

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AhmedGhani

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.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's not complex to replicate and back up the system."

"Replication and restore object in Exchange boxes with possibility to select part of Microsoft directory."

"Veeam ONE effectively centralizes the view of different tools."

"Veeam is the gold standard for backup and recovery."

"The solution is the best product to backup and replicate in a real-time virtual platform."

"Veaam ONE is a very good product in virtualized environments."

"For me, the most important feature is alerting."

"The stability of Veeam ONE is good."

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"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

"We are now looking to move off of DataDomain due to restore speeds."

"We would like to see support for some additional storage systems."

"I'd like to see the pricing improved, it's currently an expensive solution."

"There is always some room for improvement, especially with some of the different technologies such as DB2. Commvault has a DB2 agent, but Veeam still doesn't have it. We have to use the universal one for it."

"Unfortunately, when one of my servers crashed, I instructed a colleague to delete the backup job, and he did. He accidentally deleted backup replication, however, and we learned that there is no chance for recovery once the backup is deleted."

"Veeam's support services need improvement."

"They still don’t have a plugin for use with EMC Data Domain."

"It's not that easy to use from the management side."

More Veeam Data Platform cons

"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 cost is expensive. It will depend on how you are managing your environment, your requirements, and if you can easily manage a license. It's not that difficult, so you can manage it, but the cost is high, so you need to check directly with Veeam as well as the local partner so you can get the discount prices."

"We spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on Veeam each year, although it is not expensive for what we get."

"Veeam Data Platform's pricing is affordable."

"Although our license includes support, we have only really used the support when we were using Veeam for Active Directory. The rest of the time, we find Veeam easy enough to use without paying extra support fees."

"Its licensing is very simple. We can make changes very easily."

"I think the price is good when you choose the Essentials Suite, but when you buy a full featured version (for instance the Enterprise Plus) the price is a little bit expensive."

"I don't have an issue with the price of Veeam Backup Replication."

"We pay every month for Enterprise Plus. There are no additional costs."

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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.

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What needs improvement with VMware Tanzu Observability?

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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...

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 34% of the time

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Also Known As

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

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Overview

Veeam Data Platform is a unified data resilience solution that helps organizations recover from cyberattacks and outages, and protect workloads across hybrid and multicloud environments – all without vendor lock-in.

The platform includes built-in security capabilities designed to mitigate ransomware and other data-loss threats, including AI-backed threat detection across a broad range of workload types. This is intended to help teams identify and respond to threats before they disrupt operations.

Veeam Data Platform supports workload portability across hypervisors, cloud providers, and on-premises environments, allowing organizations to move or recover data across infrastructure without being tied to a specific vendor or platform.

For organizations looking to simplify deployment, Veeam Software Appliance provides a pre-built, hardened, and highly available option, reducing the manual setup and maintenance work required from IT teams.

Veeam Data Platform is used by over 550,000 customers worldwide, including 82% of the Fortune 500.

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VMware Tanzu Observability provides real-time monitoring and analytics for cloud-native environments, enhancing visibility and operational efficiency for robust application performance management.

VMware Tanzu Observability is designed to deliver comprehensive insights into application metrics and data across distributed systems. Its capabilities allow businesses to effectively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance, ensuring reliability and scaling in cloud-native architectures. By leveraging advanced analytics, VMware Tanzu Observability empowers enterprises to proactively manage application infrastructure and services, enabling a seamless monitoring experience that aligns with industry demands for agility and speed.

What are the key features of VMware Tanzu Observability?

Real-Time Monitoring: Instant visibility into application performance and metrics.
Advanced Analytics: In-depth analysis to identify trends and anomalies.
Scalability: Supports extensive data handling across cloud-native environments.
Integration Support: Compatible with multiple cloud platforms and services.
Reliability: Enhances operational efficiency through consistent monitoring.

What benefits and ROI can you expect from VMware Tanzu Observability?

Improved Performance: Optimizes application efficiency and uptime.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces resource allocation through effective monitoring.
Enhanced Decision-Making: Data-driven insights facilitate better strategy formulation.
Proactive Management: Anticipate and resolve potential issues before they affect users.

Industries such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce implement VMware Tanzu Observability to meet specific requirements for high availability and performance. In finance, it supports transaction monitoring while in healthcare, it ensures application reliability crucial for patient data management. E-commerce platforms use it to maintain seamless shopping experiences, underpinning high-performance demands throughout peak traffic periods.

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