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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Backblaze Business Backup

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ABackblaze headquartered in San Mateo, California offers continuous, automatic cloud backup for personal and business use. Backblaze Business Backup consists of cloud solutions to safeguard systems and files (e.g Veeam, Servers, NAS, Workstations).

    $7

    per month

    Veeam Data Platform

    Score8.6 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Veeam’s® premier product, Veeam Backup & Replication™, delivers availability for all cloud, virtual, Kubernetes and physical workloads. Through a management console, the software provides backup, archival, recovery and replication capabilities.

    $428

    per year per 5 instances

    Pricing
    Backblaze Business BackupVeeam Data Platform
    Editions & Modules
    Monthly
    $7.00
    Per Computer
    Yearly
    $70.00
    Per Computer
    2-Year
    $130.00
    Per Computer
    Veeam Data Platform Essentials
    $428
    per year per 5 instances
    Veeam Data Platform
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    Pricing Offerings
    Backblaze Business BackupVeeam Data Platform
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Veeam sells through channel partners. Contact a partner for detailed pricing and quotes. Resellers or sales personnel are available for assistance.
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    Backblaze Business BackupVeeam Data Platform
    Considered Both Products
    Backblaze
    Chose Backblaze Business Backup
    Backblaze offers similar functionality and simplicity to many of these systems. In terms of value, it would be a bit better but we are really comparing small amounts at this time. All other backup systems offer similar recovery times with similar pricing, however, Backblaze is …
    Incentivized
    Veeam Software
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Talking with other parties about their experiences with various platforms and comments from peers about the ease of use and quality of product with Veeam
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    We selected Veeam Data Platform for cost effectiveness and more granular control over this piece of our DR plan. The capabilities to be flexible, do automated restore testing, easy recovery, and cost were all deciding factors in utilizing the Veeam Data Platform.
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    It performs marginally better, but at a much much lower cost than Barracuda Backup.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    99%
    Would buy again
    491 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    15 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    458 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    492 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    14 Answers
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    402 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    87%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    439 Answers
    Features
    Backblaze Business BackupVeeam Data Platform
    Data Center Backup
    Comparison of Data Center Backup features of Backblaze Business Backup and Veeam Data Platform
    Feature
    Backblaze Business Backup
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Veeam Data Platform
    9.2
    212 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Universal recovery10.01 Ratings9.2177 Ratings
    Instant recovery5.01 Ratings9.4188 Ratings
    Incremental backup identification9.01 Ratings9.7206 Ratings
    Backup to the cloud10.01 Ratings9.2132 Ratings
    Snapshots9.01 Ratings9.4178 Ratings
    Management dashboard3.01 Ratings7.522 Ratings
    Platform support10.01 Ratings9.2176 Ratings
    Recovery verification00 Ratings9.3186 Ratings
    Business application protection00 Ratings9.2170 Ratings
    Multiple backup destinations00 Ratings9.6201 Ratings
    Deduplication and file compression00 Ratings8.9192 Ratings
    Flexible deployment00 Ratings9.2169 Ratings
    Retention options00 Ratings8.9179 Ratings
    Encryption00 Ratings9.7157 Ratings
    Enterprise Backup
    Comparison of Enterprise Backup features of Backblaze Business Backup and Veeam Data Platform
    Feature
    Backblaze Business Backup
    8.4
    1 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Veeam Data Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Continuous data protection10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Replication7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Operational reporting and analytics5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-location capabilities10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ransomware Recovery10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Backblaze Business BackupVeeam Data Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (29 ratings)
    9.1
    (661 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (37 ratings)
    Usability
    6.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.9
    (29 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.4
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (11 ratings)
    10.0
    (33 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (21 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.4
    (6 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (7 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.4
    (7 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (6 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.0
    (7 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Backblaze Business BackupVeeam Data Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Backblaze
    Backblaze does one thing and does one thing well: backup. If you recognize it for what it is, you will be very happy with it as an unobtrusive off-site backup solution. If, however, you want full-featured endpoint protection, you'll want to look elsewhere. For me and my needs, Backblaze provides the right amount of protection at a cheap price. You can't beat it.
    Incentivized
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    Veeam Software
    I have been a Sysadmin for 3 decades and have used all manner of backup software and systems. I'm now at a place where our needs are not all that great, but my experience with other platforms has allowed the company greater flexibility in restores and, more importantly, in testing and quality assurance of our in-house software. As a small company, we have relatively simple needs, and Veeam has met all of our requirements, so I cannot say that they are deficient in any way.
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    Pros
    Backblaze
    • Backblaze utilizes a native app across platforms vs. a javascript app you find with other backup services (CrashPlan being one of them). Native apps function better and have a better user interface than comparable javascript apps.
    • Backblaze has an intuitive interface that automatically backs everything up from your computer but allows you to easily exclude items you don't want or need to backup (applications, system files, etc.).
    • Backblaze has a built-in bandwidth cap and monitor allowing you to limit how much data is backed up on a daily basis to prevent going over ISP data caps or utilizing all of your upload bandwidth.
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    Veeam Software
    • Veeam stands out among backup solutions because of its ability to work with almost any storage type. For example, only a small portion of backup solutions will support catalyst stores, Veeam does.
    • Veeam is extremely flexible when it comes to setting it up. I had a network recently that limited ethernet connectivity between the Veeam VM and the backup repository and Veeam handled it easily.
    • Day-to-day use of Veeam is very simple. It is easy to train our technicians to use it proficiently in a very short amount of time.
    • Our Veeam VMs don't have issues very often, but the one or two times I have called for support, they answered right away, and the technicians assisting us were knowledgeable about their products.
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    Cons
    Backblaze
    • User management isn't the greatest. We had the choice of either a site license under one email address, or a domain license, allowing users to log in with their own email address, however there's no management for this option. I can see metrics of the users' backup, but I can't manage the accounts in any way.
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    Veeam Software
    • It should recommend the most secure method of backup methods to ensure immutability.
    • It should maximize SnapMirror technology when using a NetApp as a backup target to replicate backups to CVO targets.
    • It should provide a centralized dashboard for backing up all PaaS services in Azure.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Backblaze
    No answers on this topic
    Veeam Software
    I have used many other data backup products that are on the market. I trust the configuration options within Veeam to do as they are labeled, without any specific back end software changes that may cause backups to fail if you don't use a systems integrator.
    I trust the product for my own home environment as well due to relationship I have with the product at work.
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    Usability
    Backblaze
    As stated in my review, Backblaze simply works and works simply. You install it. It runs silently in the background storing and safeguarding all your computer data remotely. You seldom notice it until you've lost something you need - then you can quickly find it online using their interface and restore it - which is what's really important.
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    Veeam Software
    Veeam is fairly simple in terms of how it is set up; its not an overly-complicated dashboard that can be intimidating to less technically-inclined users. Veeam also offers good instructional videos to help users work through how to do specific functions. I appreciate that they have specific video tutorials rather than having users scroll through a cumbersome manual.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Backblaze
    No answers on this topic
    Veeam Software
    I give Veeam Data Platform a rating of 9 for availability because it consistently performs reliably in critical data protection and recovery tasks. The platform is designed to minimize downtime, ensuring that backup and recovery processes are accessible when needed.While there may be rare instances of maintenance or minor application errors, these do not significantly affect the overall reliability of the system. Veeam’s strong architecture and features like high availability configurations further enhance its performance, allowing us to trust it in crucial situations. Overall, it has proven to be a dependable solution that meets our organization's needs effectively.
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    Performance
    Backblaze
    No answers on this topic
    Veeam Software
    To identify a bottleneck in the data path, Veeam Backup & Replication
    detects the component with the maximum workload, the component
    that works for the most time of the job. For example, you use a
    low-speed storage device as the backup repository. Even if VM data is
    retrieved from the SAN storage on the source side and transported over a
    high-speed link, VM data flow will still be impaired at the backup
    repository.
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    Support Rating
    Backblaze
    They answered any questions I had accurately and politely. I prefer to call a phone number and get a human on the phone, but they prefer email and chat. I understand they have business profits to consider, so it makes sense.
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    Veeam Software
    The support team has never asked me to jump through silly hoops or waste time on pointless exercises. They seem to truly have a handle on what may be wrong. In fact, when we were having trouble getting our license renewal setup (because of yet another license migration at Veeam) a support incident got us connected to the right people to get our renewal done in time.
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    In-Person Training
    Backblaze
    No answers on this topic
    Veeam Software
    I rated the in-person training an 8 because it was generally effective and provided a solid foundation for understanding the Veeam Data Platform. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaged, making the sessions interactive. However, I felt that some topics could have been covered in more depth, and additional hands-on exercises would have further reinforced the learning experience. Overall, it was a positive training session that adequately prepared attendees for using the product, but there's room for improvement.
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    Online Training
    Backblaze
    No answers on this topic
    Veeam Software
    I gave it a rating of 7 because, although the online training offered valuable content and covered the essential aspects of the Veeam Data Platform, it lacked interactivity and opportunities for direct engagement with instructors. This made it challenging to ask questions or delve deeper into specific topics. Additionally, some sections felt a bit rushed, which could hinder a comprehensive understanding of more complex features. Overall, while the training was useful, improvements in interactivity and pacing could elevate the experience significantly.
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    Implementation Rating
    Backblaze
    No answers on this topic
    Veeam Software
    Plan the process and then work through your plan, i know this should go without saying but its easy to get sidetracked. You tend to want to just get up and running so you can have that sigh of relief, spend the time to talk to your business stakeholder to see what goals they are trying to accomplish and how that may impact your plans first.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Backblaze
    It's honestly been so long that I've been using Backblaze - maybe 10+ years - that I don't even remember other options I compared it to way back when. I've had a subscription on all of my personal machines for years, and we've used it on all of our machines at my job for the past six.
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    Veeam Software
    Historically, it's been the lowest cost per feature. Easiest to use, lowest cost to maintain, and vast in the things it keeps adding in its feature set. It was just a vmware only backup utility, but now it does baremetal, cloud, NAS (like qnap/synology). Veeam Data Platform which is the monitoring side of it also gives great insights.
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    Scalability
    Backblaze
    No answers on this topic
    Veeam Software
    In terms of scalability for our company, Veeam was able to cover our backup needs with ease. They have options for even more individualized backup if we were to need them; i.e. if a specific workstation needs its own independent backup. We have not used these resources yet, but I am confident they will be beneficial to our company in the near future.
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    Return on Investment
    Backblaze
    • The saving of data is almost immeasurable - Backblaze is the best backup company I've ever used.
    • Getting started is quick and easy - and you get a 14-day trial.
    • The price is cheaper than every other service - but don't tell them!
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    Veeam Software
    • When Veeam is running well, I don't need to babysit it at all; I just read the email reports and am done.
    • When it doesn't work, Veeam consumes entire days getting everything working again.
    • Veeam has significantly improved how we test new software by enabling easy duplication of existing resources to different platforms.
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    ScreenShots

    Veeam Data Platform Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Veeam Data Platform dashboard, that puts the spotlight on malware. It will also highlight threats, identify risks, and measure the security score of the environment in the Veeam Threat Center.Screenshot of backup properties. Veeam Backup & Replication does not back up "dirty blocks" on VM guest OS.Screenshot of backup properties. Veeam Backup & Replication does not back up "dirty blocks" on VM guest OS.