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Compare Arctera Backup Exec and Veritas NetBackup 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (52.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Arctera Backup Exec
Star Rating
(272)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Arctera Backup ExecVeritas NetBackup
Star Rating
(111)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Veritas NetBackupSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Backup Exec excels in disk backup with a score of 9.5, while Veritas NetBackup also performs well but slightly lower at 9.2. Reviewers mention that Backup Exec's user-friendly interface makes it easier to manage disk backups effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Backup Exec offers superior local backup capabilities, scoring 9.5, compared to Veritas NetBackup's 9.0. Users say that the straightforward setup process in Backup Exec is a significant advantage for mid-market businesses.
- G2 users highlight that Veritas NetBackup shines in cloud recovery with a score of 8.8, while Backup Exec lags behind at 7.8. Users report that the cloud integration features in Veritas NetBackup are robust, making it a preferred choice for enterprises focusing on cloud solutions.
- Users on G2 mention that Backup Exec's real-time sync feature, rated at 8.7, is highly effective for immediate data protection, whereas Veritas NetBackup's similar functionality is rated lower at 8.0. Reviewers say this makes Backup Exec a better option for businesses needing instant data recovery.
- Reviewers say that both products perform well in disaster recovery, but Veritas NetBackup edges out with a score of 8.5 compared to Backup Exec's 8.3. Users report that the comprehensive disaster recovery plans offered by Veritas NetBackup are particularly beneficial for large enterprises.
- Users report that Backup Exec's activity monitoring feature is rated at 8.6, matching Veritas NetBackup's score, but reviewers mention that Backup Exec provides more intuitive dashboards, making it easier for users to track backup activities.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arctera Backup Exec
No pricing availableVeritas NetBackup
No pricing availableFree Trial
Arctera Backup Exec
Free Trial is available
Veritas NetBackup
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
214
8.4
93
Ease of Use
8.3
216
8.0
94
Ease of Setup
8.3
200
7.6
66
Ease of Admin
8.4
199
8.0
64
Quality of Support
7.8
201
7.9
86
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
191
8.4
61
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
207
7.3
94
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.3
101
9.2
15
8.9
95
8.9
16
8.8
92
9.1
16
8.1
75
8.4
16
Management
8.4
86
8.4
16
8.7
91
8.1
16
8.8
98
8.6
16
8.1
85
8.9
15
8.6
94
8.9
16
Compliance
8.6
92
8.4
16
7.5
62
8.8
13
8.5
79
9.0
16
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
5.8
11
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Management
8.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
22
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
Management
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Solution Provision
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arctera Backup Exec and Veritas NetBackup are categorized as Server Backup
Unique Categories
Veritas NetBackup has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arctera Backup Exec
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Veritas NetBackup
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.3%
Oil & Energy
3.5%
Computer Software
3.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.1%
Financial Services
3.1%
Other
69.6%
Information Technology and Services
26.5%
Government Administration
6.9%
Telecommunications
4.9%
Retail
3.9%
Computer Software
3.9%
Other
53.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Arctera Backup Exec
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Consumer Services
Speed of restoration of virtual machines , deduplication .Backup speed .Possibility to backup different environments .Good security against encryption of backup
Most Helpful Critical Review
Joshua H.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Symantec's inability to choose a direction and stick to it. In an effort to compete with other products invading the space they once dominated (as Veritas), they make radical functional changes from version to version under the "change is painful but...
Veritas NetBackup
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Al F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
1) Solid enterprise software. 2) It's robust and versatile. 3) Interface is easy to learn. Has a straight forward GUI as well as command line options for more experienced IT professionals. 4) Policies allow for ease to stagger backup jobs. 5) Works...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Food & Beverages
It was a great product 10-15 years ago, and maybe it still is in a fully physical environment. In a virtualized environment something like Veeam is a better solution.
Verified User in Consumer Services
Speed of restoration of virtual machines , deduplication .Backup speed .Possibility to backup different environments .Good security against encryption of backup
Al F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
1) Solid enterprise software. 2) It's robust and versatile. 3) Interface is easy to learn. Has a straight forward GUI as well as command line options for more experienced IT professionals. 4) Policies allow for ease to stagger backup jobs. 5) Works...
Joshua H.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Symantec's inability to choose a direction and stick to it. In an effort to compete with other products invading the space they once dominated (as Veritas), they make radical functional changes from version to version under the "change is painful but...
Verified User in Food & Beverages
It was a great product 10-15 years ago, and maybe it still is in a fully physical environment. In a virtualized environment something like Veeam is a better solution.
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Discussions
does Symantec backup exec trial version have the ability to delete files
4 comments
GS
Backup Exec comes with full functional with 60 days trial version. If the questions is about resore the answer is yes. After the data is backed up and it is...Read more
How does Backup Exec help optimize storage?
2 comments
SS
Backup Exec have inbuilt features and capabilities to support storage deduplication which reduces your storage space needs, saving you money and reducing how...Read more
can i configure Role based access to access the software
1 comment
GS
I understand. If you have any other requests or need assistance, feel free to let me know!Read more
What is Veritas NetBackup used for?
2 comments
VB
The phrase "Enterprise Backup and Recovery solution" is already in English and refers to a system or software designed to protect and restore data for large...Read more
What is Veritas used for?
1 comment
VB
The phrase "Enterprise Backup and Recovery solution" is already in English and refers to a system or software designed to protect and restore data for large...Read more
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