Veeam Data Platform vs Carbonite Safe Backup Pro
Which security & it tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
Veeam Data Platform
From $95Free plan
Businesses with servers, virtualization hosts or NAS and an IT person or MSP to run the backup infrastructure, who need fast recovery of whole machines.
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Carbonite Safe Backup Pro
From $287.99
Small offices with up to 25 computers, light data and perhaps one server, that want a single annual bill and phone support.
Side by side
| Veeam Data Platform | Carbonite Safe Backup Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for 10 workloads; Essentials $95/workload/year (MSRP) | From $287.99/year (up to 25 computers) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Businesses with servers, virtualization hosts or NAS and an IT person or MSP to run the backup infrastructure, who need fast recovery of whole machines. | Small offices with up to 25 computers, light data and perhaps one server, that want a single annual bill and phone support. |
Pros and cons
Veeam Data Platform
Pros
- Free Community Edition for up to 10 workloads
- Deep VM and application-aware recovery options
- Works with many storage targets, including immutable object storage
- Published SMB price for Essentials and for Microsoft 365 SaaS backup
Cons
- Software you host and maintain yourself
- Storage costs are separate from the license
- Not the simplest choice for remote laptops
- Larger editions are priced by quote
Carbonite Safe Backup Pro
Pros
- Flat annual price for the whole office
- Server and bare metal restore on higher plans
- Supports HIPAA, FERPA and GLBA compliance
- In-house phone and email support
Cons
- Small included storage (250 GB on Core)
- Extra storage is expensive at $99 per 100 GB
- Capped at 25 computers; larger needs move to OpenText sales
- Support only on weekday business hours
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