Shlomi Lavi /
May 17, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ShadowProtect ImageManager or Backup Exec?
ShadowProtect ImageManager is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Backup Exec, and ShadowProtect ImageManager is rated higher (88/100) than Backup Exec (84/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.
Looking for the right Backup solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
STORAGECRAFT Vs. Symantec
STORAGECRAFT: StorageCraft released a brand new product in our ShadowProtect line this year: ShadowProtect ImageManager Enterprise. It has some features that allow you to replicate your backup image files on-site and off-site. It also lets you pre-stage a server backup as a virtual machine, nearly eliminating restore windows and drastically reducing recovery tim...
Symantec: Symantec helps consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world.
Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help our customers – from consumers and small businesses to the largest global organizations – secure and manage their information against more risks at more po...
Who is more expensive? ShadowProtect ImageManager or Backup Exec?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Backup software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for ShadowProtect ImageManager and Backup Exec.
ShadowProtect ImageManager price starts at $299 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 ShadowProtect ImageManager Enterprise is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Backup software. Backup Exec price starts at $39 per month , When comparing Backup Exec to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Backup software cost.
Bottom line: ShadowProtect ImageManager is more expensive than Backup Exec.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared ShadowProtect ImageManager Vs. Backup Exec based on some of the most important and required Backup features.
ShadowProtect ImageManager: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Backup Exec: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
ShadowProtect ImageManager's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Backup Exec 2012 is specifically designed for business that depends on Windows server and is perfect for companies of all sizes.