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Arq Backup vs Rubrik Cloud Data Management

Arq Backup logo

Arq Backup

File Storage & Backup

Mac and Windows backup to your own cloud storage

From
$50/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rubrik Cloud Data Management logo

Rubrik Cloud Data Management

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Zero trust data security for modern enterprises

From
$100/varies
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Arq Backup runs on Mac and Windows only; Rubrik Cloud Data Management requires substantial upfront investment with enterprise pricing models
  • They diverge on capability: Arq Backup covers Client-side encryption, Rubrik Cloud Data Management covers Zero trust data security.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arq Backup and Rubrik Cloud Data Management actually diverge.

Attributes where Arq Backup and Rubrik Cloud Data Management differ
AttributeArq BackupRubrik Cloud Data Management
Starting price$50/year$100/varies
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindows, MacCloud, On-Premises, Hybrid
CategoryFile Storage & BackupBackup & Disaster Recovery
Founded20092014

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arq Backup

  • Client-side encryption
  • Hourly backups
  • Network backup
  • Deduplication
  • Immutable backups
  • Budget controls
  • AWS S3
  • Google Cloud

Only in Rubrik Cloud Data Management

  • Zero trust data security
  • Instant recovery
  • Ransomware detection
  • Data classification
  • Compliance automation
  • API-first architecture
  • VMware
  • AWS

Both cover

  • Azure
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arq Backup

  • Data protection
  • Disaster recovery
  • Business continuity
  • Ransomware protection
  • Compliance

Rubrik Cloud Data Management

  • Data protection
  • Disaster recovery
  • Business continuity
  • Ransomware protection
  • Compliance

Both are used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection, compliance, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arq Backup

  • Runs on Mac and Windows only
  • Arq 7 is licensed per computer, and continuing to receive updates after the first year costs $25 per year per computer
  • Arq Premium covers up to 5 computers, so larger households or teams need more than one subscription
  • Arq Premium includes 1TB of storage and charges $0.0059 per GB per month beyond it

Rubrik Cloud Data Management

  • Requires substantial upfront investment with enterprise pricing models
  • Complex implementation and integration with existing infrastructure
  • Complex configuration with many options for policies, bulk operations limits, and error handling
  • Limited built-in analytics compared to some competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

Arq Backup

$50/year
  • Arq Premium$50/year
    • 5 computers
    • Arq Cloud storage option
    • Email support

Rubrik Cloud Data Management

$100/varies

No published plan breakdown. See the Rubrik Cloud Data Management review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Arq Backup if

  • You need client-side encryption.
  • You work on Windows, Mac.
  • You also want hourly backups.
Arq Backup review

Choose Rubrik Cloud Data Management if

  • You need zero trust data security.
  • You work on Cloud, On-Premises, Hybrid.
  • You also want instant recovery.
Rubrik Cloud Data Management review

Questions people ask

Is Arq Backup or Rubrik Cloud Data Management better?
Neither clearly leads. Arq Backup starts at $50/year and Rubrik Cloud Data Management at $100/varies, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arq Backup or Rubrik Cloud Data Management?
Arq Backup starts at $50/year and Rubrik Cloud Data Management at $100/varies.
Does Arq Backup or Rubrik Cloud Data Management run on more platforms?
Arq Backup runs on Windows, Mac. Rubrik Cloud Data Management runs on Cloud, On-Premises, Hybrid.
What is Arq Backup best used for?
Arq Backup is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
What can Arq Backup do that Rubrik Cloud Data Management cannot?
Arq Backup covers Client-side encryption, Hourly backups, Network backup, Deduplication. Rubrik Cloud Data Management covers Zero trust data security, Instant recovery, Ransomware detection, Data classification. Both handle Azure, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Rubrik Cloud Data Management: What ransomware protection does Rubrik offer?

Rubrik offers immutable backups that cannot be altered or deleted, providing zero trust data security. Enterprise customers receive a $10M ransomware recovery warranty for both on-premises and Rubrik managed cloud environments.

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Rubrik Cloud Data Management: How quickly can Rubrik recover from data loss?

Rubrik enables near-instantaneous recovery of virtual machines and databases, minimizing downtime. Global Real-Time Search provides Google-like search across all backups to quickly locate and restore specific files.

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Rubrik Cloud Data Management: What cloud platforms does Rubrik support?

Rubrik supports cloud mobility across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, enabling data migration and replication to various cloud platforms.

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Rubrik Cloud Data Management: Does Rubrik reduce storage requirements?

Yes, Rubrik uses global deduplication to eliminate redundant data across all backups, significantly reducing storage requirements and optimizing storage efficiency.

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