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Quest NetVault Backup vs Axcient x360Recover

Quest NetVault Backup logo

Quest NetVault Backup

Software

Cross-platform enterprise backup solution

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Axcient x360Recover logo

Axcient x360Recover

Software

Unified BCDR for managed service providers

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Quest NetVault Backup as of a 15 December 2019 archived capture, Quest NetVault Backup pricing is available only on request, sold either by front-end storage capacity or by component, with component-based licensing requiring separate purchase of each module needed rather than a single bundled price; Axcient x360Recover sMR hard drives not supported and cause severe performance degradation
  • They diverge on capability: Quest NetVault Backup covers Cross-platform support, Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Quest NetVault Backup and Axcient x360Recover actually diverge.

Attributes where Quest NetVault Backup and Axcient x360Recover differ
AttributeQuest NetVault BackupAxcient x360Recover
Starting price$50/month$99/month
PlatformsWindows, Linux, WebWindows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace
Founded19872002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Quest NetVault Backup

  • Cross-platform support
  • Application-aware backup
  • Inline deduplication
  • Built-in scheduling
  • VMware integration
  • Bare metal recovery
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server

Only in Axcient x360Recover

  • Chain-free backup
  • AutoVerify testing
  • Instant virtualization
  • Direct-to-cloud
  • AirGap ransomware protection
  • Run local
  • Microsoft 365
  • ConnectWise

Both cover

  • VMware
  • Hyper-V
  • Windows support
  • Linux support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Quest NetVault Backup

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

Axcient x360Recover

  • 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.

Quest NetVault Backup

  • As of a 15 December 2019 archived capture, Quest NetVault Backup pricing is available only on request, sold either by front-end storage capacity or by component, with component-based licensing requiring separate purchase of each module needed rather than a single bundled price

Axcient x360Recover

  • SMR hard drives not supported and cause severe performance degradation
  • Maximum 100TB per protected system in Axcient cloud storage
  • Limited recovery operations for systems using 4K disks (mount, iSCSI, and bare metal only)
  • Licensing model is complex and confusing, requiring careful mapping of servers versus workstations

Pricing, plan by plan

Quest NetVault Backup

$50/month
  • NetVault Backup$50/month
    • Cross-platform
    • Application support
    • Deduplication

Axcient x360Recover

$99/month
  • x360Recover$99/month
    • Chain-free backup
    • AutoVerify
    • Instant virtualization

Which should you pick?

Choose Quest NetVault Backup if

  • You need cross-platform support.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Web.
  • You also want application-aware backup.
Quest NetVault Backup review

Choose Axcient x360Recover if

  • You need chain-free backup.
  • You work on Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
  • You also want autoverify testing.
Axcient x360Recover review

Questions people ask

Is Quest NetVault Backup or Axcient x360Recover better?
Neither clearly leads. Quest NetVault Backup starts at $50/month and Axcient x360Recover at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Quest NetVault Backup or Axcient x360Recover?
Quest NetVault Backup starts at $50/month and Axcient x360Recover at $99/month.
Does Quest NetVault Backup or Axcient x360Recover run on more platforms?
Quest NetVault Backup runs on Windows, Linux, Web. Axcient x360Recover runs on Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
What is Quest NetVault Backup best used for?
Quest NetVault Backup is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
What can Quest NetVault Backup do that Axcient x360Recover cannot?
Quest NetVault Backup covers Cross-platform support, Application-aware backup, Inline deduplication, Built-in scheduling. Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, AutoVerify testing, Instant virtualization, Direct-to-cloud. Both handle VMware, Hyper-V, Windows support, Linux support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Axcient x360Recover: What are the RPO and RTO for x360Recover?

x360Recover delivers a recovery point objective of 15 minutes and recovery time objective of less than 1 hour, enabling rapid recovery from data loss events.

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Axcient x360Recover: Can x360Recover be deployed without hardware appliances?

Yes. x360Recover Direct-to-Cloud allows backup directly to Axcient Cloud, private cloud, or public cloud without requiring local appliances, providing a hardware-free deployment option.

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Axcient x360Recover: What platforms and cloud services does x360Recover protect?

x360Recover protects Windows, VMware, Linux, and macOS systems, as well as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud VMs, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace data.

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Axcient x360Recover: Does x360Recover integrate with existing PSA and RMM tools?

Yes. x360Recover integrates with ConnectWise PSA and RMM to automate ticketing, billing, and alerts, and works with ConnectWise Asio for dashboard visibility.

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