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Veeam Backup & Replication vs Arq Backup

Veeam Backup & Replication logo

Veeam Backup & Replication

Software

Modern data protection for enterprise workloads

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Arq Backup logo

Arq Backup

Software

Mac and Windows backup to your own cloud storage

From
$50/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Veeam Backup & Replication has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Veeam Backup & Replication replication propagates corrupted data without detection, as it focuses on speed without extensive integrity checks; Arq Backup runs on Mac and Windows only
  • They diverge on capability: Veeam Backup & Replication covers Instant VM recovery, Arq Backup covers Client-side encryption.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Veeam Backup & Replication and Arq Backup actually diverge.

Attributes where Veeam Backup & Replication and Arq Backup differ
AttributeVeeam Backup & ReplicationArq Backup
Starting priceFree$50/year
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Mac
Founded20062009

Identical on both: 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 Veeam Backup & Replication

  • Instant VM recovery
  • Ransomware protection
  • Application-aware processing
  • Global deduplication
  • Continuous data protection
  • VMware vSphere
  • Microsoft Hyper-V
  • AWS

Only in Arq Backup

  • Client-side encryption
  • Hourly backups
  • Network backup
  • Deduplication
  • Budget controls
  • AWS S3
  • Backblaze B2
  • Dropbox

Both cover

  • Immutable backups
  • Azure
  • Google Cloud
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Veeam Backup & Replication

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

Arq Backup

  • 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.

Veeam Backup & Replication

  • Replication propagates corrupted data without detection, as it focuses on speed without extensive integrity checks
  • Cannot use guest file indexing for snapshot-only jobs, limiting recovery options
  • Multi-factor authentication is not supported for object storage repositories
  • Scale-out backup repositories do not support rotated drives and have limited functionality

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Veeam Backup & Replication

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Veeam Backup & Replication review.

Arq Backup

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Veeam Backup & Replication if

  • You need instant vm recovery.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want ransomware protection.
Veeam Backup & Replication review

Choose Arq Backup if

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

Questions people ask

Is Veeam Backup & Replication or Arq Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. Veeam Backup & Replication starts at Free and Arq Backup at $50/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Veeam Backup & Replication or Arq Backup?
Veeam Backup & Replication has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Veeam Backup & Replication and $50/year for Arq Backup.
Does Veeam Backup & Replication or Arq Backup run on more platforms?
Veeam Backup & Replication runs on Windows. Arq Backup runs on Windows, Mac.
Can I use Veeam Backup & Replication for free?
Yes. Veeam Backup & Replication has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arq Backup starts at $50/year.
What is Veeam Backup & Replication best used for?
Veeam Backup & Replication is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
What can Veeam Backup & Replication do that Arq Backup cannot?
Veeam Backup & Replication covers Instant VM recovery, Ransomware protection, Application-aware processing, Global deduplication. Arq Backup covers Client-side encryption, Hourly backups, Network backup, Deduplication. Both handle Immutable backups, Azure, Google Cloud, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Veeam Backup & Replication: What is included in Veeam's free tier?

Veeam's free Community Edition supports unlimited backups and replication for up to 10 workloads with the same features as the Standard tier, with no time limit.

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Veeam Backup & Replication: How long can Veeam retain backups?

Veeam retention depends on your storage configuration but typically supports retention of multiple backup versions for weeks to years depending on storage capacity and retention policies configured.

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Veeam Backup & Replication: Can Veeam replicate data to cloud storage?

Yes, Veeam Backup & Replication supports replication and backup to cloud storage including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with support for object storage repositories and immutable backups.

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Veeam Backup & Replication: What hypervisors does Veeam support?

Veeam natively supports VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V for VM backup and replication, with additional support for physical servers and cloud instances through complementary tools.

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