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📦 Veeam vs Commvault Cloud vs Rubrik Security Cloud
Veeam Data Platform Advanced vs Commvault Cloud vs Rubrik Security Cloud compared across 35 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.
Veeam Data Platform Advanced
Veeam
Overall Score
Best for: VMware/Hyper-V environments requiring detailed monitoring, chargeback reporting, and operational oversight
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Commvault Cloud
Commvault
Overall Score
Best for: Global enterprises and regulated industries needing unified protection across 200+ cloud services, SaaS applications, and diverse workloads
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Rubrik Security Cloud
Rubrik
Overall Score
Best for: Security-focused organisations prioritising ransomware protection with air-gapped backups, threat hunting, and compliance data classification
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Veeam vs Commvault Cloud vs Rubrik Security Cloud: performance overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Veeam Data Platform Advanced
Commvault Cloud
Rubrik Security Cloud
Compute
Veeam Data Platform Advanced
7.5
Commvault Cloud
9.0
Rubrik Security Cloud
8.5
Memory
Veeam Data Platform Advanced
6.0
Commvault Cloud
8.0
Rubrik Security Cloud
8.0
Storage
Veeam Data Platform Advanced
8.0
Commvault Cloud
8.5
Rubrik Security Cloud
9.0
Networking
Veeam Data Platform Advanced
6.5
Commvault Cloud
9.5
Rubrik Security Cloud
8.0
Expandability
Veeam Data Platform Advanced
7.0
Commvault Cloud
9.5
Rubrik Security Cloud
8.5
Management
Veeam Data Platform Advanced
8.5
Commvault Cloud
8.0
Rubrik Security Cloud
8.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Veeam Data Platform Advanced Veeam | Commvault Cloud Commvault | Rubrik Security Cloud Rubrik |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Metrics | |||
| Platform Version / Status | v13 Platform (Latest VBR + ONE release) | 14× Leader (Gartner MQ consecutive) | 6× Gartner (Consecutive MQ Leader) |
| AI / Intelligence Capabilities | AI Intelligence (Veeam Intelligence built in) | Metallic AI — discovery, classification, anomaly detection, policy recommendations | ML anomaly detection, IoC scanning, Turbo Threat Hunting |
| Monitoring / Alarm Capabilities | 300+ Alarms (Predefined monitoring alarms) | -- | -- |
| Visibility / Coverage Scope | 360° Visibility (Full infrastructure view) | 100K+ Companies (Protected worldwide) | 6K+ Orgs (Protected worldwide) |
| Service / Workload Coverage | -- | 200+ Services (Cloud services covered) | -- |
| Industry Recognition | -- | #1 Gartner CC (5 of 6 Critical Capabilities) | #1 Vision (Furthest in Gartner vision) |
| Warranty / Guarantee | -- | -- | $10M Warranty (Ransomware recovery guarantee) |
| Compute | |||
| Platform Architecture | On-premises software: Backup & Replication on Windows Server or the Veeam Software Appliance; Veeam ONE on Windows | Cloud-native SaaS (Metallic) + on-premises software | Cloud SaaS (Rubrik Security Cloud) + on-premises appliance |
| Deployment Options | Backup & Replication: Windows Server 2016–2025 or Veeam Software Appliance; Veeam ONE: Windows Server 2016–2025 | SaaS (AWS/Azure marketplace), software, or HyperScale appliance | Cloud SaaS + on-premises appliance |
| Minimum System Requirements | Min. RAM (ONE Server): 8 GB (16 GB recommended for large environments) | -- | -- |
| Memory | |||
| Memory Requirements | 8 GB (16 GB recommended) | -- | -- |
| Storage | |||
| Storage Features | Immutable storage, capacity forecasting | Immutable copies | Air-gapped, immutable backups |
| Capacity Forecasting | Trend-based forecast of days left before repositories reach capacity thresholds | -- | -- |
| Networking | |||
| Cloud Region Support | -- | 160+ global regions | -- |
| Software & OS Compatibility | |||
| Operating System Support | Veeam ONE Server OS: Windows Server 2016–2025 (64-bit); Windows 10/11 also supported | -- | -- |
| Virtual Machine Support | VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Proxmox VE, Scale Computing HyperCore, HPE Morpheus VM Essentials, XCP-ng, Citrix XenServer, Sangfor aSV, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, Platform9, Verge.IO | VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, AWS EC2, Azure VMs, GCP | VMware vSphere, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization |
| Cloud Platform Support | -- | AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud | AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud (OCI) |
| Container Support | -- | Kubernetes (OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE) and Helm-based protection | Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE, OpenShift) |
| Database Support | -- | Oracle, SQL Server, SAP HANA, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB | Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SAP |
| SaaS Application Support | -- | Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace, Dynamics 365 | Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, GitHub |
| Endpoint Support | -- | Windows, macOS, Linux laptops and desktops | -- |
| NAS / File System Support | -- | NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, generic SMB/NFS | NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, generic NAS |
| Identity / Directory Support | -- | Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) | Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta |
| Included Software | Veeam Backup & Replication v13 (full Foundation), Veeam ONE v13, Veeam Intelligence | Commvault Cloud platform with Metallic AI | Rubrik Security Cloud platform |
| Licensing Model | Veeam Universal License (VUL) — same as Foundation | Subscription (per workload) or capacity-based; AWS/Azure marketplace | 3-year subscription including software, updates, and support |
| Management | |||
| Monitoring Scope | VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, VBR jobs, Agents, cloud VMs | -- | -- |
| Dashboard Types | Executive, infrastructure, VM, job, compliance, SLA | -- | -- |
| Chargeback / Reporting | Per-VM / per-workload cost allocation reports | -- | -- |
| Security | |||
| Security Architecture | Malware Analysis Agent, data anomaly detection | Zero Trust, MFA, RBAC | Zero Trust, air gap, immutability, MFA, RBAC, quorum auth |
| Encryption | -- | AES-256 encryption | AES-256 at-rest and in-transit, BYOK, key rotation |
| Threat Detection | Data anomaly detection — flags unusual backup patterns | AI-enabled discovery and automated protection policy recommendations | Threat Detection: ML anomaly detection, IoC scanning, Turbo Threat Hunting |
| Recovery Features | Instant VM Recovery, guides recovery decisions | Cleanroom Recovery — isolated recovery environment, Auto Recovery — near real-time automated workload recovery | Orchestrated Application Recovery, mass restore, granular item recovery |
| Data Classification | -- | Risk Analysis — classify and categorise sensitive data | Data Classification: PII, financial, healthcare — GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GLBA |
| Compliance Certifications | -- | FedRAMP High, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001 | GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GLBA |
| Identity Protection | -- | Identity Resilience — detect, audit, and reverse threats in Active Directory and Entra ID | -- |
Key Metrics
Platform Version / Status
Veeam Data Platform Advancedv13 Platform (Latest VBR + ONE release)
Commvault Cloud14× Leader (Gartner MQ consecutive)
Rubrik Security Cloud6× Gartner (Consecutive MQ Leader)
AI / Intelligence Capabilities
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedAI Intelligence (Veeam Intelligence built in)
Commvault CloudMetallic AI — discovery, classification, anomaly detection, policy recommendations
Rubrik Security CloudML anomaly detection, IoC scanning, Turbo Threat Hunting
Monitoring / Alarm Capabilities
Veeam Data Platform Advanced300+ Alarms (Predefined monitoring alarms)
Commvault Cloud--
Rubrik Security Cloud--
Visibility / Coverage Scope
Veeam Data Platform Advanced360° Visibility (Full infrastructure view)
Commvault Cloud100K+ Companies (Protected worldwide)
Rubrik Security Cloud6K+ Orgs (Protected worldwide)
Service / Workload Coverage
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault Cloud200+ Services (Cloud services covered)
Rubrik Security Cloud--
Industry Recognition
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault Cloud#1 Gartner CC (5 of 6 Critical Capabilities)
Rubrik Security Cloud#1 Vision (Furthest in Gartner vision)
Warranty / Guarantee
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault Cloud--
Rubrik Security Cloud$10M Warranty (Ransomware recovery guarantee)
Compute
Platform Architecture
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedOn-premises software: Backup & Replication on Windows Server or the Veeam Software Appliance; Veeam ONE on Windows
Commvault CloudCloud-native SaaS (Metallic) + on-premises software
Rubrik Security CloudCloud SaaS (Rubrik Security Cloud) + on-premises appliance
Deployment Options
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedBackup & Replication: Windows Server 2016–2025 or Veeam Software Appliance; Veeam ONE: Windows Server 2016–2025
Commvault CloudSaaS (AWS/Azure marketplace), software, or HyperScale appliance
Rubrik Security CloudCloud SaaS + on-premises appliance
Minimum System Requirements
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedMin. RAM (ONE Server): 8 GB (16 GB recommended for large environments)
Commvault Cloud--
Rubrik Security Cloud--
Memory
Memory Requirements
Veeam Data Platform Advanced8 GB (16 GB recommended)
Commvault Cloud--
Rubrik Security Cloud--
Storage
Storage Features
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedImmutable storage, capacity forecasting
Commvault CloudImmutable copies
Rubrik Security CloudAir-gapped, immutable backups
Capacity Forecasting
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedTrend-based forecast of days left before repositories reach capacity thresholds
Commvault Cloud--
Rubrik Security Cloud--
Networking
Cloud Region Support
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault Cloud160+ global regions
Rubrik Security Cloud--
Software & OS Compatibility
Operating System Support
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedVeeam ONE Server OS: Windows Server 2016–2025 (64-bit); Windows 10/11 also supported
Commvault Cloud--
Rubrik Security Cloud--
Virtual Machine Support
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedVMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Proxmox VE, Scale Computing HyperCore, HPE Morpheus VM Essentials, XCP-ng, Citrix XenServer, Sangfor aSV, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, Platform9, Verge.IO
Commvault CloudVMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, AWS EC2, Azure VMs, GCP
Rubrik Security CloudVMware vSphere, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
Cloud Platform Support
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault CloudAWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud
Rubrik Security CloudAWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud (OCI)
Container Support
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault CloudKubernetes (OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE) and Helm-based protection
Rubrik Security CloudKubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE, OpenShift)
Database Support
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault CloudOracle, SQL Server, SAP HANA, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
Rubrik Security CloudOracle DB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SAP
SaaS Application Support
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault CloudMicrosoft 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace, Dynamics 365
Rubrik Security CloudMicrosoft 365, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, GitHub
Endpoint Support
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault CloudWindows, macOS, Linux laptops and desktops
Rubrik Security Cloud--
NAS / File System Support
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault CloudNetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, generic SMB/NFS
Rubrik Security CloudNetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, generic NAS
Identity / Directory Support
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault CloudActive Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
Rubrik Security CloudActive Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta
Included Software
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedVeeam Backup & Replication v13 (full Foundation), Veeam ONE v13, Veeam Intelligence
Commvault CloudCommvault Cloud platform with Metallic AI
Rubrik Security CloudRubrik Security Cloud platform
Licensing Model
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedVeeam Universal License (VUL) — same as Foundation
Commvault CloudSubscription (per workload) or capacity-based; AWS/Azure marketplace
Rubrik Security Cloud3-year subscription including software, updates, and support
Management
Monitoring Scope
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedVMware vSphere, Hyper-V, VBR jobs, Agents, cloud VMs
Commvault Cloud--
Rubrik Security Cloud--
Dashboard Types
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedExecutive, infrastructure, VM, job, compliance, SLA
Commvault Cloud--
Rubrik Security Cloud--
Chargeback / Reporting
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedPer-VM / per-workload cost allocation reports
Commvault Cloud--
Rubrik Security Cloud--
Security
Security Architecture
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedMalware Analysis Agent, data anomaly detection
Commvault CloudZero Trust, MFA, RBAC
Rubrik Security CloudZero Trust, air gap, immutability, MFA, RBAC, quorum auth
Encryption
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault CloudAES-256 encryption
Rubrik Security CloudAES-256 at-rest and in-transit, BYOK, key rotation
Threat Detection
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedData anomaly detection — flags unusual backup patterns
Commvault CloudAI-enabled discovery and automated protection policy recommendations
Rubrik Security CloudThreat Detection: ML anomaly detection, IoC scanning, Turbo Threat Hunting
Recovery Features
Veeam Data Platform AdvancedInstant VM Recovery, guides recovery decisions
Commvault CloudCleanroom Recovery — isolated recovery environment, Auto Recovery — near real-time automated workload recovery
Rubrik Security CloudOrchestrated Application Recovery, mass restore, granular item recovery
Data Classification
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault CloudRisk Analysis — classify and categorise sensitive data
Rubrik Security CloudData Classification: PII, financial, healthcare — GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GLBA
Compliance Certifications
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault CloudFedRAMP High, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001
Rubrik Security CloudGDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GLBA
Identity Protection
Veeam Data Platform Advanced--
Commvault CloudIdentity Resilience — detect, audit, and reverse threats in Active Directory and Entra ID
Rubrik Security Cloud--
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Expert Analysis
AI-assisted analysis based on published specifications
These three enterprise data protection platforms represent distinct approaches to modern backup, recovery, and security. Veeam Data Platform Advanced excels in monitoring and management capabilities, offering 300+ predefined alarms, comprehensive dashboards, and chargeback reporting that make it particularly suitable for managed service providers and organisations requiring detailed operational oversight. Its AI-powered Veeam Intelligence provides anomaly detection and recovery guidance, and its included Backup & Replication engine protects virtual, physical and AWS, Azure and Google Cloud workloads, enterprise applications, NAS and object storage under one Veeam Universal License.
Commvault Cloud stands out with the most extensive workload coverage, supporting 200+ cloud services, 160+ regions, and protection for everything from SaaS applications to endpoints and databases. Its FedRAMP High authorisation and 14× Gartner leadership position make it ideal for regulated industries and global enterprises needing unified protection across hybrid environments. The platform's AI-driven discovery and automated policy recommendations reduce management overhead significantly.
Rubrik Security Cloud differentiates with its security-first architecture, featuring air-gapped immutable backups, machine learning threat detection, and a substantial $10 million ransomware recovery warranty. Its orchestrated application recovery and Turbo Threat Hunting capabilities provide rapid response to security incidents. While offering solid cloud and workload support, Rubrik's strongest value proposition lies in organisations prioritising ransomware protection and compliance with stringent data classification requirements across GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS frameworks.
Veeam Data Platform Advanced
Best for: VMware/Hyper-V environments requiring detailed monitoring, chargeback reporting, and operational oversight
Commvault Cloud
Best for: Global enterprises and regulated industries needing unified protection across 200+ cloud services, SaaS applications, and diverse workloads
Rubrik Security Cloud
Best for: Security-focused organisations prioritising ransomware protection with air-gapped backups, threat hunting, and compliance data classification
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