HPE Zerto Software vs INFINIDAT InfiniGuard comparison

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise and INFINIDAT are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.1, while INFINIDAT is ranked #85. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 1.9% mindshare in BRS, compared to INFINIDAT’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of INFINIDAT users who would recommend it.

HPE Zerto Software

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

HPE Zerto Software and INFINIDAT InfiniGuard are products competing in disaster recovery and data protection. INFINIDAT InfiniGuard is seen as superior due to its advanced feature set, making it worth the investment.

Features: HPE Zerto Software offers robust data replication, swift recovery times, and flexible infrastructure support. INFINIDAT InfiniGuard provides high backup efficiency, robust storage capabilities, and comprehensive data protection.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE Zerto Software features a streamlined deployment process and effective customer service for quicker setup. INFINIDAT InfiniGuard offers a more complex deployment model requiring more time, with extensive technical support ensuring comprehensive service assistance.

Pricing and ROI: HPE Zerto Software has a lower initial setup cost with favorable ROI through cost-efficient disaster recovery solutions. INFINIDAT InfiniGuard requires a substantial upfront investment, delivering high ROI through superior data protection and reduced data management costs.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Zerto Software

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

2nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

363

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (1st), Cloud Backup (2nd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Autonomous Operational Resilience (1st)

INFINIDAT InfiniGuard

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

85th

Average Rating

10.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of HPE Zerto Software is 1.9%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of INFINIDAT InfiniGuard is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE Zerto Software	1.9%
INFINIDAT InfiniGuard	0.4%
Other	97.7%

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Aslah Faseel K

DevOps Engineer at a media company with 201-500 employees

Near-zero downtime has protected critical workloads and now simplifies hybrid cloud recovery

The best features of HPE Zerto Software are mainly very sophisticated and relevant to the current market. The data protection CDP part has real-time replication, unlike other solutions that have snapshot backups. We can set it up hourly, making it ideal for use with workloads. Another attraction is the near-zero RTO, with automated failover within minutes and one-click failover and failback. Currently, we are using a hybrid cloud solution, and HPE Zerto Software supports multi-cloud environments, making it easy to migrate between on-premises and cloud. Regarding the impact of HPE Zerto Software on our RTOs, we have near-zero RTO, meaning the system must be back online within thirty minutes if we measure the time. It is very quick to recover services. With HPE Zerto Software's near-synchronous replication, we have some CDP protection, so we typically write interceptions along with some asynchronous replication. There is almost real-time replication available.

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Jim Ganong

Supervisor, IT Operations at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Fast data recovery for large scale datasets

The Infiniguard (dedicated disc storage), offers a petabyte of storage space for on-site disc storage for backups. Because of this, we were able to get rid of our tapes. Essentially, it replaced our tape backups. We're definitely going to be buying another INFINIDAT array. We do have another location that is going to be needing a new array sometime soon, so we'll be buying another one. The beautiful thing about them is that you can set them up to replicate for disaster recovery between the two of them and set up some nice replication jobs, site to site, for automatic database replication.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It's the easiest to use."

"It's one of the easiest products out there, as far as managing and using it go. The UI is pretty dead simple."

"Leaving Veeam aside and comparing Zerto with our existing backup functionality, forget it."

"Zerto allows us to replicate entire systems between data centers instead of setting up replication within the applications, which sometimes is non-existent."

"My impressions of HPE Zerto Software's near-synchronous replication are excellent, as we typically see targets under five seconds, which no one else is achieving."

"The quickness and efficiency of creating snapshots, on a real-time basis, is one of the most valuable features. Whenever changes are made on a server, Zerto starts taking snapshots right away and replicating them to the DR site. It's very effective and very quick."

"It provides real-time backup"

"Rebuilding that infrastructure would take hours, if not days, as opposed to having the ability with Zerto to do a single click, then we are up and running at another site."

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"Essentially, it replaced our tape backups."

"Overall, this solution has been very cost-effective for us."

Cons

"It would also be nice if you could update without having to download a new installation file for Zerto Virtual Manager. Within the app, it could prompt you to install and perform the installation from within the application. Generally, it's relatively easy to use, but it gets a little complex when customers have special network requirements and need to customize how long they want the save points to be retained. We need to work with the storage team on the backend to see what makes the most sense for the client."

"We have had some issues running Linux virtual machines on the new version. There were some issues with virtual replication adapters on Cisco UCS hosts running VMware vCenter 8."

"In terms of improvement, it would be helpful if the implementation team had a better best practices guide and made sure things like the journaling are very clearly understood."

"My only business complaint is the cost of the solution."

"Zerto's effect on our RPO can be improved."

"Mobile features are there only for visibility and not to take action."

"The recovery processes of large datasets in the Cloud have room for improvement."

"Right now, if you have an error, it creates a link that takes you to a website to review information about the problem. It would be nice if Zerto could give you information within the app instead of referring you to a web application."

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"I would like to see more improvement in the GUI; for example, better graphs and statistics so that you have a better vision of what exactly you have stored."

"I would like to see more improvement in the GUI."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There may be less expensive solutions on the market but with Zerto, you get what you pay for."

"Zerto does a per-workload licensing model, per-server. It is simple and straightforward, but it is not super flexible. It is kind of a one size fits all. They charge the same price for those workloads. I feel like they could have some flexible licensing option possibly based on criticality, just so we could protect less important work. I would love to protect every workload in my environment with Zerto, whether I really need it or not, but the cost is such that I really have to justify that protection. So, if we had some more flexibility, e.g., you could protect servers with a two-, three-, or four-hour RPO at a certain price point versus mission-critical every five minutes, then I would be interested in that."

"It's very reasonably priced. It's a little more than $3,000 annually. That works out to about $20 per server per month."

"Zerto is fairly expensive, but worth it."

"I do not have anything to compare it to. It is expensive, but I am not going to squabble about the price when I bring the system up in a disaster. It is what it is."

"It is less expensive than the full solution that we had previously, but at the same time, it's not an inexpensive product either."

"It is economical as compared to other brands."

"Price-wise, it works fine for me, but my budgetary team is always looking for ways to cut costs, and it seems like they first look at the data center and the IT side to find savings."

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Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Nov 9, 2014

VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto

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Midsize Enterprise	94
Large Enterprise	208

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Questions from the Community

What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Data Guard?

Ik fluister:VM Host Oracle en DataGuard hebben we per toeval vervangen door Zerto :-) tijdens de Zerto implementatie en VPG werden de Host Data in write-ack Block-Level gerepliceerd. Qua licentie 1...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zerto?

My experience with the price, implementation costs, and licensing of HPE Zerto Software is that, as I mentioned before, the licensing is somewhat complicated and the prices are a bit high.

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What needs improvement with Zerto?

I believe HPE Zerto Software could improve in certain aspects that emerged after HPE acquired this software. Following the acquisition of this product by HPE, I think there are certain aspects that...

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Also Known As

Zerto Virtual Replication

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Overview

Zerto is used for disaster recovery, business continuity, data migration, and ransomware recovery, providing continuous data protection and near real-time replication. Valued for ease of use, efficient failover processes, and versatile integration, it enhances organizational efficiency, reduces errors, and boosts productivity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

INFINIDAT InfiniGuard is an advanced data protection solution designed for scalable, reliable, and high-performance backup and recovery. It addresses critical needs with rapid recovery and ensures data integrity.

INFINIDAT InfiniGuard offers a comprehensive suite of features tailored for enterprise environments, focusing on efficient backup, seamless data recovery, and compliance with stringent data management standards. It is designed to deliver unmatched performance and reliability, making it an ideal choice for organizations looking to optimize their data protection strategy. Its architecture enables swift, reliable data recovery, ensuring minimal downtime and maximizing operational continuity.

What are the key features of INFINIDAT InfiniGuard?

High-Speed Backup: Delivers rapid backup processes to minimize data window and enhance productivity.
Inline Deduplication: Reduces storage requirements by eliminating duplicate data in real-time.
Multi-Petabyte Capacity: Offers scalable storage solutions suitable for growing data demands.
Instant Data Recovery: Ensures quick recovery times to minimize business disruption.

What benefits and ROI should you expect from using INFINIDAT InfiniGuard?

Cost Efficiency: Lower storage costs through advanced deduplication technology.
Scalability: Seamless expansion capabilities to meet growing data protection needs.
Reliability: Provides robust and dependable data recovery options.
Operational Continuity: Ensures business operations remain uninterrupted even in data crisis scenarios.

INFINIDAT InfiniGuard is widely used in finance and healthcare sectors where data protection and regulatory compliance are paramount. It is integrated to deliver high-performance backup and rapid data recovery, addressing industry-specific challenges like compliance and data privacy.

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Sample Customers

United Airlines, HCA, XPO Logistics, TaxSlayer, McKesson, Insight Global, American Airlines, Tencate, Aaron’s, Grey’s County, Kingston Technologies

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