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IBM Tivoli CDP for Files vs Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery comparison

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
79th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Infrascale Backup & Disaste...
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
14th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (13th), Disaster Recovery as a Service (5th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (12th), SaaS Backup (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery is 1.0%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery1.0%
IBM Tivoli CDP for Files0.5%
Other98.5%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1035033 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Aix Admin at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable
We are currently using Tivoli to backup 15 terabytes within our Oracle Database using a RMAN backup script. The RMAN's utility and restoration has been perfect, we have yet to experience any issues. It's very reliable The restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable. We would like to…
Vivek_Jaiswal - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Engineer at LTI Mindtree
Cloud backups have strengthened ransomware recovery and now protect critical business data
I see several areas where Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery could be improved. First is the architectural design and configuration, along with operational maturity, as well as security integration. The performance of support can definitely be improved with easier on-call support features for P1 and P2 incidents. Getting quick support from the vendor during major recoveries or disasters would be greatly appreciated. Additionally, improving the strength of ransomware protections, addressing critical gaps in deployments, enforcing backup immutability policies, and making disaster recovery testing routine instead of an ad hoc process are important. Validating that I can quickly recover data should be a priority, and improved runbooks or operational maturity platforms would be beneficial for data recovery from critical incidents.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Even though a lot of other people like Veeam, Tivoli's restoration and infrastructure are unbeatable, making them the only ones that we rely on despite other feasible options."
"The restoration and infrastructure is extremely reliable."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to boot locally, as well as in Infrascale's cloud. This means that we can either do on-site failover or failover to their cloud."
"From a backup and disaster recovery perspective, it has been a night and day difference."
"For this particular client, the solution’s Critical Server Insurance feature that protects physical and virtual servers including Windows, Linux, VMware, and Hyper-V, was a very big factor as well. They have a bunch of physical servers, as well as virtual. The mix is predominantly virtual. They also have some NAS boxes that we back up using Infrascale."
"For me, Infrascale had the best package to offer to my customers, including features, pricing, implementation, and support; everything that comprises the total solution."
"With this, the speed to recovery and the confidence during recovery is very good, and the recovery actually works."
"There is a great return on investment with Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery, as I have saved a significant amount of time and money. I need fewer employees to support maintenance requirements, alerts monitoring, and recovery requests."
"If you want something that works and is reliable, here it is."
"It works a treat and does the job perfectly."
 

Cons

"We rarely need to reach out to customer service; however, when we do, they have not been able to help us resolve a single call."
"We would like to have the opportunity to omit data from being backed up. For example, we have three virtual machines, each with three disks. When running the backup, it will automatically take each disk rather than allowing us to select what data we want backed."
"Their margin from what they're wholesale and their MSRP is kind of tight for people who have to manage it."
"The pricing model that they recently changed to is a little bit complicated, and the biggest area for improvement is a better way of figuring out how to price it."
"The only point of improvement I can think of for Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery is that the restore process could sometimes be easier to do and faster. A file-only restore or directory-only restore can sometimes take quite some time; however, a server restore goes fast."
"The customer was probably down for about three days; this was a very difficult situation for us to be in."
"There is room for improvement by making the interface a little more intuitive when navigating to recover flat files or an old server."
"There could be some room for improvement in the on-premises hardware selection. It is hard for them to deploy a lot of different hardware options. Depending on footprint size and overall capabilities, that is where there could be some flexibility in some cases. However, it is not a deal-breaker."
"I think they could increase security. I would like to see more features for the section on the viruses and maybe another in reference to two-factor authentication."
"The customer support is good, but I think it should be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's expensive, but it's worth for it due to the volume of critical information within our database. We are currently paying about $22,000 per year."
"Infrascale's pricing, to me, was outstanding and was one of the major factors in my decision to go with Infrascale... My customer had a different solution before and his monthly payment was three times as much as the payment he now has with Infrascale."
"The pricing is pretty good and competitive with the market. The per-terabyte pricing is very competitive compared to the others."
"Pricing of the product could be improved. It definitely makes it a harder sell. They will usually end up getting close to the price we need, but I have to go through everybody to get the price reduced. Their list pricing is significantly higher than that of other solutions."
"The pricing is fair, and they are interested in working with MSPs as part of their market."
"It is super competitive. It is worth taking a look at it from a licensing and pricing perspective."
"Our licensing fees are billed every four months."
"You get unlimited clients and buy a bucket of space. In addition to the standard fees there were setup fees."
"The licensing is based on how much data you have plus what appliances you need."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Construction Company
11%
Retailer
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
15%
Construction Company
11%
Healthcare Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business24
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infrascale Platform?
Currently, there have been no surprises or challenges in pricing, setup costs, or licensing since I am still in the evaluation phase and not focused on costs at the licensing level.
What needs improvement with Infrascale Platform?
Regarding how Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery can be improved, I notice agent-based backing up is, in my opinion, limited, and that is definitely not a great sign. I am also recognizing t...
What is your primary use case for Infrascale Platform?
I am currently using Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery, which is in review at this time. My main use case for considering Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery is the principal concern ...
 

Also Known As

Tivoli CDP for Files
Infrascale Platform
 

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Sample Customers

Cyberian Data Protection
MSPs servicing small and mid-size companies VARs servicing mid-sized companies Direct SMB or mid-sized companies
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