Comet Backup

Avantages

I was impressed by the ease of use of the server, how to deploy agents and how easy was to extract information from the server to report to our users how the backup was protecting their information.
Also, every time we opened a case with Comet, response time and quality was top notch.

Inconvénients

It doesn't integrate (yet) with change tracking with the hypervisor so all the virtual disk has to be read each time, and that it'd be nice to integrate with S3 protocol Object locks to hedge against potential ramsonware attacks. I know that they are on it on both things but still not available.

Avantages

The software works very well! We do mostly disk image backups and they have been flawless, fast and storage efficient. I love that Comet Backup has a self-hosted option which we are using. The support has been top notch and very responsive and helpful when we need them to answer questions. Their documentation is also top notch.

Inconvénients

I don't really have any cons but I do have some feature requests such as more integrations, like Discord integration and Twilio SMS integration. Comet Backup does support custom webhooks and we've been able to achieve what we need with that but then I have to support our custom webhook integrations. I would rather Comet have native integration for Discord and Twilio for alerting and reporting.

Alternatives envisagées 

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Avantages

The pricing, the featureset and the scheduling of tasks.

Inconvénients

The Server back-end, sometimes there are weird errors backing up restored VM's, sometimes slow performance, no instant disaster recovery from the data.

Avantages

I like the ease of use as well as the ability to see what is going on quickly with my end points. Since it works with my MSP software I can get reports and such through there.

Inconvénients

There isn't much that I don't like, but selecting what needs to be backed up and retention can be a little confusing.

Alternatives envisagées 

Pourquoi choisir Comet Backup 

Logiciel antérieur 

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Avantages

Ease of setup and use. I also like the ability to see all backup status on one page.

Inconvénients

I didn't care for the new pricing model, but I was not alone. Comet changed it, so everything is good now.

Avantages

I like the ability to host my own server.

Inconvénients

I cannot restore an image to a smaller drive. I wish the API was easier to use.

Avantages

Complete solutions, perfect for backup of my and my customers data. Pay per use, so no high startup costs. Choice to self host(cheaper) of managed hosting(quite a lot more expensive)

Inconvénients

Setting up a comet server can be expensive if you just start or dont have a big customer base for it. Need to do self-hosted to make it affordable, but starting the Docker container is perfect and easy.

Avantages

What I liked most about Comet Backup is its flexibility and security. The customizable storage options and fast recovery process make it a reliable solution for data protection.

Inconvénients

What I liked least about Comet Backup is its complex initial setup. It requires some technical knowledge to configure properly.

Avantages

Easy to deploy; user interface is intuitive.

Inconvénients

Restoring isn't user-friendly. Baremetal recovery is terrible. Documentation is not good for this task. Support very poor.

Avantages

I love comet backup because it is easy to use, feature rich and also gives me the option of managing my own infrastructure for both the server application and the backup storage. It is the best backup solution I have found in this respect.

Inconvénients

The only bad thing I can think of is that restores take quite a while and it doesnt seem to save on transfers when some or part of the files being restored already exist locally. But that is me being very picky and overall I love comet backup.

Avantages

Quite easy to set up, inexpensive pricing.

Inconvénients

Need to be able to back up MS365 data without relying on a dedicated endpoint at the client end. We can't use it for MS365 backups without that feature and are using another backup tool for that side of backups.

Alternatives envisagées 

Pourquoi choisir Comet Backup 

Logiciel antérieur 

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Avantages

Central cloud backup Server with options to and onsite backup servers too.
Linux option for the backup server reduces our cost. No cost to run the backup server only cost per client device. Support for most types of storage. DAS, NAS, S3 and more.

Inconvénients

Restores can be slower then some competitors, no option to live mount the data found in some of the competition. Storage locking can be a challenge.

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Logiciel antérieur 

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Avantages

Good support, good options. It can backup everything I need with ease.

Inconvénients

How to calculate the billing per month per tenant could be easier.

Alternatives envisagées 

Pourquoi choisir Comet Backup 

Pourquoi passer à Comet Backup

Avantages

I found it simple to set up the server. I like that it's pretty customizable and the one time I did contact support, they were friendly and helpful. It's just worked since I got it installed.

Inconvénients

Not sure, maybe wish there were slight discounts on the per seat licenses or something when self hosting, but really, I don't think there is room to complain about pricing right now, it's a significantly better deal than something like Veeam when you just need something simple. Maybe some kind of automatic backup verification that can reload backups into VMs, check they boot and such and then delete similar to what bigger backup software have, but that's a big feature. Oh, and maybe an obvious way to use your own SSL certs instead of LetsEncrypt.

Avantages

Product is very easy to use. Wasabi cloud storage is fast, cheap, and fully integrated, requiring zero setup. No issues installing on a wide variety of machines and OSes. Does not pester users; console provides comprehensive overview of status across clients and backup loads.

Inconvénients

No Google Workspace backup. Costs for backing up Microsoft 365 are out of line with otherwise very reasonable pricing for backup software. Would like to be able to support older versions of Windows Server, because we all have those old servers sitting around somewhere!There are some issues to beware of regarding multiple jobs backing up to a single repository. If a job doesn't complete, you could end up with a locked repository that keeps other jobs from running.

Avantages

The ease of deploying the solution internally, customizing it and integrating it with repositories from different public cloud providers.

Inconvénients

There are functionalities that take time to develop, for example until recently there was no possibility to copy machines in VmWare.

Avantages

The Windows Image Backup feature allows users to create a full system backup, ensuring that all files, settings, and applications are securely stored. This is particularly useful for disaster recovery, as it enables quick restoration in case of system failure, hardware issues, or accidental data loss. The process is straightforward, though it may take some time depending on the size of the system. Overall, it’s a reliable and essential tool for maintaining system integrity and preventing data loss.

Inconvénients

Can be time-consuming, especially for large backups
Requires significant storage space
No flexibility to back up individual files or folders separately
Restoration can be slow and may require booting from recovery media

Avantages

So easy to setup - extremely easy to use interface and even the whole server setup is easy

Inconvénients

Not much we didn't like about it to be honest - we used to use ahsay and cometbackup so much better!

Avantages

-Easy to deploy and manage
-Good for MSPs: supports multiple tenants and the client software allows for rebranding with your own name/logo

Inconvénients

-Some settings are ambiguous, however support is responsive and I haven't found it to be much of an issue

Avantages

The fact that you can spin up a quality backup service very quickly and with very little capital makes comet an attractive proposition.

Inconvénients

The support is a bit clunky due to it's location and the time differences.

Avantages

All the features of the comparable products at a much cheaper price point. Was a little nervous at first but after our first restore - we are sold! Easy to use, reliable, cost effective. Frequent feature updates too. What more is to say.

Inconvénients

Nothing. Simple to roll out within the company to manage all our clients.

Avantages

Comet Backup's ease of use and multi-system compatibility impressed me. It is dependable and safe due to its robust encryption and options for both local and online backup. I love how hands-off it is thanks to automation.

Inconvénients

Beginners can find the setup quite challenging, and the interface might be more user-friendly. A little learning is also required for some advanced features.

Avantages

Very easy to use and setup. Allows white label and doesn’t kill your margins

Inconvénients

No HIPAA support for comet hosted so you need to self host. Also you have to prepay for months vs post pay

Avantages

Easy to deploy, made in a country we trust

Inconvénients

Sometimes backup configuration is not straight forward but once you figure it out like any other tool its fine

Avantages

Provides a full system snapshot for easy restoration
Useful for disaster recovery and hardware replacements
No need for third-party backup software
Ensures minimal downtime in case of system failure

Inconvénients

Backup and restore processes can be slow
Takes up a significant amount of storage space
Lacks flexibility—no option for selective file backups
Not the most user-friendly for beginners