Head-to-head · Server Backup Software
Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery vs Proxmox Backup Server
Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery leads on 0 checks, Proxmox Backup Server on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCommvault Cloud Backup & Recovery · 9.2/10
- Free planonly Proxmox Backup Server
- Most featuresCommvault Cloud Backup & Recovery · 4 of 4
Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery scores higher on our rubric for server backup software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Proxmox Backup Server offers free plan; Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery doesn't.
Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery is the better fit for security-intensive enterprise recovery. Proxmox Backup Server is the better fit for proxmox environments needing open-source backup.
- Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery fits best
Security-intensive enterprise recovery
- Proxmox Backup Server fits best
Proxmox environments needing open-source backup
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Side by side
| Feature | Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Proxmox Backup Server 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Server Backup Software | #7 in Server Backup Software |
| Best for | Security-intensive enterprise recovery | Proxmox environments needing open-source backup |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | €560/device/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Linux |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery 4/4 · Proxmox Backup Server 0/4 | ||
| Virtual server backup | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Bare-metal restore | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Application-aware backup | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Immutable backups | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Hybrid | Not checked yet |
| Free retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery is a data-protection platform for organizations managing workloads across cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and SaaS environments. It supports virtual machines, containers, databases, applications, endpoints,… Read the review → |
Proxmox Backup Server is a self-hosted, open-source backup platform for virtual machines, containers, physical hosts, and file archives. It is designed for teams running Proxmox Virtual Environment alongside Linux systems and needing… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery — where it wins
- Immutable, indelible, and air-gapped backup copies
- Bare-metal recovery across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms
- Anomaly detection with isolated cleanroom recovery
Where it doesn't
- Paid product with no free plan
- Broad enterprise scope may exceed narrow backup needs
- Listed plan coverage centers on virtual machine backup
Proxmox Backup Server — where it wins
- Incremental backups with deduplication and Zstandard compression
- AES-256-GCM encryption plus granular file and directory restoration
- Remote synchronization, tape support, access control, and REST API
Where it doesn't
- Integrations are centered on Proxmox Virtual Environment
- Self-hosted deployment requires Linux-based infrastructure
- Paid subscriptions start at 560 EUR per server per year
- Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery9.2/10 · Paid
A security-focused platform for hybrid backup, cyber recovery, and bare-metal restoration.
Visit CommvaultFull verdict → - Proxmox Backup Server8.8/10 · Free plan
A capable self-hosted backup platform for Proxmox-centered infrastructure.
Visit ProxmoxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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