Head-to-head · Continuous Data Protection Software
Zerto vs CPRemote
Zerto leads on 0 checks, CPRemote on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZerto · 9.4/10
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresCPRemote · 1 of 4
Zerto scores higher on our rubric for continuous data protection software: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
On deployment model, Zerto gives you Hybrid where CPRemote offers Self_hosted.
Zerto is the better fit for enterprises needing orchestrated CDP and recovery. CPRemote is the better fit for cPanel and Linux hosting operators.
- Zerto fits best
Enterprises needing orchestrated CDP and recovery
- CPRemote fits best
cPanel and Linux hosting operators
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Side by side
| Feature | Zerto 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | CPRemote 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Continuous Data Protection Software | #7 in Continuous Data Protection Software |
| Best for | Enterprises needing orchestrated CDP and recovery | cPanel and Linux hosting operators |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request · 14-day trial | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 15 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 15 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Linux |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zerto 0/4 · CPRemote 1/4 | ||
| Point-in-time recovery | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Immutable storage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| VM protection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Database protection | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Minimum RPO | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Retention period | Not checked yet | 7 days |
| Deployment model | Hybrid | Self_hosted |
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| Our verdict | Zerto is a continuous data-protection platform for enterprises and managed service providers. It covers on-premises, private-cloud, hybrid-cloud, public-cloud, virtual, and selected SaaS environments through continuous replication,… Read the review → |
CPRemote is self-hosted continuous data protection and backup software for cPanel servers. It is designed for hosting operators that need live file updates, account backups, database protection, server recovery, and migration tools managed… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zerto — where it wins
- Near-synchronous replication with journal-based granular recovery
- Automated failover, failback, migration, and recovery testing
- Immutable copies, anomaly alerts, and clean-room recovery
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- No free plan is offered
- Enterprise-focused scope may exceed smaller teams' needs
CPRemote — where it wins
- Live file updates plus incremental and compressed backups
- Supports local, remote, cloud, FTP, SFTP, SSH, and S3 storage
- Backs up cPanel accounts, email, files, domains, and MySQL databases
Where it doesn't
- Backup retention is limited to seven days
- Self-hosted deployment requires Linux and cPanel administration
- No free plan; the Individual tier requires annual billing
- Zerto9.4/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Enterprise CDP with granular recovery, orchestration, and hybrid or multi-cloud protection.
Visit ZertoFull verdict → - CPRemote8.4/10 · 15-day trial
A focused cPanel backup system with live updates, broad storage options, and seven-day retention.
Visit CPRemoteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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