1. Keepit
Keepit · Copenhagen · Backup & disaster recovery · 4.1/5
Independent cloud backup for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce and other SaaS apps.
On request
Quote-based
Backup & disaster recovery · Alternatives
Best Arcserve alternatives in India (2026)
Arcserve is a backup & disaster recovery product from Arcserve, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 2 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Arcserve are Keepit (On request), Vaultastic (On request), Unitrends (On request), Storware (On request) and Xopero ONE (On request). Iperius Backup is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹300/month.
Why businesses look for a Arcserve alternative
The price isn't published
Arcserve quotes Arcserve per organisation. 5 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Arcserve has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Arcserve is built in United States. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Arcserve alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Arcserve's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Arcserve (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Keepit | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  Vaultastic | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Unitrends | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Storware | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 5 |  Xopero ONE | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 6 |  Bacula Enterprise | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Comet Backup | From $19/month plus $2/endpoint/month | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 8 |  Iperius Backup | Free plan | Yes | Windows | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  ConnectWise | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  Commvault | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 11 |  Druva | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Datto | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  Cohesity | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 14 |  AWS Backup | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Acronis Cyber Protect | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Vembu BDRSuite | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Backblaze | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Carbonite | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Backupify | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Spanning Backup | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Arcserve alternatives in detail
2. Vaultastic
Mithi Software Technologies · Backup & disaster recovery · 4.2/5
Indian cloud archival and backup for email and SaaS data, with no per-user charges.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Arcserve
- Built in India
3. Unitrends
Unitrends (a Kaseya company) · Backup & disaster recovery · 4.1/5
All-in-one backup appliances and cloud backup for data centres, endpoints and SaaS applications.
On request
Quote-based
4. Storware
Storware · Warsaw · Backup & disaster recovery · 3.9/5
Agentless backup and recovery for over 15 hypervisors, also sold as a pre-built appliance.
On request
Quote-based
5. Xopero ONE
Xopero Software · Backup & disaster recovery · 3.9/5
Backup, disaster recovery and ransomware protection software, plus appliances and an MSP edition.
On request
Quote-based
6. Bacula Enterprise
Bacula Systems SA · Yverdon-les-Bains · Backup & disaster recovery · 4.2/5
Enterprise backup for physical, virtual, container and cloud workloads without capacity-based pricing.
On request
Quote-based
7. Comet Backup
Comet Backup · Backup & disaster recovery · 3.9/5
White-label backup platform for MSPs covering devices, VMs, Microsoft 365 and databases.
From $19/month plus $2/endpoint/month
Free trial
8. Iperius Backup
Enter Srl · Backup & disaster recovery · 4.3/5
Windows backup tool for files, databases and virtual machines, with a free edition and paid tiers.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Arcserve
- Has a free plan — Arcserve does not
- Also available on Windows
9. ConnectWise
ConnectWise · IT service management & asset tracking · 4.1/5
PSA, RMM, backup and security tools for MSPs and IT departments on one platform.
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
Arcserve alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Arcserve
Free Arcserve alternatives
Indian alternatives to Arcserve
How to choose a Arcserve alternative
- Follow the 3-2-1 rule; a backup on the same device is not a backup.
- Test restores quarterly.
- SaaS data is not backed up by the SaaS vendor — cover it.
Arcserve alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Arcserve in 2026?+
The closest matches to Arcserve on App Advisor are Keepit (On request), Vaultastic (On request), Unitrends (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Arcserve, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Arcserve?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Iperius Backup (Free plan), Vembu BDRSuite (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Arcserve?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Backupify starts lowest at ₹300/mo. Iperius Backup also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Arcserve?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Vaultastic (On request), Vembu BDRSuite (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Arcserve vs Keepit: which is better?+
Keepit is the closest match to Arcserve in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Arcserve alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in backup & disaster recovery or a category Arcserve also covers, and Arcserve's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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