Best BCDR / Disaster Recovery Software · 2026
Arcserve UDP vs 
Axcient x360 Arcserve UDP vs Axcient x360: on our data-weighted scoring, Axcient x360 edges ahead (7.7 vs 7.6/10). Arcserve UDP starts at Custom quote and is best for mid-market and MSPs wanting unified backup, replication, and DR with simple per-terabyte (FETB) licensing; Axcient x360 starts at Custom quote and is best for MSPs wanting BCDR + M365 backup with flat per-protected pricing. Choose Axcient x360 for the stronger overall track record; consider Arcserve UDP if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | Arcserve UDP | Axcient x360 |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| User reviews | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Adoption | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Arcserve UDP | Axcient x360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | quote | quote |
| Free trial / tier | 30 days | Free trial |
| Best for | Mid-market and MSPs wanting unified backup, replication, and DR with simple per-terabyte (FETB) licensing | MSPs wanting BCDR + M365 backup with flat per-protected pricing |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud + on-prem |
| G2 rating | 4.2/5 (135) | 4.6/5 (90) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.6 | 7.7 |
You need mid-market and msps wanting unified backup, replication, and dr with simple per-terabyte (fetb) licensing.
You need msps wanting bcdr + m365 backup with flat per-protected pricing.
Axcient x360 bills on a quote model from Custom quote (yes trial), while Arcserve UDP uses a quote model from Custom quote (30 days trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Axcient x360 ships 5 headline capabilities (Image-based BCDR, Chain-free backup, M365/Workspace backup, Virtual office failover) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. Arcserve UDP ships 6 (Unified backup + replication + DR, Per-FETB universal licensing, Image-based bare-metal recovery, Instant VM / virtual standby), deploying Cloud + on-prem.
Axcient x360 holds 4.6/5 (~90 G2 reviews); Arcserve UDP holds 4.2/5 (~135 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Axcient x360 edges ahead (7.7 vs 7.6/10). Pick Arcserve UDP instead when mid-market and msps wanting unified backup, replication, and dr with simple per-terabyte (fetb) licensing. See Axcient x360 alternatives or Arcserve UDP alternatives.
