Best BCDR / Disaster Recovery Software · 2026
Arcserve UDP vs 
Zerto Arcserve UDP vs Zerto: on our data-weighted scoring, Zerto edges ahead (7.9 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; Zerto starts at Custom quote and is best for enterprises needing near-zero-RPO continuous replication for DR, ransomware recovery, and multi-cloud mobility. Choose Zerto 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 | Zerto |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| User reviews | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Adoption | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 3.0 |
| Arcserve UDP | Zerto | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | quote | quote |
| Free trial / tier | 30 days | — |
| Best for | Mid-market and MSPs wanting unified backup, replication, and DR with simple per-terabyte (FETB) licensing | Enterprises needing near-zero-RPO continuous replication for DR, ransomware recovery, and multi-cloud mobility |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud + on-prem |
| G2 rating | 4.2/5 (135) | 4.6/5 (70) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.6 | 7.9 |
You need mid-market and msps wanting unified backup, replication, and dr with simple per-terabyte (fetb) licensing.
You need enterprises needing near-zero-rpo continuous replication for dr, ransomware recovery, and multi-cloud mobility.
Zerto bills on a quote model from Custom quote, 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.
Zerto ships 6 headline capabilities (Continuous data protection (CDP), Near-second RPO / minute RTO, Journal-based point-in-time recovery, Immutable vault for ransomware recovery) 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.
Zerto holds 4.6/5 (~70 G2 reviews); Arcserve UDP holds 4.2/5 (~135 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Zerto edges ahead (7.9 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 Zerto alternatives or Arcserve UDP alternatives.
