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Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) vs. CrashPlan Platform

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricTivoli Storage Manager (TSM)

by STORServer

CrashPlan Platform

by CrashPlan

Overall rating4.34.9
Review count13273
Ease of use8.59.9
Ease of setup6.39.9
Quality of support8.89.9
Meets requirements9.09.9
NPS53.84615495.057034
Small Business46.2%1.1%
Mid-Market23.1%63.4%
Enterprise30.8%35.5%
Total page views621,219
Total LLM citations131,449

Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM), which serves as the engine for STORServer Appliances Powered by TSM, gives you centralized, automated data protection for physical, virtual, and cloud environments.

Pros

    CrashPlan Platform

    CrashPlan delivers enterprise-grade backup, recovery, and archiving to protect the data organizations cannot afford to lose. Our cloud-native platform helps businesses secure Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, endpoint, and server data with scalable protection that reduces risk, supports compliance, and controls storage costs. Built for modern IT environments, CrashPlan enables fast, reliable recovery while supporting long-term retention, legal hold, and broader data governance needs. We help enterprises strengthen resilience and maintain continuity without added complexity.

    Pros

    • Backup Frequency
    • Ease of Use
    • Security
    • Customer Support
    • Reporting
    • Features