# Azure Site Recovery vs VMware Live Recovery (VLR) Comparison

| | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 39 | 136 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (47.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (41.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Azure Site Recovery

**Not enough data**

### VMware Live Recovery (VLR)

Pros:
- Recovery Ease (9 reviews)
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Setup (6 reviews)
- Licensing Issues (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (26 reviews) | 8.7 (80 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 8.7 (110 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 8.4 (102 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 8.5 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (28 reviews) | 9.3 (79 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Azure Site Recovery

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### VMware Live Recovery (VLR)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Site Recovery** | N/A | N/A |
| **VMware Live Recovery (VLR)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Service Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IT Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligent Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Recovery

| Feature | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)

| Feature | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Disaster Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Site Recovery** | N/A | N/A |
| **VMware Live Recovery (VLR)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Local Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

| Feature | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Site Recovery** | 9.0/10 | 14 |
| **VMware Live Recovery (VLR)** | 8.1/10 | 58 |

#### Solution Provision

| Feature | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Service Provision** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.2 (54 reviews) | 
| **Pay by Usage** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 7.2 (52 reviews) | 
| **System Failover** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (52 reviews) | 
| **Off-Site Data Storage** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 8.0 (50 reviews) | 
| **Data Replication** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (51 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (53 reviews) | 
| **Solution Integration** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (51 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (50 reviews) | 
| **RTO and RPO Management** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (50 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

| Feature | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery-as-a-service-draas)


**Unique to VMware Live Recovery (VLR) (2):** [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery), [IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-resilience-orchestration-automation-itro)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Azure Site Recovery | VMware Live Recovery (VLR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 20.6% | 19.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.4% | 41.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 47.1% | 39.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Azure Site Recovery

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.5%
- **Computer Software:** 17.6%
- **Accounting:** 5.9%
- **Insurance:** 5.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.9%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.9%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 2.9%
- **Education Management:** 2.9%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Government Administration:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 23.5%

#### VMware Live Recovery (VLR)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.5%
- **Financial Services:** 9.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.6%
- **Utilities:** 4.6%
- **Computer Software:** 4.6%
- **Consulting:** 3.8%
- **Banking:** 3.8%
- **Retail:** 3.8%
- **Education Management:** 3.8%
- **Government Administration:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 40.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Azure Site Recovery

- [Zerto](https://www.g2.com/products/zerto/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (75 reviews)
- [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (288 reviews)
- [Rubrik](https://www.g2.com/products/rubrik/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (282 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (459 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (439 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [CrashPlan Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-platform/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [Axcient x360Recover](https://www.g2.com/products/axcient-x360recover/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (132 reviews)

### Alternatives to VMware Live Recovery (VLR)

- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (459 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (724 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (439 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1969 reviews)
- [CrashPlan SMB](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-smb/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [Gearset DevOps](https://www.g2.com/products/gearset-devops/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (288 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Azure Site Recovery

- Title: [What is difference between Azure migrate and Azure Site Recovery?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-difference-between-azure-migrate-and-azure-site-recovery) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Azure Migrate is primarily for workload assessment and migration planning, while Azure Site Recovery is focused on disaster recovery and ensuring business..."
- Title: [What is the difference between Azure backup and site recovery?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-azure-backup-and-site-recovery) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Azure Backup is primarily for data protection and regular backups, while Azure Site Recovery focuses on disaster recovery and ensuring business continuity by..."

### VMware Live Recovery (VLR)

- Title: [What is VMware Cloud Director Availability used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-vmware-cloud-director-availability-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Key Use Cases of VMware Cloud Director Availability (VCDA):
1-Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
2-Cloud-to-Cloud Disaster Recovery (C2C..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-site-recovery-vs-vmware-live-recovery-vlr)