Druva vs Zerto
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Best Backup and Recovery Software. Last verified July 5, 2026.
The short answer
Druva ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #9) for IT admins, MSPs, and infrastructure teams protecting servers, VMs, SaaS, and endpoints. Zero-infrastructure SaaS backup with built-in air gap and clean recovery.
At a glance
| Druva | Zerto | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / Best Backup and Recovery Software | #9 / Best Backup and Recovery Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Best for | 100% SaaS, no backup servers | Continuous DR and near-zero RTO |
| Pricing | $$ (per-user and per-workload subscription; from ~$4/user/mo) | $$$ (quote-only; per-VM subscription) |
| HQ | Santa Clara, United States | Boston, United States |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.