Commvault
- Company typePublic
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersLittle Falls, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Commvault does
Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVLT) is a publicly traded US enterprise software company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Little Falls, Delaware, that builds a cloud-native cyber resilience platform for data protection, identity resilience, and cyber recovery. Its core product is the Commvault Cloud Unity platform, which unifies data security, identity resilience, and cyber recovery under a single control plane powered by the proprietary Metallic AI engine. The portfolio spans workload-specific modules for Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace, Dynamics 365, Kubernetes, Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, DevOps tools, databases, endpoints, files and objects, and VMs; solution pillars for Identity Resilience, Cyber Recovery, and Data & AI Security; and on-premises form factors (Flex, Grid, Edge). AI is operationally embedded through the Arlie agent library, MCP Server integrations, Cleanpoint Identification with Synthetic Recovery, Threatwise cyber deception, and Data Activate, which exports governed backup data into open AI formats. FedRAMP High Authorized status supports government and regulated-industry deployments, and Clumio extends AWS-native protection following the 2024 acquisition.
Commvault firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Commvault
- Legal name
- Commvault Systems, Inc.
- Website
- https://commvault.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Commvault industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cyber Resilience and Data Protection Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Continuity for SaaS & Cloud Apps (M365/Salesforce Backup) (HDABAIAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK)
Keywords
Where Commvault is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Little Falls
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Commvault business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- Subscription / SaaS (Commvault Cloud): Recurring revenue from Commvault Cloud, Metallic SaaS offering, and Clumio; key recurring revenue metrics include Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and SaaS ARR with reported growth deceleration from 71% to 40% YoY in early 2026.
- Usage-based consumption via Cloud Marketplaces: Consumption-based pricing available through AWS Marketplace, Azure Marketplace (including Azure Consumption Commitment), and Google Cloud Marketplace with elastic scaling and storage tier options.
- Perpetual / On-Premises Licensing: Legacy perpetual license revenue including Commvault Flex, Grid, and Edge on-premises offerings — Company is shifting away from these toward subscription and SaaS models.
- Professional Services: Implementation, consulting, and managed services revenue supporting enterprise deployments, including through Managed Service Provider (MSP) partners.
- Hardware-reseller revenue via HPE Alletra (Commvault Flex with HPE Alletra Storage): Joint go-to-market offerings including Commvault Cloud protection for virtualized workloads and HPE Zerto Software from Commvault sold alongside HPE infrastructure.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Marketplace consumption-based (AWS/Azure/GCP) |
| Freemium | Other | Free trial (no credit card) |
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise subscription (quote-based) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Commvault product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Commvault sells an enterprise cyber resilience platform — Commvault Cloud Unity — that unifies data security, identity resilience, and cyber recovery across on-premises, multi-cloud, and SaaS environments. Built on the Metallic AI engine, the platform delivers backup and recovery, AI-driven threat detection (Threatwise deception, Threat Scan, Cleanpoint Identification with Synthetic Recovery), identity protection and rollback for Active Directory/Entra ID/Okta, Cleanroom isolated recovery, Data Activate for AI-ready data, and Data & AI Access Governance (Satori). It is sold as subscription/SaaS, consumption-based cloud marketplace offerings, and traditional perpetual licenses, supported by professional services and an extensive partner ecosystem.
Product overview
Commvault delivers its offerings through a single unified cloud-native platform — Commvault Cloud Unity — that consolidates data protection, identity resilience, and cyber recovery under one AI-driven control plane powered by the Metallic AI engine. At the core sits Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery, around which Commvault organizes an extensive portfolio of purpose-built workload modules (Backup & Recovery for Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace, Dynamics 365, Kubernetes, Active Directory/Entra ID, Okta, DevOps, Databases, Endpoints, Files & Objects, VMs) and solution modules (Cleanroom Recovery, Cleanpoint Identification, Cloud Rewind, Threatwise, Threat Scan, Air Gap Protect, Auto Recovery, Archive for Files & Objects, Risk Analysis, Security IQ, and Cloud Compliance). These modules feed into four solution pillars — Unified Data Protection, Cyber Recovery, Identity Resilience, and Data & AI Security — and are sold as three commercial packages (Autonomous Recovery, Cyber Recovery, Operational Recovery) and a regulated-industry Dedicated Instance option. AI capabilities (Arlie agent library, Data Activate, Data Discovery, Classification, Data & AI Access Governance via Satori) layer over the platform to deliver AI Data Resilience for the AI stack. On-premises form factors include Commvault Flex, Commvault Grid, and Commvault Edge, while Commvault Cloud for Government provides a FedRAMP High Authorized offering, and Clumio by Commvault delivers AWS-native cloud protection following the 2024 acquisition. The platform extends to government, education, healthcare, and financial services through industry-specific packaging, and is available via Microsoft Azure (as a native ISV service), AWS, and Google Cloud marketplaces.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Commvault Cloud: Cloud-native platform unifying data security, identity resilience, and cyber recovery at enterprise scale
- Commvault Cloud Unity
- Metallic AI
- Cleanpoint
- Threatwise
- Commvault Cleanroom
- Commvault Flex
- Commvault Grid
- Commvault Edge
- Clumio by Commvault
- Arlie
Products and services
- Commvault Cloud Unity Platform Cloud-native platform unifying data security, identity resilience, and cyber recovery at enterprise scale across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Built on the Metallic AI engine, it powers unified policy-driven protection across data, identities, apps, and infrastructure.
- Metallic AI AI automation engine that powers threat detection, recovery orchestration, AI-enabled cleanpoint identification, and open integration via the MCP Server for customers using their preferred AI systems across the Commvault Cloud Unity platform.
- Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery Complete backup and recovery of all workloads across on-premises, at the edge, and in the cloud, delivering resilience and recovery capabilities with a zero-trust framework.
- Unified Data Protection Discovers, governs, and unifies cloud-native, hybrid, and multi-cloud workloads offering centralized visibility, cost control, and clean recovery to minimize downtime.
- Cyber Recovery Solution package delivering backup, archive, replication, disaster recovery, built-in ransomware protection, sensitive data discovery, threat scanning, and cyber deception across the enterprise.
- Autonomous Recovery Backup, archive, replication, disaster recovery, and built-in ransomware protection for all workloads across on-prem, public cloud, and hybrid multi-cloud environments.
- Operational Recovery Critical data security across hybrid workloads with industry-leading backup and recovery capabilities, and secure, scalable data protection with the lowest TCO.
- Identity Resilience Unified protection, detection, and recovery for identity providers (Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta) providing real-time visibility, response, and recovery to keep business running and users connected.
- Data & AI Security Discovers and classifies sensitive data across structured and unstructured environments, then enforces access governance to control what humans and AI systems can access, share, or use for model training.
- AI Data Resilience Protects the data, pipelines, models, and infrastructure that power AI with immutable backups, air-gapped isolation, and rapid recovery across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Commvault Cloud for Government Government-focused data protection portfolio achieving FedRAMP High Authorized status, meeting the most stringent security standards recognized by the US government.
- Dedicated Instance Combines full environment isolation with SaaS agility for regulated industries to protect critical workloads and strengthen regulatory posture via a single unified control plane.
- Clumio by Commvault Cloud-native data protection and recovery that scales to petabytes of data and billions of objects across modern cloud workloads on AWS, with immutable, air-gapped backups. Acquired by Commvault in October 2024.
- Commvault Flex High-performance architecture with independent compute and external storage for dynamic, multi-PB enterprise workloads such as AI and data-intensive applications.
- Commvault Grid Automatic load balancing and efficient data caching in a scalable multi-node platform with operational simplicity for mid-size to large enterprise sites.
- Commvault Edge Secure and economical solution that simplifies operations and improves resilience for remote/edge locations and small/medium businesses with smaller datasets.
- Commvault Professional Services Implementation, consulting, and managed services supporting enterprise Commvault deployments, also delivered through Managed Service Provider (MSP) partners.
Companies that use Commvault
Customer profileIdeal customer profiles3 records
Commvault technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration29 records
AI capability14 records
Feature10 records
Commvault partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Commvault competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Zerto (HPE): Disaster recovery and cloud data management specialist now owned by HPE and resold as 'HPE Zerto Software from Commvault' — a direct commercial overlap with Commvault's auto-recovery and cyber recovery product lines, especially in VMware and cloud DR.
- HYCU: Cloud-native data protection-as-a-service provider with particular strength in SaaS, hybrid cloud, and Kubernetes workloads — directly comparable to Commvault's Clumio acquisition and Microsoft 365/Salesforce modules. Smaller scale than Commvault but a credible challenger in cloud-native segments.
Direct peers
- Rubrik: Public cloud-native data security and cyber recovery vendor directly competing with Commvault Cloud Unity across enterprise backup, ransomware recovery, and SaaS protection. Both companies target Fortune 500 backup modernization and emphasize zero-trust, AI-driven recovery — Rubrik via Ruby and Commvault via Metallic AI.
- Cohesity: Private cloud-native data management and cyber resilience platform that competes head-to-head with Commvault across backup, DR, ransomware recovery, and data security. Cohesity's Data Cloud and Verica integration (post-Tania acquisition) mirror Commvault's cleanroom/threat scanning capabilities.
- Druva: Pure SaaS data protection vendor competing with Commvault's Metallic/Cloud Unity offering for cloud-first and SaaS-native workloads. Druva's 100% SaaS architecture is a direct alternative for customers prioritizing consumption-based cloud backup without on-prem footprint.
- Veeam Software: Backup and data protection incumbent with strong enterprise install base that directly overlaps Commvault's data protection portfolio, especially in VMware/Kubernetes and on-prem/hybrid environments. Veeam's Veeam Data Platform and Kasten for Kubernetes compete against Commvault's Cloud Backup & Recovery and Kubernetes modules.
Broad incumbents
- Veritas Technologies: Long-standing enterprise data protection and information governance incumbent owned by Cohesity (acquired 2024). Competes with Commvault across large enterprise backup, archiving, and compliance workloads, particularly in regulated industries where Veritas has legacy footprint.
- Dell Technologies (PowerProtect): Broad infrastructure vendor offering PowerProtect data protection appliances and software (formerly Dell EMC Data Domain/Avamar). Competes with Commvault Flex/Grid/Edge on-prem appliances and increasingly bundles cyber recovery with storage infrastructure sales.
- Microsoft (Azure Backup / Microsoft 365 Backup): Hyperscaler providing native backup services for Azure, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID that compete on price and bundling with Commvault's Microsoft workload modules. The strategic partnership mitigates direct competition for Azure-native ISV workloads, but Microsoft's own backup services remain a competitive floor for pricing.
- IBM (Spectrum Protect / Storage Defender): Diversified enterprise software and infrastructure vendor with backup, cyber recovery, and storage offerings that overlap Commvault's on-prem and hybrid workloads. IBM targets similar large enterprise/regulated customers and competes particularly in mainframe, AIX, and Linux environments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Commvault social profiles
Digital presenceCommvault compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Commvault financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Commvault leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
Commvault subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Commvault funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Commvault M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A4 records
Investments1 record
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Commvault
What does Commvault do?
Commvault sells an enterprise cyber resilience platform — Commvault Cloud Unity — that unifies data security, identity resilience, and cyber recovery across on-premises, multi-cloud, and SaaS environments. Built on the Metallic AI engine, the platform delivers backup and recovery, AI-driven threat detection (Threatwise deception, Threat Scan, Cleanpoint Identification with Synthetic Recovery), identity protection and rollback for Active Directory/Entra ID/Okta, Cleanroom isolated recovery, Data Activate for AI-ready data, and Data & AI Access Governance (Satori). It is sold as subscription/SaaS, consumption-based cloud marketplace offerings, and traditional perpetual licenses, supported by professional services and an extensive partner ecosystem.
Is Commvault a public or private company?
Commvault is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Commvault founded?
Commvault was founded in 1996. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Commvault based?
Commvault is headquartered in Little Falls, United States, in the North America region.
How does Commvault make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Subscription / SaaS (Commvault Cloud) is the primary driver. The others are usage-based consumption via Cloud Marketplaces, perpetual / On-Premises Licensing, professional Services and hardware-reseller revenue via HPE Alletra (Commvault Flex with HPE Alletra Storage).
Who are Commvault's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Zerto (HPE) and HYCU. Direct peers are Rubrik, Cohesity, Druva and Veeam Software. Broad incumbents are Veritas Technologies, Dell Technologies (PowerProtect), Microsoft (Azure Backup / Microsoft 365 Backup) and IBM (Spectrum Protect / Storage Defender).
Does Commvault have an API?
Yes. Commvault offers APIs and an MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server that allows customers to use their preferred AI systems to interact with Commvault with enhanced security. The platform also exposes integration points through major cloud marketplaces (Azure Marketplace, AWS Marketplace, Google Cloud Marketplace). Documentation is hosted at documentation.commvault.com. The MCP framework enables enterprise GenAI assistants to initiate tasks, review reports, and trigger recovery operations in natural language. Metallic AI and the agent library provide programmable automation hooks across protection and recovery operations. Developer documentation is at documentation.commvault.com.
What industry is Commvault in?
Commvault's product category is Cyber Resilience and Data Protection Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDABAIAK, Continuity for SaaS & Cloud Apps (M365/Salesforce Backup), with a secondary code of HDABAHAK, Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization). Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7372.