Aeotec Gen5 can be backed up. This is a major feature if your network is getting bigger. I have two Aeon gen5, one for backup.
I would not get the Vera - double trouble maintining, and you are dependant on Vera to solve issues with new devices and general support when things go wrong. I actually migrated to OH from Vera, and while I did consider using the Vera in OH, I found it cleaner to use the internal zwave binding.
