Cohesity Data Cloud vs ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage comparison

Cohesity and ExaGrid are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Cohesity is ranked #52 with an average rating of 8.0, while ExaGrid is ranked #50 with an average rating of 8.0. Cohesity holds a 0.3% mindshare in BRS, compared to ExaGrid’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cohesity users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ExaGrid users who would recommend it.

Cohesity Data Cloud

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ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage

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100% willing to recommend

Cohesity Data Cloud

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Cohesity Data Cloud and ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Cohesity Data Cloud

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

52nd

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (39th), Data Management Platforms (DMP) (6th)

ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

50th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Cohesity Data Cloud is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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AmarpreetSingh

Technical Architect at Wipro Limited

Offers improved data protection and security with indirect ROI

The pricing of the Cloud is on the higher side, and it should be cost-effective enough to compete with native solutions. Currently, Cohesity Cloud seems very costly compared to native backups. Although this is an emerging tool and there is room for growth, it needs to mature further. There is an AI feature, however, it is still in the development phase and requires substantial improvements.

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Nguyen_Nguyen

Executive Vice Director at Sunshine Solution

A competitive and balanced solution that offers solid performance at a reasonable price

I worked very closely with ExaGrid in Singapore. We are trying to build up the market for ExaGrid in Vietnam. We hope to be a big distributor for ExaGrid and that the picture will improve next year. Regarding the technology of ExaGrid, they have a landing zone, and now it's a very exhaustive solution, especially compared with Dell Data Domain and HPE. HPE offers normal storage without any special solution. Dell has DD Boost, and so the performance is high. On that basis, I rate the ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage number with an overall score of eight out of ten. People might be more familiar with Data Domain or StoreOnce. And if people want a professional solution, there are only three brands.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It is easy to install and use."

"Our data center size occupancy for Cohesity appliance is reduced by 70% when we installed Cohesity."

"Its big data and archive data features are the features that I have found most valuable. I can use it in a big virtual environment."

"I rate the Cohesity Data Cloud solution a ten out of ten. It's an easy-to-use product that provides substantial value and security."

"I find the most important feature to be data protection."

"The clone feature is very nice. You can restore workloads onto Cohesity's storage, which is also nice to have when you don't have enough space to restore on the server."

"I definitely recommend this tool to others due to its simplicity, security, features, and flexibility."

"We use Cohesity Helios primarily in our data management strategy for backup and reporting."

More Cohesity Data Cloud pros

"I like the performance of the restore feature."

Cons

"The primary drawback is the need to transfer large amounts of data to the cloud via an internet connection, requiring significant bandwidth."

"In terms of functionality, Helios has been effective, but sometimes it doesn't show the exact cluster name for backups."

"The pricing of the Cloud is on the higher side, and it should be cost-effective enough to compete with native solutions."

"The initial setup can be complex, depending on the environment."

"There is limited support for legacy systems, which is something that could be improved."

"The limitation that I see in Cohesity is that the minimum sized node is 36 terabytes, which is more than a small customer needs."

"It has never been touted as a tier-one storage platform, and that would be a benefit. They are currently working on solving that issue."

More Cohesity Data Cloud cons

"We have to do a lot of POC to show why ExaGrid is good."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's priced properly for the market."

"Regarding pricing, it's very costly and I rate it a four."

"Competing products sometimes use deceptive marketing to make their products seem a lot cheaper. Comparing apples-to-apples, DataPlatform wins out."

"ExaGrid is a one-time investment."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

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Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cohesity DataPlatform?

While Cohesity Data Cloud is more costly in the long term compared to physical tapes, it offers value by meeting compliance needs and providing protection against ransomware attacks. The pricing is...

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What needs improvement with Cohesity Imanis Data?

The primary drawback is the need to transfer large amounts of data to the cloud via an internet connection, requiring significant bandwidth. Reading data from the cloud can incur additional costs, ...

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What is your primary use case for Cohesity Imanis Data?

The primary use case for Cohesity Data Cloud is to offer an additional layer of protection for backup data, which I can restore if needed. It is a managed service that allows me to set up and confi...

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What do you like most about ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage?

I like the performance of the restore feature.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage?

ExaGrid is a one-time investment. It comes with a three-year warranty. You can order five years of service, but the three-year warranty is the most popular in Vietnam, and it's enough. After three ...

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What needs improvement with ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage?

ExaGrid is a new player in the Vietnamese market. Most people go with Dell or HPE. When we bring ExaGrid to the customer, we have to do a lot of POC to show why ExaGrid is good. And some customers ...

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Also Known As

Imanis Data, DataPlatform, Cohesity Helios

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Overview

Consolidate your backups, file shares, object stores and data for dev/test and analytics on a web-scale data management platform.

Cohesity

ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage enhances backup and recovery processes, accelerates backup speeds, improves restoration times, and efficiently manages data storage with robust deduplication, making it a reliable and easily scalable option for growing enterprises.

ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage offers fast backup and restore times, efficient data management, and reliable integration with existing systems. Its scalability and robust deduplication features reduce storage requirements and costs. IT professionals appreciate its seamless compatibility with backup applications and commend its reliable customer support. Users note its cost-effectiveness and performance in demanding environments. Some areas for improvement include better replication speed, faster support response times, more intuitive remote administration features, and enhanced hardware reliability. Comprehensive documentation and improved integration with third-party products should also be considered.

What are the key features of ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage?

Fast Backup and Restore: Speeds up the entire backup and recovery process.
Scalability: Easily adapts to growing data storage needs.
Robust Deduplication: Significantly reduces storage requirements and costs.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with existing backup applications.
Reliable Support: Offers dependable customer support.

What are the benefits and ROI of using ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces storage costs through deduplication.
Performance: Maintains high performance in demanding environments.
Ease of Management: Simplifies the management of large data volumes.
Scalability: Accommodates growing data storage needs without hassle.
Reliability: Ensures dependable data backup and restoration.

ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage is utilized across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and education, to streamline backup processes and enhance data recovery capabilities. Organizations benefit from its integration with existing applications and its ability to manage large data volumes efficiently. This technology supports a variety of operational needs, providing reliable and scalable data protection.

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Sample Customers

Navis, 1st Security Bank, Brown University, WestLotto

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