Cohesity DataProtect vs HPE Zerto Software comparison

Cohesity and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Cohesity is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.4, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0. Cohesity holds a 1.8% mindshare in BRS, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Cohesity users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

HPE Zerto Software and Cohesity DataProtect are both reliable solutions in the data protection and disaster recovery category. While HPE Zerto Software shines in pricing and customer service, Cohesity DataProtect offers a comprehensive feature set that adds significant value.

Features: HPE Zerto Software provides continuous data protection, non-disruptive recovery testing, and a dependable workload migration capability, ensuring high system resilience and data integrity. Cohesity DataProtect stands out with comprehensive data management, streamlined backup, and enhanced data recovery solutions, offering a more extensive suite for data management needs.

Room for Improvement: HPE Zerto Software could enhance its analytics and reporting capabilities and offer more robust cloud-native solutions. Improved orchestration capabilities for cloud platforms are also desired. Cohesity DataProtect might benefit from reducing the complexity of its deployment process, optimizing cloud integration, and refining its support documentation to assist users better.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE Zerto Software provides an easy setup with efficient migration tools and solid technical support. In contrast, while Cohesity DataProtect might present a complex deployment, thorough documentation and proactive customer support help balance this challenge, enhancing the overall adoption process.

Pricing and ROI: HPE Zerto Software attracts budget-conscious organizations with its appealing pricing model and quick ROI. Meanwhile, Cohesity DataProtect requires a higher initial investment but promises potential long-term value through its extensive integrations and protection tools. Each solution provides distinct value based on organizational data management strategies.

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Cohesity DataProtect vs. HPE Zerto Software

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

6.2

Cohesity DataProtect saves time and reduces costs with effective threat mitigation and easy integration, offering quick returns.

Sentiment score

6.9

HPE Zerto Software reduces downtime and costs with efficient cloud disaster recovery, offering significant resource savings and enhanced resilience.

Using Cohesity DataProtect is easier to manage, and it simplifies various components into one architecture, reducing the need for extensive human resources to manage backups.

Stefan-Motsch

Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

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Before, it was a huge cost. It was several thousand dollars to do a DR test, whereas now, I click a button.

Thomas Sipf

CTO at Erisa Administrative Services, Inc.

It saves us a lot of time and gives us the ability to perform other DR plans for other systems.

reviewer2728620

System Engineer at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees

It's not only in the cloud; it's DR as a service, which means that the recovery operations are performed by a dedicated team specializing in this area.

Itsik Ohana

Founder & CEO at Itix Cyber Ltd

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.6

Cohesity DataProtect supports efficiently resolve issues swiftly, though some experience variable service quality and initial response delays.

Sentiment score

7.5

HPE Zerto Software's customer service is praised for responsiveness, expertise, and effective issue resolution, especially post-HP acquisition.

The support can depend on the region, and for larger customers, I advise having a Technical Account Manager for better assistance.

Stefan-Motsch

Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

For the support, I can provide a rating of four only because they initially provide some steps, but later say they are not sure, which is a problem in a production environment.

Kalaiarasan Meganathan

Specialist at HCLSoftware

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I have never had an issue that was not resolved, and I have never been in a situation where they did not respond.

reviewer762012

Sr. Systems Engineer at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would give them a rating of ten because it represents the highest level of support based on the technical knowledge of the support team, response time, and effectiveness of the provided resolutions.

reviewer1599558

Disaster Recovery Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

When I open a ticket, I usually get a call within an hour or two.

David Comer

Systems Engineering Manager at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.5

Cohesity DataProtect is highly scalable with a praised architecture, effectively managing diverse and large-scale workloads.

Sentiment score

7.4

HPE Zerto Software offers scalable, seamless integration for diverse organizations, enabling easy expansion from small setups to extensive VM management.

Cohesity DataProtect is built on a scale-out architecture, which means it can effectively scale to meet various needs.

Stefan-Motsch

Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

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I would rate it a ten out of ten for scalability.

Alan Barrett

Head of IT at TWM SOLICITORS LLP

Customers need to follow good engineering practices for optimal product use.

Proby Patel

Tech Lead, Storage and Data Protection at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

By adding more hosts and installing VRAs on each, tasks can be efficiently managed.

reviewer2641974

Senior Systems Engineer at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.7

Cohesity DataProtect is stable, with easy upgrades and reliable performance, despite occasional issues and challenges during setup.

Sentiment score

8.0

Zerto is highly reliable, with stable performance, minimal issues, smooth updates, and continuous application uptime, despite minor bugs.

On the whole, any problems were more related to hardware limitations rather than issues with Cohesity DataProtect itself.

Stefan-Motsch

Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

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I promptly delete the malfunctioning elements and set them up again to resume replication, ensuring stability.

Jagadeesh Ethiraj

Technical Architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

The ease of use was so good with Zerto that they were able to migrate things much quicker.

reviewer2691450

Inside Sales Representative at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

It is very reliable.

David Comer

Systems Engineering Manager at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Room For Improvement

Cohesity DataProtect needs better reporting, interface, legacy support, cloud capabilities, security features, and faster operations for users.

HPE Zerto Software users seek enhanced Hyper-V support, better backup, flexible licensing, improved cloud integration, and robust IT compatibility.

The container functionality is very limited at the moment, not covering the whole container.

Carlos Castells

CIO at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

While there are improvements to be made, such as providing support for older systems like IBM iSeries and tandem systems from HP, the solution overall shifts from older methods to modern practices.

Stefan-Motsch

Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

There is room to improve the user interface of Cohesity DataProtect for more intuitive navigation.

Kalaiarasan Meganathan

Specialist at HCLSoftware

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If I have 350 objects that I am protecting, I would like Zerto to be able to fire them up in one order, rather than having to manually bring them up in a sequence.

David Riberdy

Enterprise data management supervisor at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

If the host has a lot of VMs on it, there may not always be enough time to relocate all of the VMs from a protection group standpoint to other hosts before the replication appliance that Zerto uses to manage that powers itself down.

David Comer

Systems Engineering Manager at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

If HPE Zerto Software has it built-in where we're going to vCenter and you click on it, it will build the VPG and indicate configuration requirements, that would be amazing.

reviewer2729427

Senior Converged Infrastructure Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Setup Cost

Cohesity DataProtect offers competitive, capacity-based pricing with transparent costs and negotiable discounts, appealing for cost-effective solutions.

HPE Zerto Software is competitively priced for disaster recovery, with scalable licensing but higher costs when scaling up.

I find Cohesity DataProtect to be expensive.

Brian Supple

Technical Director at Procloud

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If you want a good-quality tool that is robust and does a good job for you, you have to pay a higher price to get that, and Zerto is no different.

JeffSmith12

IT Manager at American Pioneer Federal Credit Union

However, it can become quite expensive when you start looking at the number of workloads you have in the environment and what you would like to do.

reviewer2645856

Cloud and Infrastructure Services Manager at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Zerto is easier to set up and use, and it's less expensive.

Bill Dudgeon

Professional Services Engineer at US Signal

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Valuable Features

Cohesity DataProtect provides efficient backup solutions with instant recovery, comprehensive protection, and seamless cloud integration for enhanced operations.

HPE Zerto Software provides efficient disaster recovery with near-zero RPO, supporting multi-cloud, seamless migration, and user-friendly interface.

The platform is based on a scale-out architecture with each node having compute, RAM, SSD, and HDD.

Stefan-Motsch

Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

Global deduplication ensures that only unique data blocks are stored, significantly reducing storage consumption.

Kalaiarasan Meganathan

Specialist at HCLSoftware

The option to maintain evidence in Europe for regulatory compliance, the ability to maintain the backup with the same technology and same control plane, along with the same solutions to use backup solutions such as S3 or similar services in AWS, is what we are working with.

Carlos Castells

CIO at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

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Zerto offers excellent technical support with responsive and helpful experts.

Sachin Vinay

Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

If we were attacked, I could revert to a backup from five seconds before the attack, and no one would know we were attacked.

reviewer2641974

Senior Systems Engineer at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

The replication time and the minor amount of time it takes to sync a new server outside of any of my huge 40-terabyte boxes is ridiculously quick.

reviewer762012

Sr. Systems Engineer at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Categories and Ranking

Cohesity DataProtect

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

12th

Ranking in Cloud Backup

13th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

AI Data Analysis (14th)

HPE Zerto Software

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

2nd

Ranking in Cloud Backup

2nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

353

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Autonomous Operational Resilience (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Cohesity DataProtect is 1.8%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Zerto Software is 1.9%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE Zerto Software	1.9%
Cohesity DataProtect	1.8%
Other	96.3%

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Featured Reviews

Kalaiarasan Meganathan

Specialist at HCLSoftware

Backup operations have become faster and daily recoveries run smoothly for on‑prem workloads

When compared to other tools, the deduplication in Cohesity DataProtect is very fast, and the restore performance is better than other tools. Global deduplication ensures that only unique data blocks are stored, significantly reducing storage consumption. Cohesity DataProtect's dashboard displays options and errors clearly, making it easy to access and understand how to fix issues. Cohesity DataProtect's ability to start processes automatically without manual selections enhances its reliability. Cohesity DataProtect's architecture ensures that agent installations automatically reflect in the dashboard, allowing for seamless integration into backup jobs. This improves operational efficiency, ensuring backups can be triggered without manual refreshes. Additionally, the user interface is intuitive, and the respect of the N-1 rule during updates helps prevent client-affecting issues.

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reviewer2802231

Dev Ops Engineer at a media company with 201-500 employees

Near-zero downtime has protected critical workloads and now simplifies hybrid cloud recovery

The best features of HPE Zerto Software are mainly very sophisticated and relevant to the current market. The data protection CDP part has real-time replication, unlike other solutions that have snapshot backups. We can set it up hourly, making it ideal for use with workloads. Another attraction is the near-zero RTO, with automated failover within minutes and one-click failover and failback. Currently, we are using a hybrid cloud solution, and HPE Zerto Software supports multi-cloud environments, making it easy to migrate between on-premises and cloud. Regarding the impact of HPE Zerto Software on our RTOs, we have near-zero RTO, meaning the system must be back online within thirty minutes if we measure the time. It is very quick to recover services. With HPE Zerto Software's near-synchronous replication, we have some CDP protection, so we typically write interceptions along with some asynchronous replication. There is almost real-time replication available.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	43

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	92
Midsize Enterprise	94
Large Enterprise	201

Questions from the Community

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

I find Cohesity DataProtect to be expensive.

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What needs improvement with Cohesity DataProtect?

I want to improve the possibilities of the solution for containers and the mobility of containers. The container functionality is very limited at the moment, not covering the whole container. I rat...

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What is your primary use case for Cohesity DataProtect?

Cohesity DataProtect is usually recommended for bank companies, insurance companies, and other energy companies. We are working with several of these types of companies, and all of them have Cohesi...

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What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Data Guard?

Ik fluister:VM Host Oracle en DataGuard hebben we per toeval vervangen door Zerto :-) tijdens de Zerto implementatie en VPG werden de Host Data in write-ack Block-Level gerepliceerd. Qua licentie 1...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zerto?

In terms of pricing, I'll not say HPE Zerto Software is very cheap, and I'll not say that whatever features it provides, it's very highly priced. However, there could be room for negotiation on the...

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What needs improvement with Zerto?

The documentation is very good. The GUI is kind of an old one. More development on the GUI can be useful for the users.The areas that have room for improvement include the GUI. The other thing is t...

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Also Known As

Cohesity

Zerto Virtual Replication

Overview

Cohesity DataProtect integrates with VMware and cloud services like AWS and Azure, offering rapid VM restores and mass recovery, ransomware protection with immutable snapshots, intuitive UI, and scalability. It also consolidates data management, reducing data fragmentation.

Cohesity DataProtect provides comprehensive data protection and management through a user-friendly platform. It offers seamless integration with existing infrastructure, minimizing downtime and maximizing data security. Intuitive features like automated processes, centralized management, and robust search capabilities enhance operational efficiency. Despite areas needing improvement in reporting, interface usability, and legacy support, the platform remains a reliable choice for data backup, recovery, and ransomware protection. Users benefit from its compatibility with VMware, SQL, and Exchange and its ability to replace outdated tape systems while supporting cloud replication and test environments.

What key features does Cohesity DataProtect offer?

Rapid VM Restores: Quickly recover virtual machines to mitigate downtime.
Instant Mass Recovery: Simultaneously restore multiple systems.
Efficient Deduplication: Reduces data redundancy effectively.
Ransomware Protection: Secure data with immutable snapshots.
Intuitive UI: Navigate the platform with ease and efficiency.
Software Immutability: Safeguard data against unauthorized changes.
Multi-Factor Authentication: Enhance security with layered authentication.
Role-Based Access Control: Manage permissions based on user roles.

What benefits or ROI can users expect?

Ease of Setup: Simple installation process saves time.
Centralized Management: Unified control over data assets.
Powerful Search Capabilities: Quickly locate and retrieve data.
Seamless Scalability: Easily expand data management as needed.
Reduced Downtime: Efficient recovery processes enhance business continuity.
Comprehensive Coverage: Broad support for multiple environments.

Cohesity DataProtect is successfully implemented across industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, optimizing data protection and compliance needs. Organizations leverage its robust backup and recovery capabilities, ensuring data integrity and security while facilitating efficient resource use and operation management.

Cohesity

Zerto is used for disaster recovery, business continuity, data migration, and ransomware recovery, providing continuous data protection and near real-time replication. Valued for ease of use, efficient failover processes, and versatile integration, it enhances organizational efficiency, reduces errors, and boosts productivity.

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