N-able Cove Data Protection vs NAKIVO Backup &amp; Replication comparison

N-able Cove Data Protection vs. NAKIVO Backup & Replication

September 2025

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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

7.8

N-able Cove Data Protection provides high ROI, efficient backups, cost savings, seamless transitions, and reduced downtime compared to competitors.

Sentiment score

7.8

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is cost-effective, reducing expenses by 60%, offering fast ROI, and often surpassing alternatives like Veeam.

I have experienced time savings and money savings.

Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

We think the ROI is very good; we are very satisfied with our return on investment, even though I don't sit and calculate what would be better.

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Senior consultant at Azend A/S

In terms of money, we have saved more, and because we are able to replicate everything from production to DR, we can now seamlessly work in any environment we want.

Wisdom Selom Quarshie

System Engineer at NetSolutions Ghana Ltd

I have seen a return on investment through money savings and time efficiency.

EDERLEY TERRERO

Business Consulting at Gestion IT

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.6

N-able Cove Data Protection offers fast, knowledgeable support via multiple channels, ensuring high user satisfaction despite minor frustrations.

Sentiment score

8.2

NAKIVO's support is highly praised for promptness, expertise, and professionalism, resolving issues efficiently despite occasional delays.

if it gets complicated, the backend support comes in quickly

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

If I raise a ticket, they get back to me.

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Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Their support is good and responsive when required.

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Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.8

N-able Cove Data Protection is praised for adaptability, ease of integration, scalability, advanced features, with minor storage issues.

Sentiment score

8.3

NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers scalability and adaptability, supporting diverse environments with efficient performance and seamless growth for data needs.

There are some limitations, such as storage, where I cannot support a large number of employees who need to back up their data.

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Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.1

N-able Cove Data Protection is praised for stability, minor issues, compatibility, and reliability with minimal downtime over years.

Sentiment score

7.8

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is stable, reliable, performs well, efficiently updates, and requires minimal technical support across various systems.

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They are built with newer technology and processes, needing less support.

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Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Room For Improvement

N-able Cove Data Protection needs improvements in dashboard, cloud integration, backup speed, disaster recovery, and support response.

NAKIVO Backup needs better integration, user interface improvements, advanced features, and faster recovery for enhanced value.

There should be the ability to take out data from Microsoft 365 in a portable format.

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

N-able Cove Data Protection does not provide a lot of SaaS backup products, which is an area they can improve.

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Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

They had given a feature of real-time replication which they stopped in NAKIVO.

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Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Setup Cost

Enterprise users appreciate N-able Cove Data Protection's fair pricing, flexibility, no lock-ins, and competitive costs compared to others.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers competitive pricing, flexible licensing, and user-friendly deployment, appealing to small and medium enterprises.

In terms of pricing, N-able Cove Data Protection is neither cheap nor expensive compared to other competitors.

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Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

The pricing is very low, and the licensing process makes it easy to obtain any quote.

EDERLEY TERRERO

Business Consulting at Gestion IT

The product is affordable even for smaller organizations.

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Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Valuable Features

N-able Cove Data Protection provides reliable cloud-based data protection with easy management, fast setup, and seamless integration for diverse needs.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is praised for ease, rapid deployment, VM restoration, security, and cost-effective integration with VMware.

The integration of N-able Cove Data Protection into our existing infrastructure is easy.

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

The most valuable feature of N-able Cove Data Protection is its ease of use.

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Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

The VM, restore, and file recovery capabilities are considered gold standards.

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Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

41st

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (16th), SaaS Backup (7th), MSP Backup (1st)

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

12th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 1.1%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NAKIVO Backup & Replication is 1.3%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
NAKIVO Backup & Replication	1.3%
N-able Cove Data Protection	1.1%
Other	97.6%

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

Delivers cost-effective data backup with room for search improvements

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

The challenges I face especially are those I've mentioned, that finding some specific data in N-able Cove Data Protection is not as easy as it is in some other systems. You cannot just search for something—you need to know where it was and when it was there to restore it, plus it would be nice to take out data from Microsoft 365 in some portable format, which is currently not an option. I would like to extract the data from Microsoft 365 in a portable format, something like a database or maybe just to take out a PST file or SharePoint and Teams files to the file system. Especially in these times, where we discuss potential risks with the Microsoft cloud for European companies, companies would want to know how to access their data from the backup if they suddenly don't have a tenant. I believe there should be the ability to take out data from Microsoft 365 in a portable format. I know that Cohesity is working on making such a thing. It's not there yet; I asked last week for something for forensics, and the support team said it's not possible yet, but I know from our technical account manager they are working on some solutions.

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Wisdom Selom Quarshie

System Engineer at NetSolutions Ghana Ltd

Has improved disaster recovery with seamless server replication and reduced operational costs

NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been useful; in terms of licensing, it is way cheaper than other solutions, and setting it up in terms of implementation was easier and not difficult to do. The user interface is friendly and straightforward to use. The best features NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers in my experience include the VMware replication jobs, which allow us to schedule the replication of servers at specific times and move them as quickly as possible. The Change Block Technology (CBT) aspect helps us check if data has really moved without even turning on the server, by just looking at the reports that have been sent, making it a beneficial feature. NAKIVO Backup & Replication has positively impacted our organization by providing much cheaper pricing compared to other solutions, which means we have saved more money, and integrating it with our solution, the VMware vSphere, is not challenging.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	80
Midsize Enterprise	16
Large Enterprise	8

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for N-able Backup?

In terms of pricing, N-able Cove Data Protection is neither cheap nor expensive compared to other competitors.

What needs improvement with N-able Backup?

What is your primary use case for N-able Backup?

Our main use cases for enabling N-able Cove Data Protection include backing up our customers' data on servers hosted in data centers and servers hosted in our own data center, as well as a few onsi...

How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?

Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...

What do you like most about Nakivo?

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is very easy to use.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nakivo?

The product is affordable even for smaller organizations.

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Also Known As

N-able Backup, SolarWinds Backup, SolarWinds MSP Backup & Recovery, SolarWinds MSP Backup

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Overview

Cove Data Protection, from N-able, is a comprehensive solution designed to safeguard critical business data. It offers a range of features including backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and endpoint protection. With automated backups and flexible scheduling options, it ensures data is protected and easily recoverable.

The solution also includes advanced security measures such as encryption and ransomware detection to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. Cove Data Protection provides seamless integration with various platforms and offers centralized management for efficient monitoring and control.

With its user-friendly interface and robust capabilities, Cove Data Protection is an ideal choice for businesses seeking reliable data protection.

N-able

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is an all-inclusive data protection solution designed to ensure the availability, safety, and integrity of critical data across various environments, including VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, AWS EC2, physical servers, and workstations. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features tailored to meet the needs of IT professionals and business executives alike, ensuring robust data protection strategies that are both efficient and cost-effective.

Comprehensive Data Protection

NAKIVO Backup & Replication provides a wide array of features, including backup, replication, recovery, and failover for virtual, physical, and cloud environments. This ensures that businesses can protect their data across multiple platforms, reducing the risk of data loss and ensuring continuity in the face of various threats.

Enhanced Efficiency with Deduplication and Compression

The solution employs advanced deduplication and compression technologies to minimize storage requirements and optimize backup speeds. This not only reduces the storage footprint and costs but also accelerates backup and recovery processes, ensuring that businesses can quickly bounce back from data loss incidents.

Flexible Deployment Options

NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers a variety of deployment options, including installation on Windows or Linux servers, deployment as a pre-configured virtual appliance, or running directly on NAS devices. This flexibility ensures that organizations can choose the deployment method that best suits their infrastructure and operational preferences.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication stands out as a versatile and reliable data protection solution, offering a comprehensive set of features designed to meet the complex demands of modern IT environments. By combining robust performance, ease of use, and cost-efficiency, it provides businesses of all sizes with the tools they need to protect their critical data assets, ensuring business continuity and compliance with data protection regulations.

Nakivo

Sample Customers

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

Coca Cola, Honda, 3M, University of Arizona, University of Maryland, University of Arkansas, Johns Hopkins University, Marriott, Radisson Hotels and Resorts, Fujifilm, Eiffage