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

N-able and Nakivo are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. N-able is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.8, while Nakivo is ranked #6 with an average rating of 9.4. N-able holds a 1.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to Nakivo’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 99% of Nakivo users who would recommend it.

N-able Cove Data Protection

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NAKIVO Backup & Replication

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99% willing to recommend

N-able Cove Data Protection

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

N-able Cove Data Protection and NAKIVO Backup & Replication offer competitive data protection solutions. Users lean towards NAKIVO Backup & Replication for its robust features.

Features: Users find N-able Cove Data Protection valuable for its efficient cloud storage, scalability, and seamless data recovery capabilities. NAKIVO Backup & Replication is praised for its extensive virtual machine backup options, physical-to-virtual recovery, and comprehensive data integrity checks.

Room for Improvement: Feedback for N-able Cove Data Protection highlights the need for enhanced integration with third-party tools, a more intuitive disaster recovery setup, and better reporting features. NAKIVO Backup & Replication users suggest improvements in its reporting features, faster support response times, and better integration options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N-able Cove Data Protection is noted for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. NAKIVO Backup & Replication also has a reputation for easy setup but users occasionally encounter minor configuration challenges.

Pricing and ROI: N-able Cove Data Protection is often praised for its cost-effectiveness and attractive pricing models, offering quicker ROI for smaller businesses. NAKIVO Backup & Replication, while potentially higher in cost, delivers significant ROI through its robust features and comprehensive protection.

To learn more, read our detailed N-able Cove Data Protection vs. NAKIVO Backup & Replication Report (Updated: October 2024).

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Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

17th

Average Rating

9.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (11th), SaaS Backup (6th), MSP Backup (1st)

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

6th

Average Rating

9.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 1.2%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NAKIVO Backup & Replication is 1.9%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

Jack Henson

Owner at Henson Business Products

Allows us to back up workstations and servers, and saved us time when checking endpoints and the viability of backups

I have some issues with the agent failing on workstations. I've had to completely uninstall several of them, delete everything, and start over to get them to work. That's been the biggest source of my problems recently. The problem is that when we delete one, we lose the backup. Consequently, it means we're without a backup unless we have a local copy. When we delete the agent, there's the problem of how to go back and restore it. I haven't had to deal with it yet, because I haven't had a failure that occurred while I was doing that. I had a workstation that started failing, and we couldn't get the services to run. I don't know what caused it. I had to reinstall the agent, which didn't work. I had to go into the machine and delete everything and load another agent onto it. Once I did that, I was able to make it work, but 90% of the time I never have an issue. During the other 10% of the time when I have a problem, it's a mess. The ability to recover to a different workstation or a different data point is a little bit clumsy. It could use some work.

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Mattia Sangiorgio

Sole Director at Abila S.r.l.

Enhances data protection strategies and ensures the reliability of backups with helpful support

The features we have found most valuable in NAKIVO Backup & Replication include its cost-effectiveness, seamless integrations, comprehensive functionalities, and ease of installation and management. The pricing model is very competitive, providing excellent value for the robust features offered. Its seamless integration with our VMware infrastructure ensures smooth operation without any compatibility issues. The wide range of functionalities, including incremental and full backups, storage optimization, and disaster recovery options, meets all our backup needs comprehensively. Moreover, the simplicity of installation and the intuitive user interface have made it easy for our team to quickly set up and manage the backups without requiring extensive training.

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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

"What I like the most about it's the ease of use and the reliability that it has when copying information to the cloud."

"The most valuable aspect is the added protection of having a cloud-based backup service. It provides redundancy in case of data loss."

"The initial setup of N-able Cove Data Protection was very easy."

"The most valuable feature is that it's hands-off. I log in every morning and there are pre-canned filters that I've created to make my life easier. I have something called server status color bars, and that gives me all the servers and, in a nutshell, I can see: if any errors are being reported; when the last backup was; if one is not working, should there be one, and it literally jumps off the page."

"I know I won't have an issue if the data is there. The reliability and the confidence that we have is amazing. It doesn't matter. We've had customers have ransomware. We've had customers that have had corruption. We've had customers that have had employees destroy their data. As long as it's been backed up, I know that I can get it back and I know I have nothing to worry about. Our confidence level is very high."

"N-able Cove Data Protection is user-friendly and straightforward, and the dashboard is clear."

"The product is simple to use and manage. The customers have access to verify the backups."

"The user interface is the most valuable. It gives us the ability to check everything. With more than 100 endpoints running that software, I like the ability to quickly check that everything is working correctly. That's one of the biggest selling points."

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"The updates are problem-free, so we can keep Nakivo up to date on the server and NAS too."

"The virtual appliance for VMware vSphere is easy to deploy, easy to manage, and we have no need for additional Windows licenses."

"Nakivo makes our backs-ups more reliable and easy to recover in case of full damage or partial retrieval of files - all at a convenient cost."

"The backups, especially of the incremental type, are really quick (ranging from five to 10 to 45 to 50 minutes depending on the size of the VM)."

"The back-up and restore functions work great and it's easy to use."

"The speed of the backups and replications is fantastic and, for the most part, the simplicity of use has been wonderful."

"Nakivo Backup and Replication's web-based management interface enables intuitive, rapid, and seamless configuration and management of all backup and recovery functionality across the enterprise."

"This product has helped to centralize backups and made it easy to recover data."

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Cons

"We don't use the solution’s automated recovery testing because SolarWinds made me cross. When they released it, I went, "Oh, well, that's quite good." Because if you use the system, then it supposedly spins up, and on the portal, it gives you a screenshot of the booted device. So, I phoned up, and I said, "Oh, that's really quite cool. How much is that?" They said, "No, no, no. It's all included in your license." I went, "Okay then," and went and deployed it on about half the fleet. One of the options that our customers have is they can pay us a small amount every month for us to test the recovery just to prove that it's viable, and I thought, "Well, this will do that for us. Nice." Then, in the next invoice, we got a charge for it. While It was not a huge amount, I took offense at the fact that we were told that it would be a no extra cost option that was part of our license, but it turns out that it's chargeable. Therefore, we haven't used it since."

"The one thing they don't are Linux servers, it's Windows only. I understand that directive. I have another product that I use for our Linux servers and stuff, but it would be nice if they had that flexibility on the Linux side. I understand the development and the world is geared towards Windows in 365, I know that's where the clienteles are and the business and the money is."

"Having the licensing available for partners to be able to take advantage of testing without paying would make a big difference."

"There could be a possibility to create a local NAS backup for infrastructure."

"The only area that needs improvement is that it is a little bit difficult when you get into virtual machines. The initial deployment of Cove is a little tedious, not for standard machines, but when you get into specialty stuff, like Hyper-V."

"A feature I'd like to see would be a more customizable admin console."

"The reporting feature and functionality need improvement. We would like to see a little bit more detailed reporting that offers more CEO or C-level focused reporting options."

"This solution is not very good for image restores, mainly just files. The solution also does not allow you to enable or disable backups. Sometimes, our users will connect via mobile device and it will use their data to perform the backup. If they were able to enable and disable the backup, they would not have this issue."

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"It would be good if I could have a remote upgrade of our Synology Transporters, but the manual upgrade is easy and no problem at all."

"I would love to see compatibility with KVM Backup."

"The backup speed needs improvement."

"Sometimes, for some VMs and some Windows Server versions, specifically old versions (aka server 12 or older) fail due to the VSS writer error or locking file system."

"An improvement would be to give us more control over the email alerts, with different emails going to different addresses based on a set of rules."

"I think it is important to work not only in replicating the virtual machines in Amazon AWS, but in other cloud systems."

"I would love to see BackBlaze B2 implementation in the future, as that would be our preferred cloud destination, but Amazon and Wasabi are both very great choices in the meantime."

"I would like to have the option of creating a subfolder per job in the backup repository because we had an issue where some files were corrupted and we lost the backup of the majority of the VMs."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is no per node cost, at least not the way I am doing it. I am on bulk. New customers can be set up on a trial, where they can get things all squared away, then they can switch over to being a billed customer."

"Cove only takes the data you have on the physical server. I can back that up for long periods of time, and I don't accrue high charges to have the data in the cloud. It stays at one rate. This allows me to forecast payment for the next one or two years and show clients their estimated growth."

"I believe that the price is very reasonable in comparison to other options. It is cheaper than both Redstor and Acronis and, since we are now using our own on-premise cloud, there is absolutely no comparison since we have unlimited storage rather than paying per gigabyte used for their onsite storage. We are currently able to backup fifty computers for the same price that we use to backup five computers."

"The cost is around ten dollars per workstation a month and that includes a certain amount of data."

"The pricing, for now, is good. The package that they gave us recently is pretty good. It depends on how many clients you have, and you pay for certain terabytes per license. These terabytes, if not used, are pooled together."

"N-able Cove Data Protection is an averagely-priced product."

"When you have a device/appliance on the site quite a lot of the other enterprise class backup people insist that you have their appliance, which is frankly offensively expensive. Because when you pry the top off, it's just a standard 19-inch tin box with a standard Intel I5 in it, some RAM, and a hard drive. Then, you go, "Why have they just charged me 5,500 quid for a box, which I could have probably build for under 500." Whereas, with the SolarWinds product, they don't have that. The backup appliances that we have onsite are just plain cooking PCs. We can build our own machines, which is reflected in the price that we can offer a customer."

"The pricing of SolarWinds seems to be fair compared to the rest of the industry."

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"It's really cheap, and our company saves a significant amount of money on IT backup solutions per year."

"You have a lot of different options when it comes to pricing and the pricing models are pretty flexible and affordable."

"The licensing model is very affordable compared to competitors, with a good quality-to-cost ratio, and the software is quite simple and fast to setup."

"The prices are high."

"As a free solution for a small environment, this is a great solution!"

"The pricing, setup costs, and licensing are easy to understand, no matter how you want to implement it."

"Pricing is easy to understand and very affordable."

"We use a perpetual license that is priced well."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

21%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Educational Organization

Government

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about N-able Backup?

The initial setup of N-able Cove Data Protection was very easy.

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

The pricing is affordable. N-able Cove Data Protection has a direct-to-cloud architecture, but it also allows saving backups locally without extra storage costs.

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What needs improvement with N-able Backup?

There aren’t any challenges. Regarding the additional features, Cove is limited to disaster recovery with Azure. It would be great to make disaster recovery compatible with AWS.

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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...

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What do you like most about Nakivo?

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is very easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nakivo?

Thoroughly assess your needs before purchasing the solution. Depending on how your data center operates, you will need to determine whether the licensing should be based on workload or socket. It’s...

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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.

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.

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

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