N-able Cove Data Protection vs Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 comparison

N-able Cove Data Protection vs. Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365

March 2026

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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

6.8

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 offers operational efficiency, data recovery, and business continuity without detailed financial ROI assessments.

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

For Office 365, Microsoft has already done a good job securing their own data center, so additional backup is basically just getting another copy for on-prem safety.

Chong Khing Lee

Director at iPlanet Solution Sdn Bhd

Veeam is a good investment in general.

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IT and Cloud Platform Unit Architect at MAINT

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

7.3

Customers praise Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365's responsive and effective support, with quick solutions and knowledgeable assistance.

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

I find Veeam's customer service and support to be excellent, rating them ten out of ten.

IT and Cloud Platform Unit Architect at MAINT

My customers have reported that when they open a ticket, even complex issues get resolved swiftly with a remote session.

Ahmed_Soliman

System Security Engineer at Gofaster

They give us a notification very much in advance if there is a maintenance activity.

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Manager, Information Technology at Greencoast Enterprises LLC

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

7.3

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 offers scalable, flexible management, enabling easy expansion without dedicated IT staff.

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

From organization to organization, the scalability requirement varies.

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Manager, Information Technology at Greencoast Enterprises LLC

It is infinity in the sense that everything is hosted by Microsoft, making it literally infinite.

Chong Khing Lee

Director at iPlanet Solution Sdn Bhd

Veeam Backup is quite scalable.

FernandoAlbert

CTO at iFoco

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

8.1

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is reliable and stable, with excellent performance on Windows and Linux platforms.

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I have not faced any issues impacting my operations or my customers' operations.

Ahmed_Soliman

System Security Engineer at Gofaster

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Room For Improvement

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

Veeam Data Cloud users seek better pricing, performance, scalability, intuitive UI, integration, backup speed, documentation, and support improvements.

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

One area that needs improvement is the pricing of Veeam Backup, as it can be expensive at twenty-eight dollars per user for one year.

IT and Cloud Platform Unit Architect at MAINT

Rather than giving a help database, which is an ocean of information to search through ourselves, we should be able to open a ticket and have them guide us on how to do it.

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Manager, Information Technology at Greencoast Enterprises LLC

In future updates of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365, I would like to see mail archiving functionality.

Mohamed Hosni

PhD Research Student at Advanced Computer Technology (ACT)

Setup Cost

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

Veeam Data Cloud is subscription-based, with mixed pricing opinions, but valued for functionality, reliability, and educational discounts.

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

Transitioning to a cloud solution was not cost-effective for us.

FernandoAlbert

CTO at iFoco

The initial onboarding plus the initial expenses are slightly more when compared to another cloud-to-cloud backup.

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Manager, Information Technology at Greencoast Enterprises LLC

Valuable Features

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

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 offers user-friendly, scalable backup and recovery with robust compliance and integration features.

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 most valuable features of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 are its intuitive interface, ease of use, and unlimited capacity for backup and restore.

IT and Cloud Platform Unit Architect at MAINT

The most beneficial thing is that it is admin-friendly, with no complicated menu structure.

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Manager, Information Technology at Greencoast Enterprises LLC

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 has helped with eDiscovery and compliance tasks because it is part of the compliance requirements.

Chong Khing Lee

Director at iPlanet Solution Sdn Bhd

Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Cloud Backup

18th

Ranking in SaaS Backup

8th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (34th), MSP Backup (3rd)

Veeam Data Cloud for Micros...

Ranking in Cloud Backup

5th

Ranking in SaaS Backup

1st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 1.9%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is 3.5%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365	3.5%
N-able Cove Data Protection	1.9%
Other	94.6%

Cloud Backup

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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Backup has protected our office data and now restores individual emails while admins configure settings

Manager, Information Technology at Greencoast Enterprises LLC

Although Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is a Backup as a Service, it should give slight leverage to the admins to do more of their own configurations. When it comes to Software as a Service, we do need to agree on certain things, as we do not have much control over the software. If Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 can improve, it would be better. It could be slightly better, but it is acceptable. As long as support is provided in a timely manner, it is good. I cannot tell it is fully bad or fully good. If I were to give a rating of one to five, I might give 3.5 to four. Rather than giving a help database, which is an ocean of information to search through ourselves, we should be able to open a ticket and have them guide us on how to do it. As an end-user, different levels of admins exist—a fresh admin and a more experienced admin. They need to encourage us to open a ticket quickly, and from there they should guide us straightforwardly with the steps to follow to achieve the desired outcome.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

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	37
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	16

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with N-able Backup?

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

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veeam Backup for Office 365?

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Also Known As

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

Veeam Backup for Office 365, Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365, Cirrus Backup

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

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 offers unified data protection for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID in a single SaaS platform, safeguarding critical workloads like Exchange and Teams from cyber threats.

Designed for organizations of all sizes, Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 delivers comprehensive backup and recovery solutions, allowing users to protect and manage their Microsoft 365 workloads effectively. With integrations supporting Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Entra ID, it ensures business continuity by defending against threats, accidental deletions, and retention gaps. Veeam's intuitive interface promotes easy management and granular recovery, restoring individual emails or entire Entra ID groups quickly and securely. User-friendly pricing models eliminate hidden fees, and zero-trust security practices like MFA and strong encryption enhance data protection. Advanced compliance features meet regional legal requirements, making Veeam indispensable for firms aiming to streamline backup procedures while adhering to data residency laws.

What are the most important features?

Single platform simplicity: Manage Microsoft 365 data from an intuitive interface.
Granular, rapid recovery: Restore individual items or complete attributes effortlessly.
Unlimited storage: Enjoy predictably priced, all-inclusive storage.
Zero-trust security: Utilize encryption and access controls integrated with Entra ID.
Advanced compliance: Ensure compliance with legal and regional data requirements.
Seamless integration: Works natively with Microsoft APIs for true data portability.

What benefits should you consider in reviews?

Ease of use: Intuitive navigation simplifies backup and restore processes.
Efficiency: Quick recoveries and flexible storage enhance performance.
Flexibility: Supports both cloud and local backups to protect all environments.
Robust security: Advanced encryption and MFA boost data protection.
Compliance guarantee: Simplifies meeting legal and regional regulations.

In industries where data protection and compliance are critical, such as finance and healthcare, Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 supports stringent regulatory standards by offering robust backup and recovery capabilities. Businesses rely on it to maintain data integrity and ensure quick access during audits, disaster recovery procedures, or when addressing legal queries, making it a vital component of their IT strategy.

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Sample Customers

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

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