Actifio vs NetApp SnapCenter comparison

Google and NetApp are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Google is ranked #49 with an average rating of 8.0, while NetApp is ranked #50 with an average rating of 7.5. Google holds a 0.4% mindshare in BRS, compared to NetApp’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NetApp users who would recommend it.

Actifio

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87% willing to recommend

NetApp SnapCenter

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Actifio and NetApp SnapCenter are both competitive data management solutions. Actifio seems to have the upper hand in terms of deployment simplicity and cost-effectiveness, while NetApp SnapCenter benefits from extensive features and deeper integrations.

Features: Actifio users value its instant recovery, data virtualization, and efficient data management. NetApp SnapCenter is appreciated for its seamless integration with other NetApp products, strong backup capabilities, and broad array of solutions.

Room for Improvement: Actifio users suggest enhancements in interface intuitiveness, documentation clarity, and usability. NetApp SnapCenter users seek improvements in error handling, support responsiveness, and a more robust support mechanism.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Actifio deployment is generally straightforward with positive feedback for its customer service. NetApp SnapCenter deployment can be complex but benefits from extensive support resources.

Pricing and ROI: Actifio is perceived as cost-effective with swift return on investment, particularly appreciated for its pricing flexibility. NetApp SnapCenter, while more expensive, provides value through extensive features and deeper integrations.

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Categories and Ranking

Actifio

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

49th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Test Data Management (7th)

NetApp SnapCenter

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

50th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Actifio is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp SnapCenter is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Hitesh Kumar Jamb

Devsecops & Test Automation Practice Lead at APA Group

Helps reduce costs and enables the creation of new non-production databases

We use the solution on our non-production database. We use it to spin up non-production environments using Oracle The product helps to create new non-production databases. The solution helps reduce costs. The product must provide AI features. Google has stopped supporting the on-premise version…

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MervynMorgan

IT Storage Engineer at Unixque Solutions Pty Ltd

Enables us to save data for data projection but could improve its integration with other backup solutions

NetApp SnapCenter is highly efficient because it allows you to automate the creation of snapshots. Instead of manually creating snapshots using IMS or HMS, you can schedule and automate them, specifying the timing and frequency. This eliminates the need for daily manual intervention and streamlines the process. SnapCenter also enables you to assign specific user roles to manage these tasks, enhancing efficiency. SnapCenter ensures that your LPOs and RTOs are extremely quick. Although it may seem expensive initially, after using it for a while, you'll appreciate the efficiencies and gains it provides. I recommend the solution. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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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

"Very user-friendly and the QSA is very good."

"Actifio was very stable. Whenever they identified bugs, they would promptly provide us with patches."

"This product has unique capabilities that lead the product category in test data management, cloning and recovery."

"They will assist me in achieving whatever budget issue the client may be having."

"The solution helps reduce costs."

"Very user-friendly and the QSA is very good."

"The centralized GUI is the best feature, that there is only one webpage where we can see the states of all the backup jobs. We can see all the tasks that are running and we can quickly see if one fails; if they are running or have any issues. We have all that in one place."

"You can quickly deploy new virtual environments. It provides efficient and easy-to-use data protection. If a file goes missing or corruption occurs, you can restore it swiftly using the snap restore feature, allowing you to return to work almost immediately."

"The reporting feature has been particularly beneficial to upper management... When you do manual backups, you do not get the benefit of seeing successes and failures and how often you have to do restores. With SnapCenter, you get all of that."

"It's very helpful because SnapCenter is already integrated with VMware Snapshot, so it's very easy to use."

"We have been very satisfied with the technical support's help. Their knowledge level is great. For a noncritical question, they will get back to us within a day."

"The main advantage is its fast backup and restore."

"The initial setup was straightforward."

"Being able to add everything in as resource groups is a valuable feature... Having all the SQL servers put into specific buckets, based on their year of release - 2008, 2012, 2014 - allows us to get almost immediate backups that are easily seen and reported on."

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Cons

"The solution doesn't support AIX software or in-cloud, and we have a lot of servers running on AIX and Oracle."

"Google has stopped supporting the on-premise version of the tool."

"While the product does support various databases, the company needs to make more of an effort to support N-minus-one compatibility."

"Areas that need improvement would be the support for recovery in the physical environment."

"The initial setup is complex."

"Lacks the option to price backup costs within the solution itself."

"The GUI is still so-so. I' don't use the GUI that often anymore because it's really slow, refreshing disks, refreshing hosts, and you have to click a lot."

"We would like to see more granular repording and reporting in bigger sets available in SnapCenter."

"The documentation could be a little bit better so that we could handle more of the troubleshooting ourselves, rather than having to go through support."

"Since the solution's initial setup is complex, it should make training documents available in the public space."

"Groups might be helpful for each site or data center so that we know a given data center has these resources while another data center has those resources. It's not always easy to group hosts by type."

"The DBAs are comparing it to SMO but it doesn't have a lot of the functionalities that SMO has."

"Some of the minor functionalities from SnapManager did not transfer over to SnapCenter. These should be added in future releases."

"I have an issue with SnapCenter because sometimes a VM cannot be backed up... The way SnapCenter works is that it makes a backup of all the VMs and then it removes all the old backups. If one VM cannot be backed up for some reason, it has already created a new backup for all the VMs but it cannot remove the old backups. It ends up creating so many backups in VMware and it will cause a performance problem if the condition is not fixed."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is on a case by case basis."

"Actifio is cheaper than other tools."

"Support is very good. They send out a VM link and help you fix any issues."

"The licensing is well-designed because it's already included in some packages with NetApp storage. Therefore, for most customers, it's okay as the SnapCenter license is already included in some NetApp bundles."

"We have a site license, so it comes with the product."

"It comes free with the amount of equipment we purchase from NetApp. In terms of pricing, zero is my favorite number."

"The license for SnapCenter was included with the storage array."

"It's free. The license is included with other NetApp products."

"Pricing is very good because if you already have NepApp controllers, then it's included."

"We see a financial value with SnapCenter because we don't have to license Commvault, which is pretty expensive."

"The product is inexpensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

17%

Retailer

11%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

18%

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Actifio?

The solution helps reduce costs.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Actifio?

Actifio is cheaper than other tools. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Actifio?

The product must provide AI features. Google has stopped supporting the on-premise version of the tool.

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What do you like most about NetApp SnapCenter?

Most banks and financial institutions use the solution.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp SnapCenter?

The product should be free because it is just software to administrate systems purchased from NetApp, which are already expensive.

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What needs improvement with NetApp SnapCenter?

The interface usability needs improvement. It should be more user-friendly and easier for customers to use.

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SnapCenter

Overview

Actifio is the world’s leading Enterprise Data-as-a-Service (EDaaS) platform. It enables thousands of users around the world to deliver their data just as they deliver their applications and infrastructure… as a service available instantly, anywhere. An enterprise-class software platform powered by patented Virtual Data Pipeline™ technology, Actifio frees data from traditional infrastructure to accelerate adoption of hybrid cloud, build higher quality applications faster, and improve business resiliency and availability. For more, visit Actifio.com or follow us on Twitter @Actifio.

Google

Unified, scalable platform for application-consistent data protection and clone management. This software simplifies backup, restore, and clone lifecycle management with application-integrated workflows.

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Sample Customers

IBM, Waste Industries, Nasdaq, Verizon, Sharp, Rosetta Stone, Dakine, JBS Australia, Texas Wesleyan University, Cintra, People's Choice Credit Union, Lotto NZ, Electric Insurance, Tyler Technologies, Intility, Corporate One Federal Credit Union, Bryant University, pc/nametag, Isagenix, Sungard Availability Services, Databank, Electrocraft, Lifescript, Westfleisch, Interstate National Corporation, RestorePoint, Net3, Access Community Health Network, Newmarket International, Rezolve Group Inc., Piri Reis University, MC Assembly, Grass-Merkur, dbMotion, Christian Broadcasting Network, Bezeq, Abilene Christian University, CNW Group, Softcat, Migliori, City of South Portland, NaviSite, News-Press & Gazette, Comtec, Equity Insurance, Admirals Bank, Assistra, Dassault, Henry Davis York Lawyers, SAI Global, Audax Group, DSM, Triad Retail Media, Euronet Worldwide, Palm Beach County School District, iGate, Emerald Queen Casino

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