Arcserve Cloud Direct vs N-able Cove Data Protection comparison

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Arcserve and N-able are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. Arcserve is ranked #52, while N-able is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. Arcserve holds a 0.7% mindshare in CB, compared to N-able’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution.

Arcserve Cloud Direct

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0% willing to recommend

N-able Cove Data Protection

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95% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Arcserve Cloud Direct

Ranking in Cloud Backup

52nd

Average Rating

5.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery as a Service (17th)

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Cloud Backup

20th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (28th), SaaS Backup (10th), MSP Backup (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Arcserve Cloud Direct is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 2.2%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
N-able Cove Data Protection	2.2%
Arcserve Cloud Direct	0.7%
Other	97.1%

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reviewer1321896

Junior Service Desk Operator at a cloud solution provider with 11-50 employees

Good backup retention but it is not a reliable platform and it doesn't giving any sort of alerts that things are not working

StorageCraft wasn't getting full backup coverage. It was backing up around 1 to 2% of the points. It was not a reliable platform and it wasn't giving any sort of alerts that things were not working. The majority of stuff wasn't backed up, so we really weren't happy with them. That's when we went on the look for a new solution.

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Grace Myna

HR Consultant

Secure reminders have improved HR document control and support better client deadline management

I really love the reminders feature of N-able Cove Data Protection because I have many dates to keep in mind while working with multiple clients. The access settings are important for me too, and the fact that HR documents are personal means I do not want everyone seeing everything, especially because in HR we talk mostly about confidentiality. It is important that not everyone gets to see everything unless they have access, and I also appreciate being able to tell which copy is the final one. The reminders feature stands out for me the most because I deal with many dates and deadlines. The reminders work well for me in practice because they make it easy for me; I do not have to keep checking my calendar, even though I also use other calendars such as Calendly. The reminders come in handy because I do not have to keep going back to that, helping me ensure that I meet deadlines and do not miss client meetings, making it easier for me to stay organized.

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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

"The backup retention was pretty good, and being able to archive users who had been backed up is good functionality because even if they've been deactivated it'll keep the backups and keep them protected."

"The solution has reduced backup times by an immeasurable amount. Its backups are incremental, so you are only backing up data changes based on the last 24 hours or so. If you are also maintaining the stored images, the restores are also only incremental, happening in minutes. Whereas, with a lot of the other solutions that we have looked at, each time it goes to refresh the restore, then it has to build a completely new image. That takes forever. This solution also improves recovery time."

"Cove Data Protection has given us a fresh start in data backups."

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

"If you're looking for something that's going to be easy to use, cost-effective, but also provides a great backup and more importantly, a recovery solution, this is definitely something that you should look at and keep in mind."

"It's extremely important that Cove provides cloud-based data protection with backup, disaster recovery, and archiving. That is a necessity for my insurance. As an IT company, my insurance would cost more if my backups were not offsite and off-network."

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

"N-Able, as a whole, has given me the RMM solution that I desire and the backup solutions that I desire."

"The ease of use and the console are great."

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Cons

"StorageCraft wasn't getting full backup coverage. It was backing up around one to 2% of the points. It was not a reliable platform and it wasn't giving any sort of alerts that things were not working."

"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."

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

"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."

"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 only reason I wouldn't give them a ten out of ten is we aren't able to restore in the cloud and test everything out as we can on Datto, without having to download the full image onto bare metal hardware."

"During the other 10% of the time when I have a problem, it's a mess."

"The one thing that could use some improvement is their Linux backup; their Linux backup is a files/folders backup and you are not able to do a system restore."

"The recovery side, the restore side, could be a little more optimized."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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."

"The pricing is very competitive and it's well worth the price."

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

"The only option I would like to see is an adjustable scale. Right now we have 250 seats and we're not using all of them. It would be nice to be able to save that little bit of money by being able to buy just what we need."

"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."

"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."

"The price isn't extreme, but I'd love to pay less."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

23%

Comms Service Provider

17%

Healthcare Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

13%

Construction Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

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

We have not needed interns for a long time. For the one year, we did not need an intern because initially, we wanted interns because sometimes our team would be overwhelmed.

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What needs improvement with N-able Backup?

For now, I do not have anything else to add about the features apart from the confidentiality aspect; it helps me ensure that HR documents are personal, so someone who does not have access to them ...

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

My main use case for N-able Cove Data Protection is to rely on it mostly for HR related documents, and I have been using it for quite some time. I normally open it when I need to check signed docum...

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Also Known As

StorageCraft Cloud Services, StorageCraft Disaster Recovery Services, StorageCraft Cloud Backup, Arcserve Cloud Services, Zetta Cloud Backup

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

Overview

Arcserve Cloud Direct offers comprehensive cloud-based backup and recovery services, designed to address the critical data protection needs of enterprises with scalable and efficient solutions.

Arcserve Cloud Direct enables businesses to secure their data seamlessly in the cloud, offering an intuitive platform for backups, disaster recovery, and data management. It meets the demands of businesses looking to protect valuable data assets with ease and reliability. The platform integrates with multiple IT environments, providing flexible data protection without significant infrastructure modifications.

What are the key features of Arcserve Cloud Direct?

Scalable Backup: Allows businesses to adjust storage capacity as needed, offering flexible data protection.
Fast Recovery: Ensures quick data restoration to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
Centralized Management: Provides a single interface for overseeing multiple backup and recovery operations.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses by eliminating the need for costly hardware and maintenance.
Enhanced Security: Offers robust data protection features, safeguarding critical business data against loss.
Improved Reliability: Provides dependable data backup and recovery, ensuring business continuity.

Arcserve Cloud Direct is widely implemented across industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, where data protection is paramount. It supports regulatory compliance and helps these industries maintain data integrity and availability in a dynamic business environment.

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N-able Cove Data Protection delivers cloud-based data backup and disaster recovery with features like ease of use, automation, and efficient data transfer. Its unified dashboard and virtual disaster recovery options are key highlights for simplifying data management.

N-able Cove Data Protection stands out for its comprehensive cloud-based architecture, offering reliable backup, disaster recovery, and archiving solutions across industries such as legal, healthcare, and finance. Users benefit from features like virtual disaster recovery, bare-metal restore, and efficient data transfer. Cove's straightforward setup and resource efficiency make it popular among managed service providers, as it supports diverse environments, including Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. Despite its strengths, users have noted areas for improvement, such as dashboard navigation, cloud integration, and prolonged initial backup times.

What are the key features of N-able Cove Data Protection?

Ease of Use: Simplified setup and management with an intuitive interface.
Automation: Streamlined processes for efficient data handling.
Cloud-Based Architecture: Reliable backup and recovery from any location.
Virtual Disaster Recovery: Enables swift data restoration scenarios.
Bare-Metal Restore: Facilitates complete system recovery from hardware failures.

What benefits can users expect when evaluating data protection?

Resource Efficiency: Optimizes system resources to minimize overhead.
Remote Access: Simplifies data management with a unified dashboard from any location.
Scalability: Suits diverse organizational sizes and needs.
Integration: Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, and virtual environments.

Industries like legal, healthcare, and finance utilize N-able Cove Data Protection for its robust server, workstation, and Office 365 data backup capabilities. With support for SQL, MySQL, Exchange, and file backups, Cove aids managed service providers in efficiently managing both local and remote environments, offering strong disaster recovery, testing, and item-level restoration options.

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Sample Customers

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Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

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