Arcserve SaaS Backup vs N-able Cove Data Protection comparison

Arcserve and N-able are both solutions in the SaaS Backup category. Arcserve is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.0, while N-able is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.3. Arcserve holds a 1.0% mindshare in B, compared to N-able’s 4.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Arcserve users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of N-able users who would recommend it.

Arcserve SaaS Backup

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100% willing to recommend

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

N-able Cove Data Protection and Arcserve SaaS Backup are competing products in the data protection domain. Arcserve SaaS Backup seems to have the upper hand overall due to its advanced features, but N-able Cove Data Protection is favored for its cost-effectiveness and efficient support.

Features: N-able Cove Data Protection offers robust backup capabilities, ransomware protection, and aims to ensure data integrity. Arcserve SaaS Backup stands out with advanced data management features, comprehensive data protection strategies, and enhanced encryption.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N-able Cove Data Protection is known for its straightforward deployment and reliable customer support. Arcserve SaaS Backup has a more complex deployment process, but is praised for its proactive customer service and support resources.

Pricing and ROI: N-able Cove Data Protection provides competitive pricing and a strong return on investment. Arcserve SaaS Backup, despite higher setup costs, offers an impressive ROI through advanced functionality.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Arcserve SaaS Backup

Ranking in SaaS Backup

15th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in SaaS Backup

9th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (30th), Cloud Backup (17th), MSP Backup (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of Arcserve SaaS Backup is 1.0%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 4.3%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Hoang Long Nguyen

IT Infrastructure and Architect Specialist at CMIT

Efficient data management but struggles with new hardware limitations

We use it for many different purposes, including SQL, files, and other applications. We are considering a solution to replace it due to limitations with new hardware that it does not support The data application is working well, and it does manage to match data when using the data option. There…

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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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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The data application is working well, and it does manage to match data when using the data option."

"In terms of data recovery, both the performance and reliability have been excellent."

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

"The most valuables feature is the alerts and monitoring that catches the failed backups."

"We use a neat feature called VDR status, Virtual Disaster Recovery status. It only works on servers... It's automated. Once or twice a month it will virtually mount the backup and provide a screenshot and advise whether or not there have been any errors."

"The ability to back up, restore, and do different types of testing for the preventative maintenance has really increased our importance to these clients because they see the value in how fast we can get them back up and running. We're saving them money in that way."

"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."

"One of the bigger features and advantages of the solution is that it is easy to integrate with my RMM which is also N-able."

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

"For starters, this is one of few databases that allow us to backup MySQL databases, most others only support Microsoft SQL. This solution also has a very user-friendly interface accessed through a web browser. Additionally, backups can be easily configured through N-able Backup."

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Cons

"They should include the capability to back up on-premises environments."

"There are limitations with new hardware where it does not support failover and does not support the three-star bank group."

"N-able Cove Data Protection for Microsoft 365 is an area with shortcomings that need improvement."

"N-able Cove Data Protection does not provide a lot of SaaS backup products, which is an area they can improve. Additionally, there are some limitations on the storage side, where I cannot have a lot of employees backing up their data."

"For the MSP side, they could have more of a "security user" that can go in and only see certain clients. If you give somebody access as a technician, they can see all the clients."

"We would like to have better reporting."

"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."

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

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

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The SaaS platform offers many benefits; the licensing structure is suitable for monitoring and controlling users' storage space."

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

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Government

Computer Software Company

21%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Real Estate/Law Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Arcserve SaaS Backup?

In terms of data recovery, both the performance and reliability have been excellent.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arcserve SaaS Backup?

I am still in evaluation, and the procurement process for getting the price is not completed yet.

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What needs improvement with Arcserve SaaS Backup?

There are limitations with new hardware where it does not support failover and does not support the three-star bank group. It slows down the three-star process.

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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?

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

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What needs improvement with N-able Backup?

N-able Cove Data Protection does not provide a lot of SaaS backup products, which is an area they can improve. Additionally, there are some limitations on the storage side, where I cannot have a lo...

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Also Known As

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

Overview

Arcserve SaaS Backup offers complete protection for data stored in Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Azure AD, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, and Google Workspace.

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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.

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Sample Customers

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Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

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