Arcserve SaaS Backup vs N-able Cove Data Protection comparison

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Arcserve and N-able are both solutions in the SaaS Backup category. Arcserve is ranked #23 with an average rating of 7.0, while N-able is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0. Arcserve holds a 1.2% mindshare in B, compared to N-able’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Arcserve users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of N-able users who would recommend it.

Arcserve SaaS Backup

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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.

To learn more, read our detailed Arcserve SaaS Backup vs. N-able Cove Data Protection Report (Updated: September 2026).

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Arcserve SaaS Backup

Ranking in SaaS Backup

23rd

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

10th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (28th), Cloud Backup (19th), MSP Backup (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of Arcserve SaaS Backup is 1.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 3.9%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

SaaS Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
N-able Cove Data Protection	3.9%
Arcserve SaaS Backup	1.2%
Other	94.9%

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Featured Reviews

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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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

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

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

"Of all the IT companies that we deal with as suppliers, I'm pretty sure they are the best that we have ever dealt with."

"Overall, our team is much more satisfied, I don't have to bite my fingernails every morning wondering "What happened here?" and pretty much when things don't back up, it's usually either a machine failure or their network went down or something else is screwed up."

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

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

"The most valuable feature by far is the Virtual Disaster Recovery. On top of that is the bare-metal recovery. The recovery options that we have are great. We have tested the Virtual Disaster Recovery and the bare-metal recovery in just about any scenario you can think of. We have even restored bare metal, a full server, to a laptop, and had full functionality. It's just insane how well it works and how simple it is. It does most of the work for you."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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Cons

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

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

"We would like to have better reporting."

"An area for improvement that would really work out well would be if there were a little bit more of an elegant handshake relationship between SolarWinds RMM and the PCs that are being backed up, to advise regarding "up" status... Since RMM is an agent that feeds back that a machine is alive and on, I don't see any reason why they can't either tap into that one feature or build the same exact polling within the backup agent, to update right away and say the system is online or offline."

"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."

"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."

"This solution is not very good for image restores, but really excellent for files, databases and System State restores."

"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."

"We don't use the solution’s automated recovery testing because SolarWinds made me cross."

"A disaster recovery console would be an improvement for the product."

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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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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 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."

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

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

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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Construction 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

Questions from the Community

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 is your primary use case for Arcserve SaaS Backup?

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.

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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

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

Overview

Arcserve SaaS Backup delivers comprehensive data protection for cloud applications. It secures critical business applications, offering a reliable solution to safeguard data and ensure business continuity. With robust features, it meets diverse backup and recovery needs for enterprises.

Arcserve SaaS Backup offers a seamless approach to protecting cloud-based data. Professionals benefit from its scalable architecture and ease of integration with various platforms. This backup service supports continuous data protection, instant recovery, and data encryption, ensuring that vital business information remains intact and easily recoverable. Its flexibility caters to the ever-evolving landscape of cloud services, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to changes without compromising data security.

What are the key features of Arcserve SaaS Backup?

Data Encryption: Secure your data with robust encryption both in transit and at rest.
Continuous Data Protection: Automatically backup data to safeguard against loss.
Instant Recovery: Quickly restore critical data to minimize downtime.
Scalability: Easily scale the solution to meet growing business needs.
Multi-platform Integration: Integrates seamlessly with a wide range of cloud applications.

What benefits should users consider in reviews for Arcserve SaaS Backup?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses with competitive pricing models.
Ease of Use: Simplifies backup management with an intuitive platform.
Reliability: High reliability ensures data availability and reduces risk.
Security Assurance: Enhances compliance with rigorous security standards.
Scalability: Supports business growth without requiring major changes to the setup.

Arcserve SaaS Backup is implemented effectively across industries such as healthcare, finance, and retail. Each sector benefits from its ability to protect sensitive data, maintain regulatory compliance, and recover information swiftly after disruptions, resulting in streamlined operations and enhanced data integrity.

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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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Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

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