AvePoint Cloud Backup vs N-able Cove Data Protection comparison

AvePoint and N-able are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. AvePoint is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.0, while N-able is ranked #20 with an average rating of 7.5. AvePoint holds a 1.6% mindshare in CB, compared to N-able’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of AvePoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of N-able users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

N-able Cove Data Protection and AvePoint Cloud Backup compete in the data protection and backup software category. N-able Cove Data Protection has the edge with intelligent automation and ease of management, while AvePoint Cloud Backup stands out due to its comprehensive restore functions.

Features: N-able Cove Data Protection offers automated monitoring, effective Virtual Disaster Recovery, and bare-metal recovery. It includes an integrated dashboard for managing backups, providing real-time alerts for quick issue resolution. AvePoint Cloud Backup is noted for granular restore capabilities, especially in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 environments. Its data security and compliance features are highly appreciated, along with a strong focus on restore functions.

Room for Improvement: N-able Cove Data Protection could improve reporting, integration with hybrid cloud solutions, and Linux backup capabilities. A more cohesive interface across functionalities would also help. AvePoint Cloud Backup may benefit from clearer licensing information, more efficient initial data seeding, and a flexible pricing structure. Enhancements in backup frequency options are also suggested.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N-able Cove Data Protection supports deployments including On-premises and Hybrid Cloud, offering 24/7 knowledgeable support. Its deployment flexibility is favored by diverse organizations. AvePoint Cloud Backup, with its Public and Private Cloud deployments, provides straightforward integration and rapid customer support response.

Pricing and ROI: N-able Cove Data Protection offers competitive pricing based on storage, enabling cost-effective pool management across devices. It ensures cost predictability with flexible billing. AvePoint Cloud Backup follows a subscription-based model with unlimited storage, though some users find it slightly expensive. Both solutions show good ROI, with AvePoint valued for its capacity to handle high data volumes.

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Categories and Ranking

AvePoint Cloud Backup

Ranking in Cloud Backup

21st

Ranking in SaaS Backup

6th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Cloud Backup

20th

Ranking in SaaS Backup

11th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (33rd), MSP Backup (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of AvePoint Cloud Backup is 1.6%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 2.2%, down from 2.4% 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%
AvePoint Cloud Backup	1.6%
Other	96.2%

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Axel Peter Brox

Hospitality Specialist at Bechtle

Backup has become straightforward for our clients but deployment insights are still limited

Azure is quite a broad topic, so it is really difficult to give a straightforward answer to that question. Easy deployment for easy configurations is straightforward, but you can make it as difficult and complex as you can within Azure.It also depends on the actual environment. In most cases that we are involved in, it is between two and five people.I am overall satisfied with the pricing and licensing policy of AvePoint, as pricing compared to other products is competitive. I would rate this review as a seven.

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Per MøllerJacobsen

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

Delivers cost-effective data backup with room for search improvements

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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is the best product in the market for Office 365 backup, and our customers are satisfied with it."

"I rate the overall solution a 9 out of 10."

"The most valuable features are the email backup and the SharePoint backup."

"The SaaS feature of AvePoint Cloud Backup is very strong."

"The product's initial setup phase was super easy."

"The recovery options in Microsoft 365 are not adequate and it does not help to recover data from the recycle bin that is older than 90 days. The solution has made us more efficient and helps to recover data that is older than 90 days."

"The initial setup is super easy."

"It is the only product in the market that offers platform backup."

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"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."

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

"The reliability and the confidence that we have in this product is extremely high."

"The monitoring makes it very easy to check whether a backup has gone bad."

"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."

"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."

"Cove Data Protection has streamlined how we handle data protection, as an MSP, saving me time with a single console to administer all client backups and dramatically improving the service levels I can offer customers while giving me confidence in reselling a trustworthy service and company."

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

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Cons

"It is challenging for small or medium-sized businesses to purchase it."

"The component in the product that can be improved revolves around the area where the tool should focus on providing more of a custom touch to the policies."

"For improvement, AvePoint can provide details on how the tool's backup scope works."

"Some customers choose other backup solutions because AvePoint is Office 365 and CRM backup system, but they have other backup needs for Azure and so on. Such customers often choose another backup solution instead of AvePoint."

"The configuration could be made easier."

"The product's price is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"It is not a traditional restore process and it is somewhat limited in what we can do."

"AvePoint Cloud Backup's pricing could be lower and more flexible. Particularly, when dealing with smaller customers or more minor businesses, obtaining competitive pricing for bundles rather than on a one-by-one basis remains challenging."

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"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."

"Integration with a hybrid cloud is something that I found complicated."

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

"A better default view on my dashboard would be great."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would say that the pricing policy of the product is flexible and good."

"The platform is more expensive than other vendors."

"I am not sure, but I believe that the cost is $7 USD per user."

"The pricing part of the solution is based on a subscription model, which is based on the number of users or storage capacity."

"It costs a little bit more than other competitors in the market."

"I rate the product's price a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."

"It is very good for many of my customers in the banking and finance segments. The price isn't a problem there, but in some other industries, people ask for a cheaper solution. When the price is an issue for the customer, we recommend Veeam, Metallic."

"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."

"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."

"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 of SolarWinds seems to be fair compared to the rest of the industry."

"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."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

12%

Construction Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	5

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

Questions from the Community

How does AvePoint Cloud Backup compare with Veeam Backup for Office 365?

AvePoint Cloud Backup for MS Office 365 is a SaaS backup whose features include secure storage and unlimited and automated backups. The storage is saved in AvePoint’s Azure storage or it can also b...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AvePoint Cloud Backup?

When I deal with enterprises, good pricing is achieved. However, pricing becomes less favorable for smaller companies. Offering a package plan for multiple small clients would be beneficial.

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What needs improvement with AvePoint Cloud Backup?

For me, it is very difficult to say how AvePoint Cloud Backup can be improved because I am not working on those implementation projects. I work more within the sales process and not that much into ...

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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?

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

Our main use cases for enabling N-able Cove Data Protection include backing up our customers' data on servers hosted in data centers and servers hosted in our own data center, as well as a few onsi...

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Overview

AvePoint Cloud Backup provides secure and effective backup solutions for Office 365, supporting platforms like SharePoint and Teams. It offers comprehensive data protection with easy management and seamless integration.

AvePoint Cloud Backup stands out for its ability to backup and restore data across Office 365 environments, including SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and Teams. Users benefit from automated daily backups, high security standards, and immutability features. Designed to support seamless data migration from on-premises systems to cloud solutions, it also aids in internal IT operations for Microsoft 365, Dynamics, Salesforce, Google Workspace, and Azure workloads. The platform supports granular restoration objectives with Immutable Storage, offering versatile and secure data recovery.

What are the key features of AvePoint Cloud Backup?

Email and SharePoint backup: Comprehensive backup options for crucial data.
Secure data policies: Ensures data remains protected and compliant.
Granular restore capabilities: Precise restoration options per user needs.
Immutable Storage: Protects data from alteration and deletion.
SaaS integration: Seamless use with cloud-based applications.

What are the benefits and ROI provided by AvePoint Cloud Backup?

Strong backup and recovery: Reliable data safeguarding and retrieval.
Easy restore options: Simplified process for data recovery.
Compliance assurance: Aligns with industry standards for data integrity.
Deployment simplicity: Facilitates easy setup and management.

In industries like finance and healthcare, AvePoint Cloud Backup enables secure and compliant handling of sensitive data, crucial for meeting regulatory requirements. Manufacturing and retail sectors use it for ensuring seamless data transitions, enhancing efficiency in managing Office 365 environments.

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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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Swedish Match, Hydro, Mercury IT, Avepoint

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