Cohesity DataProtect vs Commvault Cloud vs Rubrik comparison

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We performed a comparison between Cohesity DataProtect, Commvault Cloud, and Rubrik based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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ROI

Sentiment score

6.2

Cohesity DataProtect saves time and reduces costs with effective threat mitigation and easy integration, offering quick returns.

Sentiment score

7.2

Commvault Cloud optimizes cost and efficiency by consolidating licenses, enhancing automation, and ensuring reliable, scalable data management.

Sentiment score

7.1

Rubrik enhances ROI with time savings, reduced costs, data protection, improved productivity, seamless backups, and compliance benefits.

Using Cohesity DataProtect is easier to manage, and it simplifies various components into one architecture, reducing the need for extensive human resources to manage backups.

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Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

Instead of purchasing multiple backup tools, I can now use one tool to manage or back up all environments.

Sanjay Singh Bisht

Server Administrator at Gigabit Technologies Pvt Ltd

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Rubrik provides long-term return on investment for my customers, as well as immediate benefits because of deduplication and compression, drastically reducing the cost on the storage side from traditional to Rubrik.

AmarpreetSingh

Technical Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.6

Cohesity DataProtect supports efficiently resolve issues swiftly, though some experience variable service quality and initial response delays.

Sentiment score

7.2

Commvault Cloud support is highly rated for responsiveness and expertise, despite occasional communication delays and non-local support challenges.

Sentiment score

8.3

Rubrik's support excels with quick responses, proactive issue resolution, and incorporates user feedback, surpassing other vendors in service.

The support can depend on the region, and for larger customers, I advise having a Technical Account Manager for better assistance.

Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

For the support, I can provide a rating of four only because they initially provide some steps, but later say they are not sure, which is a problem in a production environment.

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Specialist at HCLSoftware

The number of people who know Commvault Cloud is lesser compared to Veeam.

Kamal Gulati

Managing Director at ITS Technology Solution Pvt. Ltd.

At the pre-sale cycle, we have spocks aligned from Commvault with whom we get in touch, and they provide all the required support that we need.

Ankit Gagneja

Cloud Solution Architect at Tata Consultancy

Customer support has very closed departments, requiring us to shuffle between them to get one thing done because representatives have limited accessibility.

reviewer1544721

Support Engineer at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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They offer 24/7 support and even have a dedicated ransomware hotline with a team ready to engage immediately.

Rubrik administrator at Freelance

Rubrik's support has been good, better than many other vendors like Microsoft, VMware, and Dell.

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IT Program Manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

Rubrik provides excellent customer service and technical support.

HarishKumar6

Senior System Engineer at Goya Foods

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.5

Cohesity DataProtect is highly scalable with a praised architecture, effectively managing diverse and large-scale workloads.

Sentiment score

7.4

Commvault Cloud offers scalable data protection, easily accommodating growth with flexible hardware options and seamless environment expansion capabilities.

Sentiment score

7.8

Rubrik offers scalable, high-performance data management with seamless integration and expansion, praised for adaptability and non-intrusive scaling.

Cohesity DataProtect is built on a scale-out architecture, which means it can effectively scale to meet various needs.

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Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

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It can scale out horizontally as well as vertically, and the availability of expansion is very quick.

AmarpreetSingh

Technical Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Azure Backup solution offers faster restoration for data over six terabytes compared to on-premises.

Kammara Bheemanna

Information Technology Specialist at LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC

Rubrik is highly scalable, with a rating of nine out of ten based on its seamless integration.

Ibrahim Hasan

Sales Manager at Beta Information Technology

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.7

Cohesity DataProtect is stable, with easy upgrades and reliable performance, despite occasional issues and challenges during setup.

Sentiment score

7.7

Commvault Cloud is highly stable, offering reliable performance with minimal disruptions and quick resolution of occasional issues.

Sentiment score

8.1

Rubrik is praised for stability and reliability, offering seamless integration and prompt support for minor issues.

On the whole, any problems were more related to hardware limitations rather than issues with Cohesity DataProtect itself.

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Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

I have not faced any downtimes with Commvault Cloud.

Kamal Gulati

Managing Director at ITS Technology Solution Pvt. Ltd.

Commvault Cloud is highly stable, and I would rate it a ten out of ten.

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CEO at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Rubrik has been stable, and we have not experienced any downtime.

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IT Program Manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

When you do the restore, it is also stable and quickly delivering what we have been looking for.

reviewer2588997

Senior Technical Support Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

The prerequisite dependencies with the cost team site, infrastructure, port opening, and adding the complete Rubrik console module take time, depending on the volume of servers and storage occupancy.

Kammara Bheemanna

Information Technology Specialist at LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC

Room For Improvement

Cohesity DataProtect needs better reporting, interface, legacy support, cloud capabilities, security features, and faster operations for users.

Commvault Cloud requires improved UI simplicity, cost-effectiveness, seamless integration, enhanced backup reliability, and better automation for efficiency.

Rubrik users suggest improvements in UI, integration, database compatibility, and pricing while praising their receptiveness to feedback.

The container functionality is very limited at the moment, not covering the whole container.

Carlos Castells

CIO at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

While there are improvements to be made, such as providing support for older systems like IBM iSeries and tandem systems from HP, the solution overall shifts from older methods to modern practices.

Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

There is room to improve the user interface of Cohesity DataProtect for more intuitive navigation.

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Specialist at HCLSoftware

I would like to see AI capabilities in Commvault Cloud.

Ankit Gagneja

Cloud Solution Architect at Tata Consultancy

I feel that the support is not yet up to the mark, with not enough professional engineers to provide assistance.

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CEO at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Making more advanced features such as ransomware recovery easier to use would improve Commvault Cloud.

Sanjay Singh Bisht

Server Administrator at Gigabit Technologies Pvt Ltd

We need more efficient search capabilities that allow searching by last name or login ID.

IT Program Manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

I need a better output from the existing reports as they currently do not provide comprehensive metrics.

HarishKumar6

Senior System Engineer at Goya Foods

Including packaged training with the product at the time of purchase would be beneficial.

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Rubrik administrator at Freelance

Setup Cost

Cohesity DataProtect offers competitive, capacity-based pricing with transparent costs and negotiable discounts, appealing for cost-effective solutions.

Commvault Cloud's pricing is high with better suitability for large enterprises and offers custom subscription models for cost efficiency.

Rubrik's cost is justified by its simplicity, comprehensive features, and potential TCO savings through multi-year agreements.

I find Cohesity DataProtect to be expensive.

Brian Supple

Technical Director at Procloud

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Commvault Cloud is expensive, and there is room for the price to be 10-15 percent lower than what they are charging currently.

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CEO at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Rubrik is considered expensive, with a price rating of three out of ten.

Ibrahim Hasan

Sales Manager at Beta Information Technology

We could mix and match to optimize costs for our needs.

IT Program Manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

Rubrik is expensive due to its robust hardware.

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Rubrik administrator at Freelance

Valuable Features

Cohesity DataProtect provides efficient backup solutions with instant recovery, comprehensive protection, and seamless cloud integration for enhanced operations.

Commvault Cloud offers robust backup, seamless data management, strong security, and scalability, beneficial for diverse organizational needs.

Rubrik features instant recovery, a user-friendly interface, automation, and immutability, providing efficient, secure, and cost-effective backup management.

The platform is based on a scale-out architecture with each node having compute, RAM, SSD, and HDD.

Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

Global deduplication ensures that only unique data blocks are stored, significantly reducing storage consumption.

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Specialist at HCLSoftware

The option to maintain evidence in Europe for regulatory compliance, the ability to maintain the backup with the same technology and same control plane, along with the same solutions to use backup solutions such as S3 or similar services in AWS, is what we are working with.

Carlos Castells

CIO at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

We can back up unlimited TBs due to our per node license.

reviewer1544721

Support Engineer at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Other features include endpoint solutions, integration with Office 365, ransomware protection, archival for long-term retention, and no ingress or egress charges.

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CEO at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

The public cloud acts as a bigger solution for the on-premise while the on-premise acts as a DR for the public cloud workloads.

Ankit Gagneja

Cloud Solution Architect at Tata Consultancy

The most valuable feature of Rubrik is its concept of a 'backup airbag', which provides a robust defense against attacks.

Ibrahim Hasan

Sales Manager at Beta Information Technology

Since switching to Rubrik, our backup times have decreased significantly, going from two and a half days to one and a half hours for certain systems.

IT Program Manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

Even if my network is compromised by ransomware, the file system does not allow overwriting of the backups, ensuring that my backups remain safe.

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Rubrik administrator at Freelance

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Cohesity DataProtect is 1.7%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Commvault Cloud is 3.4%, down from 7.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rubrik is 3.1%, down from 7.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Rubrik	3.1%
Commvault Cloud	3.4%
Cohesity DataProtect	1.7%
Other	91.8%

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Backup operations have become faster and daily recoveries run smoothly for on‑prem workloads

Specialist at HCLSoftware

When compared to other tools, the deduplication in Cohesity DataProtect is very fast, and the restore performance is better than other tools. Global deduplication ensures that only unique data blocks are stored, significantly reducing storage consumption. Cohesity DataProtect's dashboard displays options and errors clearly, making it easy to access and understand how to fix issues. Cohesity DataProtect's ability to start processes automatically without manual selections enhances its reliability. Cohesity DataProtect's architecture ensures that agent installations automatically reflect in the dashboard, allowing for seamless integration into backup jobs. This improves operational efficiency, ensuring backups can be triggered without manual refreshes. Additionally, the user interface is intuitive, and the respect of the N-1 rule during updates helps prevent client-affecting issues.

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Sanjay Singh Bisht

Server Administrator at Gigabit Technologies Pvt Ltd

Unified data protection has simplified hybrid backups and has improved ransomware recovery speed

Commvault Cloud's best feature in terms of protection is that it provides data protection and accomplishes its job effectively. It offers a unified approach to backup across all environments, including on-premises, public cloud, and SaaS applications such as M365 and Salesforce. I also use it for virtual machines and databases. The unified protection approach helps my team manage different environments effectively. Before Commvault Cloud, I used a separate VM backup tool to protect the VMware environment. For database backup, I had to use the native tool or backup scripts. For the cloud part, I had to use the native AWS or Azure cloud tools. After moving to Commvault Cloud, a single policy or a set of backup policies is applied across virtual machines, databases, workloads, and cloud workloads. I can protect my environments, which reduces manual configuration errors. Regarding visibility, it provides one dashboard to manage and centralize monitoring of all workloads. It is very easy to track backup success or failure. I can see the SLA compliance and storage usage without needing to jump between tools to check or have visibility of it. Regarding the recovery experience, the recovery time has been reduced drastically by using Commvault Cloud. It has simplified cloud management and provides easier manageability to manage retention policies, encryption policies, and compliance rules. This helps reduce operational workloads. Commvault Cloud has impacted me very positively. It simplifies and unifies data protection across hybrid workloads. Instead of managing multiple backup tools for virtual machines, databases, and SaaS applications, I now have a single platform with consistent policies and centralized visibility. This has really reduced my operational complexity and improved backup reliability. Regarding the cyber resiliency posture, the immutable backups and ransomware recovery workflow give me greater confidence in recovering quicker from potential risks. Commvault Cloud has positively impacted me in several key areas: unified backup management across environments, reduced operational overhead, improved ransomware resiliency, faster recovery times, better visibility for compliance, and easier management of hybrid or cloud workloads.

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reviewer2588997

Senior Technical Support Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

Reliable automated backups have protected critical databases and simplified recoveries for our operations

Portal identity management should improve. We end up losing people's identity, which was not sufficient enough to read the events. That was the only place I could see for improvement. They keep changing the layouts and descriptions, giving the user confusion if they have not used it for maybe three months. When they come back, the interface is changed. They lost the legacy support, and it is not consistent. Some of the options for the restore give a very hard time for the engineer if they come back after three months to use it because the phrases have changed completely. That is why they were not able to select whether they should select this option or should select another option. Where it comes from, the documentation we gave them does not match anymore. That was a challenge.My consultation part was about how to integrate the technology with each other for the platform or storage or database. I did not deal with any price metrics or scaling the storage. I have no idea about the pricing part. I never joined any meetings or any documents to disclose the pricing. It was quite good in general. Recently, in March 2025, they did a new update which enabled them to update their agents remotely and built in, in-place mode. That is bringing the cybersecurity perspective. That was a big challenge. I said it is a challenge, but I do not know because I left the company, so I am not sure if cybersecurity addressed the solution. Rubrik support is usually very accommodating and very flexible. I am not sure, but the last challenge I saw was that.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	43

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	58
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	82

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	56

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cohesity DataProtect?

I find Cohesity DataProtect to be expensive.

What needs improvement with Cohesity DataProtect?

I want to improve the possibilities of the solution for containers and the mobility of containers. The container func...

What is your primary use case for Cohesity DataProtect?

Cohesity DataProtect is usually recommended for bank companies, insurance companies, and other energy companies. We a...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is expensive, and there is room for the price to be 10-15 percent lower than what they are charging c...

What needs improvement with ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is a very powerful tool, but it can be improved in various ways. Commvault Cloud can be improved by s...

What is your primary use case for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud's main core use case is backup and recovery for protecting on-premises workloads, databases, the file...

Which would you choose - Rubrik or Veeam Backup & Replication?

Veeam Backup & Replication provides an easy-to-set-up solution to the issue of data storage and recovery. Setting...

What do you like most about Rubrik?

It's easy to manage and has an innovated solution.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rubrik?

Regarding pricing, Rubrik is a costly solution, and I would rate it an eight.

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Also Known As

Cohesity

Commvault Complete Data Protection, Commvault Backup & Recovery, Commvault HyperScale X, Metallic, ThreatWise

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Overview

Cohesity DataProtect integrates with VMware and cloud services like AWS and Azure, offering rapid VM restores and mass recovery, ransomware protection with immutable snapshots, intuitive UI, and scalability. It also consolidates data management, reducing data fragmentation.

Cohesity DataProtect provides comprehensive data protection and management through a user-friendly platform. It offers seamless integration with existing infrastructure, minimizing downtime and maximizing data security. Intuitive features like automated processes, centralized management, and robust search capabilities enhance operational efficiency. Despite areas needing improvement in reporting, interface usability, and legacy support, the platform remains a reliable choice for data backup, recovery, and ransomware protection. Users benefit from its compatibility with VMware, SQL, and Exchange and its ability to replace outdated tape systems while supporting cloud replication and test environments.

What key features does Cohesity DataProtect offer?

Rapid VM Restores: Quickly recover virtual machines to mitigate downtime.
Instant Mass Recovery: Simultaneously restore multiple systems.
Efficient Deduplication: Reduces data redundancy effectively.
Ransomware Protection: Secure data with immutable snapshots.
Intuitive UI: Navigate the platform with ease and efficiency.
Software Immutability: Safeguard data against unauthorized changes.
Multi-Factor Authentication: Enhance security with layered authentication.
Role-Based Access Control: Manage permissions based on user roles.

What benefits or ROI can users expect?

Ease of Setup: Simple installation process saves time.
Centralized Management: Unified control over data assets.
Powerful Search Capabilities: Quickly locate and retrieve data.
Seamless Scalability: Easily expand data management as needed.
Reduced Downtime: Efficient recovery processes enhance business continuity.
Comprehensive Coverage: Broad support for multiple environments.

Cohesity DataProtect is successfully implemented across industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, optimizing data protection and compliance needs. Organizations leverage its robust backup and recovery capabilities, ensuring data integrity and security while facilitating efficient resource use and operation management.

Cohesity

Commvault Cloud offers comprehensive data management with strong backup and recovery, security, and compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud setups. Supporting a variety of applications, its cost optimization and integration capabilities enhance data management and infrastructure operations.

Commvault Cloud facilitates seamless data management and protection for organizations dealing with complex IT infrastructures. Its capabilities spread across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring robust disaster recovery and compliance, while optimizing storage strategies. Extensive application compatibility and integration with IT infrastructure solutions allow for efficient data movement and enhanced security.

What are the key features of Commvault Cloud?

Backup and Recovery: Reliable data protection across environments.
Data Management: Seamless operations in hybrid and multi-cloud contexts.
Disaster Recovery: Comprehensive recovery features.
Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulatory standards.
Security: Advanced encryption and threat detection.
Cost Optimization: Efficient strategies and resource utilization.
Integration: Supports a wide array of IT applications.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Data Security: Protects sensitive information effectively.
Scalability: Adapts to extensive infrastructure needs.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses through optimization.
Simplified Management: Streamlined for better operations.
Comprehensive Support: Enhances compatibility and usability.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and technology, Commvault Cloud supports the protection of virtual machines, databases, and physical systems. It facilitates Office 365, SQL, and VMware backups, ensuring disaster recovery and compliance, while meeting the demanding storage requirements and safeguarding data integrity per industry standards.

Commvault

Rubrik offers instant recovery and intuitive web interface for seamless data backup in cloud and on-premises environments. It prioritizes security with features like ransomware detection and immutable backups, supporting platforms such as VMware and Oracle for effective disaster recovery.

Rubrik is recognized for its automation capabilities, facilitating SLA management and policy integration. Its API-centric architecture allows for extensive customization and seamless integration. Robust security measures, including ransomware protection, enhance data integrity. Organizations benefit from features like Live Mount and CloudOut, which support rapid data recovery across various environments. Despite its strengths, improvements in integration for complex systems, advanced reporting, and pricing competitiveness are necessary.

What are Rubrik's key features?

Instant Recovery: Restores virtual machines and databases in seconds.
Intuitive Interface: Streamlines user interaction for ease of use.
Automation: Enables seamless SLA management and policy integration.
API-Centric Design: Facilitates customization and integration.
Robust Security: Offers ransomware detection and immutable backups.
Archival Functionality: Manages data storage efficiently, optimizing costs.

What benefits should you look for in reviews?

Data Protection: Confidence in data integrity and ransomware security.
Cost Optimization: Efficient data storage management reduces expenses.
Rapid Recovery: Swift restoration capabilities minimize downtime.
Regulatory Compliance: Supports adherence to data protection standards.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Rubrik's implementation ensures critical data is safeguarded against threats while enabling rapid backups and recovery. By supporting platforms like VMware and Microsoft, it aids in sustaining operational continuity, meeting compliance requirements, and managing long-term data storage efficiently.