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Cohesity DataProtect vs NetApp SnapCenter comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.9
Cohesity DataProtect significantly cuts costs and time, offering quick ROI, enhanced security, and efficient resource management.
Sentiment score
8.5
NetApp SnapCenter enhances ROI by saving time and costs, improving efficiency with quick backups and integrated licensing.
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.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.9
Cohesity DataProtect's customer service is praised for fast, knowledgeable assistance, though regional support quality may vary.
Sentiment score
9.0
NetApp SnapCenter's customer service is praised for expertise but criticized for initial support levels and support structure changes.
The support can depend on the region, and for larger customers, I advise having a Technical Account Manager for better assistance.
The support from NetApp is very good, and I would rate it as ten points.
The technical support from NetApp is excellent.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Cohesity DataProtect offers seamless scalability and efficiency through its hyper-converged architecture, catering to diverse enterprise environments.
Sentiment score
7.5
NetApp SnapCenter is scalable and versatile, supporting diverse environments and storage systems with effective backup and monitoring features.
Cohesity DataProtect is built on a scale-out architecture, which means it can effectively scale to meet various needs.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Cohesity DataProtect is highly stable, offering reliable performance with prompt support, despite minor hardware or new release issues.
Sentiment score
8.7
Users praise NetApp SnapCenter's stability but note occasional post-update issues, especially with VMware, Oracle, and system complexity.
On the whole, any problems were more related to hardware limitations rather than issues with Cohesity DataProtect itself.
Even though we have used multiple products in the private cloud, with NetApp, we haven't found any glitches.
 

Room For Improvement

Cohesity DataProtect requires improvements in recovery times, features, documentation, integration, UI, stability, support, and pricing.
NetApp SnapCenter needs usability improvements, better integration, enhanced documentation, and performance enhancements for streamlined management and smoother upgrades.
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.
It should be more user-friendly and easier for customers to use.
 

Setup Cost

Cohesity DataProtect provides a competitive pricing model, bundling software and storage, often offering discounts and quick setup.
NetApp SnapCenter is a cost-effective solution with flexible license options, often bundled with NetApp hardware for added value.
I find Cohesity DataProtect to be expensive.
The product should be free because it is just software to administrate systems purchased from NetApp, which are already expensive.
 

Valuable Features

Cohesity DataProtect offers seamless scalability, efficient data protection, intuitive UI, cloud integration, and high availability for optimized backup tasks.
NetApp SnapCenter excels in centralized management, fast recovery, VMware integration, user-friendly interface, and enhanced data protection for databases.
The platform is based on a scale-out architecture with each node having compute, RAM, SSD, and HDD.
Some of the most valuable features of Cohesity DataProtect for me include instant mass restore, anomaly detection, and its ability to handle large data volumes effectively.
The product is very stable and easy to install, which saves a significant amount of time during deployment.
Role-based access control and multi-factor authentication are security features available in NetApp SnapCenter.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cohesity DataProtect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (9th)
NetApp SnapCenter
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
53rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Cohesity DataProtect is 2.7%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp SnapCenter is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cohesity DataProtect2.7%
NetApp SnapCenter0.7%
Other96.6%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Giovanni Golinelli. - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to use, offers good scalability and responsive support
The deployment depends on the environment. Deploying on VMs is relatively simple. But for most of our customers, we implement physical clusters with at least three configured hosts using the existing model. So, it depends on the setup. Implementing DataProtect itself wasn't particularly challenging. One key requirement for successful DataProtect deployment is proper network configuration. If the network setup isn't right, you won't achieve optimal performance. We have developed a service for some of our customers where they implement an appliance or physical cluster of Cohesity at the customer site. Then, we use cloud clustering to replicate, and even in production, a second copy of the protected data. And in some cases, we have developed some disaster recovery procedures using Cohesity.
SaneeshC - PeerSpot reviewer
Has reduced backup time for large workloads and supports smooth workload migration
Role-based access control and multi-factor authentication are security features available in NetApp SnapCenter. The one-time password comes to our multi-factor authentication tool; we work with Cisco Duo, and that OTP is generated through that tool, which we use to access the device. There are different options through which we can migrate workloads without downtime. The user interface is very easy to handle and not complicated. There are multiple features that make NetApp SnapCenter valuable. In case of any job failure, we get an alert over email. For jobs replicating from site A to site B, we know how long it will take to complete that replication. All that information is available in the console, and there aren't any difficulties or objections that need to be improved.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise42
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cohesity DataProtect?
Several features enable us to perform fast recovery, such as instant fast recovery. All our virtual machines protected with the product can be quickly restored to another healthy environment with m...
What needs improvement with Cohesity DataProtect?
What areas have room for improvement? Is there anything that could be simplified to make it better?
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp SnapCenter?
The product should be free because it is just software to administrate systems purchased from NetApp, which are already expensive.
What needs improvement with NetApp SnapCenter?
The interface usability needs improvement. It should be more user-friendly and easier for customers to use.
What is your primary use case for NetApp SnapCenter?
I help my customers to install and integrate NetApp SnapCenter ( /products/netapp-snapcenter-reviews ). The solution is used for central consolidation of NetApp ( /products/netapp-41749-reviews ) d...
 

Also Known As

Cohesity
SnapCenter
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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All for One Steeb AG, Accenture
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