We compared Cohesity DataProtect and Rubrik based on user reviews in five categories. We reviewed all of the data and you can find the conclusion below.
Features: Cohesity DataProtect offers instant recovery and built-in integration with Office 365 and Active Directory. Rubrik is praised for its automated policy enforcement and efficient ransomware detection. Cohesity DataProtect users have suggested enhancements to its user interface, rollback methodology, and cloud data recovery. Other pain points include file server capacity and legacy platform support. Rubrik could expand compatibility with open-source databases, improve documentation, and strengthen its ability to back up remote sites.
Service and Support: The customer service experiences for Cohesity DataProtect have been mostly positive, but some say the quality of Cohesity's support may differ depending on the region. Rubrik customers appreciate the support team's expertise and fast response.
Ease of Deployment: Most users consider the setup process for Cohesity DataProtect to be easy, although a few found it more complex than other products. Rubrik's setup is simple, and users say the support team was available to assist as needed.
Pricing: Cohesity's pricing is higher than its competitors, although some customers consider it affordable. Some users find Rubrik's pricing expensive, but many say it’s justified by its encryption and security features. Rubrik's license includes both software and hardware without any additional costs.
ROI: Cohesity DataProtect provides security against ransomware and efficient file retrieval. Rubrik provides peace of mind and some cost savings, but users say that quantifying the ROI is difficult.
Comparison Results: Cohesity is regarded as an affordable solution that offers instant recovery and superior ransomware protection. However, users say its customer service is inconsistent across regions, and its rollback methodology has room for improvement. Users like Rubrik’s advanced ransomware features, excellent support, and automated policy enforcement. However, some had issues with its remote backup abilities and high price tag.
"The system automatically takes down the nodes one at a time and performs the upgrade and brings the node back up before proceeding to the next. Upgrades can now be done at any time with a high level of confidence."
"One of the most valuable features is the restore functionality that they offer."
"The dashboard is very easy to use."
"With instant DR failover using SiteContinuity, we are able to keep our files available no matter the situation."
"It offers an easy, quick backup and restore of files and VMs. Also, the "Google-like " search for files is awesome."
"It's completely reliable and easy to restore."
"The initial setup is easy."
"No longer does it take several hours to backup a VM or troubleshoot a backup issue."
"Rubrik is a very scalable and high-performing backup restore solution."
"The most valuable features of Rubrik are the restoration and ease of use."
"Rubrik, when compared to Cohesity, Dell, and Veritas, was the best of the four."
"Rubrik has improved our organization by minimizing downtime."
"Rubrik is cheap, and you get good performance."
"What I like about Rubrik is its strong focus on security, particularly in combating ransomware threats."
"The live mount reduces complexity."
"Automation functions, image based backup, and the ability to instantly recover anything from files to databases."
"I would like to see the management of multiple nodes inside a tenant. If you want to manage a Cohesity environment, you either go on a per-node base, and you can hop from one node to the other, or you need to implement their SaaS capability but it always needs an internet connection. We would really like to have some kind of local management entity so that we can see all the Cohesity nodes in a customer environment and manage those nodes centrally. That's something that we would really like, and they are really working on it."
"I would like to see Microsoft Exchange DAG supported as soon as possible."
"Since it is an evolving product, there are lot of frequent releases which require upgrades to be done every other weekend."
"Microsoft Exchange online mailbox backups would be fantastic."
"I think Cohesity could add more platform support. For example, they could improve integration with DB2 or make the integration S3 object storage a little tighter. Some of that stuff could use some work, but overall, it's a relatively comprehensive platform."
"We have Oracle databases running on Linux servers in our environment and we have found the Oracle backups were quite complex to setup."
"Cohesity cluster upgrades have not been as easy as a single button click. They are a manual process that requires upgrading each node into a cluster individually."
"The tool could benefit from further improvements in AI features, particularly in areas such as a generative AI chat interface. This feature could help answer queries about the data being protected. One feature that would greatly improve our experience with the product is the ability to identify data redundancies through a central console. This feature would help us reduce storage costs by managing redundant data."
"The Office 365 protection could be improved."
"Troubleshooting failed backups is difficult, and deciphering the logs without the help of support is usually almost impossible."
"The licensing cost is quite high. That is something that needs to be worked out, because so many times it happens that the team does not have the budget or there are other issues at that time. Cost has become an important factor in deciding whether to continue with the Rubrik solution."
"Rubrik can only leverage cloud storage for archiving and has no cloud failover."
"I want to see more features regarding filtering in the Snapshot Window, as I need to be able to set a filter for specific dates and times. If I want to check an old backup, I must scroll through one or two years of backups to find what I'm looking for."
"Looking at how the data is broken down, we can see the total story, but sometimes it's difficult to see how big a particular snapshot is. Across 90 days of snapshots, which one is a particularly large one? Looking at the data holistically could be a lot easier."
"The web interface could benefit from some improvement, particularly in terms of alerting and dashboard clarity. The cloud web interface is somewhat confusing and could use more development attention. Additionally, it's essential to ensure that local on-premise management options remain available alongside cloud-based solutions, as internet availability can affect backup management. Regarding features, cross-hypervisor restore functionality would be a valuable addition, allowing for greater flexibility in restoring VMs across different environments."
"Its cost is high."
Cohesity DataProtect is ranked 9th in Backup and Recovery with 67 reviews while Rubrik is ranked 4th in Backup and Recovery with 82 reviews. Cohesity DataProtect is rated 9.0, while Rubrik is rated 9.2. The top reviewer of Cohesity DataProtect writes "Easy to use, offers good scalability and responsive support ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Rubrik writes "Easy to use with minimal training required, innovative, good support". Cohesity DataProtect is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault Cloud, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), Veritas NetBackup and Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, whereas Rubrik is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault Cloud, Zerto, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) and Azure Backup. See our Cohesity DataProtect vs. Rubrik report.
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