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Cohesity DataProtect vs Unitrends 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
6.2
Cohesity DataProtect saves time and reduces costs with effective threat mitigation and easy integration, offering quick returns.
Sentiment score
1.0
Unitrends users report varied ROI experiences, highlighting efficiency gains but stress understanding infrastructure for optimal results.
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.
Evangelist / CTO at fgnext
 

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
8.8
Unitrends' customer service is highly effective and proactive, though some customers suggest improvements in response times.
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.
Specialist at HCLSoftware
They remained dedicated during more complex problems, such as connecting to their external backup appliance.
Manager, Information Technology at a hospitality company with 201-500 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Cohesity DataProtect is highly scalable with a praised architecture, effectively managing diverse and large-scale workloads.
Sentiment score
6.2
Unitrends offers scalable solutions with ease of management, but affordability is a concern for large hardware upgrades.
Cohesity DataProtect is built on a scale-out architecture, which means it can effectively scale to meet various needs.
Evangelist / CTO at fgnext
 

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
7.2
Unitrends is rated highly for stability, with minor backup issues and occasional technical support needed, reflecting strong performance.
On the whole, any problems were more related to hardware limitations rather than issues with Cohesity DataProtect itself.
Evangelist / CTO at fgnext
 

Room For Improvement

Cohesity DataProtect needs better reporting, interface, legacy support, cloud capabilities, security features, and faster operations for users.
Unitrends requires improvements in user interface, setup simplicity, support efficiency, pricing, cloud features, and VMware backup management.
Cohesity DataProtect needs to improve the container solutions.
CIO at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
There is room to improve the user interface of Cohesity DataProtect for more intuitive navigation.
Specialist at HCLSoftware
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
I would evaluate the impact of Unitrends' ransomware detection for strengthening our data security measures as somewhat misleading.
Manager, Information Technology at a hospitality company with 201-500 employees
 

Setup Cost

Cohesity DataProtect offers competitive, capacity-based pricing with transparent costs and negotiable discounts, appealing for cost-effective solutions.
Unitrends pricing is initially competitive but costly upon renewal; transparency, hardware inclusion, and negotiations often justify expenses.
 

Valuable Features

Cohesity DataProtect provides efficient backup solutions with instant recovery, comprehensive protection, and seamless cloud integration for enhanced operations.
Unitrends offers reliable backup and disaster recovery with cloud replication, instant recovery, analytics, cross-compatibility, and efficient reporting.
Global deduplication ensures that only unique data blocks are stored, significantly reducing storage consumption.
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.
CIO at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
The platform is based on a scale-out architecture with each node having compute, RAM, SSD, and HDD.
Evangelist / CTO at fgnext
The impact of Unitrends' instant recovery features on strengthening data security measures is significant.
Manager, Information Technology at a hospitality company with 201-500 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Cohesity DataProtect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
10th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (13th), AI Data Analysis (15th)
Unitrends
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
24th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Cohesity DataProtect is 1.9%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Unitrends is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cohesity DataProtect1.9%
Unitrends0.7%
Other97.4%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Kalaiarasan Meganathan - PeerSpot reviewer
Specialist at HCLSoftware
Backup operations have become faster and daily recoveries run smoothly for on‑prem workloads
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.
Derek Schneider - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Information Technology at a hospitality company with 201-500 employees
Daily recovery tests have validated restore readiness and ensured consistent data protection
The best features of Unitrends include the daily reporting functionality. When backups fail, it is obvious in the logs what caused the issue. Most times it is a credential problem, which is relatively easy to resolve. Though I have experienced a few more challenging issues, nothing has affected critical backup restore functionality. Every time I have needed to restore something, it has worked successfully. The support team is readily available when I need assistance, and they help walk me through issues, solving them within a reasonable timeframe. The automated backup scheduling feature has helped our organization in managing backup timelines and consistency by handling all the work automatically. We set the schedule, breaking things into smaller chunks since our main common area for files is large. I have staggered the backups so some areas receive more attention than others, particularly for less active data. Adding, removing, excluding, and inputting elements is straightforward. The system makes it simple to schedule portions and generate reports on their functionality. The impact of Unitrends' instant recovery features on strengthening data security measures is significant. I generally use instant recovery when restoring specific files or instances where we need data that has changed. The process involves loading the backup, selecting the desired version, waiting for it to unpack, and retrieving the file. Every restore attempt has been successful. I run instant recovery daily in test mode on two virtual machines. I use it to test my domain controller and file server to ensure they communicate properly in the test environment. This ensures that in case of failure, I can activate the recovery and restore server functionality.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
6%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Retailer
11%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise43
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Cohesity DataProtect?
There is room to improve the user interface of Cohesity DataProtect for more intuitive navigation, despite being content with its existing features.
What is your primary use case for Cohesity DataProtect?
We have been supporting on-premises environments without cloud using Veeam. We also use storage devices like tape libraries and data domains, and StoreOnce to store Veeam backups. We have been chec...
What needs improvement with Unitrends?
I would evaluate the impact of Unitrends' ransomware detection for strengthening our data security measures as somewhat misleading. The ransomware detection from the appliance incorrectly identifie...
What is your primary use case for Unitrends?
Our main use case for Unitrends is taking our on-premise virtual machines or bulk data store and backing it up on a daily basis, or more frequently depending on requirements, and testing the virtua...
What advice do you have for others considering Unitrends?
Regarding Unitrends' integration with leading cloud services, I utilize Spanning, which handles Microsoft 365 environment backup for a location without direct file server access. Their SharePoint d...
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

Tribune Media
NHL Players Association, Salvation Army, Sligro Food Group, Mason General Hospital, Tec Group, Saldab IT, Baker Tilly, Clinton Savings Bank, Ennit Magna Bank, Manukau Institute of Technology
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