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DataCore SANsymphony vs MetaDefender Storage Security comparison

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Categories and Ranking

DataCore SANsymphony
Ranking in Storage Software
2nd
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined Storage (SDS) (5th), HCI (9th), Storage Performance (1st)
MetaDefender Storage Security
Ranking in Storage Software
5th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Data Storage for Kubernetes (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Storage Software category, the mindshare of DataCore SANsymphony is 21.5%, down from 25.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MetaDefender Storage Security is 1.7%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Storage Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
DataCore SANsymphony21.5%
MetaDefender Storage Security1.7%
Other76.8%
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Featured Reviews

SC
Founder at EKIUM
Storage platform has improved data performance and has provided reliable support for my clients
It's difficult to know how DataCore SANsymphony can be improved. I think DataCore SANsymphony could be deployed on Linux environments, which could be a great thing for clients. I would like to see the stabilization of the Veeam implementation in the future, and perhaps the integration or officialization of compatibility with Proxmox and XCP-ng. With Proxmox, it wasn't easy while integrating it with third-party solutions. It's working, but it was a bit difficult to deploy.
Lhami Bilici - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Engineer at NSC BİLİŞİM HİZMETLERİ TİC LTD ŞTİ
Layered security has protected sensitive data and supports compliance across storage environments
There are always areas for improvement for MetaDefender Storage Security. One common challenge is the performance impact, especially when dealing with large volumes of data. Some users have reported that the scanning process can occasionally slow down storage access times, particularly in high-traffic environments. Another area for improvement is the complexity of configuration. Some users find that fine-tuning the policies and integrating it with existing infrastructure can sometimes be a bit complex and time-consuming. Additionally, while the multi-scanning feature is a huge plus, it can sometimes lead to compatibility issues with certain file types or custom applications. Ongoing updates and ensuring compatibility is key. Finally, user feedback sometimes points to the need for more streamlined reporting dashboards, making it easier to quickly identify and address potential threats. Overall, these are relatively minor challenges compared to the benefits, but they do provide areas for future enhancements. One area that could be enhanced in MetaDefender Storage Security is even more streamlined integration with a wider range of third-party security tools and SIEM platforms. That would help create a more unified security ecosystem. Another improvement could be more advanced machine learning capabilities to detect zero-day threats and sophisticated malware patterns, making the detection even more proactive. Improving the user interface and making the reporting dashboards even more intuitive could help security teams get quicker insights and take action faster. Additionally, better scalability and performance optimizations for very large data environments would be great, ensuring that performance remains smooth even as data volumes grow. Overall, these enhancements would just make it even more robust and user-friendly.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"DataCore SanSymphony helps us to have a real performant and secure storage system."
"I'd have to say that the biggest improvement gained by using SANsymphony has to be the performance of the product."
"I recommend taking a look at DataCore because it is a simple-to-use product that saved us from spending more money on additional hardware and support."
"Storage is always available."
"DataCore's ability to seamlessly move virtual volume data between storage pools as well as their synchronous mirroring has made maintenance and disaster recovery planning achievable."
"Technical support is amazing; it is very fast and always has a solution in no time."
"During the maintenance periods, on any part of the storage or VMware migration, we have had no downtime."
"SANsymphony is flexible, with many potential options for implementation. SANsymphony's can be used with VMware, Hyper-V, or even with a hypervisor agnostic approach. It can also be used for strictly physical non-virtualized solutions."
"Overall, any industry dealing with sensitive or regulated data can benefit from the robust multi-layer protection that MetaDefender Storage Security promotes."
"MetaDefender Storage Security offers robust protection for storage infrastructure, data safety, and compliance, integrating seamlessly to safeguard against threats, making it an excellent choice for businesses handling sensitive information."
"Given the current market scenario, MetaDefender platform is the only platform which can cater to all these threats, whether they are known or unknown."
"Implementing MetaDefender Storage Security has definitely reduced incidents like malware attacks and data loss incidents."
 

Cons

"There is room for improvement in the graphical interface."
"For customers or technicians that don't speak and understand English, it could be great to have other languages support, all the more so given the number of countries in which SanSymphony is used."
"Deduplication works but implementing it is complex."
"The current view in the GUI is too simple and we cannot see clearly cold data or hot data."
"Unified storage (all block, objects, and files) should be in a single storage pool with unified storage concepts, hence providing the user with whatever they want."
"Problem detection could be easier. It should help customers identify problems very quickly because it's not easy to analyze on the platform today."
"I still see room for improvement with DataCore SANsymphony in the area of alarm and task management."
"The cost is becoming prohibitive since they moved to a subscription model."
"The reporting features are not as user-friendly as they could be."
"I wish to see a daily malware signature update feature in the future for MetaDefender Storage Security that updates the current malware signatures automatically."
"One of the most frequently seen common challenges organizations face when implementing MetaDefender Storage Security is that the integration process into the existing infrastructure is complex."
"Improvements that could be made to MetaDefender Storage Security, based on feedback from technical staff, include better daily malware signature updates for automatic current malware signature updates and an improved integration process across complex infrastructures."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"DataCore SANsymphony's pricing is very high and should be much cheaper."
"Pricing has improved but it is still expensive."
"The cost is at the same level as other storage solutions and it is easy to understand the licensing."
"The pricing and licensing are better with DataCore."
"The solution is cost effective."
"It is relatively expensive, and the additional costs for hardware and storage can make it a significant investment for customers."
"We have licensing costs on a yearly basis. They charge per terabyte, so in terms of cost, it can be very costly. They have three different features, and you have to pay extra for those."
"Make sure you are made aware of the annual subscription cost when purchasing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Construction Company
7%
Construction Company
42%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DataCore SANsymphony SDS?
I am saying that the pricing is reasonable. It's not that expensive, and the product is also pretty stable. It's a good solution and the price is okay regarding the other products.
What needs improvement with DataCore SANsymphony?
It's difficult to know how DataCore SANsymphony can be improved. I think DataCore SANsymphony could be deployed on Linux environments, which could be a great thing for clients. I would like to see ...
What is your primary use case for DataCore SANsymphony?
I usually recommend DataCore SANsymphony for companies in the domain of research, energy, governmental, and education.
What needs improvement with MetaDefender Storage Security?
Logging definitely helps to meet all the compliance requirements. However, as far as reporting is concerned, MetaDefender has to improve. Reporting is definitely an improvement area for the solutio...
What is your primary use case for MetaDefender Storage Security?
MetaDefender Storage Security has two primary use cases. The first use case is to scan files coming on SFTP. The second use case is to integrate it with NetApp ONTAP storage.
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

Volkswagen , Maimonides Medical Center, NASA, Thorntons, Inc., TUI, ISCO Industries, Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, United Financial Credit Union, Derby Supply Chain Solutions, Mission Community Hospital, Bellarmine College Preparatory, Colby-Sawyer College, Mount Sinai Health System, The Royal Institute of International Affairs, Quorn Foods, Bitburger, University of Birmingham, Stadtverwaltung Heidelberg, NetEnt to name a few.
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