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MetaDefender Storage Security vs NetApp ONTAP comparison

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Categories and Ranking

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)
NetApp ONTAP
Ranking in Storage Software
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Storage Software category, the mindshare of MetaDefender Storage Security is 1.7%. The mindshare of NetApp ONTAP is 20.2%, down from 37.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Storage Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NetApp ONTAP20.2%
MetaDefender Storage Security1.7%
Other78.1%
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Featured Reviews

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.
BK
Senior Storage Engineer at Shell
Data management and availability improve operations, but cost and support need attention
For snapshots, there should be something similar to a recycle bin. When someone mistakenly deletes a snapshot, it should be stored for about two days before disappearing from the system. Regarding storage optimization, when purchasing a 10 terabyte disk, after formatting, you can only use approximately 8 terabytes. They should improve this so users can utilize 90% instead of 80% of the disk space. The support response needs improvement, especially for P1 cases. When critical cases are raised, they should ensure they call the customer and follow up properly. Comparing NetApp ONTAP to other solutions such as EMC, the cost of contract renewals and warranties is relatively expensive. They should extend their renewal window beyond the current six months to one year options. A longer warranty period of two years for new systems, controllers, or filers would be beneficial. Overall, they should reduce subscription costs for businesses.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"Overall, any industry dealing with sensitive or regulated data can benefit from the robust multi-layer protection that MetaDefender Storage Security promotes."
"It's very fast, NetApp is always dependable, so if we have an issue, they're very responsive."
"Instead of just considering the brand name, whether it's NetApp or any other vendor, my advice is always for a company to define their requirements, set the expectations, and then consider NetApp as a possible solution because we have worked with it and have had a positive experience."
"It has multiple uses. It does everything in one box."
"We do not face any glitches or downtime."
"The impact of NetApp ONTAP technology on the way I do business is significant because, unlike traditional file systems, it has different features that enable it to operate as an operating system, providing a broader scope of control and allowing different types of network storage, whether it's file shares such as SMB, NFS, or iSCSI block for low-latency use cases."
"CIFS and NFS protocols have delivered the most value. NetApp ONTAP offers very reliable CIFS and NFS protocols."
"It has been very stable. We haven't had a significant outage."
"I did not face significant issues with reliability. It is a multi-edge deployment, so it is always operational."
 

Cons

"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."
"NetApp ONTAP could be improved with additional features to help handle the backup of more than 10 to 15 devices simultaneously."
"We are always looking for more security enhancements and ways to continue to provide security encryption, whether it's data in rest or security in transit. We would also like to have more enhanced encryption beyond the regular TLS and 256-bit."
"In the future, we are going to migrate to Windows-based platforms. I want to see if we can achieve similar control and implementation with Windows, basically installing NetApp ONTAP onto a Windows machine and not just onto the Linux machine."
"One of the things that we were looking at being able to do a FlexGroup NFSv4. Right now, 9.4 goes up to NFSv3, but if we could get the NFSv4 solution on a 9.4, or a future release, that would be awesome."
"The product costs an arm and leg; it's expensive."
"There's a feature called multi-tenant approval. Currently, it's one size fits all. I cannot specify that one person is allowed to work on certain volumes, a second person on different volumes, and a third one on everything. It's all or nothing, so I would prefer it to be more precise regarding who could do what on which volume."
"The PowerShell scripting capabilities right now are all over the place as far as which rich operating systems are supported. They all support Windows, but the HCI product with the SolidFire integration also supports PowerShell on Mac and Linux. It would be nice if the rest of the NetApp APIs caught up with PowerShell on other operating systems besides Windows. Because we're deploying more non-Windows operating systems, it would be helpful if we would be able to use that utility."
"The aggregate system needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There are two consumption methods: pay as you go and subscription. Pay as you go... is a little expensive but worth it."
"Recently, we have seen ROI."
"The price point is very competitive and inexpensive compared to what you receive from other vendors in the market."
"If you start narrowing down NetApp versus price point, then comparing it to the feature set and take away all the bloat that other companies will try to add on, there is no other option. It comes down to just NetApp."
"NetApp ONTAP is moderately priced."
"There could be improvements, its proprietary software so it can be pricey."
"Additional costs exist if you want a license for a feature like SnapMirror."
"In the past, you didn't have to buy separate products. They were mostly included with the purchase. In the end, it's more expensive to buy it separate than together. If you are going to need it, one package at the beginning is cheaper."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
42%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Construction Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise69
 

Questions from the Community

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.
How does Azure NetApp Files compare to NetApp ONTAP?
Azure NetApp Files is a Microsoft Azure file storage service built on NetApp technology. The platform combines the file capabilities of Azure and NetApp to move critical file-based applications to ...
What needs improvement with NetApp ONTAP?
I have encountered a couple of issues with data deduplication and compression. If there were an option to set up those items separately, it would make it easier to configure and monitor those aspects.
 

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Sample Customers

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1&1 IONOS, Acıbadem Healthcare Group, Adder Technologies, Aero Vodochody Aerospace
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