N-able Cove Data Protection vs NetApp SnapCenter comparison

N-able and NetApp are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. N-able is ranked #36 with an average rating of 7.5, while NetApp is ranked #44 with an average rating of 7.7. N-able holds a 1.1% mindshare in BRS, compared to NetApp’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NetApp users who would recommend it.

N-able Cove Data Protection

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95% willing to recommend

NetApp SnapCenter

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100% willing to recommend

N-able Cove Data Protection

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

N-able Cove Data Protection and NetApp SnapCenter compete in data backup and management solutions. N-able Cove tends to have the upper hand in deployment efficiency and customer service, while NetApp SnapCenter stands out in comprehensive features.

Features: N-able Cove Data Protection is valued for ease of use, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. NetApp SnapCenter is favored for its comprehensive data management capabilities, advanced backup functions, and integration features.

Room for Improvement: N-able Cove Data Protection needs better reporting, alerting functionalities, and more detailed documentation. NetApp SnapCenter requires a less complex setup, improved user interface, and enhanced support materials.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N-able Cove Data Protection is praised for swift deployment and responsive customer service. NetApp SnapCenter users report a more complex deployment process but find the support adequate.

Pricing and ROI: N-able Cove Data Protection is regarded as cost-effective with positive ROI. NetApp SnapCenter, although higher in cost, is viewed as worthwhile for its extensive feature set.

To learn more, read our detailed N-able Cove Data Protection vs. NetApp SnapCenter Report (Updated: December 2025).

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N-able Cove Data Protection vs. NetApp SnapCenter

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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

7.8

N-able Cove Data Protection provides high ROI, efficient backups, cost savings, seamless transitions, and reduced downtime compared to competitors.

Sentiment score

8.5

NetApp SnapCenter enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness with quicker backups, saving 70% in time and reducing manual effort.

I have experienced time savings and money savings.

reviewer2380554

Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

We think the ROI is very good; we are very satisfied with our return on investment, even though I don't sit and calculate what would be better.

Per MøllerJacobsen

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

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No quotes available

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.6

N-able Cove Data Protection offers fast, knowledgeable support via multiple channels, ensuring high user satisfaction despite minor frustrations.

Sentiment score

9.0

NetApp SnapCenter support is praised for expertise and responsiveness, despite occasional process frustrations and documentation issues.

if it gets complicated, the backend support comes in quickly

Per MøllerJacobsen

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

If I raise a ticket, they get back to me.

reviewer2380554

Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

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The support from NetApp is very good, and I would rate it as ten points.

KirillKolesnikov

IT Technical Architect at AVALIS

The technical support from NetApp is excellent.

SaneeshC

Sr. engineer at Sify Technologies

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.8

N-able Cove Data Protection is praised for adaptability, ease of integration, scalability, advanced features, with minor storage issues.

Sentiment score

7.5

NetApp SnapCenter efficiently supports scalable backup solutions for small to medium businesses, allowing resource extension and role-based management.

There are some limitations, such as storage, where I cannot support a large number of employees who need to back up their data.

reviewer2380554

Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

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No quotes available

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.1

N-able Cove Data Protection is praised for stability, minor issues, compatibility, and reliability with minimal downtime over years.

Sentiment score

8.7

NetApp SnapCenter is stable and compatible, but updates for complex systems can occasionally introduce performance issues and bugs.

No quotes available

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Even though we have used multiple products in the private cloud, with NetApp, we haven't found any glitches.

SaneeshC

Sr. engineer at Sify Technologies

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Room For Improvement

N-able Cove Data Protection needs improvements in dashboard, cloud integration, backup speed, disaster recovery, and support response.

NetApp SnapCenter needs interface improvements, better integration, enhanced performance, and user-friendly documentation to address management and compatibility issues.

There should be the ability to take out data from Microsoft 365 in a portable format.

Per MøllerJacobsen

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

N-able Cove Data Protection does not provide a lot of SaaS backup products, which is an area they can improve.

reviewer2380554

Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

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It should be more user-friendly and easier for customers to use.

KirillKolesnikov

IT Technical Architect at AVALIS

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Setup Cost

Enterprise users appreciate N-able Cove Data Protection's fair pricing, flexibility, no lock-ins, and competitive costs compared to others.

NetApp SnapCenter often includes licensing with hardware purchases, offering cost-effective solutions with Standard and Advanced Capacity licenses.

In terms of pricing, N-able Cove Data Protection is neither cheap nor expensive compared to other competitors.

reviewer2380554

Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

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The product should be free because it is just software to administrate systems purchased from NetApp, which are already expensive.

KirillKolesnikov

IT Technical Architect at AVALIS

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Valuable Features

N-able Cove Data Protection provides reliable cloud-based data protection with easy management, fast setup, and seamless integration for diverse needs.

NetApp SnapCenter offers easy backup, centralized management, integration, and secure access, ensuring efficient data protection and quick restoration.

The integration of N-able Cove Data Protection into our existing infrastructure is easy.

Per MøllerJacobsen

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

The most valuable feature of N-able Cove Data Protection is its ease of use.

reviewer2380554

Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

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The product is very stable and easy to install, which saves a significant amount of time during deployment.

KirillKolesnikov

IT Technical Architect at AVALIS

Role-based access control and multi-factor authentication are security features available in NetApp SnapCenter.

SaneeshC

Sr. engineer at Sify Technologies

For more quotes and insights, download the NetApp SnapCenter report

Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

36th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (17th), SaaS Backup (8th), MSP Backup (3rd)

NetApp SnapCenter

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

44th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 1.1%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp SnapCenter is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
N-able Cove Data Protection	1.1%
NetApp SnapCenter	0.8%
Other	98.1%

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Featured Reviews

Per MøllerJacobsen

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

Delivers cost-effective data backup with room for search improvements

The challenges I face especially are those I've mentioned, that finding some specific data in N-able Cove Data Protection is not as easy as it is in some other systems. You cannot just search for something—you need to know where it was and when it was there to restore it, plus it would be nice to take out data from Microsoft 365 in some portable format, which is currently not an option. I would like to extract the data from Microsoft 365 in a portable format, something like a database or maybe just to take out a PST file or SharePoint and Teams files to the file system. Especially in these times, where we discuss potential risks with the Microsoft cloud for European companies, companies would want to know how to access their data from the backup if they suddenly don't have a tenant. I believe there should be the ability to take out data from Microsoft 365 in a portable format. I know that Cohesity is working on making such a thing. It's not there yet; I asked last week for something for forensics, and the support team said it's not possible yet, but I know from our technical account manager they are working on some solutions.

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SaneeshC

Sr. engineer at Sify Technologies

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

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	12

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for N-able Backup?

In terms of pricing, N-able Cove Data Protection is neither cheap nor expensive compared to other competitors.

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What needs improvement with N-able Backup?

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What is your primary use case for N-able Backup?

Our main use cases for enabling N-able Cove Data Protection include backing up our customers' data on servers hosted in data centers and servers hosted in our own data center, as well as a few onsi...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp SnapCenter?

The product team handles the commercial aspects of pricing.

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What needs improvement with NetApp SnapCenter?

We have not started much with the automation capability in NetApp SnapCenter. Regarding the integration aspect, I am not certain about its complexity, as this was built by the OEM NetApp team.

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What is your primary use case for NetApp SnapCenter?

The major use case for NetApp SnapCenter is that our customer previously used Commvault. For huge VMs with sizes of five TB or 10 TB, taking the file level backup in Commvault took a long time, oft...

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N-able Cove Data Protection

January 2026

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January 2026

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Also Known As

N-able Backup, SolarWinds Backup, SolarWinds MSP Backup & Recovery, SolarWinds MSP Backup

SnapCenter

Overview

Cove Data Protection, from N-able, is a comprehensive solution designed to safeguard critical business data. It offers a range of features including backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and endpoint protection. With automated backups and flexible scheduling options, it ensures data is protected and easily recoverable.

The solution also includes advanced security measures such as encryption and ransomware detection to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. Cove Data Protection provides seamless integration with various platforms and offers centralized management for efficient monitoring and control.

With its user-friendly interface and robust capabilities, Cove Data Protection is an ideal choice for businesses seeking reliable data protection.

N-able

Unified, scalable platform for application-consistent data protection and clone management. This software simplifies backup, restore, and clone lifecycle management with application-integrated workflows.

NetApp

Sample Customers

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

All for One Steeb AG, Accenture

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