N-able Cove Data Protection vs NetVault Plus comparison

N-able and Quest Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. N-able is ranked #34 with an average rating of 7.5, while Quest Software is ranked #36 with an average rating of 8.0. N-able holds a 1.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to Quest Software’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Quest Software users who would recommend it.

N-able Cove Data Protection

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95% willing to recommend

NetVault Plus

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84% willing to recommend

N-able Cove Data Protection

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

N-able Cove Data Protection and NetVault Plus compete in the data protection solutions category. Based on the comparison, N-able Cove has the upper hand due to its cloud-first approach, ease of integration, and user-friendly interface.

Features: N-able Cove is recognized for its seamless integration with existing systems, an intuitive interface that simplifies backup operations, and a cloud-first strategy that provides efficient disaster recovery without requiring local storage. NetVault Plus is valued for its strong support of various databases, efficient catalog management in large environments, and robust tape backup options.

Room for Improvement: N-able Cove could improve data search functionality within Microsoft 365, reporting capabilities, and offer more customizable dashboards. Faster initial cloud backups are also desired. NetVault Plus needs to enhance deduplication, strengthen security measures, and clarify the interface. Users want better file restoration granularity, scheduling options, and more interaction with development teams.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N-able Cove provides multiple deployment models like Hybrid and Public clouds, praised for 24/7 support and responsive staff. Its technical support is highly efficient. NetVault Plus primarily supports On-premises setups with some Private Cloud integration. While its support is good, users find the assistance-seeking process occasionally confusing.

Pricing and ROI: N-able Cove offers flexible pricing that favors scalability and eliminates hardware costs with its direct-to-cloud model, ensuring predictable pricing and a strong ROI. Users consistently find it cost-effective, particularly in disaster recovery. NetVault Plus is affordable with component or capacity-based licenses but is perceived as more costly initially, though potential savings in specific setups exist. Both products show strong ROI, with N-able Cove standing out for its cost-effective architecture and low administrative effort.

To learn more, read our detailed N-able Cove Data Protection vs. NetVault Plus Report (Updated: March 2026).

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N-able Cove Data Protection vs. NetVault Plus

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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

1.0

Quest NetVault provides robust data protection, quick recovery, and seamless integration, enhancing operational efficiency and offering measurable cost savings.

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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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

7.0

NetVault Plus users appreciate responsive support and knowledgeable staff but note occasional delays due to external dependencies.

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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I would rate Quest support as eight.

Cahit Yolacan

Manager System Management at Şanstech

The response time is good, but resolving some issues can take time due to dependencies on external devices.

Isa Safii

Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia

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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

5.5

NetVault Plus is praised for scalability and integration, though infrastructure dependency poses challenges and prompts some to consider alternatives.

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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Quest NetVault Plus is highly scalable, rated at an eight.

Isa Safii

Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia

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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

4.8

NetVault Plus receives mixed stability reviews, with reliable performance often noted but occasional issues following updates and resource constraints.

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There have been very few issues reported in the past year, with only one ticket raised, indicating its reliability.

Isa Safii

Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia

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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.

NetVault Plus requires improved restore speed, user interface, compatibility, scheduling, security, database support, performance, and development interaction.

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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Improvements should come, particularly in compatibility, backup performance, or better troubleshooting.

MohanKumar4

Manager at Fractalio Data Pvt Ltd

There is also a need for better security measures, as security is critical to ensure backups are safe and free from malware.

Isa Safii

Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia

NetVault Plus doesn't have a support team in my country; having a local contact in Turkey would be very useful for us.

Cahit Yolacan

Manager System Management at Şanstech

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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.

NetVault Plus pricing varies; it's seen as costly or affordable, offering flexible licensing and potential discounts for multiple purchases.

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 pricing is not expensive, rated around a four in terms of cost.

Isa Safii

Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia

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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.

Quest NetVault Plus provides easy deployment, user-friendly interface, comprehensive database and backup management, reporting, malware scanning, and network control.

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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Quest NetVault Plus supports a wide range of databases such as MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and SAP, offering extensive coverage.

MohanKumar4

Manager at Fractalio Data Pvt Ltd

The backup and recovery capabilities of NetVault Plus are very important for maintaining my business.

Cahit Yolacan

Manager System Management at Şanstech

The application supports scanning files for malware before backup operations.

Isa Safii

Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia

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Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

34th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (18th), SaaS Backup (8th), MSP Backup (3rd)

NetVault Plus

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

36th

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (24th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 1.2%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetVault Plus is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
N-able Cove Data Protection	1.2%
NetVault Plus	1.0%
Other	97.8%

Backup and Recovery

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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MohanKumar4

Manager at Fractalio Data Pvt Ltd

Consistent high ratings reflect user satisfaction and reliability

The effective features are file system backup and bare metal recovery. I find it effective because the recovery time when the system goes down is approximately 10 hours, so you can recover the system, and the recovery procedure is quite straightforward. The solution is on-premises. Deduplication is handled by their own product called Corestore, which is a software-based deduplication engine. The deduplication ratio is quite good, and the backup window reduces because of it. To use Quest NetVault Plus backup, my advice is that the product is quite simple; there's no need to access or log in to the backup server, just log in from any system in the same network, and the configuration part is also quite simple. I rate Quest NetVault Plus a nine out of ten.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

12%

Performing Arts

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

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	7
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	6

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 do you like most about Quest NetVault?

NetVault is a great cloud-ready enterprise backup software for hybrid data centers. Here are some of the things I really like about the solution: It is easy to use right out of the box and scales ...

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What needs improvement with Quest NetVault?

I don't know of any improvements needed because everything is okay; I have no problems. NetVault Plus doesn't have a support team in my country; having a local contact in Turkey would be very usefu...

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What is your primary use case for Quest NetVault?

My primary purpose for using NetVault Plus is file backup, only file backup. We don't need granular backup right now because the betting system operates only in Turkey, and government policy is ver...

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N-able Cove Data Protection

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NetVault Plus

March 2026

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Also Known As

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

NetVault Backup, Quest NetVault, Quest NetVault Backup, BakBone

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

NetVault Plus is a dependable backup and recovery solution that efficiently manages and protects data across multiple environments, supporting scalable operations through user-friendly features and extensive compatibility with databases and virtual systems.

NetVault Plus offers a comprehensive approach to data backup and recovery, suitable for large-scale implementations across various industries. With capabilities in snapshot-based backup, swift recovery, and malware scanning, it ensures stable operations. The platform supports numerous databases and virtual machines, providing network access control and timely email updates on job statuses. Users benefit from its straightforward recovery processes and the ability to create backup jobs and tape server restoration. Though improvements are needed in web interface speed, pricing transparency, restore accuracy, and compatibility with newer technologies like MongoDB and Microsoft updates, it remains a significant tool for robust data protection.

What are the core features of NetVault Plus?

Efficient Search: Quickly locates tables and databases for easier management.
Built-in Reports: Offers built-in reporting capabilities for insightful data analysis.
User-Friendly Interface: Ensures ease of use for managing backup and recovery tasks.
Snapshot-Based Backup: Provides reliable snapshots for faster data restoration.
Malware Scanning: Protects data with integrated scanning for threats.

What should users expect in terms of benefits and ROI?

Scalability: Supports large-scale deployments efficiently.
Wide Support: Compatible with many database types and virtual machine setups.
Fast Recovery: Enables quick restore requests across regions.
Stable Operations: Ensures consistent performance over time.

In specialized industries like pharmacy and retail, NetVault Plus enhances client data management and security log processes, leveraging application snapshotting to protect virtual environments such as Nutanix Xi. It provides robust protection and backup solutions tailored to diverse server versions, including Oracle, SQL, and bare metal recovery scenarios.

Quest Software

Sample Customers

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

intel, Mars, MERK, Microsoft, Uber, Visa

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