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 #30 with an average rating of 7.5, while Quest Software is ranked #35 with an average rating of 8.0. N-able holds a 1.4% 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 86% of Quest Software users who would recommend it.

N-able Cove Data Protection

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NetVault Plus

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86% 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.

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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

6.6

NetVault Plus users appreciate responsive support, though mixed opinions exist about third-party support and external dependency resolution.

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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Technical support is great for NetVault Plus.

Tushar Joshi

Sr. System Administration (Grindmaster Machines Pvt Ltd) at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees

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

5.9

NetVault Plus is highly regarded for scalability, handling environments effectively, with users planning to expand their infrastructure usage.

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

5.9

NetVault Plus is generally stable, though some users experience issues with updates, policy changes, and license expiration warnings.

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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

Stability-wise, Quest NetVault is a stable product for me, with the exception of Office 365.

Arno Wolthers

System Administrator at DIANA FEA BV

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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 interface improvements, better restore functionality, enhanced compatibility, expanded features, and localized support for effectiveness.

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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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

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

MohanKumar4

Manager at Fractalio Data Pvt Ltd

I have never been able to have a solid backup of Office 365 using Quest NetVault.

Arno Wolthers

System Administrator at DIANA FEA BV

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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.

Enterprise opinions on NetVault Plus pricing vary, with flexible licensing seen as both costly and affordable based on features.

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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I cannot say the rate is cheap.

Arno Wolthers

System Administrator at DIANA FEA BV

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

Isa Safii

Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia

It could be cheaper.

Tushar Joshi

Sr. System Administration (Grindmaster Machines Pvt Ltd) at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees

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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.

NetVault Plus provides user-friendly, web-based data protection with diverse integrations, efficient management, and time-saving backup and recovery features.

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

I use the granular recovery feature, and it is actually helpful to restore even a single file from a large pool of files.

Tushar Joshi

Sr. System Administration (Grindmaster Machines Pvt Ltd) at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees

The main reason I decided to use Quest NetVault was the support for many different platforms.

Arno Wolthers

System Administrator at DIANA FEA BV

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Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

30th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (19th), SaaS Backup (8th), MSP Backup (3rd)

NetVault Plus

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

35th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (23rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 1.4%, up from 1.3% 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	1.4%
NetVault Plus	1.0%
Other	97.6%

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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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Arno Wolthers

System Administrator at DIANA FEA BV

Reliable multi-platform backups have protected diverse servers and virtual libraries

Quest NetVault can improve in the area of Office 365 backups. Two years ago, I purchased the Office 365 plug-in or leased it for a year, and I have never been able to have a solid backup of Office 365 using Quest NetVault. I have resorted to a different solution specifically for Office 365 backups. It is not that it never works, but it fails so many times that it is not production-ready. On a weekly basis, I encounter problems and have to restart jobs or figure out what is wrong and then run it again. It simply needs to run as all the other Quest NetVault jobs do. If tomorrow there was a brand new Quest NetVault and I had the option to add something to make my life easier, besides improving the Office 365 backup, I would like to see that Quest Co Store products should be a part of Quest NetVault. They work and interact, but I have the impression it should be one solution.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Performing Arts

Manufacturing 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	8
Midsize Enterprise	2
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 think the reporting in NetVault Plus should be gotten more easily. That part should be more easy for the users.

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What is your primary use case for Quest NetVault?

I am using only the backup solution with QoreStor from NetVault. I use it for three types: SQL backup, VMware backup, and file server backup. Because I am set up on VMware, the functionality for VM...

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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

N-able Cove Data Protection delivers cloud-based data backup and disaster recovery with features like ease of use, automation, and efficient data transfer. Its unified dashboard and virtual disaster recovery options are key highlights for simplifying data management.

N-able Cove Data Protection stands out for its comprehensive cloud-based architecture, offering reliable backup, disaster recovery, and archiving solutions across industries such as legal, healthcare, and finance. Users benefit from features like virtual disaster recovery, bare-metal restore, and efficient data transfer. Cove's straightforward setup and resource efficiency make it popular among managed service providers, as it supports diverse environments, including Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. Despite its strengths, users have noted areas for improvement, such as dashboard navigation, cloud integration, and prolonged initial backup times.

What are the key features of N-able Cove Data Protection?

Ease of Use: Simplified setup and management with an intuitive interface.
Automation: Streamlined processes for efficient data handling.
Cloud-Based Architecture: Reliable backup and recovery from any location.
Virtual Disaster Recovery: Enables swift data restoration scenarios.
Bare-Metal Restore: Facilitates complete system recovery from hardware failures.

What benefits can users expect when evaluating data protection?

Resource Efficiency: Optimizes system resources to minimize overhead.
Remote Access: Simplifies data management with a unified dashboard from any location.
Scalability: Suits diverse organizational sizes and needs.
Integration: Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, and virtual environments.

Industries like legal, healthcare, and finance utilize N-able Cove Data Protection for its robust server, workstation, and Office 365 data backup capabilities. With support for SQL, MySQL, Exchange, and file backups, Cove aids managed service providers in efficiently managing both local and remote environments, offering strong disaster recovery, testing, and item-level restoration options.

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.

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Sample Customers

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

intel, Mars, MERK, Microsoft, Uber, Visa

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