N-able Cove Data Protection vs NovaStor NovaBACKUP comparison

N-able and NovaStor are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. N-able is ranked #36 with an average rating of 7.5, while NovaStor is ranked #33 with an average rating of 9.0. N-able holds a 1.1% mindshare in BRS, compared to NovaStor’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NovaStor users who would recommend it.

N-able Cove Data Protection

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NovaStor NovaBACKUP

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100% willing to recommend

N-able Cove Data Protection

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

NovaStor NovaBACKUP and N-able Cove Data Protection are two prominent data backup and protection solutions. N-able Cove Data Protection holds the upper hand due to its powerful features and perceived value for the price.

Features: NovaStor NovaBACKUP offers reliable backup and restoration capabilities, simple scheduling, and automated backups. N-able Cove Data Protection features cloud-first architecture, continuous data protection, and more robust capabilities.

Room for Improvement: NovaStor NovaBACKUP could improve in the speed of large data backups, better integration with third-party tools, and user interface enhancements. N-able Cove Data Protection could enhance reporting features, provide more customization options, and optimize performance for various environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NovaStor NovaBACKUP is praised for its straightforward installation and responsive customer support. N-able Cove Data Protection is easy to deploy in cloud environments but receives mixed reviews on customer service responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: NovaStor NovaBACKUP is known for its affordable setup costs, making it a cost-effective option. N-able Cove Data Protection has higher initial costs but delivers higher ROI due to superior functionality and reliability.

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

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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)

NovaStor NovaBACKUP

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

33rd

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (21st)

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 NovaStor NovaBACKUP is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
NovaStor NovaBACKUP	0.5%
N-able Cove Data Protection	1.1%
Other	98.4%

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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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Rainer Kummerfeldt

IT-Teamleader at Bechtle

Easy to work and offers features for tape backups, disk backups, and whatever you want

NovaStor NovaBACKUP is still working on new features because they listen to the customers and integrate their needs into new versions. You can see they make progress with each new version. They are much faster than IBM, where you sometimes have to wait years for new features. It is very quick and fast. NovaStor have big competitors like Veeam, which is very fast and aggressive. It's good, but it depends on the price. I think NovaStor might be cheaper. They have a direct connection to their developers and sales teams, which makes getting answers very fast. Veeam has a lot of features, like a special reporting tool. However, I've heard from some customers that Veeam wasn't always the right decision because it couldn't work with their environment. But Veeam has aggressive marketing, which is why they are probably in first place at the moment, besides Commvault. IBM has lost its competitive edge and is trying to catch up, but it might be too late.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Because the package includes cloud storage, we don't need to worry about hosting it inside. That was very important to us. And because the vendor has data centers worldwide, our reps in Europe and other places can get to what they need quickly and easily."

"The most valuable feature is that it's hands-off. I log in every morning and there are pre-canned filters that I've created to make my life easier. I have something called server status color bars, and that gives me all the servers and, in a nutshell, I can see: if any errors are being reported; when the last backup was; if one is not working, should there be one, and it literally jumps off the page."

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

"The ease of use and the console are great."

"The user interface is the most valuable. It gives us the ability to check everything. With more than 100 endpoints running that software, I like the ability to quickly check that everything is working correctly. That's one of the biggest selling points."

"I know I won't have an issue if the data is there. The reliability and the confidence that we have is amazing. It doesn't matter. We've had customers have ransomware. We've had customers that have had corruption. We've had customers that have had employees destroy their data. As long as it's been backed up, I know that I can get it back and I know I have nothing to worry about. Our confidence level is very high."

"For starters, this is one of few databases that allow us to backup MySQL databases, most others only support Microsoft SQL. This solution also has a very user-friendly interface accessed through a web browser. Additionally, backups can be easily configured through N-able Backup."

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

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"It is a very good and easy-to-use tool for non-technical people."

"It's the easiest way to configure it."

Cons

"The recovery side, the restore side, could be a little more optimized."

"Having the licensing available for partners to be able to take advantage of testing without paying would make a big difference."

"The only area that needs improvement is that it is a little bit difficult when you get into virtual machines. The initial deployment of Cove is a little tedious, not for standard machines, but when you get into specialty stuff, like Hyper-V."

"N-able Cove Data Protection for Microsoft 365 is an area with shortcomings that need improvement."

"N-able Cove Data Protection does not provide a lot of SaaS backup products, which is an area they can improve. Additionally, there are some limitations on the storage side, where I cannot have a lot of employees backing up their data."

"One area I don't like has to do with the agent that goes on the system... if a system stays offline for some length of time, say for a week or so, I may have to go back in and reinstall the agent to get it back in business. I don't know what's causing that."

"We would like to have better reporting."

"A disaster recovery console would be an improvement for the product."

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"The price of NovaStor NovaBACKUP is an area that can be considered as a weakness or drawback, where improvements are required."

"The room for improvement lies in the compatibility of NovaBACKUP with older operating systems."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is around ten dollars per workstation a month and that includes a certain amount of data."

"The pricing is very competitive and it's well worth the price."

"There is no per node cost, at least not the way I am doing it. I am on bulk. New customers can be set up on a trial, where they can get things all squared away, then they can switch over to being a billed customer."

"Cove only takes the data you have on the physical server. I can back that up for long periods of time, and I don't accrue high charges to have the data in the cloud. It stays at one rate. This allows me to forecast payment for the next one or two years and show clients their estimated growth."

"The pricing of SolarWinds seems to be fair compared to the rest of the industry."

"The only option I would like to see is an adjustable scale. Right now we have 250 seats and we're not using all of them. It would be nice to be able to save that little bit of money by being able to buy just what we need."

"N-able Cove Data Protection is an averagely-priced product."

"The pricing, for now, is good. The package that they gave us recently is pretty good. It depends on how many clients you have, and you pay for certain terabytes per license. These terabytes, if not used, are pooled together."

More N-able Cove Data Protection pricing and cost advice

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the solution's maintenance and support."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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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 needs improvement with NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

The room for improvement lies in the compatibility of NovaBACKUP with older operating systems like Windows XP. Some customers still rely on outdated systems due to specific production requirements....

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What is your primary use case for NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

It's developed in Hamburg. It's very easy to work with because it has a web interface, and the configuration is straightforward. It has features for tape backups, disk backups, and whatever you wan...

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What advice do you have for others considering NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

Overall, I would rate it a nine out of ten.

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Also Known As

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

NovaBACKUP

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

NovaBACKUP is a data protection software that enables SMBÂ users to backup and recover mission critical data across a hybrid of physical and virtual machines. NovaBACKUP is designed to work onÂ Microsoft Windows operating systems, offering local and online file backups and disaster recovery image backups.

NovaStor

Sample Customers

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

Ex'pression College, Osborne Wood Products Inc., REIT Technologies

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