N-able Cove Data Protection vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

N-able and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. N-able is ranked #29 with an average rating of 8.0, while OpenText is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.0. N-able holds a 1.3% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

N-able Cove Data Protection

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95% willing to recommend

OpenText Data Protector

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80% willing to recommend

N-able Cove Data Protection

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

OpenText Data Protector and N-able Cove Data Protection are two popular data protection solutions. N-able Cove Data Protection seems to be a superior product due to its features, and users feel it is worth the price.

Features: OpenText Data Protector offers robust backup and recovery options and integrates well with various platforms. Users appreciate its scalability and detailed reporting capabilities. N-able Cove Data Protection features cloud-first architecture, seamless integration with RMM tools, and automated backup verification. Users value its simplicity and reliability. N-able Cove Data Protection stands out for its enhanced cloud capabilities and ease of use.

Room for Improvement: Users of OpenText Data Protector point out the need for a more intuitive setup process and improved technical support documentation. They also mention the desire for faster backups. N-able Cove Data Protection users suggest enhancements in reporting features and better pricing transparency. They also highlight the need for more granular control over backup schedules.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: OpenText Data Protector is often mentioned as requiring a complex deployment process and users report mixed experiences with customer service. N-able Cove Data Protection receives praise for its straightforward cloud deployment model and responsive customer support.

Pricing and ROI: OpenText Data Protector is noted for its competitive pricing and solid return on investment, although some users find the initial setup costs a bit high. N-able Cove Data Protection users report satisfaction with the cost-effectiveness and express positive ROI experiences, citing its feature set justifies the expense.

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Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

29th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (17th), SaaS Backup (8th), MSP Backup (2nd)

OpenText Data Protector

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

21st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

102

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 1.3%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Jeroen Vranckaerts

System Engineer - Server & Storage, DBA at Audi Brussels

Though a highly stable tool, it needs to be made easier to use and configure

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten. OpenText Data Protector is complex to configure correctly, but the areas concerning the data and compression are good. Once you get the product to work, it works, but it's much too complex to configure and troubleshoot, as it takes a lot of time and energy, making it not so efficient. Once the tool is configured in your environment, it provides good backup and compression features. In my company, we use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our servers, and we have a team of 20 people to take care of the data backup using the tool. My company doesn't use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our client's computers. In my company, we have scheduled the process related to backup, which makes the tool run daily around 30 to 40 times.

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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

"It's their cloud, it's their storage. I don't have to buy a space on Amazon or Google's cloud and then use their software to push it. That works well for me. This way, I don't have to worry about another option or the opportunity that there might be a credential leak."

"One of the bigger features and advantages of the solution is that it is easy to integrate with my RMM which is also N-able."

"The product is simple to use and manage. The customers have access to verify the backups."

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

"The monitoring makes it very easy to check whether a backup has gone bad."

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

"What I like the most about it's the ease of use and the reliability that it has when copying information to the cloud."

"The most valuable feature by far is the Virtual Disaster Recovery. On top of that is the bare-metal recovery. The recovery options that we have are great. We have tested the Virtual Disaster Recovery and the bare-metal recovery in just about any scenario you can think of. We have even restored bare metal, a full server, to a laptop, and had full functionality. It's just insane how well it works and how simple it is. It does most of the work for you."

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"The reliability of HP Data Protector is the most valuable feature for us."

"The most valuable feature is the capability to back up our SQL server."

"It's supports Unix, Linux, all of the OS's. It's very stable software."

"The normal file system backup is easy to manage, and our success rate is quite high."

"I have used Micro Focus Data Protector for the file backup facilities. My primary use of the software is to backup file data."

"The solution is easy to use."

"The most valuable feature of Data Protector is its integration with VMware. A lot of software these days integrates with VMware, and you can run some of these things on virtual machines. You can even have your backup manager running on a virtual machine and use physical managers to move data around. Their VMware integration isn't too bad, but Commvault has that feature, and many other backup products do."

"What I like the most about this solution is that I can change and access the Oracle backup file."

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Cons

"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."

"For the MSP side, they could have more of a "security user" that can go in and only see certain clients. If you give somebody access as a technician, they can see all the clients."

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

"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."

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

"A feature I'd like to see would be a more customizable admin console."

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

"This solution is not very good for image restores, mainly just files. The solution also does not allow you to enable or disable backups. Sometimes, our users will connect via mobile device and it will use their data to perform the backup. If they were able to enable and disable the backup, they would not have this issue."

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"It has a lot of undeveloped functions like window searching and patent searching, and within the main backup processes like VMware and Microsoft Exchange. It's completely not user-friendly, and it has no built-in antivirus software. In my opinion, Micro Focus Data Protector is not an enterprise level solution."

"Integration with the market applications must be improved, such as MS Exchange, MS Active Directory, SAP and Oracle. Other backup tools are more efficient with the integrated backups."

"It can occasionally be inaccurate in its backup/recovery time estimates."

"Microfocus needs to build a partnership with other vendors in addition to HPE as far as cloud consolidation of backups."

"If you compare the solution with the same specific features and enhancements on another solution, Data Protector is expensive. This is especially true when compared to, for example, Veeam."

"Faster VEAgent Restores"

"I don't like this solution so much because it's very technical and compared to Commvault and Veeam, it's not so user-friendly. The interface needs improvement."

"We faced some certification issues after we upgraded to version 10.2."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I believe that the price is very reasonable in comparison to other options. It is cheaper than both Redstor and Acronis and, since we are now using our own on-premise cloud, there is absolutely no comparison since we have unlimited storage rather than paying per gigabyte used for their onsite storage. We are currently able to backup fifty computers for the same price that we use to backup five computers."

"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."

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

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

"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."

"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 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."

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"Pricing/licensing is Data Protector's single best offering. In its most basic environment, the only license required is for whatever target device is required."

"The licensing structure provides cost savings to business."

"Pricing for Micro Focus Data Protector is reasonable."

"They have two types of licensing, one is for storage capacity and the other is client licensing. The capacity licensing here is a bit expensive."

"The solution requires paying for a license."

"The pricing is acceptable for enterprise level companies, but it's not acceptable for small- and medium-sized businesses. Micro Focus Data Protector is not an enterprise level solution, and it should cover small- and medium-sized businesses with acceptable prices."

"Data Protector's pricing is very competitive and we have no issues in this regard. I would give it an eight out of ten in terms of pricing."

"The pricing is around $3,000 to $5,000. The charge additionally for support and to scale."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

Performing Arts

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about N-able Backup?

The initial setup of N-able Cove Data Protection was very easy.

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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 do you like most about Micro Focus Data Protector?

I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Data Protector?

The solution is expensive as it requires purchasing all features without the option to negotiate based on client numbers, unlike Veeam which offers flexibility in pricing.

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What needs improvement with Micro Focus Data Protector?

OpenText Data Protector is not user-friendly, especially for cloud backup. It lacks functions and facilities compared to Veeam, which offers more user-friendliness for virtual machine backups. Ther...

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Also Known As

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

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector

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

OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.

OpenText

Sample Customers

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company

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