N-able Cove Data Protection vs Rubrik Go comparison

N-able and Rubrik are both solutions in the SaaS Backup category. N-able is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.3, while Rubrik is ranked #8 with an average rating of 9.0. N-able holds a 4.3% mindshare in B, compared to Rubrik’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Rubrik users who would recommend it.

N-able Cove Data Protection

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

N-able Cove Data Protection and Rubrik Go compete in the data protection and backup solutions category. While both have significant strengths, N-able Cove offers broader recovery options, whereas Rubrik Go excels in security and ease of use.

Features: N-able Cove Data Protection provides robust backup options, including Virtual Disaster Recovery, bare-metal recovery, and diverse cloud storage management. Its automated processes and efficient monitoring streamline backup and recovery tasks. Rubrik Go specializes in a hyper-converged appliance with integrated ransomware protection, fast VM backups, and user-friendly data visualization and automation.

Room for Improvement: N-able Cove could enhance dashboard views, streamline RMM integration, and improve its Linux restore function. Rubrik Go could benefit from enhanced reporting capabilities, wider application integration, and reducing reliance on hardware appliances.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N-able Cove offers flexibility across diverse environments including on-premises, hybrid, and private clouds, backed by highly regarded developer-level support. Rubrik Go, adaptable in on-premises and public cloud setups, provides intuitive support solutions and responsive customer service.

Pricing and ROI: N-able Cove features a competitive, scalable pricing model with pooled storage and no significant upfront costs, delivering strong ROI with streamlined operations. Rubrik Go, though perceived as more expensive, justifies the cost with its comprehensive features appropriate for enterprise-level operations, demonstrating clear ROI against traditional backups.

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Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in SaaS Backup

9th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (30th), Cloud Backup (17th), MSP Backup (2nd)

Rubrik Go

Ranking in SaaS Backup

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 4.3%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rubrik Go is 2.7%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Jack Henson

Owner at Henson Business Products

Allows us to back up workstations and servers, and saved us time when checking endpoints and the viability of backups

I have some issues with the agent failing on workstations. I've had to completely uninstall several of them, delete everything, and start over to get them to work. That's been the biggest source of my problems recently. The problem is that when we delete one, we lose the backup. Consequently, it means we're without a backup unless we have a local copy. When we delete the agent, there's the problem of how to go back and restore it. I haven't had to deal with it yet, because I haven't had a failure that occurred while I was doing that. I had a workstation that started failing, and we couldn't get the services to run. I don't know what caused it. I had to reinstall the agent, which didn't work. I had to go into the machine and delete everything and load another agent onto it. Once I did that, I was able to make it work, but 90% of the time I never have an issue. During the other 10% of the time when I have a problem, it's a mess. The ability to recover to a different workstation or a different data point is a little bit clumsy. It could use some work.

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Boomchi Kumar

Director at Trace3

Used for cloud databases and overall cyber resiliency

The solution can be installed everywhere. Nowadays, it is deployed on the public cloud. If it's a small-sized environment, it takes two to three hours to configure everything. On a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy, I rate the solution's initial setup ten out of ten.

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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

"The ability to back up, restore, and do different types of testing for the preventative maintenance has really increased our importance to these clients because they see the value in how fast we can get them back up and running. We're saving them money in that way."

"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."

"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."

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

"We use a neat feature called VDR status, Virtual Disaster Recovery status. It only works on servers... It's automated. Once or twice a month it will virtually mount the backup and provide a screenshot and advise whether or not there have been any errors."

"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."

"It provides a single dashboard for all types of data protection, we monitor everything through a single dashboard. It simplifies everything overall. It allows us to see everything, whether passing or failing any issues, any problems through a single pane of glass that we don't have to click through or adjust as we go forward."

"It's extremely important that Cove provides cloud-based data protection with backup, disaster recovery, and archiving. That is a necessity for my insurance. As an IT company, my insurance would cost more if my backups were not offsite and off-network."

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"Rubrik Go's best feature is data visualization."

"The automation capabilities streamline our operations significantly."

"We use the solution as a backup for our virtual environment and SQL databases."

"The solution is easy to install; our team just has to put together the plan, give it to IT and let them handle it. Other solutions are quite complex, but this is much simpler."

"The solution's main focus is on security and ransomware."

"In terms of stability, the product is good."

"The standout feature is its ransomware protection capabilities."

"Even though the data is already in the cloud, it's an AWS, so by accessing the on-prem appliance you can still search because it is indexed from that appliance."

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Cons

"There could be a possibility to create a local NAS backup for infrastructure."

"The one thing they don't are Linux servers, it's Windows only. I understand that directive. I have another product that I use for our Linux servers and stuff, but it would be nice if they had that flexibility on the Linux side. I understand the development and the world is geared towards Windows in 365, I know that's where the clienteles are and the business and the money is."

"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."

"Integration with a hybrid cloud is something that I found complicated."

"I have some issues with the agent failing on workstations. I've had to completely uninstall several of them, delete everything, and start over to get them to work."

"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."

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

"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."

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"The solution’s pricing could be reduced."

"There have been occasional issues with the user interface needing certain necessary information, requiring us to contact support for clarification."

"I would like to see better integration with applications, such as those from Microsoft, to make backing up from those applications simpler."

"Integration with the client is something that needs to be improved."

"I believe there's room for improvement in terms of support, particularly with Tier 3 support coming from the on-call team."

"If you were to compare it to, say, EMC, the availability of the documentation, training programs, and end-user education aren't as good. Rubrik could improve this."

"Being a modern backup solution, Rubrik should have an option to back up a Kubernetes cluster."

"You should be able to add more workloads to Rubrik Go."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"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."

"The price isn't extreme, but I'd love to pay less."

"When you have a device/appliance on the site quite a lot of the other enterprise class backup people insist that you have their appliance, which is frankly offensively expensive. Because when you pry the top off, it's just a standard 19-inch tin box with a standard Intel I5 in it, some RAM, and a hard drive. Then, you go, "Why have they just charged me 5,500 quid for a box, which I could have probably build for under 500." Whereas, with the SolarWinds product, they don't have that. The backup appliances that we have onsite are just plain cooking PCs. We can build our own machines, which is reflected in the price that we can offer a customer."

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

"The pricing is affordable. N-able Cove Data Protection has a direct-to-cloud architecture, but it also allows saving backups locally without extra storage costs."

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

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"It's an expensive product if you compare it to traditional backup solutions; however, if you compare it as a total cost of ownership for a solution, it is not."

"Rubrick Go is quite expensive - I would rate its pricing four out of ten."

"The client pays for the solution depending on what they use."

"The solution is reasonably priced."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."

"This is a very costly solution."

"I would rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten. The solution's costs are monthly."

"Rubrik Go is more cost-effective than similar solutions by other vendors."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

21%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Real Estate/Law Firm

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

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?

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 lo...

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What do you like most about Rubrik Go?

The standout feature is its ransomware protection capabilities.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rubrik Go?

The solution is reasonably priced.

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What needs improvement with Rubrik Go?

The AWS backups could be improved.

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Also Known As

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

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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

Rubrik Go is a comprehensive data management solution offered by Rubrik, designed to simplify and streamline data protection and management processes. With Rubrik Go, organizations can efficiently manage their data across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring data availability, security, and compliance.

Rubrik Go provides a unified platform for the backup, recovery, replication, and archival of data, eliminating the need for multiple-point solutions. It offers a simple and intuitive user interface, enabling users to easily manage and monitor their data protection operations. With its policy-driven automation, Rubrik Go automates routine tasks, reducing manual efforts and improving operational efficiency.

One of the key features of Rubrik Go is its cloud-native architecture, which enables seamless integration with public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. This allows organizations to leverage the scalability and cost-effectiveness of the cloud while ensuring data protection and management consistency across environments.

Rubrik Go also offers advanced data security capabilities, including encryption, access controls, and data immutability, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of data. It provides comprehensive reporting and analytics, giving organizations insights into their data protection operations and helping them make informed decisions.

With flexible subscription-based pricing, Rubrik Go offers organizations a cost-effective and scalable solution for their data management needs. It eliminates the need for upfront capital investments and provides the flexibility to scale resources based on changing business requirements.

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