N-able Cove Data Protection vs StorageCraft ShadowXafe [EOL] comparison

N-able and Arcserve are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Additionally, 95% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution.

N-able Cove Data Protection

Read 23 N-able Cove Data Protection reviews

7,160 Views
4,153 Comparison Views

95% willing to recommend

StorageCraft ShadowXafe [EOL]

Read 2 StorageCraft ShadowXafe [EOL] reviews

0% willing to recommend

N-able Cove Data Protection

StorageCraft ShadowXafe [EOL]

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between N-able Cove Data Protection and StorageCraft ShadowXafe [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out what your peers are saying about Veeam Software, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Rubrik and others in Backup and Recovery.

To learn more, read our detailed Backup and Recovery Report (Updated: June 2026).

Buyer's Guide

Backup and Recovery

June 2026

Download the complete report

Helped 900,125 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (31st), Cloud Backup (21st), SaaS Backup (10th), MSP Backup (3rd)

StorageCraft ShadowXafe [EOL]

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

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.

Read full review

reviewer1281621

Founder/CEO at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

An expensive next-generation data recovery and backup software solution with poor data restoration

Their restoration protocols could be better. I pulled all my clients out of their cloud mostly because I wasn't confident that they could restore out of the cloud. This was backed up by friends who had been burned by stuff like that. We moved away because of the lack of resources to restore from a potential catastrophic failure. It's challenging, and in some cases, they couldn't do it because they didn't have enough resources. For example, if there was a major disaster, and everybody needed their images out of the cloud, they couldn't give them to everybody.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The reliability and the confidence that we have in this product is extremely high."

"With the monitoring it enables us to keep track, and it's more efficient, so it enables us to spend less time fixing backup issues for our customers."

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

"The most valuable aspect is the added protection of having a cloud-based backup service. It provides redundancy in case of data loss."

"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."

"For servers, first and foremost, it's just a rock-solid solution."

"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."

"The most valuables feature is the alerts and monitoring that catches the failed backups."

More N-able Cove Data Protection pros

"The most valuable feature is the backups."

"The technical support has been very good."

"I like that they have some new devices that are simpler to use because they kind of tie right into the cloud."

Cons

"The reporting feature and functionality need improvement."

"During the other 10% of the time when I have a problem, it's a mess."

"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."

"We don't use the solution’s automated recovery testing because SolarWinds made me cross."

"One area I don't like has to do with the agent that goes on the system. Deploying it is a piece of cake, but something I have noticed is that 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."

"A better default view on my dashboard would be great."

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

"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."

More N-able Cove Data Protection cons

"I wouldn't use it. It failed me every time I tried to use it in a real-life scenario."

"Their restoration protocols could be better. I pulled all my clients out of their cloud mostly because I wasn't confident that they could restore out of the cloud. This was backed up by friends who had been burned by stuff like that. We moved away because of the lack of resources to restore from a potential catastrophic failure. It's challenging, and in some cases, they couldn't do it because they didn't have enough resources. For example, if there was a major disaster, and everybody needed their images out of the cloud, they couldn't give them to everybody."

"StorageCraft ShadowXafe should improve the on-premises console management controls and protection and recovery."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

More N-able Cove Data Protection pricing and cost advice

"They are more expensive than some of the others out there. We have gone away from their cloud due to pricing."

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Backup and Recovery solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

900,125 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

12%

Construction Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

No data available

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

No data available

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.

See all answers

What needs improvement with N-able Backup?

See all answers

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...

See all answers

Ask a question

Earn 20 points

Comparisons

Veeam Data Platform vs N-able Cove Data Protection

Compared 5% of the time

Synology C2 Backup vs N-able Cove Data Protection

Compared 3% of the time

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 vs N-able Cove Data Protection

Compared 3% of the time

ConnectWise BCDR vs N-able Cove Data Protection

Compared 3% of the time

Boxafe vs N-able Cove Data Protection

Compared 3% of the time

More N-able Cove Data Protection Competitors

NetVault Plus vs StorageCraft ShadowXafe [EOL]

Compared 62% of the time

Veeam Data Platform vs StorageCraft ShadowXafe [EOL]

Compared 38% of the time

More StorageCraft ShadowXafe [EOL] Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

N-able Cove Data Protection

May 2026

Download N-able Cove Data Protection product report

Buyer's Guide

Backup and Recovery

June 2026

Download StorageCraft ShadowXafe [EOL] product report

Also Known As

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

ShadowXafe

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

StorageCraft Technology Corporation is a premier backup and disaster recovery software company. StorageCraft focuses on providing best-in-class backup, disaster recovery, system migration and data protection solutions for virtual and physical environments. StorageCraft delivers software products that reduce downtime, improve security and stability for systems and data and lower the total cost of ownership for servers, desktops and laptops.

Arcserve

Sample Customers

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

Kawasaki, NASA, Amazon, Sonic, Callaway

Find out what your peers are saying about Veeam Software, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Rubrik and others in Backup and Recovery. Updated: June 2026.

DOWNLOAD NOW

900,125 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our list of best Backup and Recovery vendors.

We monitor all Backup and Recovery reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.