N-able Cove Data Protection vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

N-able Cove Data Protection vs. Veeam Data Platform

June 2025

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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

7.6

Veeam Data Platform offers cost-effective backup solutions, reducing management and storage needs while accelerating recovery times and delivering quick returns.

I have experienced time savings and money savings.

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.

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Senior consultant at Azend A/S

No quotes available

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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

7.4

Veeam Data Platform's customer support is praised for its responsiveness, expertise, and high user satisfaction, despite occasional slow responses.

if it gets complicated, the backend support comes in quickly

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

If I raise a ticket, they get back to me.

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Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Most cases are handled perfectly.

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Applications section Head at Raya Integration

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

7.5

Veeam Data Platform allows seamless and flexible scalability across environments despite minor cost challenges, suiting varied enterprise sizes.

There are some limitations, such as storage, where I cannot support a large number of employees who need to back up their data.

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Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

It involves acquiring additional licenses as needed.

Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

In order to scale Veeam Data Platform, we have to pay a lot more money.

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L3 Infrastructure Engineer at Specsavers

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

7.9

Veeam Data Platform is stable, reliable, with minimal downtime, handling environments well, though large deployments may need support.

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There are no issues with stability in Veeam Data Platform.

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Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Room For Improvement

N-able Cove Data Protection needs improvements in dashboard, cloud integration, backup speed, disaster recovery, and support response.

Veeam Data Platform needs better integration, improved usability, fortified security, and simplified licensing to address pricing concerns and expand capabilities.

There should be the ability to take out data from Microsoft 365 in a portable format.

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.

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Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

The improvement we would like to see is the option to scale Veeam Data up in smaller sections rather than large sections, which requires paying much more.

L3 Infrastructure Engineer at Specsavers

OpenStack is something Veeam Data Platform doesn't support, and they haven't indicated that they will support it in the future.

Applications section Head at Raya Integration

Reducing it by 20% would make it more accessible to a broader range of customers.

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Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Setup Cost

Enterprise users appreciate N-able Cove Data Protection's fair pricing, flexibility, no lock-ins, and competitive costs compared to others.

Veeam Data Platform offers competitive pricing with flexible licensing but can be costly, particularly for larger environments and cloud integration.

In terms of pricing, N-able Cove Data Protection is neither cheap nor expensive compared to other competitors.

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Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Veeam Data Platform is more expensive than OpenStack because we pay for it in US dollars, while we pay for OpenStack in Egyptian pounds.

Applications section Head at Raya Integration

A reduction of 20% in the current cost would make the solution more attractive to clients.

Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

From what I know, it is expensive to add modules, with a scale rating of eight out of ten.

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L3 Infrastructure Engineer at Specsavers

Valuable Features

N-able Cove Data Protection provides reliable cloud-based data protection with easy management, fast setup, and seamless integration for diverse needs.

Veeam Data Platform offers user-friendly management, rapid recovery, seamless integration, virtual backup, and strong data protection features.

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

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

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

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Senior Product Owner at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

The platform is user-friendly, comprehensive, and compatible with numerous market solutions, including virtualization and bare metal servers.

Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

It is also one of the most scalable backup solutions I've worked with.

L3 Infrastructure Engineer at Specsavers

Veeam Data Platform provides me with the most useful features such as application restore, single file restore, backup and replication, and continuous replication.

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Applications section Head at Raya Integration

Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

30th

Ranking in Cloud Backup

17th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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

Veeam Data Platform

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

1st

Ranking in Cloud Backup

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

424

Ranking in other categories

Virtualization Management Tools (3rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 1.2%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 15.6%, down from 20.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

Delivers cost-effective data backup with room for search improvements

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

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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Reliable with good support but needs a better navigation menu

L3 Infrastructure Engineer at Specsavers

We use Veeam Data to back up our VMware infrastructure Veeam Data Platform is valuable for its stability and the ability to easily contact support for assistance. The support team provides answers whenever we need them. It is also one of the most scalable backup solutions I've worked with. The…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Government

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.

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.

What needs improvement with N-able Backup?

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Product Reports

N-able Cove Data Protection

May 2025

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May 2025

Also Known As

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

Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE

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

Veeam Data Platform ensures comprehensive data resilience by offering secure backups and intelligent data insights, catering to the complexities of modern data management.

Veeam Data Platform empowers businesses with reliable data protection, orchestrated recovery, and streamlined management. Providing peace of mind, it guarantees data is secure, available, and effortlessly recoverable. Organizations benefit from features such as instant recovery, simplified management, and compatibility with virtual environments. While it shines in backup and restore capabilities, it calls for improvements in integration with physical servers and enhanced cyber security features.

What are the key features of Veeam Data Platform?

Instant Recovery: Allows immediate data restoration with minimal downtime.
Simplified Management: Intuitive interfaces for managing data with ease.
Efficient Replication: Supports reliable duplication for high availability.
Seamless VM Backups: Integrates well with virtual environments like VMware and Hyper-V.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Offers robust alerting for proactive data management.

What are the notable benefits of using Veeam Data Platform?

Reliability: Trustworthy backup and restore functionalities.
Scalability: Supports cloud integration for expanding data needs.
Time Efficiency: Fast recovery processes minimizing business impact.
Flexibility: Adapts to diverse data management requirements.
Peace of Mind: Assures persistent data availability and protection.

Organizations in industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing utilize Veeam Data Platform for critical data management, ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery. Employed in securing both virtual and physical workloads, Veeam integrates cloud storage for enhanced scalability and efficiency.

Veeam Software

Sample Customers

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg