N-able Cove Data Protection vs Veritas Alta SaaS Protection comparison

N-able Cove Data Protection vs. Veritas Alta SaaS Protection

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Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in SaaS Backup

11th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (33rd), Cloud Backup (22nd), MSP Backup (3rd)

Veritas Alta SaaS Protection

Ranking in SaaS Backup

18th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (26th), SaaS Management Platforms (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 4.1%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is 1.8%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

SaaS Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
N-able Cove Data Protection	4.1%
Veritas Alta SaaS Protection	1.8%
Other	94.1%

SaaS Backup

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.

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Sammy Githinji

Technical Manager at Rigor Systems Limited

Experience with offsite backup enhances data integrity and reduces on-premise reliance

One of the features of Veritas Alta SaaS Protection that customers are looking for is immutability. This is the most important feature. With the cloud, Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is actually in the cloud, which means they have unlimited space to do their backups. They can expand on a need-to-need basis. The automated recovery feature of Veritas Alta SaaS Protection makes the recovery much easier, as opposed to earlier methods where we were using scripts to do the restore. Currently, it's automated so you just do a click. You select the feature in a graphical interface, making it easy to use even for a newbie.

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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."

"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."

"If you're looking for something that's going to be easy to use, cost-effective, but also provides a great backup and more importantly, a recovery solution, this is definitely something that you should look at and keep in mind."

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

"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."

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

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"It excels in performance and delivery but they are quiet on the market."

"The automated recovery feature of Veritas Alta SaaS Protection makes the recovery much easier, as opposed to earlier methods where we were using scripts to do the restore."

"he most valuable feature is that it's not so intrusive with computer resources."

"The solution is stable; I haven't experienced any bugs or glitches on it."

"Some of the tool's best features include an enhanced dashboard and strong security features compared to native Veritas. Our environment is entirely automated."

"We're comfortable using this kind of technology. It's user-friendly."

"Veritas is loaded with features because the appliance is ready to integrate with the cloud in cases where the customers have a hybrid or cloud environment."

"The duplication is the solution's most valuable feature."

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Cons

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

"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."

"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."

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

"The only reason I wouldn't give them a ten out of ten is we aren't able to restore in the cloud and test everything out as we can on Datto, without having to download the full image onto bare metal hardware."

"For small amounts of data, recovery is easy, but when it's large amounts of data, it takes forever. So, if they can have a service where they put our data on a hard drive and ship it to us as fast as possible, it would be great. Even if there's a fee associated with it, it's fine."

"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."

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

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"Licensing has been a struggle. It went from bronze, silver to gold. Licensing needs more sophistication. It has features that are sold as separate add-ons."

"The usability of the solution isn't the best."

"Licensing has been a struggle."

"The program is quite expensive and I am not impressed by their technical support."

"The solution does lack a lot of features, and we're considering switching."

"They should review the cost aspect of the subscription for Veritas Alta SaaS Protection because customers are going for the cheaper storage, which doesn't give those features in terms of dedup ratios."

"Technical support can be improved."

"An area for improvement is the product's performance, especially how long it takes to do a job."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

"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, 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."

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"The program is quite expensive."

"I would rate this solution's pricing as five out of five."

"SaaS Backup isn't the most expensive solution."

"This solution is not cheap and not expensive but priced in the mid-range."

"The tool is expensive compared to Veeam."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

12%

Construction Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

14%

Construction Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

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.

What needs improvement with N-able Backup?

What is your primary use case for N-able Backup?

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What needs improvement with Veritas Alto SaaS Protection?

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What is your primary use case for Veritas Alto SaaS Protection?

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Also Known As

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

SaaS Backup

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

Veritas Alta SaaS Protection delivers simplicity, robust duplication, and extensive Office 365 support. It integrates seamlessly with EMC, offers competitive pricing, automated recovery, and a user-friendly interface. Users benefit from its comprehensive capabilities and automated processes.

Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is distinguished by its high-end dashboard, security features, and immutability functionality. It supports hybrid and cloud environments, providing extensive storage and easy configuration. Stability and non-intrusive resource use enhance user satisfaction, while organizations primarily employ it for backing up Office 365 environments, Linux servers, and virtual machines. Offering data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity, Veritas aids in long-term retention and offline backups, cutting dependency on on-premise resources and infrastructure. It supports migrations to SharePoint and centralizes backup operations efficiently.

What are the key features of Veritas Alta SaaS Protection?

Simplicity of Use: Designed to be intuitive, reducing learning time and operational costs.
Office 365 Coverage: Comprehensive module support enhances cloud-based collaborations.
Seamless Integration with EMC: Ensures compatibility and enhances capabilities.
Automated Recovery: Streamlines restoration ensuring quick data access.
Security Features: Strong security architecture safeguards sensitive data.
Immutability Functionality: Protects data against unauthorized changes or deletions.

What benefits should users consider in user reviews?

Stability: Consistent performance reduces downtime risks.
Ease of Administration: Simplifies management with minimal intervention.
Non-Intrusive Resource Use: Efficient operation reduces system load.
Comprehensive Capabilities: Wide-ranging features meet diverse business needs.

Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is employed across industries for secure data protection and recovery, particularly in sectors requiring reliable Office 365 integration, such as education and healthcare. Organizations in these sectors benefit from the solution's automated processes and centralized backup to maintain business continuity and data empowerment. Companies also utilize Veritas for efficient infrastructure transition, enabling them to migrate to cloud-based systems seamlessly.

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Sample Customers

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

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N-able Cove Data Protection vs. Veritas Alta SaaS Protection