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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 3, 2025

pCloud and N2W are cloud solutions competing in the file storage and AWS backup sectors. N2W has a technical edge with specialized AWS features, but pCloud is appealing for those seeking cost-effective storage solutions.

Features: pCloud offers secure file sharing, large storage capacities, and integration with various platforms. N2W provides backup automation, disaster recovery, and fast recovery options for AWS environments.

Room for Improvement: pCloud could enhance its disaster recovery features, add more enterprise-focused tools, and improve AWS-specific functionalities. N2W might expand its usability beyond AWS, incorporate broader storage options, and offer more flexible pricing packages.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N2W deployment integrates seamlessly with AWS, supported by comprehensive documentation and dedicated service. pCloud is easy to access with user-friendly implementation across devices and strong general support.

Pricing and ROI: pCloud is cost-effective with flexible pricing plans, offering a lifetime subscription for 500 GB at $125 and 2 TB at $250. N2W has higher setup costs due to its enterprise-grade features but delivers substantial ROI through minimized downtime and robust data protection.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

N2W

Ranking in Cloud Backup

24th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (29th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (19th)

pCloud

Ranking in Cloud Backup

49th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of N2W is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of pCloud is 0.7%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
N2W	0.7%
pCloud	0.7%
Other	98.6%

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George Philippakos

Cloud Manager at St. John's University

Backup process and monitoring become simple and effective while seamless instance recovery and cost optimization ensure business continuity

Policy creation is straightforward, with automatic backups of new resources enabled through tagging. Instance recovery is seamless, whether within the same VPC or across different VPCs. File-level restores are intuitive and easy to manage, while full VPC backups provide critical protection and peace of mind in the event of a disaster. In addition, lifecycle management and automated transitions to lower-cost storage tiers have been instrumental in optimizing costs while meeting compliance and retention requirements. The ability to create immutable backups further strengthens our business continuity strategy by ensuring an additional layer of protection against accidental or malicious data loss.

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it_user1027515

Photographer at MS Solutions Ltd.

Enables me to access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems

I trust pCloud to store my business and personal files like photos, videos, university books, etc. pCloud is always there when I need it I can access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems. I do not need any more external flash drives. I can even edit my files directly in the…

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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

"Provides easy, one-click functionality and flexible backup policies and schedules for AWS workloads."

"The backup and recovery are the most valuable features. So, our developers can work with confidence."

"Having multiple policies and schedules handled for me takes the burden out of managing backups across multiple departments."

"N2WS Backup & Recovery is very easy to use and configure backup for AWS instances."

"The product is successful with the SMB market."

"N2WS is a perfect backup solution for AWS EC2 instances and VPC backups, and it has made our backup process and monitoring simple and effective."

"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."

"We had a ransomware event in 2023, and we were able to recover every machine with minimal effort."

More N2W pros

"I can access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems. I do not need any more external flash drives. I can even edit my files directly in the cloud using pCloud Drive."

"The sync process has been quick, and the software correctly maintains the same file structure as in File Explorer."

Cons

"I would like to see native support for more AWS services beyond EC2 and EBS, such as full coverage of RDS, DynamoDB, and Redshift."

"Improved disaster recovery options and expanded multicloud support are two areas where N2WS has already made significant advancements in the latest version."

"Additional features I would like to see are the ability to restore to different vendors, AWS and Azure, and/or the ability or take the information out of the AWS cloud."

"The UI is a little dated and hard to use. Some of the buttons are a bit small. You have to go into the menu to get the settings you want."

"They could expand their offering to include Lambda function backups and other native AWS services, as these can be recreated through CloudFormation or Terraform."

"More documentation would be helpful, especially some step-by-step documents for recovery scenarios."

"The GUI could be slightly improved."

"The solution has the option to take backup on-prem servers, but it's not very efficient."

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"My recommendation is that support could be better, even though sometimes things can be technically complicated."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"AWS adds more features and offer things for free, or cheaply. Therefore, we will be evaluating AWS Data Lifecycle Manager, because it will probably do backups. Thus, make sure the product that you are using is competitive or adds more value than AWS."

"It has very good pricing per instance and comes with three options, for both small and large environments, to fit your needs."

"The price is not cheap, nor is it costly."

"It's very economical and worth the cost."

"The purchasing process through the AWS Marketplace is easy. Just click the button."

"The pricing and licensing on AWS is fine, because you can do it for smaller tiers depending on your number of instances, so it's not that scary."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Healthcare Company

11%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	7

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about N2WS Backup & Recovery?

N2WS Backup & Recovery is very easy to use and configure backup for AWS instances.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for N2WS Backup & Recovery?

I believe N2WS offers a highly competitive pricing model, delivering excellent value. It is certainly a worthwhile investment, providing a strong return on investment (ROI).

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What needs improvement with N2WS Backup & Recovery?

Improved disaster recovery options and expanded multicloud support are two areas where N2WS has already made significant advancements in the latest version. I am eager to upgrade and take full adva...

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Also Known As

N2WS Backup & Recovery, N2WS Cloud Protection Manager, N2W Backup & Recovery for AWS Free Trial/BYOL

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Overview

N2W provides a cloud-native platform for AWS and Azure environments, delivering rapid and secure backup and recovery. With its simplicity and efficiency, N2W addresses modern IT needs for managing diverse workloads.

N2W empowers IT teams with a platform built for real-world AWS and Azure demands. It allows effortless scaling, managing workloads ranging from a single app to thousands. Offering policy-based backups, it ensures rapid recovery, achieving operations under 60 seconds. Its features include ransomware protection, smart data management, seamless low-cost archival, and comprehensive reporting. Trusted by over 1,000 diverse organizations, N2W simplifies protection and reduces complexity.

What features make N2W stand out?

Ridiculously easy to use: Intuitive interface enhances efficiency.
Seriously fast to recover: Recovers data swiftly, reducing downtime.
Highly secure: Built-in security gives users peace of mind.
Immutable backups: Protects against ransomware effectively.
Smart data lifecycle management: Ensures cost efficiency through smart strategies.

What benefits and ROI make N2W attractive?

Time efficiency: Quick recovery minimizes downtime.
Cost savings: Effective data management reduces expenses.
Scalability: Adapts to diverse workload sizes seamlessly.
Reliability: Provides a dependable backup repository.
Security: Networking safeguards enhance data protection.

N2W serves a range of industries by backing up EC2 instances, RDS, virtual machines, and applications like SQL. It supports disaster recovery through automated backup scheduling and integrates cloud repositories for added security. Often used with Veeam, N2W provides an offsite copy for redundancy.

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pCloud is a personal cloud space where you can store all your files and folders. It has a user-friendly interface that clearly shows where everything is located and what it does. The software is available for almost any devices and platforms – iOS and Android devices, Mac, Windows, and Linux. By installing pCloud on your computer (through its desktop application pCloud Drive), the app creates a secure virtual drive which expands your local storage space. Every change you make in your pCloud can be seen immediately on your computer, phone or tablet. All your devices are instantly synchronized and you have direct file access to any update you make.

Sample Customers

Deloitte, NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Dyson, Deuthsche Bahn, Skechers, Allan Gray, Hewlett Packard, St. John's University, City of Oakland

Nike, Twitter, Coca-Cola, Uber, Adidas, Adobe, LinkedIn, BWW, Shell

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