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N2W vs Sharepoint 2016 Standard comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 9, 2025

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
2.0
<p>N2WS Backup &amp; Recovery users saved time and money, improved efficiency, reduced downtime, and achieved better data protection and ROI.</p>
Sentiment score
6.8
Sharepoint 2016 enhances ROI by lowering costs, automating workflows, improving productivity, and optimizing collaboration with cloud storage advantages.
In my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing, I have seen a return on investment as there are definitely fewer employees required to manage the backups, and there is definitely a major time save due to the single pane of glass.
Sr. Manager Data Protection at Epsilon
There has been a return on investment from using Sharepoint 2016 Standard, as documentation approval workflows, change request processes, HR onboarding and offboarding flows, document routing based on metadata, and notifications and escalations have all improved with Sharepoint being implemented.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
You can stop paying for other tools if you are willing to move to Sharepoint 2016 Standard.
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
Time saved is definitely a benefit with Sharepoint 2016 Standard.
Analyst at Synergy connect
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
3.6
N2W offers outstanding customer service with a responsive technical team, thorough support, and high user satisfaction driving sales.
Sentiment score
6.3
SharePoint 2016 Standard's customer support is praised for its responsiveness, 24/7 availability, and effectiveness, with internal expertise recommended.
Their support is amazing. They get back to you in a timely manner and work with you.
Sr. Manager Data Protection at Epsilon
We would rate the customer support of N2W a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10, as they are very easily accessible, friendly, and absolutely knowledgeable.
Director of Information Technology & Customer Success at Maplewave
Customer support for N2W is excellent, as they are able to answer quickly.
Director, Cloud Infrastructure and Systems Operations at d1g1t Inc.
The customer support for Sharepoint 2016 Standard is very active and responsive.
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
3.4
N2W consistently delivers robust scalability and efficient backup across numerous AWS accounts and VMs, with positive user feedback.
Sentiment score
7.3
Sharepoint 2016 Standard is scalable with enhanced security, adaptable for sensitive sectors, yet requires proper planning and infrastructure.
The security and reliability enhancements make it very scalable.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Sharepoint 2016 Standard is highly scalable.
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
5.6
N2W is highly stable, reliable under stress, and consistently rated high for its efficient cloud resource usage and excellent support.
Sentiment score
8.7
SharePoint 2016 Standard is stable, scalable, reliable, and adaptable in secure environments, with minimal slowdowns and effective document management.
I have not seen any crashes or downtimes so far.
Analyst at Synergy connect
 

Room For Improvement

N2W users seek UI improvements, automation, multicloud support, AWS integration, better documentation, disaster recovery, and enhanced management tools.
Sharepoint 2016 Standard faces challenges in integration, performance, user interface, third-party support, and mobile usability, impacting productivity.
Adding an 'auto-delete after X days' option to manual backups, similar to scheduled policies, would be a fantastic addition for cost management and general housekeeping.
Cloud Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
An automated account enrollment or bulk import feature integrated with AWS Organizations or Control Tower would save significant time and reduce administrative overhead.
VP, Solutions Architecture at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Improved disaster recovery options and expanded multicloud support are two areas where N2WS has already made significant advancements in the latest version.
Cloud Manager at St. John's University
I would assess the integration of Microsoft Office apps within Sharepoint 2016 Standard for document management as lacking.
Technical Manager at IBM
Whatever use case I have been involved in or whatever additional things that I needed, I have always been able to find those on Sharepoint 2016 Standard.
Analyst at Synergy connect
Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

N2W offers straightforward, cost-efficient pricing via AWS Marketplace, valued for reducing engineering hours and data loss risk.
SharePoint 2016 Standard offers affordable licensing, with users reporting 25% to 30% savings compared to other systems.
Pricing can increase as backup volumes grow, so it is important to balance the level of protection with cost-optimization strategies such as tiering snapshots to S3 or Glacier.
Platform Engineer at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees
While N2W is a paid product, the cost is easily justified by the significant reduction in engineering hours spent on managing and troubleshooting custom backup scripts.
Cloud Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
I believe N2WS offers a highly competitive pricing model, delivering excellent value.
Cloud Manager at St. John's University
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Sharepoint 2016 Standard has been that it offers very competitive price plans, which are good for business.
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
 

Valuable Features

N2W offers robust backup, cross-region support, and automated AWS management, enhancing data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
SharePoint 2016 Standard enhances collaboration and efficiency with integration, secure sharing, and AI, despite high cost.
Lifecycle management and automated transitions to lower-cost storage tiers have been instrumental in optimizing costs while meeting compliance and retention requirements.
Cloud Manager at St. John's University
We had a ransomware event in 2023, and we were able to recover every machine with minimal effort.
IT Operations Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The ability to define backup schedules, retention periods, and disaster recovery policies and have them apply automatically based on resource tags scales perfectly with our environment and enforces a consistent data protection strategy across the organization.
Cloud Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization by providing a very good data repository and organization of various amounts of information that is stored in these Sharepoint sites.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Sharepoint 2016 Standard has role-based access control, which secures our enterprise data effectively.
Data Engineer at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
It integrates well with other Microsoft products through Office 365.
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
 

Categories and Ranking

N2W
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (6th), Cloud Backup (5th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (4th)
Sharepoint 2016 Standard
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

N2W and Sharepoint 2016 Standard aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. N2W is designed for Cloud Backup and holds a mindshare of 1.6%, up 0.5% compared to last year.
Sharepoint 2016 Standard, on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise Content Management, holds 0.3% mindshare, up 0.0% since last year.
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
N2W1.6%
Veeam Data Platform6.9%
Commvault Cloud4.8%
Other86.7%
Cloud Backup
Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sharepoint 2016 Standard0.3%
SharePoint11.7%
Alfresco6.7%
Other81.3%
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2802048 - PeerSpot reviewer
Service Delivery Manager at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Automated backups have transformed our multi-account recovery and now streamline compliance reporting
While N2WS has served us well, there are areas for improvement. The user interface feels somewhat dated and could benefit from modernization. Navigation between sections could be more intuitive, and the dashboard design could be more streamlined compared to contemporary AWS tools. The initial setup process has a steeper learning curve than we’d prefer, especially for complex multi-account configurations. More guided setup wizards would help new team members get up to speed faster. Reporting capabilities could be more granular, particularly around cost optimization metrics and backup performance analytics. Currently, we need to gather information from multiple screens to get comprehensive insights. For future releases, we’d value enhanced integration with AWS native services like Config and CloudTrail for better compliance reporting. More advanced scheduling options that adjust based on application load would also be beneficial. Better support for newer AWS services as they’re released would help us maintain comprehensive coverage as our infrastructure evolves. Additionally, native integration with popular ITSM tools beyond email notifications would improve our workflow automation.
Trevors Misigo - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
Cloud file sharing has transformed secure collaboration and protected our data after cyber attacks
The best features Sharepoint 2016 Standard offers, in my opinion, are that it organizes our documents and other materials into folder libraries within a custom website and provides sharing tools and rules specific to that site. It integrates well with other Microsoft products through Office 365. Adding and removing users is easy for administrators. Its simple document structure makes it clear where to best store documents. Out of those features, I find myself appreciating the integration with Office 365 the most, which makes it easier to share files and collaboration. I would also like to highlight that features such as version control to view any changes made and access control over any file or folder stand out to me. Additionally, the intuitive mobile application for easy access on the go enhances our experience. Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization because since we had a cyber attack in 2017 and implemented this tool, it has been a secure and easy way to store files and access files for the people who are given permission. It can be accessed from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. Collaboration has been made easier between departments and also with remote employees and clients.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
35%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for N2WS Backup & Recovery?
The N2W pricing model is based on how many resources you protect. The bulk of your costs will come through as infrastructure costs, however, such as snapshots, AMIs, storage, etc.
What needs improvement with N2WS Backup & Recovery?
An additional feature within resource control would be to automatically downgrade volumes to a cheaper storage tier through a policy or when instances are stopped via the resource manager.
What is your primary use case for N2WS Backup & Recovery?
We have been using N2W Backup &amp; Recovery for six years to manage snapshots, AMIs, and for scheduled resource control.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Sharepoint 2016 Standard has been that it offers very competitive price plans, which are good for business.
What needs improvement with Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology. Integration with third-party workflows would improve it.
What is your primary use case for Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
My main use case for Sharepoint 2016 Standard is data collection of many policies and procedure documentation and reporting and project management materials. I use Sharepoint 2016 Standard for cond...
 

Comparisons

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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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Sample Customers

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