NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP vs OpenDrive comparison

NetApp and OpenDrive are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. NetApp is ranked #13 with an average rating of 9.0, while OpenDrive is ranked #45 with an average rating of 8.0. NetApp holds a 0.7% mindshare in CB, compared to OpenDrive’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of NetApp users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of OpenDrive users who would recommend it.

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP

Ranking in Cloud Backup

13th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (1st), Cloud Storage (2nd), Public Cloud Storage Services (7th), Cloud Software Defined Storage (1st)

OpenDrive

Ranking in Cloud Backup

45th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenDrive is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Punit Waghela

Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited

Offers advanced features with notable emphasis on innovation

The best features of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP include deduplication, compaction, and autonomous ransomware technology that native cloud storage solutions in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud do not support. Moreover, NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP allows the use of multiple protocols including NFS, CIFS, and iSCSI, whereas native options may only support NFS and iSCSI. Customers already using on-premises NetApp storage such as FAS, AFF, or ASA can experience the same functionality on the cloud with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP, which adds significant value. For data protection, customers can take advantage of the Snapshot technology available with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP. This technology facilitates data recovery by allowing snapshots to be stored either on the same storage or on a disaster recovery (DR) storage. NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP helps us to take snapshots and store them on the same storage, with options for migration or replication of those snapshots to different storage, including on-premises DR storage or other cloud storage, providing excellent disaster recovery capabilities.

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Kannan Subburayan

Senior Storage Engineer at a media company with 11-50 employees

Helps us with cloud syncing

We use the solution for SNB. A ZFS-based file system runs on our next operating system. It's a simple architecture. OpenDrive helps with cloud sync. It is just for hyperconvergence for local access. The documentation and support could be improved. I have been using OpenDrive for five years.…

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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

"We are definitely in the process of reducing our footprint on our secondary data center and all those snapshots technically reduce tape backup. That's from the protection perspective, but as far as files, it's much easier to use and manage and it's faster, too."

"The solution’s unified file and block-storage access across our infrastructure is invaluable. Without it, we can't do what we do."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it makes our data readily available and we don't have to go through a lot of trouble to access it."

"One thing I have noticed is that it is very simple to move the data where we need to move it, delete it, or archive it if we need to archive it to StorageGRID."

"The fast recovery time objective with the ability to bring the environment back to production in case something happens."

"The solution’s Snapshot copies and thin clones in terms of operational recovery are the best thing since sliced bread. Rollback is super easy. It's just simple, and it works. It's very efficient."

"Multiprotocol is the most valuable because Amazon was not able to provide us with access to the same data from Linux and from Windows clients. That was our value proposition for CVO, Cloud Volumes ONTAP."

"We're able to use the SnapMirror function and SnapMirror data from our on-prem environment into Azure. That is super-helpful. SnapMirror allows you to take data that exists on one NetApp, on a physical NetApp storage platform, and copy it over to another NetApp storage platform. It's a solid, proven technology, so we don't worry about whether data is getting lost or corrupted during the SnapMirror."

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"A ZFS based file system runs on our next operating system.Its a simple architecture. OpenDrive provides valuable for cloud sync. It is just for hyperperformance local access."

Cons

"We have customers that are still using IBM mainframes and that very old SNA architecture from IBM. There are questions about how you interconnect the data on the mainframe side... But I don't know if it's worth it for NetApp to invest in developing products to include mainframes for a few customers."

"Their support and development teams can collaborate better to resolve an issue."

"I would like some more performance matrices to know what it is doing. It has some matrices inherent to the Cloud Volumes ONTAP. But inside Cloud Manager, it would also be nice to see. You can have a little Snapshot, then drill down if you go a little deeper."

"The cost needs improvement."

"The only issue we had lately was that outside our VPC we could not reach the virtual IP, the floating IP. I heard that they have fixed that..."

"Only AWS and Azure public clouds are currently available from China, and I would like to see support for Aliyun (Alibaba Cloud)."

"The product is more restricted with underlying cloud."

"The navigation on some of the configuration parameters is a bit cumbersome, making the learning curve on functions somewhat steep."

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"The documentation and support could be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We find the pricing to be favorable due to the educational sector we belong to."

"They allow a special price if you are working closely with them. Since we have a lot of NetApp systems, we got some kind of discount. That's something they do for other customers, not just for us. The price was fair. In addition to the licensing fees, you're paying Amazon for your usage..."

"Our licensing is based on a yearly subscription. That is an additional cost, but because of the storage efficiencies that the NetApp gives, even with the additional cost of the NetApp license, you still end up saving money versus straight Azure native for storage. It's definitely worth it."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"If a customer is only using, say, less than 10 terabytes, I don't think CVO would be a good option. A customer using at least 100 or 200 terabytes should get a reasonable price from NetApp."

"Our licensing costs are folded into the hardware purchases and I have never differentiated between the two."

"Purchasing through the AWS Marketplace was good, but it was a test system, not a real purchase."

"In addition to the standard licensing fees, there are fees for Azure, the VMs themselves and for data transfer."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

17%

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

So a lot of these licenses are at the rate that is required for capacity. So they're they're able to reduce the license consumption and also the consumption of the underlying cloud storage.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is actually quite reasonable in price compared to other native cloud storage options. For example, a customer using 100 TB of AWS storage would not benefit from deduplica...

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What needs improvement with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP does have a bit of initial complexity for users who are new to the system. Although it isn't overwhelmingly complex, first-time users may find it challenging until they b...

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What do you like most about OpenDrive?

A ZFS based file system runs on our next operating system.Its a simple architecture. OpenDrive provides valuable for cloud sync. It is just for hyperperformance local access.

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What needs improvement with OpenDrive?

The documentation and support could be improved.

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What is your primary use case for OpenDrive?

We use the solution for SNB.

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Comparisons

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Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

ONTAP Cloud, CVO, NetApp CVO

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Overview

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is an efficient storage management solution for managing and storing data in the cloud. It offers seamless integration with cloud providers, advanced data replication capabilities, and high data protection. With reliable performance, it is ideal for industries like healthcare and finance.

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OpenDrive offers cloud storage and productivity solutions, catering to a range of professional and personal needs with features like file synchronization, backup, and online editing. It is known for its comprehensive storage solutions designed for efficient data management.

OpenDrive provides secure cloud-based storage ideal for both individuals and businesses, ensuring convenient data access anytime. Key offerings include file sharing, synchronization, and collaboration tools. Its storage and productivity solutions address diverse requirements, though there are areas for improvement like interface intuitiveness and customer support efficiency.

What are the essential features of OpenDrive?

File Synchronization: Seamlessly syncs files across multiple devices for consistent data access.
Online Collaboration: Facilitates collaborative work via online document editing and sharing.
Automated Backup: Ensures data security through regular, automated backups.
File Versioning: Maintains previous file versions for easy retrieval and editing history tracking.

What benefits can users expect from OpenDrive?

Increased Productivity: Streamlined access to files enhances workflow efficiency.
Cost-Effectiveness: Competitive pricing plans maximize value for storage capacities.
Enhanced Security: Robust encryption protocols guarantee data safeguarding.
Scalability: Adaptable storage options grow with expanding data needs.

OpenDrive finds application in industries such as healthcare, education, and creative fields. In healthcare, it aids in secure patient data management. Educational institutions use it for resource sharing and document collaboration. Creative industries leverage its storage for design files and collaborative projects.

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Sample Customers

1. Accenture 2. Acer 3. Adidas 4. Aetna 5. AIG 6. Apple 7. Bank of America 8. Barclays 9. Bayer 10. Berkshire Hathaway 11. BNP Paribas 12. Cisco 13. Coca-Cola 14. Comcast 15.ConocoPhillips 16. CVS Health 17. Dell 18. Deutsche Bank 19. eBay 20. Eli Lilly 21. FedEx 22. Ford 23. Freescale Semiconductor 24. General Electric 25. Google 26. Honeywell 27. IBM 28. Intel 29. Intuit 30. JPMorgan Chase 31. Kellogg's 32. KeyCorp 33. Liberty Mutual 34. L'Oréal 35. Mastercard

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