NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP vs Retrospect Backup comparison

NetApp and Retrospect Inc are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. NetApp is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.0, while Retrospect Inc is ranked #66. NetApp holds a 0.7% mindshare in CB, compared to Retrospect Inc’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of NetApp users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Retrospect Inc 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

14th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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

Retrospect Backup

Ranking in Cloud Backup

66th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (98th)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Retrospect Backup 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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Pramod-Talekar

Sr Service Engineer at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Allows customers to manage SAN and NAS data within a single storage solution

The tool's most valuable features are the SnapLock and SnapMirror features. If something goes wrong with the data, we can restore it. This isn't a mirror; we store data in different locations. If there's an issue on the primary site, we can retrieve data from the secondary site. Multiprotocol support in NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is beneficial because it allows customers to manage SAN and NAS data within a single storage solution. This feature eliminates the need to purchase different types of storage.

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Sujeet Rai

Director at Lighthouse Solutions

Can be used to back up servers and desktops, but needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model

Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops. The solution supports tape and cloud since certain customers are still on tape. The solution provides a dissimilar hardware restore feature. If you have a complete machine burnout, you can restore it on new dissimilar hardware. Retrospect Backup is used to protect file data and SQL databases. Streamlining data backup processes with Retrospect Backup is automated and does not need any human intervention. The solution doesn't take up much time and does the backups automatically. Policy creation is very easy with Retrospect Backup. Once it's done, you don't have to bother about it because it keeps working on its own. A disaster recovery (DR) solution has been built into Retrospect Backup. You can restore the whole machine on a fresh setup with ISO images. Retrospect Backup is very easy to use and not very complicated. Creating policies and adding clients is very easy in the solution. The solution doesn't take up much LAN bandwidth except for the first full backup. The solution is efficient and does the backups really fast. It takes backups in batches of 14 machines at a time.

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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

"The ease of use in terms of how the product works is valuable. We are able to work with it and deploy the storage that we need."

"The most valuable features are that it's reliable, simple, and performs well."

"If you have a fair amount of experience with NetApp, you can work on it very easily."

"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."

"Its scalability is very good."

"ONTAP has been very stable for us, specifically in the cloud environment. It allows us to have high availability as well as standalone systems if that's what we want within our specific workloads. Also, on-premise has been a very stable environment. We have very few outages and when we do, we work with support to get systems back online in a timely manner."

"The most valuable features of this solution are SnapShot, FlexClone, and deduplication."

"There is unified storage, which provides flexibility. It is set up perfectly for performance and provisioning. We are able to monitor everything using a separate application. It provides error and critical warnings that allow us to take immediate action through ONTAP. We are able to manage everything, log a case, and follow up with the support team, who can fix it. That is how it is unified."

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"Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops."

Cons

"When it comes to support provided by NetApp, they have room for improvement. Every time we go through their support, we end up answering the same routine questions."

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

"How it handles erasure coding. I feel it the improvement should be there. Basically, it should be seamless. You don't want to have an underlying hardware issue or something, then suddenly there's no reads or writes. Luckily, it's at a replication site, so our main production site is still working and writing to it. But, the replication site has stopped right now while we try to bring that node back. Since we implemented in bare-metal, not in appliance, we had to go back to the original vendor. They didn't send it in time, and we had a hardware memory issue. Then, we had a hard disk issue, which brought the node down physically."

"I'm very happy with the solution, the only thing that needs improvement is the web services API. It could be a little bit more straightforward. That's my only issue with it. It can get pretty complex."

"The solution could be better when we're connecting to our S3 side of the house. Right now, it doesn't see it, and I'm not sure why."

"In the next release, I would like to see more options on the dashboard."

"Some of the licensing is a little kludgy. We just created an HA environment in Azure and their licensing for SVMs per node is a little kludgy. They're working on it right now."

"NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP should improve its support."

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"Retrospect Backup needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Overall, the pricing of NetApp is aggressive and the pricing becomes more aggressive as the amount of data increases. The cost for a given volume of data that you are storing becomes lower. The greater the volume of data, the cheaper the license."

"It is expensive. There are no costs in addition to their standard licensing fees."

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

"Cost is a big factor, because a lot of companies can't afford enterprise grade equipment all the time. They skimp where they can. I would recommend that they improve the cost."

"The standard pricing is online. Pricing depends. If you're using the PayGo model, then it's just the normal costs on the Microsoft page. If you're using Bring Your Own License, which is what we're doing, then you get with your sales contact at NetApp and start figuring out what price is the best, in the end, for your company."

"It is not a cheap solution because we need to pay for the license and pay for Azure resources as well."

"If we wanted to use the AWS solution, we would have to manage two or three different platforms and pay more money than what we should have to pay, as some of the features don't even exist. If we wanted to, we could use AWS cloning, but it is useless because it uses more space, is more expensive, and takes more time."

"Some flexibility around the licensing model would help. The product is licensed based on capacity. Basically, the largest capacity license that you can buy is 368 terabytes. At this point, NetApp is addressing some people's concerns around this."

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"Retrospect Backup is more cost-effective compared to other products."

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Top Industries

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Educational Organization

25%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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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?

The solution's pricing is reasonable.

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What needs improvement with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

NetApp's support could improve.

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What do you like most about Retrospect Backup?

Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Retrospect Backup?

Retrospect Backup is more cost-effective compared to other products. Since it is sold as a perpetual license, users don't have to pay yearly. The solution's cost per client is much less. On a scale...

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What needs improvement with Retrospect Backup?

Retrospect Backup needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model. The solution has it in the virtual version, but it needs Oracle support for the Oracle database for the on-premise model. ...

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 9% 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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Retrospect Backup offers reliable data protection and quick data recovery, compatible with servers and workstations. It emphasizes ease of use, incremental backups, and data archiving.

Retrospect Backup serves users needing efficient data protection and disaster recovery services. Known for its compatibility with multiple systems, Retrospect Backup simplifies the setup process while ensuring comprehensive incremental backups. Users appreciate its automation capabilities, encryption, and detailed reporting features.

What are the key features of Retrospect Backup?

Reliable Data Protection: Ensures data remains safe and recoverable.
Cost-Effective Licensing: Affordable plans cater to different needs.
System Compatibility: Works with multiple operating systems.
Granular Restore: Allows recovery of specific files.
Data De-Duplication: Reduces storage needs and costs.
Automation Features: Saves time on routine tasks.
Encryption: Protects data with advanced security measures.
Detailed Reporting: Offers thorough insights for data management.

What benefits should users look for in Retrospect Backup?

Improved Backup Accuracy: Ensures precise data recovery.
Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlines backup processes.
User-Friendliness: Simplifies the backup management experience.
Robust Support: Access to a knowledgeable support team.
Data Security: Keeps sensitive information protected.
Cost Savings: Reduces expenses related to data storage.

In industries such as healthcare, finance, and education, Retrospect Backup aids in safeguarding critical data and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. It allows organizations to adapt their data protection strategies, meet specific requirements, and maintain the integrity of sensitive information.

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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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