NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP vs Veritas Alta Data Protection comparison

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP vs. Veritas Alta Data Protection

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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 (2nd), Cloud Storage (1st), Public Cloud Storage Services (8th), Cloud Software Defined Storage (1st)

Veritas Alta Data Protection

Ranking in Cloud Backup

56th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

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 NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas Alta Data Protection is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP	0.7%
Veritas Alta Data Protection	0.5%
Other	98.8%

Cloud Backup

Featured Reviews

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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Karthik C.

Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Helps reduce costs, saves staff time, and is flexible

Using Veritas Alta Data to copy data from on-premises to the cloud is easy. Veritas Alta Data is a premium product that requires minimal knowledge to use. It is flexible and can be used on Windows or Linux. With basic knowledge, we can implement the solution without any problems. Alta Data's immutable storage protects our data from ransomware by making it unchangeable and recoverable. Alta Data helps provide data protection across multiple cloud environments. The integration is smooth, so we can integrate between AWS, GCP, and Azure to move duplicate data to other locations. The anomaly detection extension is available in the 10.1 release and can be used for VMware backups. In a future release, it will be available for other workloads. With the addition of ransomware and anomaly detection to Veritas Alta Data, our clients are more comfortable knowing their data is safe. Alta Data is a premium product that requires minimal knowledge to get started. Alta Data frees up our staff time because they need to check the system in the morning, and if there are any backup issues, the longest it takes to resolve them is two hours. Alta Data helps reduce costs by freeing staff time to focus on other projects, saving the organization valuable resources.

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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're using snapshots as well and it's a pretty useful feature. That is one of the main NetApp benefits. Knowing how to use snapshots in the on-prem environment, using snapshots on the cloud solution was natural for us."

"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."

"The feature which I like the most is that it has the capabilities that the traditional storage system offers. It provides all the functionality. The deduplication and compression work exactly like ONTAP's traditional storage. So people who have experience with that find it very easy to manage."

"I like how you can easily pair on-prem with the cloud and the cloud backup feature. I like the whole integration with on-prem and the cloud for SnapMirror relationships."

"The FlexClones make all the management easier for us."

"It is much easier to control data since we can run queries across all our platforms with just one solution. Not only that, we can also monitor all the platforms with Active IQ, where we can see all the alerts, messages, and space consumption through a single application. This is regardless if the data is on-prem or AWS. It is much more efficient."

"In terms of administration, the portal which provides the dashboard view is an excellent tool for operations. It gives you volume divisions, usage rates, which division is using how much data, and more. The operations portal is fantastic for the support team."

"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."

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"The solution is very easy to use."

"It is rather easy to replicate data across your cloud environment using this solution once you've done it a few times."

"The ransomware protection feature and anomaly detection are the most valuable, and the ability to integrate new cloud workloads is also valuable."

Cons

"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."

"The key feature, that we'd like to see in that is the ability to sync between regions within the AWS and Azure regions. We could use the cloud sync service, but we'd really like that native functionality within the cloud volume service."

"The data tiering needs improvement. E.g., moving hard data to faster disks."

"The support is good in general but the initial, front-line support could be improved. Because I have already been using the product for so long, when I call support I would rather talk to somebody who is a little bit more advanced or senior, rather than talking to the first-level support. Usually, it takes some time to reach out to their senior support."

"It would be fantastic if NetApp could offer a solution that's as user-friendly as Google Drive for seamless cloud storage integration."

"We would like to have support for high availability in multi-regions."

"I would like to see better integration with Active IQ."

"NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP should improve its support."

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"It would be nice if reporting was a bit easier."

"NetBackup should be made more user-friendly, and a video tutorial should be created to help new users understand how to configure and use the solution properly."

"Maybe a year and a half ago, during a backup, I had an updating issue with Java."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is quite high."

"We purchased the product directly from NetApp."

"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."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"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."

"The pricing could be improved. It is a good product, but it is very expensive for me."

"For NetApp it's about $20,000 for a single node and $30,000 for the HA."

"The deal with the seller was acceptable; the pricing is reasonable."

More NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP pricing and cost advice

"NetBackup is 20 percent more expensive compared to the competition."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

16%

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

11%

University

Computer Software Company

22%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

10%

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	53

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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.

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...

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...

What do you like most about Veritas Alta Data Protection?

The ransomware protection feature and anomaly detection are the most valuable, and the ability to integrate new cloud workloads is also valuable.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas Alta Data Protection?

Veritas Alta Data is now offering subscription-based plans with multiple licensing options. Alta Data is 20 percent more expensive compared to the competition.

What needs improvement with Veritas Alta Data Protection?

Alta Data should be made more user-friendly, and a video tutorial should be created to help new users understand how to configure and use the solution properly. The existing documentation is over 1...

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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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Veritas Alta Data Protection offers comprehensive data backup and recovery solutions tailored for enterprises, ensuring data safety and compliance.

Designed for seamless integration into complex IT environments, Veritas Alta Data Protection leverages advanced technology to provide reliable data protection, scalability, and ease of management. It caters to diverse sectors, supporting cloud-native and hybrid architectures while ensuring streamlined disaster recovery. Users find it valuable in optimizing backup processes, securing sensitive information, and maintaining high data integrity.

What are the key features of Veritas Alta Data Protection?

Scalable Architecture: Adapts to growing data storage needs without performance degradation.
Comprehensive Cloud Support: Seamless integration with major cloud providers for enhanced flexibility.
Automated Backup Management: Reduces manual intervention with intelligent scheduling and deduplication.
Robust Security Protocols: Protects data with encryption and access control measures.

What benefits should users consider?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces long-term expenses associated with traditional backup systems.
Reduced Downtime: Quick recovery options minimize operational disruptions.
Regulatory Compliance: Assists in meeting industry-specific data protection standards.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Veritas Alta Data Protection is implemented to address critical data protection needs. It supports the secure handling of sensitive customer information and adheres to stringent compliance mandates, ensuring continuous protection and availability of essential data resources.

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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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NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP vs. Veritas Alta Data Protection