NetApp SnapCenter vs SEP sesam comparison

NetApp and SEP Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. NetApp is ranked #50 with an average rating of 7.5, while SEP Software is ranked #102. NetApp holds a 0.6% mindshare in BRS, compared to SEP Software’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of NetApp users are willing to recommend the solution.

NetApp SnapCenter

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100% willing to recommend

SEP sesam

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0% willing to recommend

NetApp SnapCenter

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Categories and Ranking

NetApp SnapCenter

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

50th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SEP sesam

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

102nd

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of NetApp SnapCenter is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SEP sesam is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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MervynMorgan

IT Storage Engineer at Unixque Solutions Pty Ltd

Enables us to save data for data projection but could improve its integration with other backup solutions

NetApp SnapCenter is highly efficient because it allows you to automate the creation of snapshots. Instead of manually creating snapshots using IMS or HMS, you can schedule and automate them, specifying the timing and frequency. This eliminates the need for daily manual intervention and streamlines the process. SnapCenter also enables you to assign specific user roles to manage these tasks, enhancing efficiency. SnapCenter ensures that your LPOs and RTOs are extremely quick. Although it may seem expensive initially, after using it for a while, you'll appreciate the efficiencies and gains it provides. I recommend the solution. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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Thada Cele

Manager, Distribution at NETCB

A comprehensive and well-built solution for disaster recovery and backup

We use SEP sesam for disaster recovery and backup. We need a solution to handle on-premise and cloud backup, particularly the Microsoft 0ffice365 server. SEP sesam needs to work on stability. I have been using the solution for a year. We have not encountered any downtime while using 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

"The reporting feature has been particularly beneficial to upper management... When you do manual backups, you do not get the benefit of seeing successes and failures and how often you have to do restores. With SnapCenter, you get all of that."

"Restoring and cloning are easy to do."

"The simplicity of backup and restore directly with VMware is an advantage and the time to backup and restore is reduced."

"The main advantage is its fast backup and restore."

"Technical support has been very helpful when we have issues."

"It's integrated with VMware vCenter. You can also see the backups there and you can do a restore completely out of vCenter."

"Most banks and financial institutions use the solution."

"The most valuable feature is the RBAC, the Role-Based Access Control. In our managed service, we can have different layers of security."

More NetApp SnapCenter pros

"We need a solution to handle on-premise and cloud backup, particularly the Microsoft 0ffice365 server."

Cons

"We have experience some difficulties with our current support. We are engaging in engineering level support because some of our problems are more technical."

"Reporting of the jobs could be better."

"We have hundreds of servers and systems and hundreds of customers and they're separated in a multi-tenancy way in NetApp SVM. Right now, the problem is that it always scan all SVMs. If I backup Customer A, it scans all SVMs, or tries to scan all SVMs, if there is a backup relationship on the storage. But it doesn't have the permissions, so we run into timeouts or the backup just takes too long. They're fixing that in the upcoming release..."

"We tend to have a lot of Hyper-V... so now we have two management consoles and we would ideally like to leverage SnapCenter to include Hyper-V."

"There is one area that needs improvement and that's in the alerting. When you set up your SMTP alerts, it only has - and I don't understand why - the ability to send an anonymous SMTP. It doesn't do basic authentication, which frustrated me for a while until I figured out that I'm not missing something. It's just not there."

"Some of the minor functionalities from SnapManager did not transfer over to SnapCenter. These should be added in future releases."

"When you have role-based access, for example, it's a bit of a problem that the person who creates the backup job is the owner of it. We are struggling a bit with this, that everyone has the same view and the same permissions in there."

"Plugins should be developed in shorter times. Performance generally could be a little bit faster."

More NetApp SnapCenter cons

"SEP sesam needs to work on stability."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We see a financial value with SnapCenter because we don't have to license Commvault, which is pretty expensive."

"We have a site license, so it comes with the product."

"The licensing is well-designed because it's already included in some packages with NetApp storage. Therefore, for most customers, it's okay as the SnapCenter license is already included in some NetApp bundles."

"It's free. The license is included with other NetApp products."

"It comes free with the amount of equipment we purchase from NetApp. In terms of pricing, zero is my favorite number."

"The license for SnapCenter was included with the storage array."

"The product is inexpensive."

"Pricing is very good because if you already have NepApp controllers, then it's included."

"SEP sesam offers a perpetual licensing option, which means you don't have to renew your license at a new price every time. I rate the solution's pricing a six and a half out of ten."

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Manufacturing Company

18%

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about NetApp SnapCenter?

Most banks and financial institutions use the solution.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp SnapCenter?

The product should be free because it is just software to administrate systems purchased from NetApp, which are already expensive.

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What needs improvement with NetApp SnapCenter?

The interface usability needs improvement. It should be more user-friendly and easier for customers to use.

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What do you like most about SEP sesam ?

We need a solution to handle on-premise and cloud backup, particularly the Microsoft 0ffice365 server.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SEP sesam ?

SEP sesam offers a perpetual licensing option, which means you don't have to renew your license at a new price every time. I rate the solution's pricing a six and a half out of ten.

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What needs improvement with SEP sesam ?

SEP sesam needs to work on stability.

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Overview

Unified, scalable platform for application-consistent data protection and clone management. This software simplifies backup, restore, and clone lifecycle management with application-integrated workflows.

NetApp

SEP sesam delivers efficient data backup and recovery, known for its versatility across multiple operating systems and databases. It ensures stability and reliability, suitable for both small and large-scale deployments.

Organizations use SEP sesam to streamline data backup and recovery processes across a range of platforms. Its strong reputation for stability and reliability makes it a go-to choice for safeguarding essential information. Specific advantages include speedy restore capabilities, robust security features, and exceptional scalability. SEP sesam facilitates ease of use in complex IT environments, ensuring smooth operations and quick problem-solving. Broad hardware support, seamless virtual environment integration, and flexible licensing options further enhance its appeal. However, users note room for improvement in documentation clarity, navigation intuitiveness, and customer support response times. Despite occasional concerns about backup speed and software updates, SEP sesam remains an effective data protection solution for diverse IT landscapes.

What are SEP sesam's most important features?

Efficient data backup and recovery capabilities
Broad hardware and platform support
Seamless integration with virtual environments
Flexible licensing options
Robust security measures
Ease of deployment with comprehensive documentation

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews?

Speedy restore capabilities
Scalability for small and large-scale deployments
Reliability in safeguarding essential information
Versatility with different operating systems and databases
Stability in complex IT environments

SEP sesam is implemented in sectors like finance, healthcare, and education. Its robust security and compliance features cater to the stringent data protection needs of these industries. In finance, it helps maintain the integrity and availability of transaction data. Healthcare institutions rely on it for safeguarding patient information, while educational organizations benefit from scalable storage solutions for large amounts of institutional data. Easy deployment and comprehensive documentation facilitate swift implementation across diverse IT architectures.

SEP Software

Sample Customers

All for One Steeb AG, Accenture

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