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NetApp SnapCenter vs Veritas NetBackup comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

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
8.5
NetApp SnapCenter enhances ROI by saving time and costs, improving efficiency with quick backups and integrated licensing.
Sentiment score
1.0
Veritas NetBackup provides value by ensuring rapid recovery, reducing costs, and effectively protecting data despite some cost concerns.
It is suitable for our nature of business because data is very critical, and we cannot compromise on backup.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
9.0
NetApp SnapCenter's customer service is praised for expertise but criticized for initial support levels and support structure changes.
Sentiment score
6.6
Veritas NetBackup's support is effective but inconsistent, with responsiveness issues and escalation needed; documentation is well-regarded.
The support from NetApp is very good, and I would rate it as ten points.
The technical support from NetApp is excellent.
The support from Veritas NetBackup is very good.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
NetApp SnapCenter is scalable and versatile, supporting diverse environments and storage systems with effective backup and monitoring features.
Sentiment score
5.1
Veritas NetBackup is scalable but can be costly, with mixed reviews on handling large datasets and complex migrations.
The size of the catalog was an issue, but it was more about outgrowing our own architecture than a problem with Veritas NetBackup itself.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.7
Users praise NetApp SnapCenter's stability but note occasional post-update issues, especially with VMware, Oracle, and system complexity.
Sentiment score
8.4
Veritas NetBackup is highly stable and reliable on Linux, with minor issues, consistently rated between eight to ten.
Even though we have used multiple products in the private cloud, with NetApp, we haven't found any glitches.
Veritas NetBackup performs well in terms of stability.
In the last 10 years, I have never faced a single incident regarding stability with Veritas NetBackup.
 

Room For Improvement

NetApp SnapCenter needs usability improvements, better integration, enhanced documentation, and performance enhancements for streamlined management and smoother upgrades.
Veritas NetBackup needs UI improvements, better support, competitive pricing, enhanced cloud integration, scalability, and AI features.
It should be more user-friendly and easier for customers to use.
Veritas NetBackup needs improvement in terms of integration with the cloud.
We would really appreciate if Veritas offers products by which we can secure our backups against these ransomware attacks.
 

Setup Cost

NetApp SnapCenter is a cost-effective solution with flexible license options, often bundled with NetApp hardware for added value.
Veritas NetBackup is seen as costly, especially for SMEs, with complex licensing, though discounts may ease concerns.
The product should be free because it is just software to administrate systems purchased from NetApp, which are already expensive.
 

Valuable Features

NetApp SnapCenter excels in centralized management, fast recovery, VMware integration, user-friendly interface, and enhanced data protection for databases.
Veritas NetBackup provides reliable cloud integration, flexibility, scalability, and enhanced protection, making it ideal for efficient data management.
The product is very stable and easy to install, which saves a significant amount of time during deployment.
Role-based access control and multi-factor authentication are security features available in NetApp SnapCenter.
Although we do not utilize its deduplication technology or cloud integration, we can trigger storage actions with NetBackup.
 

Categories and Ranking

NetApp SnapCenter
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
53rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veritas NetBackup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
117
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of NetApp SnapCenter is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas NetBackup is 2.7%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Veritas NetBackup2.7%
NetApp SnapCenter0.7%
Other96.6%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

SaneeshC - PeerSpot reviewer
Has reduced backup time for large workloads and supports smooth workload migration
Role-based access control and multi-factor authentication are security features available in NetApp SnapCenter. The one-time password comes to our multi-factor authentication tool; we work with Cisco Duo, and that OTP is generated through that tool, which we use to access the device. There are different options through which we can migrate workloads without downtime. The user interface is very easy to handle and not complicated. There are multiple features that make NetApp SnapCenter valuable. In case of any job failure, we get an alert over email. For jobs replicating from site A to site B, we know how long it will take to complete that replication. All that information is available in the console, and there aren't any difficulties or objections that need to be improved.
Rizwan Islam - PeerSpot reviewer
We optimize critical data management with versatile enterprise solutions while maintaining excellent user interface experience
The features of Veritas NetBackup that are most useful for us involve different backup scenarios such as huge contents, including our file server repositories. We have to write that backup on the tape media, which is why we observe that Veritas NetBackup is a very strong product in these areas. Regarding granular recovery, we sometimes use certain files, specifically accidentally deleted or required files from the backups, in maintaining data continuity. The feature is effective and works every time. The interface in Veritas NetBackup is very friendly and useful, and it has been standard during the last 10 years. We are very used to this interface and do not feel any complications. Veritas NetBackup is basically a single product which fulfills all the technical requirements specifically required for the backup job or the backup domain. It supports multi platforms, multi applications, and multiple hardware at the same time, so we generally feel it is a full feature solution. Most importantly, they have very tight integration at a very granular level, and recently we inducted another product Veritas File System in our environment because we have an issue with huge content data, so we have optimized the problem of that data by using the Veritas File System VxFS. Veritas NetBackup is a scalable solution for us. It is a very comprehensive solution that can manage numerous backups, and we already have a somewhat complicated environment in which backups are first written on the backup appliance and then moved to tape, and everything is managed through Veritas NetBackup very easily.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business32
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise65
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What needs improvement with NetApp SnapCenter?
The interface usability needs improvement. It should be more user-friendly and easier for customers to use.
What is your primary use case for NetApp SnapCenter?
I help my customers to install and integrate NetApp SnapCenter ( /products/netapp-snapcenter-reviews ). The solution is used for central consolidation of NetApp ( /products/netapp-41749-reviews ) d...
What is the best next generation backup tool?
Assuming you have an onprem ecosystem which runs the VMware, physical systems on Win, Linux and Unix and run both traditional DB's and nosql DB's like mongo, then Netbackup (NBU) will be the right ...
What do you like most about Veritas NetBackup?
The most valuable feature of cloud integration is the ability to send data outside of your location. This can be achieved by integrating cloud tier options or other object storage solutions.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas NetBackup?
Veritas NetBackup is quite expensive, and sometimes vendors do not suggest it and always recommend different other options, especially after certain points, which is a concern. As far as our core o...
 

Also Known As

SnapCenter
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

All for One Steeb AG, Accenture
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