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NetApp SnapCenter vs Veritas NetBackup Appliance comparison

NetApp and Veritas are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. NetApp is ranked #53 with an average rating of 7.0, while Veritas is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.2. NetApp holds a 0.7% mindshare in BRS, compared to Veritas’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of NetApp users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Veritas users who would recommend it.
NetApp SnapCenter
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100% willing to recommend
Veritas NetBackup Appliance
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92% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Veritas NetBackup Appliance and NetApp SnapCenter are top solutions in the backup and recovery market, each with distinct strengths. NetApp SnapCenter appears to have the upper hand due to its efficient snapshot management and better customer support.

Features: Veritas NetBackup Appliance offers comprehensive backup and recovery capabilities, scalability, and integration with various environments. NetApp SnapCenter provides efficient snapshot management, tight integration with NetApp storage, and application-consistent backups.

Room for Improvement: Veritas NetBackup Appliance users point to performance issues during large data backups and management complexity. NetApp SnapCenter users often cite the need for better support for non-NetApp storage and improvements in backup process stability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Veritas NetBackup Appliance is praised for its straightforward deployment but criticized for configuration complexity and performance during large deployments. Customer service reviews are mixed. NetApp SnapCenter is commended for easy integration with NetApp environments and smooth deployment with generally positive customer service feedback.

Pricing and ROI: Veritas NetBackup Appliance users report varied experiences with setup costs, finding it reasonable but sometimes high. The ROI is positive but tempered by complexity and performance issues. NetApp SnapCenter users also report mixed feedback on setup costs but view the ROI favorably because of its efficient integration with NetApp infrastructures.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

NetApp SnapCenter
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
53rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veritas NetBackup Appliance
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (6th)
 

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 Appliance is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Veritas NetBackup Appliance0.8%
NetApp SnapCenter0.7%
Other98.5%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

MervynMorgan - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Ahmed Handal - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced data retention and recovery with robust backup features
The Oracle Agent and Oracle RAC support are valuable features; they are crucial for taking backups and cloning applications. NetBackup Appliance has many features. Backup Exec is a great product as well. NetBackup is well-developed with strong features, including deduplication technology, which allows us to retain backups for longer periods—exceeding our expectations by keeping backups for almost a month. It's effective for data recovery and capable of handling large-scale data recoveries. It is very stable and keeps applications secure. However, the AI integration is not yet tested.
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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

"I like the instant backups and recovery feature that SnapCenter provides within NetApp storage systems."
"The support from NetApp is very good, and I would rate it as ten points."
"Restoring and cloning are easy to do."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"The most valuable feature is the RBAC, the Role-Based Access Control. In our managed service, we can have different layers of security."
"It's a centralized, easy-to-use solution empowering RBAC management, monitoring, notifications, extensive logging, and backup schedules for standalone as well as groups of the same types of environments. The cloning capabilities accelerate development."
"Being able to add everything in as resource groups is a valuable feature... Having all the SQL servers put into specific buckets, based on their year of release - 2008, 2012, 2014 - allows us to get almost immediate backups that are easily seen and reported on."
"It has very fast backup and can handle a huge amount of data. It also enables really fast recovery."
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"The reporting is very good compared to other tools."
"It’s quite scalable."
"The encryption feature is very good, the product itself and the new features are excellent, and it is pretty user-friendly compared to other software and very easy to deploy."
"I personally find Veritas NetBackup Applicance hassle-free."
"If you use the NetBackup Appliance you do not need to have separate media servers and hardware. You can configure the same storage as a media server and master server as well as a storage port. This helps to reduce the hardware costs of the media server."
"I recommend Veritas NetBackup Appliance as a great product worth exploring."
"There are a lot of new features that operate to protect the data from ransomware attacks. They launched the Veritas/Appliances to protect our data. Veritas has been doing its job well."
"The solution uses minimal resources."
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Cons

"The UI, the User Interface, needs to be improved. It's not as clean or modern as it could be."
"I want to see a few more features add that will help our team in managing solution better."
"The product lags in terms of availability."
"My major issue is when I upgrade. I have to touch every last client that I have in SnapCenter, and right now I have 60... They said that in another release that will get better, but right now it's not better and I've had to do this three times."
"The replication feature needs improvement in future releases."
"The documentation could be a little bit better so that we could handle more of the troubleshooting ourselves, rather than having to go through support."
"What I did witness lately are issues with some Microsoft KBs, the updates. But it happened only once, and not on a major platform, it was on a small one."
"The GUI is still so-so. I' don't use the GUI that often anymore because it's really slow, refreshing disks, refreshing hosts, and you have to click a lot."
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"This solution has to have better integration with the cloud, as well as with other solutions such as Business Intelligence products."
"The price could be a bit better."
"They could simplify the process of installing, and provide more space for data during the process."
"They need to make the licensing more clear. They should give all of the licensing details for the portals and be more clear. I have accidentally purchased the incorrect license because it's not clear."
"Figuring out pricing from the site is challenging because the initial pricing mentioned on the site is too high."
"The scalability isn't great. Every time you want to add storage, you can't just add a little bit, you need to add a lot."
"The tool's pricing is expensive and could be lower."
"I contacted their support once, and the process was slow, which discouraged further contact."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's free. The license is included with other NetApp products."
"Pricing is very good because if you already have NepApp controllers, then it's included."
"We see a financial value with SnapCenter because we don't have to license Commvault, which is pretty expensive."
"It comes free with the amount of equipment we purchase from NetApp. In terms of pricing, zero is my favorite number."
"We have a site license, so it comes with the product."
"The license for SnapCenter was included with the storage array."
"The product is inexpensive."
"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."
"I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."
"Appliances do not come cheaply."
"I cannot say whether our licensing costs are on a monthly or annual basis, as we have a global contract."
"There is a license needed to use Veritas NetBackup Appliance and there are not any additional fees."
"The price of Veritas NetBackup Appliance is competitive. There are different models of Veritas NetBackup Appliance, such as perpetual licenses and subscriptions. Having the choice is good."
"The product's price is high."
"The licenses are purchased on appliances with the capacity they require."
"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
6%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Performing Arts
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise27
 

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.
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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 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...
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What do you like most about Veritas NetBackup Appliance?
The tool's most valuable feature is recovery.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas NetBackup Appliance?
The price is slightly expensive for small and medium enterprises. If they can review the prices, we feel it would be beneficial, especially for the African market.
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What needs improvement with Veritas NetBackup Appliance?
Veritas NetBackup Appliance as a product is good, but currently the support services are weaker. Technical support and call logging support need improvement. The main issue is with technical suppor...
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Also Known As

SnapCenter
NetBackup Appliance
 

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

Veritas NetBackup Appliance is a comprehensive data protection solution that combines hardware and software into a single, integrated platform. It offers scalable storage capacity, high-performance backup and recovery, and advanced deduplication technology. With its intuitive user interface and centralized management, it simplifies data protection operations and reduces administrative overhead. 

The appliance supports a wide range of applications, databases, and operating systems, ensuring comprehensive protection for both physical and virtual environments. It also provides seamless integration with cloud storage, enabling organizations to leverage the benefits of hybrid cloud backup. 

With its robust security features and built-in resiliency, the Veritas NetBackup Appliance ensures the integrity and availability of critical data, making it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes.

Veritas
 

Sample Customers

All for One Steeb AG, Accenture
Beta Offshore
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