We compared Cohesity DataProtect and Veritas NetBackup based on user reviews in five categories. We reviewed all of the data and you can find the conclusion below.
Features: Cohesity DataProtect offers instant recovery and built-in integration with Office 365 and Active Directory. Veritas NetBackup is praised for its versatility and integration with third-party applications. Users appreciate its virtual server backup capabilities, cloud integration, and malware protection. Cohesity DataProtect users have suggested enhancements to its user interface, rollback methodology, and cloud data recovery. Other pain points include file server capacity and legacy platform support. Veritas NetBackup would benefit from streamlining implementation and incorporating additional cloud solutions.
Service and Support: The customer service experiences for Cohesity DataProtect have been mostly positive, but some say the quality of Cohesity's support may differ depending on the region. Some users reported positive experiences with Veritas customer service, but others said that it sometimes took a long time to resolve issues and support is inconsistent across regions.
Ease of Deployment: Most users consider the setup process for Cohesity DataProtect to be easy, although a few found it more complex than other products. Opinions on Veritas NetBackup's setup complexity are mixed, with some finding it straightforward and others perceiving it as more complex.
Pricing: Cohesity's pricing is higher than its competitors, although some customers consider it affordable. Opinions on Veritas NetBackup's pricing vary. Some consider it expensive but say it’s worth the price due to its extensive features. There are no additional fees aside from the basic license.
ROI: Cohesity DataProtect provides security against ransomware and efficient file retrieval. Veritas NetBackup prioritizes constant availability and quick access, resulting in a positive ROI.
Comparison Results: Cohesity is regarded as an affordable solution that offers instant recovery and superior ransomware protection. However, users say its customer service is inconsistent across regions, and its rollback methodology has room for improvement. Users say Veritas NetBackup is a versatile solution that offers robust compatibility, seamless cloud integration, and strong protection against malware and ransomware. NetBackup received mixed reviews for pricing and ease of setup, and some users said it could improve its cloud support.
"The initial setup is easy."
"I love the ability to clone a virtual server in only minutes."
"By using their Helios Cloud service, you have all your clusters, no matter where they are located, in one web portal."
"This solution is easy to manage."
"The dashboard is very easy to use."
"The dashboard is very rich and provides details needed for a moderator."
"The most valuable features of Cohesity DataProtect are SpanFS and the handling of hybrid workloads."
"With instant DR failover using SiteContinuity, we are able to keep our files available no matter the situation."
"I like the virtual server backup."
"The tool's information transfer and patching up is easy. The solution offers protection from ransomware which is also a valuable feature."
"It covers all kinds of different architectures. Plus, it's very user-friendly and it is very reliable"
"The solution is stable."
"I can rely on this product if I need a restore."
"Veritas NetBackup has significantly streamlined our backup and recovery processes by providing a single pane of view across various environments."
"The backup and restoration are 100 percent guaranteed."
"It has been around for so long, and it is very in-depth. It has a solution for everything that you can cover."
"Cohesity cluster upgrades have not been as easy as a single button click. They are a manual process that requires upgrading each node into a cluster individually."
"I like that Cohesity offers the chance to have data on-premises and on the cloud. All the data is automatically sent to the cloud."
"Reporting is one area that isn't as robust as it could be."
"Their documentation could be refined."
"Non-cloud services need improvement."
"For Oracle DBs, we have observed a few bugs. This can be done better."
"We would love to see direct compatibility with HPE Simplivity, which we also leverage."
"We are highly dissatisfied with the level of support and functionality provided for HANA within the Cohesity product."
"We faced so many backup configuration issues. And from the Veritas side, they couldn't fix that issue. So we started from scratch, purchased everything, and then we configured everything. Therefore, the support could be better."
"The product must enable data migration from on-premise to the cloud."
"The HTML interface is a web application that does not offer all the features."
"NetBackup's reporting features are a little poor."
"Support for the solution needs improvement."
"The pricing could be improved, and the interface could be more intuitive."
"I also think they could improve the reporting. They use a web-based software application OpsCenter for the reporting and I see that they haven't made any changes in years."
"NetBackup is expensive and should be cheaper. That is why we are moving on to another solution."
Cohesity DataProtect is ranked 8th in Backup and Recovery with 69 reviews while Veritas NetBackup is ranked 5th in Backup and Recovery with 112 reviews. Cohesity DataProtect is rated 9.0, while Veritas NetBackup is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cohesity DataProtect writes "Easy to use, offers good scalability and responsive support ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas NetBackup writes "Efficient data recovery and replication features ". Cohesity DataProtect is most compared with Rubrik, Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault Cloud, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) and Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, whereas Veritas NetBackup is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Rubrik, Veritas NetBackup Appliance, Veritas Backup Exec and Commvault Cloud. See our Cohesity DataProtect vs. Veritas NetBackup report.
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