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Backupify Google Workspace Backup vs Cohesity DataProtect comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Backupify Google Workspace ...
Ranking in Cloud Backup
55th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (23rd)
Cohesity DataProtect
Ranking in Cloud Backup
14th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (14th), AI Data Analysis (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Backupify Google Workspace Backup is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cohesity DataProtect is 2.2%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cohesity DataProtect2.2%
Backupify Google Workspace Backup0.7%
Other97.1%
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

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Technical Account Manager / IT Consultant at OnServe - Your IT Department at OnServe
Inexpensive, easy to configure, good support, and it is easy to scale up when needed
The most valuable feature is the interface, which is very nice to work with. Whether you're working on the appliance itself, or you're working on the cloud, it is basically the same interface. It got to the point where when we needed to recover a file, we didn't look at the backup solution anymore. Instead, we went right to the Datto Backupify. Using Backupify took our time to recover from probably four days to 20 minutes. With this device, you're capable of logging into the interface or through an IP address to access the data that is stored on it. Recovery can be just a matter of spinning up a virtual machine or doing a full bare metal recovery, replacing the entire hardware-based server.
Kalaiarasan Meganathan - PeerSpot reviewer
Specialist at HCLSoftware
Backup operations have become faster and daily recoveries run smoothly for on‑prem workloads
When compared to other tools, the deduplication in Cohesity DataProtect is very fast, and the restore performance is better than other tools. Global deduplication ensures that only unique data blocks are stored, significantly reducing storage consumption. Cohesity DataProtect's dashboard displays options and errors clearly, making it easy to access and understand how to fix issues. Cohesity DataProtect's ability to start processes automatically without manual selections enhances its reliability. Cohesity DataProtect's architecture ensures that agent installations automatically reflect in the dashboard, allowing for seamless integration into backup jobs. This improves operational efficiency, ensuring backups can be triggered without manual refreshes. Additionally, the user interface is intuitive, and the respect of the N-1 rule during updates helps prevent client-affecting issues.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I'd recommend it it's a really good, straightforward, easy use system, with no hidden strings."
"The most valuable feature is the interface, which is very nice to work with."
"The most valuable features are the ease of use and the fact that users themselves can self-provision and recover."
"Using Backupify took our time to recover from probably four days to 20 minutes."
"The customer service and support are fast and professional."
"My advice to anyone considering Cohesity DataProtect is to try it out because the performance seems to exceed the competitors in the market."
"We are looking forward to the next release, so we can take advantage of the AHV backup for our Nutanix environment."
"We are very satisfied with the product as a whole—all the backup functions, the data protection functions. We are very satisfied with those, and the product is very simple to use."
"Cohesity DataProtect is easy to deploy and operate."
"No longer does it take several hours to backup a VM or troubleshoot a backup issue."
"Instant recovery options are a big benefit for urgent restores, as we don't need to wait for hours or days for a restore to complete before being able to access the files."
"The Cohesity views are valuable to us just because of the speed of the backup and recovery options — Cohesity VM backups are good for us."
 

Cons

"The device does not allow you to do multiple backups over the whole environment."
"Not a ten because there's always room for improvement."
"The solution's dashboard or UI can be enhanced and made more user-friendly than its competitors."
"Features I would like to see include a more visible data lifecycle monitoring tab, and an easier to read backup status dashboard."
"The support is pretty bad."
"We aren't missing any features. In terms of the solution overall, it's so far so good."
"A little more documentation on standard faults would help, as new features are being released quite often."
"The support team sometimes takes a long time to resolve issues, although, in our experience, these have been specific things like SQL blobs."
"Cannot exclude certain drives from VMs."
"The solution has a more complex setup than Veritas and Veeam."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The costs were about $1,000 USD to buy the unit in the first place, and then between $250 and $300 per year for support."
"If SQL is in heavy use at your location, I would highly recommend narrowing your PoC testing to Cohesity and Rubrik. They will be competitive on pricing with each other, so really put them through the paces."
"Pricing, setup costs, etc. are pretty typical. The initial cost for Cohesity was less than other products the we evaluated. Cohesity's pricing does offer benefits as DR target costs are less than other solutions. You are not charged for DataProtect licensing for target DR data consumption."
"Ensure that you understand the per TB licensing model. Also, Exchange backups are not native to Cohesity and require Kroll."
"With respect to pricing, make sure that you look at both Rubrik and Cohesity as they are very similar and are quite competitive."
"I expect the system to probably pay off within the first two years."
"My advice is to always negotiate for better pricing."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. It is cheaper than other backup solutions."
"From my last assessment, the pricing for Cohesity DataProtect was reasonable. Compared to its closest competitor, Rubrik, I found Rubrik's pricing to be somewhat high-end. While Rubrik may have more advanced security features than Cohesity DataProtect currently, Cohesity DataProtect is releasing a new solution in the near future that will compete directly with Rubrik."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
11%
Government
10%
Construction Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise43
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Cohesity DataProtect?
I want to improve the possibilities of the solution for containers and the mobility of containers. The container functionality is very limited at the moment, not covering the whole container. I rat...
What is your primary use case for Cohesity DataProtect?
Cohesity DataProtect is usually recommended for bank companies, insurance companies, and other energy companies. We are working with several of these types of companies, and all of them have Cohesi...
 

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Sample Customers

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