Carbonite Server vs N-able Cove Data Protection comparison

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OpenText and N-able are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. OpenText is ranked #37, while N-able is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. OpenText holds a 1.3% mindshare in CB, compared to N-able’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of N-able users who would recommend it.

Carbonite Server

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N-able Cove Data Protection

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Carbonite Server

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

N-able Cove Data Protection and Carbonite Server are two leading solutions in the data protection market. N-able Cove Data Protection generally performs better in terms of deployment and customer service, while Carbonite Server appears stronger in certain features and pricing aspects.

Features: N-able Cove Data Protection is highly praised for its comprehensive backup capabilities, seamless integrations, and user-friendly interface. Carbonite Server, on the other hand, is appreciated for its robust remote disaster recovery options, extensive security features, and reliable data encryption. Users find both products valuable, but Carbonite Server edges out with its enhanced recovery and security features.

Room for Improvement: N-able Cove Data Protection users point out the need for improved reporting tools, enhanced user management capabilities, and better scalability options. For Carbonite Server, users suggest enhancements in the speed of backups, more intuitive configuration options, and additional support for newer operating systems. While both products have their areas for growth, Carbonite Server users emphasize speed and usability improvements.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N-able Cove Data Protection is noted for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service, which is a significant advantage for users seeking quick setups and reliable support. Carbonite Server also offers a relatively easy deployment process but has mixed reviews regarding customer support.

Pricing and ROI: N-able Cove Data Protection is seen as cost-effective, providing good value given its robust features and support. Carbonite Server’s pricing is higher, but users believe the advanced disaster recovery and security features justify the cost. In terms of ROI, users of both products report satisfying returns, though Carbonite Server’s higher price point might be a deciding factor for budget-conscious buyers.

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Categories and Ranking

Carbonite Server

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

54th

Ranking in Cloud Backup

37th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

28th

Ranking in Cloud Backup

20th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

SaaS Backup (10th), MSP Backup (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Carbonite Server is 1.3%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 2.2%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
N-able Cove Data Protection	2.2%
Carbonite Server	1.3%
Other	96.5%

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Chris Puddy

Backup, storage and disaster recovery technical specialist at a computer software company with 201-500 employees

A reliable backup product which needs little management

For most technical users the setup and initial deployment are fairly straightforward and once deployed it 99% of the time looks after itself. Installation of the agents is similar to most other products in that it has an install wizard to guide you, the accompanying documentation is also very useful to assist wherever you are in the agent install and policy setup process. Normally our customers' IT team does the deployment of agents, however, this isn't a daunting task unless you are dealing with multiple servers to protect the product. On a server-by-server basis, the deployment doesn't take long. From the MSP side of things, the infrastructure sitting behind the scenes doesn't take too much to install, configure and maintain.

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Grace Myna

HR Consultant

Secure reminders have improved HR document control and support better client deadline management

I really love the reminders feature of N-able Cove Data Protection because I have many dates to keep in mind while working with multiple clients. The access settings are important for me too, and the fact that HR documents are personal means I do not want everyone seeing everything, especially because in HR we talk mostly about confidentiality. It is important that not everyone gets to see everything unless they have access, and I also appreciate being able to tell which copy is the final one. The reminders feature stands out for me the most because I deal with many dates and deadlines. The reminders work well for me in practice because they make it easy for me; I do not have to keep checking my calendar, even though I also use other calendars such as Calendly. The reminders come in handy because I do not have to keep going back to that, helping me ensure that I meet deadlines and do not miss client meetings, making it easier for me to stay organized.

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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 efficiency and convenience are excellent."

"The advice that I have for people looking into using Carbonite Server is that it seems reliable and easy to use."

"It seems reliable and easy to use."

"This solution is very simple to use and I will recommend it to anybody."

"I find the BMR/image and the recovery pieces are valuable."

"The solution is a free engine to help work with the container."

"The Granular Restore of SQL feature has been a lifesaver more times than I can count. One of the main reasons for looking at Carbonite was their support for platforms like AIX and AS/400 Series."

"Technical support handled all our issues quickly and effectively."

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"The most valuable aspect is the added protection of having a cloud-based backup service. It provides redundancy in case of data loss."

"The integration of N-able Cove Data Protection into our existing infrastructure is easy."

"N-Able, as a whole, has given me the RMM solution that I desire and the backup solutions that I desire."

"The most valuable feature of N-able Cove Data Protection is its ease of use."

"If you're looking for something that's going to be easy to use, cost-effective, but also provides a great backup and more importantly, a recovery solution, this is definitely something that you should look at and keep in mind."

"N-able Cove Data Protection is user-friendly and straightforward, and the dashboard is clear."

"Of all the IT companies that we deal with as suppliers, I'm pretty sure they are the best that we have ever dealt with."

"Cove Data Protection has streamlined how we handle data protection, as an MSP, saving me time with a single console to administer all client backups and dramatically improving the service levels I can offer customers while giving me confidence in reselling a trustworthy service and company."

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Cons

"The support for object storage isn't quite there yet; its public cloud support can be improved."

"I would like to see an improvement on the management user interface, as well as Kellion integrations."

"It could be a little bit easier or faster to be able to access data files without having to download anything."

"They do not yet have USB recovery but they are adding it in coming releases."

"In the next release I would like to see an improvement in the auto failover option."

"When you have to restore it, Carbonite takes a lot of time."

"The support for object storage isn't quite there yet. Its public cloud support can be improved. I would love to see the public cloud support for object storage, and it would be great, but what I always hear from the folks at Carbonite is that in a lot of cases, it directly competes with their cloud offering. So, I don't know when or where that will go or if that will go anywhere, but we are hopeful to see something. The dashboard is a little outdated. If they gave it a facelift and put some better design around their dashboard, that would be tremendous. I generally care less about the visual aesthetics of an application as long as it does what it needed to do, which is true in the case of this solution. We also have the Microsoft 365 platform. Because they're two separate platforms, I have to log in to my Microsoft platform to manage it, and I have to log into my Carbonite server backup platform to manage it. Having these two coexist together in one management console is really what we're looking for, but we went for it knowing this. We also knew that there would be some integration coming down the road. So, we're again hoping to see some of that coming in 2021."

"The stability has room for improvement."

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"A better default view on my dashboard would be great. There is a lot of useless information there that it pulls up. They could present the dashboard slightly better, in terms of the extra information after the first five columns. The first five columns are awesome. After that, I don't care about the rest, and there are another seven things after that."

"The recovery side, the restore side, could be a little more optimized."

"The one thing that could use some improvement is their Linux backup; their Linux backup is a files/folders backup and you are not able to do a system restore."

"N-able Cove Data Protection does not provide a lot of SaaS backup products, which is an area they can improve. Additionally, there are some limitations on the storage side, where I cannot have a lot of employees backing up their data."

"We don't use the solution’s automated recovery testing because SolarWinds made me cross. When they released it, I went, "Oh, well, that's quite good." Because if you use the system, then it supposedly spins up, and on the portal, it gives you a screenshot of the booted device. So, I phoned up, and I said, "Oh, that's really quite cool. How much is that?" They said, "No, no, no. It's all included in your license." I went, "Okay then," and went and deployed it on about half the fleet. One of the options that our customers have is they can pay us a small amount every month for us to test the recovery just to prove that it's viable, and I thought, "Well, this will do that for us. Nice." Then, in the next invoice, we got a charge for it. While It was not a huge amount, I took offense at the fact that we were told that it would be a no extra cost option that was part of our license, but it turns out that it's chargeable. Therefore, we haven't used it since."

"A feature I'd like to see would be a more customizable admin console."

"The one thing they don't are Linux servers, it's Windows only. I understand that directive. I have another product that I use for our Linux servers and stuff, but it would be nice if they had that flexibility on the Linux side. I understand the development and the world is geared towards Windows in 365, I know that's where the clienteles are and the business and the money is."

"The reporting feature and functionality need improvement. We would like to see a little bit more detailed reporting that offers more CEO or C-level focused reporting options."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is open source."

"The pricing is between $120 and $150 per year."

"We pay 9,000 dollars per year for our license."

"Its price is reasonable."

"The price isn't extreme, but I'd love to pay less."

"N-able Cove Data Protection is an averagely-priced product."

"There is no per node cost, at least not the way I am doing it. I am on bulk. New customers can be set up on a trial, where they can get things all squared away, then they can switch over to being a billed customer."

"When you have a device/appliance on the site quite a lot of the other enterprise class backup people insist that you have their appliance, which is frankly offensively expensive. Because when you pry the top off, it's just a standard 19-inch tin box with a standard Intel I5 in it, some RAM, and a hard drive. Then, you go, "Why have they just charged me 5,500 quid for a box, which I could have probably build for under 500." Whereas, with the SolarWinds product, they don't have that. The backup appliances that we have onsite are just plain cooking PCs. We can build our own machines, which is reflected in the price that we can offer a customer."

"The pricing is affordable. N-able Cove Data Protection has a direct-to-cloud architecture, but it also allows saving backups locally without extra storage costs."

"The only option I would like to see is an adjustable scale. Right now we have 250 seats and we're not using all of them. It would be nice to be able to save that little bit of money by being able to buy just what we need."

"The pricing is very competitive and it's well worth the price."

"I believe that the price is very reasonable in comparison to other options. It is cheaper than both Redstor and Acronis and, since we are now using our own on-premise cloud, there is absolutely no comparison since we have unlimited storage rather than paying per gigabyte used for their onsite storage. We are currently able to backup fifty computers for the same price that we use to backup five computers."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

11%

Healthcare Company

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

13%

Construction Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

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For now, I do not have anything else to add about the features apart from the confidentiality aspect; it helps me ensure that HR documents are personal, so someone who does not have access to them ...

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My main use case for N-able Cove Data Protection is to rely on it mostly for HR related documents, and I have been using it for quite some time. I normally open it when I need to check signed docum...

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Also Known As

Carbonite Recover Backup

N-able Backup, SolarWinds Backup, SolarWinds MSP Backup & Recovery, SolarWinds MSP Backup

Overview

Carbonite Server offers robust disaster recovery and data protection, with efficient features for restoring and managing complex server environments.

With capabilities like Bare Metal Recovery and SQL granular restore, Carbonite Server supports AIX and AS/400 Series, making it versatile for different platforms. Its efficient replication and failover processes are particularly beneficial for maintaining business continuity. Users appreciate the straightforward setup, responsive technical support, and automatic updates. There is room for improvement in areas such as instant recovery, more granular user permissions, and enhanced cloud integration. Managed service providers find it useful for offering reliable cloud and on-premises backup solutions.

What are the key features of Carbonite Server?

Bare Metal Recovery: Simplifies full system recovery with minimal user intervention.
SQL Granular Restore: Enhances precision in database recovery operations.
Platform Support: Compatible with AIX, AS/400, VMware, vSphere, and vSAN.
Efficient Replication: Facilitates swift disaster recovery and data transfer.
Automatic Updates: Ensures current software status with less manual effort.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Disaster Recovery: Quick recovery processes improve business resilience.
Easy Verification: Simplifies compliance and data integrity checks.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes system resource usage, enhancing performance.
Reliable Support: Access to responsive technical support mitigates downtime.
Data Protection: Comprehensive solutions for cloud backups and data security.

Industries leveraging Carbonite Server enjoy its ability to support cloud backups, off-site data protection, and complex server restoration, especially in virtualized environments. It is widely used by managed service providers to deliver backup services and ensure application consistency in data transfers.

OpenText

N-able Cove Data Protection delivers cloud-based data backup and disaster recovery with features like ease of use, automation, and efficient data transfer. Its unified dashboard and virtual disaster recovery options are key highlights for simplifying data management.

N-able Cove Data Protection stands out for its comprehensive cloud-based architecture, offering reliable backup, disaster recovery, and archiving solutions across industries such as legal, healthcare, and finance. Users benefit from features like virtual disaster recovery, bare-metal restore, and efficient data transfer. Cove's straightforward setup and resource efficiency make it popular among managed service providers, as it supports diverse environments, including Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. Despite its strengths, users have noted areas for improvement, such as dashboard navigation, cloud integration, and prolonged initial backup times.

What are the key features of N-able Cove Data Protection?

Ease of Use: Simplified setup and management with an intuitive interface.
Automation: Streamlined processes for efficient data handling.
Cloud-Based Architecture: Reliable backup and recovery from any location.
Virtual Disaster Recovery: Enables swift data restoration scenarios.
Bare-Metal Restore: Facilitates complete system recovery from hardware failures.

What benefits can users expect when evaluating data protection?

Resource Efficiency: Optimizes system resources to minimize overhead.
Remote Access: Simplifies data management with a unified dashboard from any location.
Scalability: Suits diverse organizational sizes and needs.
Integration: Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, and virtual environments.

Industries like legal, healthcare, and finance utilize N-able Cove Data Protection for its robust server, workstation, and Office 365 data backup capabilities. With support for SQL, MySQL, Exchange, and file backups, Cove aids managed service providers in efficiently managing both local and remote environments, offering strong disaster recovery, testing, and item-level restoration options.

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Sample Customers

INLINE Commercial Construction, Hamilton County

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

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