Cohesity DataProtect vs NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP comparison

Cohesity DataProtect vs. NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP

August 2026

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Review summaries and opinions

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ROI

Sentiment score

5.9

Cohesity DataProtect offers significant cost savings, faster ROI, simplified management, and effective ransomware recovery, enhancing resource efficiency.

Sentiment score

6.5

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP delivers cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved performance, reducing storage, maintenance, and power expenses.

Using Cohesity DataProtect is easier to manage, and it simplifies various components into one architecture, reducing the need for extensive human resources to manage backups.

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Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.5

Cohesity DataProtect's service is generally fast and competent, with some communication issues and regional effectiveness variations.

Sentiment score

7.0

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP customer service is praised for expertise and responsiveness, with room for improvement in initial support.

For the support, I can provide a rating of four only because they initially provide some steps, but later say they are not sure, which is a problem in a production environment.

Specialist at HCLSoftware

The support can depend on the region, and for larger customers, I advise having a Technical Account Manager for better assistance.

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Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

No quotes available

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.5

Cohesity DataProtect is scalable and flexible, effectively managing large data volumes with its hyper-converged, scale-out architecture.

Sentiment score

7.2

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP offers scalable growth, dynamic expansion, and flexibility, though large environments face data size limitations.

Cohesity DataProtect is built on a scale-out architecture, which means it can effectively scale to meet various needs.

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Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

It wouldn't help with outages either; the scaling is manual, and there are no processes we've used to automate that for unexpected scenarios.

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Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.7

Cohesity DataProtect is highly stable with efficient support, minimal downtime, and stability ratings of eight to ten.

Sentiment score

7.7

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP offers high stability and reliability, with users valuing performance and responsive support despite occasional minor issues.

On the whole, any problems were more related to hardware limitations rather than issues with Cohesity DataProtect itself.

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Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

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Room For Improvement

Cohesity DataProtect needs better reporting, compatibility, interface, automation, legacy support, and clearer communication for improved user experience.

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP users seek improved scalability, integration, ease of use, and features like security, monitoring, and cloud compatibility.

Cohesity DataProtect needs to improve the container solutions.

Carlos Castells

CIO at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

There is room to improve the user interface of Cohesity DataProtect for more intuitive navigation.

Specialist at HCLSoftware

While there are improvements to be made, such as providing support for older systems like IBM iSeries and tandem systems from HP, the solution overall shifts from older methods to modern practices.

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Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

My opinion is that support is generally very good. There are instances where they take longer to respond or resolve issues, especially when customers have urgent needs, but ultimately, resolution is achieved.

Punit Waghela

Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited

It would be nice to see technology supporting the Elastic Fabric Adapter on Amazon AWS, therefore getting RDMA technology for more low-latency connections.

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Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Setup Cost

Cohesity DataProtect offers competitive, bundled pricing with discounts, emphasizing easy setup and value compared to competitors like Rubrik.

Enterprise users enjoy NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP for its features despite higher costs, with discounts available for extended commitments.

I find Cohesity DataProtect to be expensive.

Brian Supple

Technical Director at Procloud

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Valuable Features

Cohesity DataProtect offers ease of use, fast recovery, data deduplication, hybrid cloud support, and robust security features for efficiency.

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP offers reliable, flexible data protection, seamless integration, and optimized storage across diverse cloud environments.

The option to maintain evidence in Europe for regulatory compliance, the ability to maintain the backup with the same technology and same control plane, along with the same solutions to use backup solutions such as S3 or similar services in AWS, is what we are working with.

Carlos Castells

CIO at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

Global deduplication ensures that only unique data blocks are stored, significantly reducing storage consumption.

Specialist at HCLSoftware

The platform is based on a scale-out architecture with each node having compute, RAM, SSD, and HDD.

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Evangelist / CTO at fgnext

The granular ability to divide up the performance and the amount of storage you want is really fantastic.

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Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Categories and Ranking

Cohesity DataProtect

Ranking in Cloud Backup

14th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (12th), AI Data Analysis (18th)

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP

Ranking in Cloud Backup

27th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (3rd), Cloud Storage (9th), Public Cloud Storage Services (11th), Cloud Software Defined Storage (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Cohesity DataProtect is 2.2%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is 1.1%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cohesity DataProtect	2.2%
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP	1.1%
Other	96.7%

Cloud Backup

Featured Reviews

Backup operations have become faster and daily recoveries run smoothly for on‑prem workloads

Specialist at HCLSoftware

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.

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Offers performance control and cloud integration while supporting data management with granular flexibility

Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

The scalability of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is interesting. We have thought about it, but we haven't used it. I think the scalability is something you scale up rather than respond to peak demand. It wouldn't help with outages either; the scaling is manual, and there are no processes we've used to automate that for unexpected scenarios. We like the scalability; it's enough for what we're planning to use, but we haven't used any advanced features. The standard platform is NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP, which is their cloud service. In fact, that's probably the most experience I have with NetApp. I've experienced it on-premise, but kind of secondhand.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

12%

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	43

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	53

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cohesity DataProtect?

I find Cohesity DataProtect to be expensive.

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...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is actually quite reasonable in price compared to other native cloud storage options. For example, a customer using 100 TB of AWS storage would not benefit from deduplica...

What needs improvement with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

It would be nice to see technology supporting the Elastic Fabric Adapter on Amazon AWS, therefore getting RDMA technology for more low-latency connections.

What is your primary use case for NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

I use NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP mostly in customer companies.

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Also Known As

Cohesity

ONTAP Cloud, CVO, NetApp CVO

Overview

Cohesity DataProtect integrates with VMware and cloud services like AWS and Azure, offering rapid VM restores and mass recovery, ransomware protection with immutable snapshots, intuitive UI, and scalability. It also consolidates data management, reducing data fragmentation.

Cohesity DataProtect provides comprehensive data protection and management through a user-friendly platform. It offers seamless integration with existing infrastructure, minimizing downtime and maximizing data security. Intuitive features like automated processes, centralized management, and robust search capabilities enhance operational efficiency. Despite areas needing improvement in reporting, interface usability, and legacy support, the platform remains a reliable choice for data backup, recovery, and ransomware protection. Users benefit from its compatibility with VMware, SQL, and Exchange and its ability to replace outdated tape systems while supporting cloud replication and test environments.

What key features does Cohesity DataProtect offer?

Rapid VM Restores: Quickly recover virtual machines to mitigate downtime.
Instant Mass Recovery: Simultaneously restore multiple systems.
Efficient Deduplication: Reduces data redundancy effectively.
Ransomware Protection: Secure data with immutable snapshots.
Intuitive UI: Navigate the platform with ease and efficiency.
Software Immutability: Safeguard data against unauthorized changes.
Multi-Factor Authentication: Enhance security with layered authentication.
Role-Based Access Control: Manage permissions based on user roles.

What benefits or ROI can users expect?

Ease of Setup: Simple installation process saves time.
Centralized Management: Unified control over data assets.
Powerful Search Capabilities: Quickly locate and retrieve data.
Seamless Scalability: Easily expand data management as needed.
Reduced Downtime: Efficient recovery processes enhance business continuity.
Comprehensive Coverage: Broad support for multiple environments.

Cohesity DataProtect is successfully implemented across industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, optimizing data protection and compliance needs. Organizations leverage its robust backup and recovery capabilities, ensuring data integrity and security while facilitating efficient resource use and operation management.

Cohesity

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is an efficient storage management solution for managing and storing data in the cloud. It offers seamless integration with cloud providers, advanced data replication capabilities, and high data protection. With reliable performance, it is ideal for industries like healthcare and finance.

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Sample Customers

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1. Accenture 2. Acer 3. Adidas 4. Aetna 5. AIG 6. Apple 7. Bank of America 8. Barclays 9. Bayer 10. Berkshire Hathaway 11. BNP Paribas 12. Cisco 13. Coca-Cola 14. Comcast 15.ConocoPhillips 16. CVS Health 17. Dell 18. Deutsche Bank 19. eBay 20. Eli Lilly 21. FedEx 22. Ford 23. Freescale Semiconductor 24. General Electric 25. Google 26. Honeywell 27. IBM 28. Intel 29. Intuit 30. JPMorgan Chase 31. Kellogg's 32. KeyCorp 33. Liberty Mutual 34. L'Oréal 35. Mastercard