Cohesity DataProtect vs Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] comparison

Cohesity and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Additionally, 97% of Cohesity users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

Cohesity DataProtect

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97% willing to recommend

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

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86% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Cohesity DataProtect

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (12th), Cloud Backup (14th), AI Data Analysis (18th)

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Featured Reviews

Kalaiarasan Meganathan

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.

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David Villota

EMEA Hosting Engineer at Yanfeng Automotive

Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard

The solution has been installed on Linux machines. The solution is issue-free. We are happy with it. The solution has been stable and reliable. It is scalable. My understanding the setup is pretty straightforward and that the onboarding wizard is pretty easy to follow. I've never had to…

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

Pros

"The elastic search function is unbelievable."

"The four independent node cluster architecture is redundant. It maintains data integrity and load balancing."

"Considering the organization wouldn’t exist any longer without Cohesity, I would say it was worth it."

"Old backup solution: Full restore of mission critical systems took around one day. Cohesity does this process in under one hour."

"I found value in the instant recovery with DataMove. I found value in the protection group model for applying policies to VMs. And in the overall UI navigation and the way that the application is laid out in the web browser."

"We are looking forward to the next release, so we can take advantage of the AHV backup for our Nutanix environment."

"Cohesity DataProtect is a converged solution that simplifies backup and allows use of the backed-up data."

"The dashboard is very easy to use."

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"The most valuable feature is the instant restore option."

"It's simple to use."

"It's most compatible with VMware. It can restore single files instead of having to restore the whole machine, once again leading to savings for the company."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console."

"This solution has improved my organization because if someone accidentally deletes or corrupts something, we have multiple sources to restore them."

"The solution saved time and money."

"What I find most valuable about this solution, is that the user experience is very simple."

"The solution is very simple, and management of the platform is so simple that we don't need to have any training to deploy this solution."

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Cons

"Sometimes, getting help from support can be difficult. On a scale from one to ten, I would give their support a rating of three."

"The product is still young and is continually improving."

"The one drawback of this quick innovation is that their units were shipped with outdated firmware, but this was quickly remedied, and they have made operational changes to reduce the likelihood of sending outdated firmware again."

"The GUI is in need of improvement."

"The rack mounting instructions did not appear to be correct, but we were able to overcome it."

"Faster backup and restores, reduced costs of backups."

"The support is pretty bad."

"The solution's dashboard or UI can be enhanced and made more user-friendly than its competitors."

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"In the next version, I would like to see an increase in the locations online. I have found that other products have good pickup location."

"At the moment, this solution is not good enough."

"Their technical support could be better. I will often find a solution to a problem before they get back to me."

"It could use deduplication features."

"The solution is pretty stable right now, however, we believe that the solution could be made to be even more stable."

"Scalability, if you are talking about Linux, is good. However, if you need to backup more types of solutions or Unix systems, like HP/UX, AIX, etc., it's not compatible."

"More Linux systems should be made compatible with the solution."

"The pricing could be lowered if possible."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing model is impressive and very effective."

"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. It is cheaper than other backup solutions."

"Sizing is important and it is easy to overestimate."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

"We purchased support from Cohesity to ensure that should we face an issue, we don't have to deal with different service providers."

"I expect the system to probably pay off within the first two years."

"My advice is to always negotiate for better pricing."

"With respect to pricing, make sure that you look at both Rubrik and Cohesity as they are very similar and are quite competitive."

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"Licensing costs are $300,000 USD yearly, and we pay for three years at a time."

"There's the principal license for Veeam Agent for Linux, and then you need to buy additional licenses for your machines."

"Licensing costs are monthly."

"The costing is very competitive."

"Price-wise it's good."

"It's a subscription based license, which is started on a yearly basis. Currently the licensing is split between three editions: standard, enterprise, and enterprise plus. As long as you check the comparison between the additions and make sure that you have what you need, there are no extra costs with Veeam."

"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."

"Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Photography Company

18%

Construction Company

17%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Outsourcing Company

11%

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	10
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	10

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...

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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

Veeam Agent for Linux is a simple backup agent that’s designed to ensure the Availability of your Linux installations, both on‑premises and in the public cloud. Veeam Agent for Linux’s built‑in integration with Veeam Backup & Replication allows you to leverage your Veeam backup repositories and get your on‑premises backups off site.

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Sample Customers

Tribune Media

ContinuitySA, Industrial Scientific

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