Druva Phoenix vs N-able Cove Data Protection comparison

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Druva and N-able are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. Druva is ranked #23 with an average rating of 9.0, while N-able is ranked #20 with an average rating of 7.5. Druva holds a 1.2% mindshare in CB, compared to N-able’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Druva users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of N-able users who would recommend it.

Druva Phoenix

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N-able Cove Data Protection

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95% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

N-able Cove Data Protection and Druva Phoenix compete in the cloud-based backup and recovery domain. N-able Cove has an edge in user-friendly deployment, while Druva Phoenix shines with comprehensive features for complex enterprise needs.

Features: N-able Cove offers continuous backup, seamless IT integration, and a user-friendly interface. Druva Phoenix provides global deduplication, automated workflows, and enhanced data compliance.

Room for Improvement: N-able Cove could benefit from more advanced data compliance features, broader customization options, and enhanced backup speed. Druva Phoenix may improve its ease of use, reduce deployment complexity, and lower its learning curve for new users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N-able Cove is quick to set up with minimal configuration and responsive support. Druva Phoenix involves a more extensive setup process but offers comprehensive onboarding and robust technical support.

Pricing and ROI: N-able Cove's pricing is budget-friendly with predictable costs, suitable for smaller organizations. Druva Phoenix, though more expensive, offers long-term value with its advanced functionalities, appealing to enterprises focused on high ROI and data protection.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Druva Phoenix

Ranking in Cloud Backup

23rd

Ranking in SaaS Backup

13th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery as a Service (8th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (16th)

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Cloud Backup

20th

Ranking in SaaS Backup

10th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (32nd), MSP Backup (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Druva Phoenix is 1.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 2.2%, down from 2.4% 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%
Druva Phoenix	1.2%
Other	96.6%

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Featured Reviews

ZubeenAhmad

Sales Support Associate at Murdoch Webster

Cloud backup has reduced storage costs and now delivers fast, reliable data recovery

My overall experience in this field is seven years. The deployment model I have chosen for Druva Phoenix is mostly cloud-based backup. Government authorities and government customers majorly opt for on-premises deployment, but we have a very limited customer segment from that area. Druva Phoenix primarily operates on a private cloud, with some customers utilizing hybrid cloud solutions. If I assess the effectiveness of backup features in Druva Phoenix, particularly in minimizing operational disruptions, I would rate it as a very strong 9 or 9.5 on a scale of 10. I am not using Druva Data Security Cloud. My overall review rating for Druva Phoenix is 9.

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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

"I found the cost-effectiveness of Druva Phoenix to be its most valuable feature, especially when compared to on-premises backup solutions."

"One of the best features in Druva Phoenix for me personally is that it is an air-gapped environment, where you can keep cloud backup on a separate air-gapped environment and save from any kind of ransomware attack, and it is a ransomware safer environment because a customer gets a separate environment."

"I would definitively say that we have been able to make our people more productive by at least 30%."

"The initial setup was very straightforward."

"It's patch-based, so you don't have to bother about the backup server or the repository."

"Druva Phoenix provides a return on investment and operational cost reductions after implementation."

"The most valuable features of Druva Phoenix are the simple portal to log in and flexibility."

"Druva Phoenix is easy to use and easy to start with."

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"The ability to back up, restore, and do different types of testing for the preventative maintenance has really increased our importance to these clients because they see the value in how fast we can get them back up and running. We're saving them money in that way."

"What I like the most about it's the ease of use and the reliability that it has when copying information to the cloud."

"I know I won't have an issue if the data is there. The reliability and the confidence that we have is amazing. It doesn't matter. We've had customers have ransomware. We've had customers that have had corruption. We've had customers that have had employees destroy their data. As long as it's been backed up, I know that I can get it back and I know I have nothing to worry about. Our confidence level is very high."

"The product is simple to use and manage. The customers have access to verify the backups."

"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."

"The initial setup of N-able Cove Data Protection was very easy."

"Because the package includes cloud storage, we don't need to worry about hosting it inside. That was very important to us. And because the vendor has data centers worldwide, our reps in Europe and other places can get to what they need quickly and easily."

"N-Able has allowed us to have peace of mind regarding backups, with very easy browser-based backup and restore of files and no more missed backup schedules or need to go on a course to learn how to use the software."

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Cons

"Deploying it in a hybrid cloud model involves some minor complexities, though nothing represents a significant challenge."

"They were able to give us a very reasonable price considering we were non-for-profit organizations, however, there is always room for improvement on that cost."

"They were very much responsive a few years back, but in the last one or two years, I believe the responsiveness has gone down."

"The ransomware features are limited in Druva. There's a lot of improvement needed. It should extend to Nutanix and Hyper-V. It should extend to Azure as well."

"Although, sometimes there is a restriction with the number of OS platforms that this solution supports."

"Druva Phoenix could be improved if they provided bare metal recovery for physical servers, which would be beneficial for server deployment."

"Druva Phoenix should include a few reporting features that it doesn't provide currently."

"There is room for improvement in the reporting aspect of Druva Phoenix."

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"One area I don't like has to do with the agent that goes on the system. Deploying it is a piece of cake, but something I have noticed is that if a system stays offline for some length of time, say for a week or so, I may have to go back in and reinstall the agent to get it back in business."

"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 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."

"A better default view on my dashboard would be great."

"For the MSP side, they could have more of a "security user" that can go in and only see certain clients. If you give somebody access as a technician, they can see all the clients."

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

"This solution is not very good for image restores, but really excellent for files, databases and System State restores."

"There could be a possibility to create a local NAS backup for infrastructure."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We’ve had experience with the data center for a while and we have had solutions that were able to support older versions of the operating systems that we needed. I would like for Druva to support it as well."

"I assume clients use Druva Phoenix because it is cheaper than other products."

"Druva Phoenix's pricing is based on the service provided, and it's reasonable. The cost of the service will depend on the size of your data and the number of virtual machines being backed up. However, the pricing structure is straightforward and easy to understand."

"It's very costly. Normal people wouldn't understand how their credits are calculated. It's pretty complex."

"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."

"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."

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

"The pricing of SolarWinds seems to be fair compared to the rest of the industry."

"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 cost is around ten dollars per workstation a month and that includes a certain amount of data."

"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."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

13%

Construction Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	2

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

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Druva Phoenix?

While Druva Phoenix is a good solution for a cloud-to-cloud environment, such as moving from AWS to another AWS, I see complexity when a customer wants to move from a physical environment or a phys...

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What is your primary use case for Druva Phoenix?

Druva Phoenix is for server backups on cloud, which is the deployment model chosen by my customers. While Druva Phoenix is a good solution for a cloud-to-cloud environment, such as moving from AWS ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Druva Phoenix?

Many customers use Druva Phoenix's continuous data protection feature, but not for Phoenix. Not for Phoenix because Phoenix is server backups, and you generally do not keep continuous backup for se...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for N-able Backup?

In terms of pricing, N-able Cove Data Protection is neither cheap nor expensive compared to other competitors.

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What needs improvement with N-able Backup?

The challenges I face especially are those I've mentioned, that finding some specific data in N-able Cove Data Protection is not as easy as it is in some other systems. You cannot just search for s...

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What is your primary use case for N-able Backup?

Our main use cases for enabling N-able Cove Data Protection include backing up our customers' data on servers hosted in data centers and servers hosted in our own data center, as well as a few onsi...

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Also Known As

CloudRanger

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

Overview

Druva Phoenix offers an easy-to-use, secure, and cost-effective cloud backup solution with simplified management and efficient data protection capabilities.

Druva Phoenix is designed for environments needing straightforward setup and automated off-site backups without on-premises requirements. It provides global deduplication, optimizing storage and costs while offering robust ransomware protection through air-gapped environments. Users value its easy integration with cloud providers like AWS, flexible retention options, and strong disaster recovery capabilities. However, it requires enhancements in reporting, support for diverse OS platforms, and more flexibility in backup locations. Concerns include its deployment in hybrid models and pricing for not-for-profits. Technical support responsiveness also needs improvement.

What are Druva Phoenix's key features?

Ease of Use: Quick setup with automated backups off-site.
Global Deduplication: Charges only for reduced data, optimizing costs.
Ransomware Protection: Air-gapped environments enhance security.
Cloud Integration: Seamless backup with AWS and cloud platforms.
Disaster Recovery: Strong capabilities within AWS infrastructure.

What benefits do users experience with Druva Phoenix?

Cost-Effectiveness: Reduced data charges decrease expenses.
Security: Enhanced ransomware protection and data security.
Efficiency: Simplified management without on-premises hardware.
Scalability: Facilitates data protection via cloud backup solutions.

Druva Phoenix is widely used for backing up virtual environments, physical servers, and SQL workloads. It supports Hyper-V, VMware, Nutanix, and Azure backups, particularly aiding clients in the pharmaceutical industry. By modernizing data backup, it eliminates hardware, secures data off-site, and integrates smoothly with AWS, addressing needs for local and AWS cloud backup. Despite some challenges in deployment from physical environments to cloud infrastructure, its use is prevalent among enterprises prioritizing data protection and management efficiency.

Druva

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

TRC Companies, Family Health Network, GulfMark Offshore, Pall Corporation

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

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