HYCU R-Cloud vs N-able Cove Data Protection comparison

HYCU, Inc. and N-able are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. HYCU, Inc. is ranked #54, while N-able is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.5. HYCU, Inc. holds a 0.8% mindshare in CB, compared to N-able’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of HYCU, Inc. users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of N-able users who would recommend it.

HYCU R-Cloud

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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 28, 2025

N-able Cove Data Protection and HYCU R-Cloud compete in data protection. HYCU R-Cloud is seen as more robust due to its comprehensive features, securing its dominance in key performance criteria.

Features: N-able Cove Data Protection offers seamless integration with existing systems, strong data redundancy options, and attractive pricing. HYCU R-Cloud provides advanced cloud-native protection tailored for multi-cloud environments, superior data recovery options, and one-click recovery, enhancing its feature richness.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N-able Cove Data Protection features an intuitive setup with flexible deployment options and reliable support. HYCU R-Cloud delivers a straightforward SaaS deployment model with proactive customer service, making it favorable for quick implementations.

Pricing and ROI: N-able Cove Data Protection appeals to budget-conscious buyers with its cost-effectiveness and quicker ROI due to low setup costs. HYCU R-Cloud's higher initial investment is justified by enhanced data protection and recovery features, resulting in sustained ROI, reflecting its premium market positioning.

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Categories and Ranking

HYCU R-Cloud

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

64th

Ranking in Cloud Backup

54th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

36th

Ranking in Cloud Backup

17th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

SaaS Backup (8th), MSP Backup (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of HYCU R-Cloud is 0.8%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 1.9%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
N-able Cove Data Protection	1.9%
HYCU R-Cloud	0.8%
Other	97.3%

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Iwegbue Godspower Isioma

Cyber Security Analyst at Platview Technologies

Easy to setup, good support and stable product

When we started, we used Acronis for both cloud and on-premises backups. Protege was a reliable solution, and the cloud-focused approach is well-suited for our current needs. If you require both cloud and on-premises backup capabilities, Acronis is a more comprehensive solution. For solely cloud-based backups, Protege is a solid option.

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Per MøllerJacobsen

Senior consultant at Azend A/S

Delivers cost-effective data backup with room for search improvements

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 something—you need to know where it was and when it was there to restore it, plus it would be nice to take out data from Microsoft 365 in some portable format, which is currently not an option. I would like to extract the data from Microsoft 365 in a portable format, something like a database or maybe just to take out a PST file or SharePoint and Teams files to the file system. Especially in these times, where we discuss potential risks with the Microsoft cloud for European companies, companies would want to know how to access their data from the backup if they suddenly don't have a tenant. I believe there should be the ability to take out data from Microsoft 365 in a portable format. I know that Cohesity is working on making such a thing. It's not there yet; I asked last week for something for forensics, and the support team said it's not possible yet, but I know from our technical account manager they are working on some solutions.

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Pros

"Since it is on the cloud, it is a very stable solution."

"One of the bigger features and advantages of the solution is that it is easy to integrate with my RMM which is also N-able."

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

"The most valuables feature is the alerts and monitoring that catches the failed backups."

"The monitoring makes it very easy to check whether a backup has gone bad."

"The solution has reduced backup times by an immeasurable amount. Its backups are incremental, so you are only backing up data changes based on the last 24 hours or so. If you are also maintaining the stored images, the restores are also only incremental, happening in minutes. Whereas, with a lot of the other solutions that we have looked at, each time it goes to refresh the restore, then it has to build a completely new image. That takes forever. This solution also improves recovery time."

"The most valuable feature by far is the Virtual Disaster Recovery. On top of that is the bare-metal recovery. The recovery options that we have are great. We have tested the Virtual Disaster Recovery and the bare-metal recovery in just about any scenario you can think of. We have even restored bare metal, a full server, to a laptop, and had full functionality. It's just insane how well it works and how simple it is. It does most of the work for you."

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

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

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Cons

"One area for improvement would be expanding its capabilities beyond Azure-specific backups."

"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."

"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."

"This solution is not very good for image restores, mainly just files. The solution also does not allow you to enable or disable backups. Sometimes, our users will connect via mobile device and it will use their data to perform the backup. If they were able to enable and disable the backup, they would not have this issue."

"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."

"An area for improvement that would really work out well would be if there were a little bit more of an elegant handshake relationship between SolarWinds RMM and the PCs that are being backed up, to advise regarding "up" status... Since RMM is an agent that feeds back that a machine is alive and on, I don't see any reason why they can't either tap into that one feature or build the same exact polling within the backup agent, to update right away and say the system is online or offline."

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

"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."

"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."

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

"Cove only takes the data you have on the physical server. I can back that up for long periods of time, and I don't accrue high charges to have the data in the cloud. It stays at one rate. This allows me to forecast payment for the next one or two years and show clients their estimated growth."

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

"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."

"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."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Retailer

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

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Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

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Also Known As

Protege

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

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Overview

HYCU R-Cloud offers a robust cloud-native management platform designed for data protection, specifically tailored for leveraging multi-cloud environments. It focuses on delivering seamless data management with an emphasis on simplicity and efficiency.

HYCU R-Cloud is an advanced platform that combines innovative backup solutions with intuitive operations, ensuring data integrity across diverse cloud services. It provides automatic discovery and protection of workloads, allowing businesses to manage their data seamlessly across clouds. With its API-driven architecture, HYCU R-Cloud integrates effortlessly into existing workflows, reducing complexity and enhancing operational efficiency.

What are the key features of HYCU R-Cloud?

Cross-cloud Support: Manage data across multiple cloud platforms with ease.
Automated Backup: Ensures continuous protection and rapid recovery.
API Integration: Facilitates seamless integration into existing cloud environments.
Workload Discovery: Automatically detects and secures data.
Scalable Architecture: Easily adapts to growing business data needs.

What benefits should users consider when evaluating HYCU R-Cloud?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for complex hardware and additional resources.
Operational Simplicity: Streamlines cloud management, cutting down on administrative tasks.
Enhanced Security: Provides robust data protection measures across clouds.
Improved Recovery Time: Minimizes downtime with rapid backup and recovery processes.
Scalability: Supports business growth without the need for significant changes in infrastructure.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail, HYCU R-Cloud's implementation ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while safeguarding sensitive information. Its ability to integrate with cloud-native services and its scalable attributes make it a strategic choice for enterprises aiming to harness the full potential of cloud environments while maintaining high data protection standards.

HYCU, Inc.

Cove Data Protection, from N-able, is a comprehensive solution designed to safeguard critical business data. It offers a range of features including backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and endpoint protection. With automated backups and flexible scheduling options, it ensures data is protected and easily recoverable.

The solution also includes advanced security measures such as encryption and ransomware detection to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. Cove Data Protection provides seamless integration with various platforms and offers centralized management for efficient monitoring and control.

With its user-friendly interface and robust capabilities, Cove Data Protection is an ideal choice for businesses seeking reliable data protection.

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Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

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