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JumpMind SymmetricDS vs NetApp SnapMirror comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

JumpMind SymmetricDS
Ranking in Data Replication
16th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetApp SnapMirror
Ranking in Data Replication
2nd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Data Replication category, the mindshare of JumpMind SymmetricDS is 3.6%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp SnapMirror is 6.8%, down from 18.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Replication Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NetApp SnapMirror6.8%
JumpMind SymmetricDS3.6%
Other89.6%
Data Replication
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1625691 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a non-profit with 1-10 employees
Fully-featured, good performance, and easy to use and install
We are using it to back up the software across the network to a remote server It is fully featured. It has allowed me to do everything I wanted to do. It is also very easy to use and install. It is pretty self-explanatory, and their support was also very good. Everything is fine. The user…
GP
Storage IT Specialist at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Achieves seamless business continuity with robust scalability
The features of NetApp SnapMirror that I have found most valuable include the possibility to stop synchronization in case of high network latency and to limit the bandwidth throttle. This means limiting bandwidth when less connectivity occurs or opening wide the throttling to use the full speed of network connectivity, which we can adjust according to our needs or the needs of our customers. All of this is done without limiting business continuity, so business continuity is always guaranteed. NetApp SnapMirror's data replication feature supports disaster recovery strategies, as it is incorporated into the business continuity feature. SnapMirror is strictly related to snapshot features, a core part of ONTAP, so it's very flexible. It allows us to start with just two snapshots as a simple backup and then use them as a replication point or base for both backup and business continuity. There is no right or wrong answer, it just depends on how it works for specific needs.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is fully featured. It has allowed me to do everything I wanted to do."
"They have a very effective dashboard and good reports."
"The solution is very stable."
"NetApp SnapMirror's ease of use and reliability are valuable features."
"The most valuable feature is the data replication tool. There is also a lot of ability for data migration."
"The technology enables us to have a safe backup."
"The performance and stability are valuable features. It seems to fulfill all the requirements."
"The most valuable feature is the snap shot."
"This solution is easy to implement and easy to use."
 

Cons

"The user interface could improve. We are looking at some cloud-based databases, and I don't think they support that."
"We have to do manual verifications about the subscriptions often."
"Compression and deduplication could be improved."
"In the next release, I would like to get an active IP number solution."
"The price could be cheaper."
"The GUI can be improved to perform complex tasks"
"In the next release, I would like to see Data reduction included and WAN optimization."
"At the moment, we are not using the synchronous mirror, but we can implement the synchronous mirror. The only thing is that it needs another license. This is the same issue we have with business continuity. It needs another license to be implemented. You need too many separate licenses for the features. They should add some of the aspects of the premium bundle into the basic bundle. Sometimes our customers choose other replication services because of the initial cost of the licenses."
"It's necessary to install NetApp simulator to avoid complications."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"It's a highly cost-effective solution"
"SnapMirror is extremely expensive. We had a hard time adjusting to our budget. If rated on a scale of one to ten, with ten being the most expensive, I would definitely rate it ten out of ten."
"The solution has monthly and yearly licensing options."
"The pricing can be improved."
"The cost is low compared to different vendors."
"The pricing could be improved."
"It's part of the NetApp Firewall, so it's free."
"The product price is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
Retailer
8%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
Performing Arts
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

Does JumpMind SymmetricDS support a large array of databases?
Yes, it does. This data replication software works with many popular databases, allowing users to benefit from its services. What's more, it also works with many data warehouses, as well as streami...
Is JumpMind SymmetricDS easy to use for beginners?
I didn't start with JumpMind SymmetricDS, I actually started using it at a job when I was a little more introduced to data replication. That made me able to see the good features this software has....
Does JumpMind SymmetricDS provide frequent file synchronization?
How often do you need for your data to be synchronized? I'm asking this because different companies use data replication for different purposes. Some use it as simply updating backup, others to giv...
What needs improvement with NetApp SnapMirror?
Some areas of NetApp SnapMirror that could be improved or enhanced include synchronous SnapMirror, which needs improvement as it suffers significantly from network latency. In particular, synchrono...
What is your primary use case for NetApp SnapMirror?
My usual use cases for NetApp SnapMirror are primarily for business continuity reasons, allowing me to offer customers the chance to fail back services to another data center, from Milan to Rome an...
 

Also Known As

SymmetricDS
SnapMirror
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

SmartMD, Cancer Research UK
University at Albany, City of Houston, Yahoo Japan, Washington Employment Security Department, DG Khan Cement Co. Ltd., AmTrust Financial Services, Sheridan College
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