Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection vs NetVault Plus comparison

The compared Mimecast and Quest Software solutions aren't in the same category. Mimecast is ranked #16 in DLP , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 2.6% mindshare in the category. Quest Software is ranked #23 in DRS , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Mimecast users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Quest Software users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection and NetVault Plus compete in data management and protection. While Mimecast is favored for user satisfaction due to pricing and support, NetVault Plus is preferred for its superior features, appealing to users seeking feature-rich solutions.

Features: Mimecast provides excellent insider risk management with information governance, threat detection, and compliance. NetVault Plus shines in data backup and disaster recovery, offering multi-cloud support and application protection. NetVault's extensive backup and scalability further highlight its strengths.

Room for Improvement: Mimecast needs enhancements in comprehensive backup options and scalability beyond risk management. Additionally, expanding multi-cloud support could elevate its offerings. NetVault Plus can improve user interface intuitiveness, streamline deployment procedures, and offer a more transparent pricing structure to increase accessibility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Mimecast's deployment is straightforward with cloud solutions and responsive support. NetVault Plus, although more complex due to feature depth, provides detailed guidance and robust customer service. Mimecast integrates seamlessly, while NetVault Plus requires more setup effort, balanced by strong assistance.

Pricing and ROI: Mimecast offers competitive pricing with clear ROI through risk management efficiencies. NetVault Plus, with higher initial costs, delivers substantial ROI by ensuring critical data protection and downtime reduction. Mimecast is cost-effective for budget-conscious users, while NetVault Plus offers comprehensive value for extensive data management environments.

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Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection vs. NetVault Plus

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Mindshare comparison

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection	2.6%
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention	6.7%
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention	5.1%
Other	85.6%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
NetVault Plus	1.9%
Veeam Data Platform	10.9%
Commvault Cloud	7.2%
Other	80.0%

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

Featured Reviews

Cobe Van Coller

Network Architect at IP Dimension

Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites

I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.

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Chuck_Mackey

Director, Cybersecurity Consulting at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Provides comprehensive visibility and protection, helps in identifying the gaps in security, and comes with excellent onboarding support

In a couple of instances, we had a little bit of trouble in getting it distributed throughout the organization. We ultimately managed to do it, but they talk about it being a pretty simple process, and it became a little laborious. It would just turn away. The agents were not being distributed. It was just churning and churning and churning. When we were looking for specific categories of data, it was getting bogged down, but that was not even so much Code42, although some of it was their issue. It really has to do with the overall infrastructure and what the organization is prepared to do. If the infrastructure or the networking is a little hinky or you don't have a really finely tuned network infrastructure environment and your patches aren't up to date on your servers and your endpoints, it could get a little sticky. Other than that, it was okay. We really didn't have much problem beyond that. It took a couple of days to sort that out, but it was no big deal.

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MohanKumar4

Manager at Fractalio Data Pvt Ltd

Consistent high ratings reflect user satisfaction and reliability

The effective features are file system backup and bare metal recovery. I find it effective because the recovery time when the system goes down is approximately 10 hours, so you can recover the system, and the recovery procedure is quite straightforward. The solution is on-premises. Deduplication is handled by their own product called Corestore, which is a software-based deduplication engine. The deduplication ratio is quite good, and the backup window reduces because of it. To use Quest NetVault Plus backup, my advice is that the product is quite simple; there's no need to access or log in to the backup server, just log in from any system in the same network, and the configuration part is also quite simple. I rate Quest NetVault Plus a nine out of ten.

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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

"Cloudflare is simple to use."

"Using Cloudflare One makes my work quite easy because for DDoS protection, all I need to do is understand the OSI model and click; it makes it easier than trying to write a command line or use a Linux command."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform removes the risk of exposing the applications to the public."

"Clover is the best product globally."

"Cloudflare Access is a stable solution."

"The blocking feature is very good."

"The best feature is rate limiting. If I'm expecting 500 visits per hour, Cloudflare will limit the requests if I suddenly get 50,000."

"Cloudflare is by far the most effective solution that I have come across."

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"Code42 has excellent customer support."

"Everyone has a backup now."

"Customer Service: Exceptional Technical Support: Exceptional. Always get a native English speaker."

"The endpoint backup component (the primary feature) is second to none."

"For the investment made, we have saved the company tens of thousands of dollars from ransomware and human error."

"The CrashPlan PROe client app's ability to provide continuous, real-time backups by monitoring the file system allows data to be safeguarded almost immediately after it has been saved to the disk."

"We are so very thankful for the stability and reliability that Code42's CrashPlan offers us."

"When doing a computer replacement, we restore the data on the new laptop just by having the user log in to Code42."

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"If a job is pending, the solution communicates it to us through emails."

"We have contacted technical support and they've been very good."

"It has File and SQL backup, which is the main benefit for us."

"The platform helps us with efficient QoreStor deduplication (DD) capabilities and configuration."

"We are able to protect all of our applications and data across the company using only NetVault."

"NetVault Plus's Unified Manager Console is useful, it is great actually, and helps with the day-to-day activity for my end, making it easier for an IT manager like me."

"Quest NetVault Plus has a high level of stability."

"Its dashboard is quite well done. When you log into the GUI, you can basically see everything you need to know. There is also the possibility to edit the view as you like, which is great."

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Cons

"There are premium tier live service and lower tier live service, so we opted for the lower tier. But there is no medium tier where we pay a little extra and get a bit more service. So if that can be improved."

"The software has automated alerts, but the automated alerts are not available in the mobile app."

"The initial onboarding was causing us some confusion."

"Our customers no longer use Cloudflare because its service is subpar."

"Operating and tuning the product is difficult."

"Our customers no longer use Cloudflare because its service is subpar."

"The free plan has limitations. For example, I can only set up three rules, and the application firewall is unavailable."

"The pricing is an area that can be improved. Pricing, as far as I recall, was the source of our problems."

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"The GUI could use improvement, but generally it's fine."

"Even with the constant improvements coming quarterly, I would definitely appreciate the night mode in the administrator console to be brought back."

"Improved reporting on backup progress."

"CrashPlan deployment and integration with existing systems was easy, but the interface could be more helpful to non-tech savvy users."

"The application, written in Java, required far more system resources on a Client than other solutions."

"Since the product works in the background and, so far, has been able to restore multiple versions of files, I don't see any need for improvement."

"In the places we have slower connections it has a time out problem."

"Java, please get rid of Java."

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"The license expired without any warning and that caused us some problems."

"There are command-line limitations. There is not a very strong possibility to work with the command line. The commands that are there are not that powerful, and you need to be very good at scripting, for example, in PowerShell or in Bash in case it is running on Linux systems. You need to combine a lot of commands together, and still, you will not get a great output that is presentable to others. You cannot work with it as easily."

"The product’s SQL backup plugin needs improvement."

"The interface can be improved. It should be more clear what features are available and make them easy to find."

"Improvements could be made in the deduplication and data management capabilities. There is also a need for better security measures, as security is critical to ensure backups are safe and free from malware."

"The storage capacity is very low."

"There are certain issues with the product that we report to Quest, and we get offered a workaround instead of a fix."

"The stability of the solution is poor."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"The solution is not that expensive."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"It used to be a good solution for SOHO in particular as it had unlimited storage for a reasonable price. However, their pricing model has changed and they are now primarily targeting enterprise users."

"They were the best solution and surprisingly enough, the cheapest."

"It was expensive. It was more expensive than Eureka, and it was more expensive than Barracuda Backup, but what we got was a full team. They didn't come in and nickel and dime us. They provided the assistance we needed. They didn't say that they need to charge us for something or it is going to take another statement of work. It was all bundled into it... We pay for the software maintenance. It is probably 18% or 20% of the license fee for rev releases."

"It is 100% worth the cost to get and keep the support, especially when setting it up."

"The pricing is reasonable. It's my understanding that the cost is about $7 for unlimited storage in the cloud per server."

"The tool is expensive."

"When we purchased four licenses, we were given a very good price. However, it is still on the high side when compared to some other vendors."

"The price of our 12-month contract is approximately $1,500 AUD ($1,100 USD)."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

20%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Performing Arts

Construction Company

12%

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Manufacturing Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	11

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	31

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	6

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Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

Mimecast Incydr, Code42 Next-Gen DLP, Code42 Next-Gen Data Loss Protection, Code42 Forensic File Search, Code42 Backup + Restore

NetVault Backup, Quest NetVault, Quest NetVault Backup, BakBone

Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

Cloudflare

Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection streamlines automated backups and simplifies navigation with intuitive interfaces, supporting cross-platform environments and central administration.

Offering seamless integration of security and management tools, Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection enhances data protection while ensuring ease of use. With real-time data management and centralized administration, businesses experience minimized maintenance effort. Despite needing improvements in reporting, account management, and mobile integration, its robust risk scoring and lightweight clients offer substantial benefits. Designed for corporate and HIPAA-related data, it aids recovery from device losses and strengthens data loss prevention, integrating well into egress strategies.

What are the key features of Mimecast?

Automated Backups: Ensures data is backed up seamlessly with minimal intervention.
Real-time Data Management: Provides up-to-date data access and processing.
Cross-platform Support: Maintains functionality across different systems and devices.
Intuitive Interfaces: Easy navigation improves user experience.
Centralized Administration: Allows for streamlined management of data and security measures.
Risk Scoring: Customizable settings for enhanced data protection.

Which benefits and ROI should users consider?

Ease of Use: Simplifies complex data protection tasks with intuitive processes.
Maintenance Efficiency: Reduces manual effort through automated features.
Resource Utilization: Optimizes device and cloud resources for better performance.
Robust Support: Ensures help is readily available to address issues.

Industries like healthcare and legal benefit from Mimecast's data recovery support for HIPAA-compliance and large-scale unstructured data management. The platform is adaptable for both on-premises and cloud-based deployments, essential for maintaining security in high-risk environments such as during legal investigations.

Mimecast

NetVault Plus is a dependable backup and recovery solution that efficiently manages and protects data across multiple environments, supporting scalable operations through user-friendly features and extensive compatibility with databases and virtual systems.

NetVault Plus offers a comprehensive approach to data backup and recovery, suitable for large-scale implementations across various industries. With capabilities in snapshot-based backup, swift recovery, and malware scanning, it ensures stable operations. The platform supports numerous databases and virtual machines, providing network access control and timely email updates on job statuses. Users benefit from its straightforward recovery processes and the ability to create backup jobs and tape server restoration. Though improvements are needed in web interface speed, pricing transparency, restore accuracy, and compatibility with newer technologies like MongoDB and Microsoft updates, it remains a significant tool for robust data protection.

What are the core features of NetVault Plus?

Efficient Search: Quickly locates tables and databases for easier management.
Built-in Reports: Offers built-in reporting capabilities for insightful data analysis.
User-Friendly Interface: Ensures ease of use for managing backup and recovery tasks.
Snapshot-Based Backup: Provides reliable snapshots for faster data restoration.
Malware Scanning: Protects data with integrated scanning for threats.

What should users expect in terms of benefits and ROI?

Scalability: Supports large-scale deployments efficiently.
Wide Support: Compatible with many database types and virtual machine setups.
Fast Recovery: Enables quick restore requests across regions.
Stable Operations: Ensures consistent performance over time.

In specialized industries like pharmacy and retail, NetVault Plus enhances client data management and security log processes, leveraging application snapshotting to protect virtual environments such as Nutanix Xi. It provides robust protection and backup solutions tailored to diverse server versions, including Oracle, SQL, and bare metal recovery scenarios.

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Sample Customers

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Adobe, Okta, Samsung, Taylormade, Boston University, Lending Club, North Highland, Stanford University, Ping Identity, Qualcomm, Pandora.

intel, Mars, MERK, Microsoft, Uber, Visa

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