N-able Cove Data Protection vs Synology C2 Backup comparison

N-able and Synology are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. N-able is ranked #19 with an average rating of 7.5, while Synology is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.5. N-able holds a 2.1% mindshare in CB, compared to Synology’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Synology users who would recommend it.

N-able Cove Data Protection

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

N-able Cove Data Protection and Synology C2 Backup are competitors in the cloud-based data protection arena. N-able Cove has an upper hand in deployment flexibility and customer support, while Synology C2 is favored for its rich feature set.

Features: N-able Cove Data Protection is recognized for its cloud-first architecture, streamlined backup processes, and cost-effective setup. Synology C2 Backup is valued for its robust security measures, comprehensive data backup options, and integration with various platforms.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N-able Cove provides a flexible deployment model and comprehensive support resources, simplifying setup and management for businesses. Synology C2 offers a straightforward deployment process but lacks the extensive support network found in N-able Cove.

Pricing and ROI: N-able Cove is noted for its strong ROI through efficient resource use, offering a quicker return on investment. Synology C2 presents competitive pricing with a focus on long-term data management benefits, yet N-able Cove's pricing model remains attractive for budget-conscious buyers.

To learn more, read our detailed N-able Cove Data Protection vs. Synology C2 Backup Report (Updated: May 2026).

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N-able Cove Data Protection vs. Synology C2 Backup

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Categories and Ranking

N-able Cove Data Protection

Ranking in Cloud Backup

19th

Ranking in SaaS Backup

8th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (30th), MSP Backup (3rd)

Synology C2 Backup

Ranking in Cloud Backup

21st

Ranking in SaaS Backup

13th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of N-able Cove Data Protection is 2.1%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Synology C2 Backup is 1.4%, up from 1.3% 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	2.1%
Synology C2 Backup	1.4%
Other	96.5%

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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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Zuhair Hasan

Manager, Information Technology Security at Nesma

Provides fast access to files and offers a reliable backup solution without compatibility issues

Versioning control helps speed up data recovery by providing easy access to previous versions of files. This is particularly useful when moving backups to off-site storage and deploying them quickly during installations. My experience with Synology Backup's security features includes partitioning for production environments, regular scans for new threats, and support for multifactor authentication. Password security is also emphasized, meeting basic security requirements. Before choosing Synology, consider its sensitivity in your network infrastructure, especially for critical backup and storage tasks. Prioritize security, including testing and recovery procedures, and evaluate the device's performance to ensure it meets your needs effectively. Overall, I would rate Synology C2 Backup as an eight 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

"It's extremely important that Cove provides cloud-based data protection with backup, disaster recovery, and archiving. That is a necessity for my insurance. As an IT company, my insurance would cost more if my backups were not offsite and off-network."

"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."

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

"We use a neat feature called VDR status, Virtual Disaster Recovery status. It only works on servers... It's automated. Once or twice a month it will virtually mount the backup and provide a screenshot and advise whether or not there have been any errors."

"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."

"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."

"Overall, our team is much more satisfied, I don't have to bite my fingernails every morning wondering "What happened here?" and pretty much when things don't back up, it's usually either a machine failure or their network went down or something else is screwed up."

"We've got twenty-seven different clients right now using Cove and our success rate on backups, taking out all the variables like computers being offline or crashing, is about a 95% to 99% success rate at all times."

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"It's good for file services."

"I find Synology C2 Backup valuable for its speed, features, and server compatibility."

Cons

"There aren’t any challenges. Regarding the additional features, Cove is limited to disaster recovery with Azure. It would be great to make disaster recovery compatible with AWS."

"We would like to have better reporting."

"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."

"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."

"Having the licensing available for partners to be able to take advantage of testing without paying would make a big difference."

"A feature I'd like to see would be a more customizable admin console."

"For the MSP side, they could have more of a "security user" that can go in and only see certain clients."

"Integration with a hybrid cloud is something that I found complicated."

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"The main drawbacks of Synology C2 Backup are slower processes in certain regions and less frequent updates."

"Improving the pricing would be great."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Construction Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Comms Service Provider

12%

Construction Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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Questions from the Community

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?

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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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Synology C2 Backup?

It's a reasonable price, but it could be improved. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Synology C2 Backup?

None of the features require improvement as we only use it as a file server. However, improving the pricing would be great.

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What is your primary use case for Synology C2 Backup?

We primarily use it as a file server. We don't use Synology for backups; we only use it as a file server.

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Also Known As

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

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Overview

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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Synology C2 Backup offers a comprehensive solution for data protection and disaster recovery, suitable for businesses seeking secure and efficient backup options. Its reliable cloud services provide peace of mind with integrated backup solutions.

Synology C2 Backup is designed to meet the demands of a sophisticated audience by providing flexible data backup and recovery options. It ensures data security while offering seamless integration with Synology NAS devices and other platforms. Users appreciate its cost-effectiveness and scalability, enabling businesses to protect their critical data efficiently. Room for improvement includes enhancing user experience and expanding third-party integrations.

What are the valuable features of Synology C2 Backup?

Data Encryption: Provides end-to-end encryption for data security.
Flexible Backup: Supports both scheduled and continuous data backups.
Scalability: Easily scalable to meet growing data storage needs.
Seamless Integration: Integrates with Synology NAS devices for streamlined operations.

What benefits should users seek in reviews?

Cost-Effectiveness: Affordable pricing aligns with budget considerations.
Data Security: High-level encryption maintains data protection.
Reliability: Consistent performance ensures minimal downtime.
Scalability: Adapts to business growth without significant changes.

Synology C2 Backup is implemented across diverse industries, accommodating the specific needs of sectors such as finance and healthcare. Its secure cloud backup is particularly beneficial for industries requiring stringent data protection standards, offering peace of mind and regulatory compliance.

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Sample Customers

Computer Depot, Leading Edge Computers, IT Logic Australia

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