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NetApp AltaVault vs Rubrik comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.8
NetApp AltaVault boosts efficiency and cost savings by optimizing data storage, reducing hardware needs, and enhancing data protection.
Sentiment score
7.2
Rubrik enhances efficiency and productivity through time savings, cost reductions, and improved backup and recovery processes.
Rubrik provides long-term return on investment for my customers, as well as immediate benefits because of deduplication and compression, drastically reducing the cost on the storage side from traditional to Rubrik.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
NetApp AltaVault's technical support is highly rated for effectiveness, responsiveness, and reliability, especially during critical issues.
Sentiment score
8.3
Rubrik's customer service is praised for efficiency, responsiveness, and knowledge, with minor feedback on response speed improvements.
They offer 24/7 support and even have a dedicated ransomware hotline with a team ready to engage immediately.
Rubrik provides excellent customer service and technical support.
Rubrik's support has been good, better than many other vendors like Microsoft, VMware, and Dell.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
NetApp AltaVault is scalable and user-friendly, ideal for dynamic data and favored by SMBs despite slower Middle Eastern adoption.
Sentiment score
7.9
Rubrik excels in scalable architecture, allowing seamless capacity expansion and efficient data management to meet evolving organizational needs.
It can scale out horizontally as well as vertically, and the availability of expansion is very quick.
It is highly scalable, evidenced by its ability to handle significant throughput.
Rubrik is highly scalable, with a rating of nine out of ten based on its seamless integration.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
NetApp AltaVault is highly stable with no major issues reported and consistently high stability ratings from users.
Sentiment score
8.1
Rubrik maintains high stability with minimal issues, quick support resolutions, and consistently high user ratings for dependability.
Rubrik has been stable, and we have not experienced any downtime.
 

Room For Improvement

NetApp AltaVault requires better web support, faster indexing, and enhanced integration; some users consider it outdated and uncompetitive.
Rubrik needs to improve its interface, reporting, integration, pricing, and expand cloud, application, and database support.
Including packaged training with the product at the time of purchase would be beneficial.
I need a better output from the existing reports as they currently do not provide comprehensive metrics.
We need more efficient search capabilities that allow searching by last name or login ID.
 

Setup Cost

NetApp AltaVault is considered costly by some users, with licensing averaging $3,000 yearly and notable use cases at $375,000 annually.
Rubrik's pricing is high yet justified by its all-in-one solution offering value, efficiency, and eventual cost savings.
We could mix and match to optimize costs for our needs.
There are no extra expansions or expenses after purchasing the product.
Rubrik is considered expensive, with a price rating of three out of ten.
 

Valuable Features

NetApp AltaVault offers easy setup, great support, flexible integration, cost-effective storage, and excels in usability and data management.
Rubrik excels in data recovery, cloud integration, automation, and API use, offering efficient management and robust ransomware protection.
Even if my network is compromised by ransomware, the file system does not allow overwriting of the backups, ensuring that my backups remain safe.
Since switching to Rubrik, our backup times have decreased significantly, going from two and a half days to one and a half hours for certain systems.
The most valuable feature of Rubrik is its concept of a 'backup airbag', which provides a robust defense against attacks.
 

Categories and Ranking

NetApp AltaVault
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
56th
Ranking in Cloud Backup
45th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (12th), Disk Based Backup Systems (7th), Cloud Storage Gateways (6th)
Rubrik
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
4th
Ranking in Cloud Backup
4th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
93
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of NetApp AltaVault is 0.2%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rubrik is 7.7%, up from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Naveen Radhwani - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable, fulfils compliance requirements, and enables to manage data backups easily
I use the solution for backup and recovery Our systems have become more stable and scalable after using NetApp AltaVault. The dashboard is useful for managing data backups. The deduplication technology helps me take offline backups efficiently. The workload on the end team has been reduced. It…
AmarpreetSingh - PeerSpot reviewer
Optimal data security and management achieved with smooth deployment and strong support
I plan to expand the number of users for Rubrik in the future. Currently, I have approximately 10 to 12 customers on Rubrik, as we are partners to Rubrik and a service provider, SIS. I am working with large to medium organizations, not small ones. Regarding Artificial Intelligence, Rubrik is in the initial phase, and I am expecting more from them. I can give them seven out of ten for their improvements in that area. I would recommend Rubrik to other organizations because it is easy to install, easy to manage, and very compact in terms of a solution, with good support from Rubrik. These features allow it to match from small scale to large scale customers very easily. The number of people who usually take part in maintenance from my side depends on the customer size. For large customers, we involve four to five people, but for small customers, one person is enough. I rate Rubrik eight out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Is NetApp AltaVault compatible with AWS?
Hello. Yes, it is compatible with AWS but the great thing about it is that it's actually working with so many cloud providers, it may be just for everyone. Besides the Amazon cloud services, NetApp...
Can AltaVault be used for data reduction?
Hello, you can definitely use NetApp AltaVault for reducing your data and giving yourself some more storage. This product offers you deduplication and compression, helping you achieve that. I'm su...
What kind of security does NetApp AltaVault give you?
My organization is very happy with the security that NetApp AltaVault gives us for our data on the cloud. First, it gives us the option for data recovery, which is very good, especially if someone...
Which would you choose - Rubrik or Veeam Backup & Replication?
Veeam Backup & Replication provides an easy-to-set-up solution to the issue of data storage and recovery. Setting it up is a relatively simple affair. For the most part it prompts you from scre...
What do you like most about Rubrik?
It's easy to manage and has an innovated solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rubrik?
Rubrik's pricing is a little costly. On a scale of one to ten, I would place it as an eight regarding cost.
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

Blach Construction, NASA, Riggs, Counselman, Michaels & Downes, Seminole County Public Schools and Spot Trading
Driscoll's, Red Hawk Casino, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, Wabash National, Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Galliker Transport & Logistics
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