NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP vs OpenDrive comparison

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NetApp and OpenDrive are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. NetApp is ranked #26 with an average rating of 9.0, while OpenDrive is ranked #73. NetApp holds a 1.2% mindshare in CB, compared to OpenDrive’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of NetApp users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of OpenDrive users who would recommend it.

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP

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95% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP

Ranking in Cloud Backup

26th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (3rd), Cloud Storage (10th), Public Cloud Storage Services (11th), Cloud Software Defined Storage (2nd)

OpenDrive

Ranking in Cloud Backup

73rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenDrive is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP	1.2%
OpenDrive	0.4%
Other	98.4%

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reviewer5948293

Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Offers performance control and cloud integration while supporting data management with granular flexibility

The scalability of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is interesting. We have thought about it, but we haven't used it. I think the scalability is something you scale up rather than respond to peak demand. It wouldn't help with outages either; the scaling is manual, and there are no processes we've used to automate that for unexpected scenarios. We like the scalability; it's enough for what we're planning to use, but we haven't used any advanced features. The standard platform is NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP, which is their cloud service. In fact, that's probably the most experience I have with NetApp. I've experienced it on-premise, but kind of secondhand.

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Kannan Subburayan

Senior Storage Engineer at a media company with 11-50 employees

Helps us with cloud syncing

We use the solution for SNB. A ZFS-based file system runs on our next operating system. It's a simple architecture. OpenDrive helps with cloud sync. It is just for hyperconvergence for local access. The documentation and support could be improved. I have been using OpenDrive for five years.…

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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

"The ability for our users to restore data from the Snapshots is very valuable."

"NetApp's Cloud Manager automation capabilities are very good because it's REST-API-driven, so we can completely automate everything. It has a good overview if you want to just have a look into your environment as well."

"The inline encryption using SnapMirror has helped us to address concerns over data security in the cloud."

"It's very easy to set up, and within 40 minutes, you can apply storage notes in Azure."

"Unified Manager, System Manager, and Cloud Manager are all GUI-based. It's easy for somebody who has not been exposed to this for years to pick it up and work with it."

"The storage tiering is definitely the most valuable feature... With respect to tiering, the inactive data is pushed to a lower tier where the storage cost is cheap, but the access cost is high."

"It gives a solution for storage one place to go across everything. So, the customer is very familiar with NetApp on-prem. It allows them to gain access to the file piece. It helps them with the training aspect of it, so they don't have to relearn something new. They already know this product. They just have to learn some widgets or what it's like in the cloud to operate and deploy it in different ways."

"Replication to the cloud is the most valuable feature. Deduplication and compression are also very important to us. We are in the process of adopting to the cloud. We are going to AWS and we are trying to do a safety technician call out with integration to the cloud. NetApp allows us to move some of the volume to the cloud, at the same time that we continue providing the cloud services that we have on premises."

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"A ZFS based file system runs on our next operating system.Its a simple architecture. OpenDrive provides valuable for cloud sync. It is just for hyperperformance local access."

Cons

"The encryption and deduplication features still have a lot of room for improvement."

"I would like to see better integration with Active IQ."

"I'm very happy with the solution, the only thing that needs improvement is the web services API. It could be a little bit more straightforward. That's my only issue with it. It can get pretty complex."

"It definitely needs improvement with respect to clustering and with respect to more collaborative integrations with Azure."

"Something we would like to see is the ability to better manage the setup and tie it to our configuration management database. We manage our whole IT infrastructure out of that database."

"The support is good in general but the initial, front-line support could be improved. Because I have already been using the product for so long, when I call support I would rather talk to somebody who is a little bit more advanced or senior, rather than talking to the first-level support. Usually, it takes some time to reach out to their senior support."

"Cloud Volumes ONTAP's interface could use an overhaul. Sometimes you have to dig around in Cloud Manager a little bit to find certain things. The layout could be more intuitive."

"It would be fantastic if NetApp could offer a solution that's as user-friendly as Google Drive for seamless cloud storage integration."

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"The documentation and support could be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of this solution is definitely higher than what the typical Azure Files and AWS solutions charge, but given the features and the stability NetApp has provided, we are okay with it. We are not complaining about the pricing."

"Our licensing costs are folded into the hardware purchases and I have never differentiated between the two."

"I know the licensing is a bit on the high-end. That's when we had to downsize our MetroCluster disks and just migrate to disks that were half used. We migrated into those just to reduce maintenance costs."

"It is expensive. There are no costs in addition to their standard licensing fees."

"If a customer is only using, say, less than 10 terabytes, I don't think CVO would be a good option. A customer using at least 100 or 200 terabytes should get a reasonable price from NetApp."

"The deal with the seller was acceptable; the pricing is reasonable."

"The AWS consumer-based pricing model makes it easy for developers to use their credit cards to spin up virtual servers immediately."

"Purchasing through the AWS Marketplace was good, but it was a test system, not a real purchase."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

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Company Size

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Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	53

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is actually quite reasonable in price compared to other native cloud storage options. For example, a customer using 100 TB of AWS storage would not benefit from deduplica...

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What needs improvement with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

It would be nice to see technology supporting the Elastic Fabric Adapter on Amazon AWS, therefore getting RDMA technology for more low-latency connections.

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I use NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP mostly in customer companies.

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Also Known As

ONTAP Cloud, CVO, NetApp CVO

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Overview

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is an efficient storage management solution for managing and storing data in the cloud. It offers seamless integration with cloud providers, advanced data replication capabilities, and high data protection. With reliable performance, it is ideal for industries like healthcare and finance.

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OpenDrive offers cloud storage and productivity solutions, catering to a range of professional and personal needs with features like file synchronization, backup, and online editing. It is known for its comprehensive storage solutions designed for efficient data management.

OpenDrive provides secure cloud-based storage ideal for both individuals and businesses, ensuring convenient data access anytime. Key offerings include file sharing, synchronization, and collaboration tools. Its storage and productivity solutions address diverse requirements, though there are areas for improvement like interface intuitiveness and customer support efficiency.

What are the essential features of OpenDrive?

File Synchronization: Seamlessly syncs files across multiple devices for consistent data access.
Online Collaboration: Facilitates collaborative work via online document editing and sharing.
Automated Backup: Ensures data security through regular, automated backups.
File Versioning: Maintains previous file versions for easy retrieval and editing history tracking.

What benefits can users expect from OpenDrive?

Increased Productivity: Streamlined access to files enhances workflow efficiency.
Cost-Effectiveness: Competitive pricing plans maximize value for storage capacities.
Enhanced Security: Robust encryption protocols guarantee data safeguarding.
Scalability: Adaptable storage options grow with expanding data needs.

OpenDrive finds application in industries such as healthcare, education, and creative fields. In healthcare, it aids in secure patient data management. Educational institutions use it for resource sharing and document collaboration. Creative industries leverage its storage for design files and collaborative projects.

OpenDrive

Sample Customers

1. Accenture 2. Acer 3. Adidas 4. Aetna 5. AIG 6. Apple 7. Bank of America 8. Barclays 9. Bayer 10. Berkshire Hathaway 11. BNP Paribas 12. Cisco 13. Coca-Cola 14. Comcast 15.ConocoPhillips 16. CVS Health 17. Dell 18. Deutsche Bank 19. eBay 20. Eli Lilly 21. FedEx 22. Ford 23. Freescale Semiconductor 24. General Electric 25. Google 26. Honeywell 27. IBM 28. Intel 29. Intuit 30. JPMorgan Chase 31. Kellogg's 32. KeyCorp 33. Liberty Mutual 34. L'Oréal 35. Mastercard

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