NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP vs Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 comparison

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP vs. Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365

March 2026

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Review summaries and opinions

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ROI

Sentiment score

6.5

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP delivers cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved performance, reducing storage, maintenance, and power expenses.

Sentiment score

6.8

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 offers operational efficiency, data recovery, and business continuity without detailed financial ROI assessments.

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For Office 365, Microsoft has already done a good job securing their own data center, so additional backup is basically just getting another copy for on-prem safety.

Chong Khing Lee

Director at iPlanet Solution Sdn Bhd

Veeam is a good investment in general.

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IT and Cloud Platform Unit Architect at MAINT

Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.0

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP customer service is praised for expertise and responsiveness, with room for improvement in initial support.

Sentiment score

7.3

Customers praise Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365's responsive and effective support, with quick solutions and knowledgeable assistance.

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I find Veeam's customer service and support to be excellent, rating them ten out of ten.

IT and Cloud Platform Unit Architect at MAINT

My customers have reported that when they open a ticket, even complex issues get resolved swiftly with a remote session.

Ahmed_Soliman

System Security Engineer at Gofaster

They give us a notification very much in advance if there is a maintenance activity.

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Manager, Information Technology at Greencoast Enterprises LLC

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.2

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP offers scalable growth, dynamic expansion, and flexibility, though large environments face data size limitations.

Sentiment score

7.3

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 offers scalable, flexible management, enabling easy expansion without dedicated IT staff.

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.

reviewer5948293

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

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From organization to organization, the scalability requirement varies.

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Manager, Information Technology at Greencoast Enterprises LLC

It is infinity in the sense that everything is hosted by Microsoft, making it literally infinite.

Chong Khing Lee

Director at iPlanet Solution Sdn Bhd

Veeam Backup is quite scalable.

FernandoAlbert

CTO at iFoco

Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.7

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP offers high stability and reliability, with users valuing performance and responsive support despite occasional minor issues.

Sentiment score

8.1

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is reliable and stable, with excellent performance on Windows and Linux platforms.

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I have not faced any issues impacting my operations or my customers' operations.

Ahmed_Soliman

System Security Engineer at Gofaster

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Room For Improvement

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP users seek improved scalability, integration, ease of use, and features like security, monitoring, and cloud compatibility.

Veeam Data Cloud users seek better pricing, performance, scalability, intuitive UI, integration, backup speed, documentation, and support improvements.

My opinion is that support is generally very good. There are instances where they take longer to respond or resolve issues, especially when customers have urgent needs, but ultimately, resolution is achieved.

Punit Waghela

Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited

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

reviewer5948293

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

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One area that needs improvement is the pricing of Veeam Backup, as it can be expensive at twenty-eight dollars per user for one year.

IT and Cloud Platform Unit Architect at MAINT

Rather than giving a help database, which is an ocean of information to search through ourselves, we should be able to open a ticket and have them guide us on how to do it.

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Manager, Information Technology at Greencoast Enterprises LLC

In future updates of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365, I would like to see mail archiving functionality.

Mohamed Hosni

PhD Research Student at Advanced Computer Technology (ACT)

Setup Cost

Enterprise users enjoy NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP for its features despite higher costs, with discounts available for extended commitments.

Veeam Data Cloud is subscription-based, with mixed pricing opinions, but valued for functionality, reliability, and educational discounts.

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Transitioning to a cloud solution was not cost-effective for us.

FernandoAlbert

CTO at iFoco

The initial onboarding plus the initial expenses are slightly more when compared to another cloud-to-cloud backup.

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Manager, Information Technology at Greencoast Enterprises LLC

Valuable Features

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP offers reliable, flexible data protection, seamless integration, and optimized storage across diverse cloud environments.

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 offers user-friendly, scalable backup and recovery with robust compliance and integration features.

The granular ability to divide up the performance and the amount of storage you want is really fantastic.

reviewer5948293

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

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The most valuable features of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 are its intuitive interface, ease of use, and unlimited capacity for backup and restore.

IT and Cloud Platform Unit Architect at MAINT

The most beneficial thing is that it is admin-friendly, with no complicated menu structure.

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Manager, Information Technology at Greencoast Enterprises LLC

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 has helped with eDiscovery and compliance tasks because it is part of the compliance requirements.

Chong Khing Lee

Director at iPlanet Solution Sdn Bhd

Categories and Ranking

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP

Ranking in Cloud Backup

30th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (2nd), Cloud Storage (3rd), Public Cloud Storage Services (13th), Cloud Software Defined Storage (2nd)

Veeam Data Cloud for Micros...

Ranking in Cloud Backup

5th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

SaaS Backup (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is 3.5%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365	3.5%
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP	0.8%
Other	95.7%

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Featured Reviews

Punit Waghela

Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited

Offers advanced features with notable emphasis on innovation

The best features of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP include deduplication, compaction, and autonomous ransomware technology that native cloud storage solutions in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud do not support. Moreover, NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP allows the use of multiple protocols including NFS, CIFS, and iSCSI, whereas native options may only support NFS and iSCSI. Customers already using on-premises NetApp storage such as FAS, AFF, or ASA can experience the same functionality on the cloud with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP, which adds significant value. For data protection, customers can take advantage of the Snapshot technology available with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP. This technology facilitates data recovery by allowing snapshots to be stored either on the same storage or on a disaster recovery (DR) storage. NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP helps us to take snapshots and store them on the same storage, with options for migration or replication of those snapshots to different storage, including on-premises DR storage or other cloud storage, providing excellent disaster recovery capabilities.

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Backup has protected our office data and now restores individual emails while admins configure settings

Manager, Information Technology at Greencoast Enterprises LLC

Although Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is a Backup as a Service, it should give slight leverage to the admins to do more of their own configurations. When it comes to Software as a Service, we do need to agree on certain things, as we do not have much control over the software. If Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 can improve, it would be better. It could be slightly better, but it is acceptable. As long as support is provided in a timely manner, it is good. I cannot tell it is fully bad or fully good. If I were to give a rating of one to five, I might give 3.5 to four. Rather than giving a help database, which is an ocean of information to search through ourselves, we should be able to open a ticket and have them guide us on how to do it. As an end-user, different levels of admins exist—a fresh admin and a more experienced admin. They need to encourage us to open a ticket quickly, and from there they should guide us straightforwardly with the steps to follow to achieve the desired outcome.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

16%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	37
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	16

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

So a lot of these licenses are at the rate that is required for capacity. So they're they're able to reduce the license consumption and also the consumption of the underlying cloud storage.

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...

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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veeam Backup for Office 365?

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Also Known As

ONTAP Cloud, CVO, NetApp CVO

Veeam Backup for Office 365, Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365, Cirrus Backup

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.

NetApp

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 offers unified data protection for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID in a single SaaS platform, safeguarding critical workloads like Exchange and Teams from cyber threats.

Designed for organizations of all sizes, Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 delivers comprehensive backup and recovery solutions, allowing users to protect and manage their Microsoft 365 workloads effectively. With integrations supporting Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Entra ID, it ensures business continuity by defending against threats, accidental deletions, and retention gaps. Veeam's intuitive interface promotes easy management and granular recovery, restoring individual emails or entire Entra ID groups quickly and securely. User-friendly pricing models eliminate hidden fees, and zero-trust security practices like MFA and strong encryption enhance data protection. Advanced compliance features meet regional legal requirements, making Veeam indispensable for firms aiming to streamline backup procedures while adhering to data residency laws.

What are the most important features?

Single platform simplicity: Manage Microsoft 365 data from an intuitive interface.
Granular, rapid recovery: Restore individual items or complete attributes effortlessly.
Unlimited storage: Enjoy predictably priced, all-inclusive storage.
Zero-trust security: Utilize encryption and access controls integrated with Entra ID.
Advanced compliance: Ensure compliance with legal and regional data requirements.
Seamless integration: Works natively with Microsoft APIs for true data portability.

What benefits should you consider in reviews?

Ease of use: Intuitive navigation simplifies backup and restore processes.
Efficiency: Quick recoveries and flexible storage enhance performance.
Flexibility: Supports both cloud and local backups to protect all environments.
Robust security: Advanced encryption and MFA boost data protection.
Compliance guarantee: Simplifies meeting legal and regional regulations.

In industries where data protection and compliance are critical, such as finance and healthcare, Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 supports stringent regulatory standards by offering robust backup and recovery capabilities. Businesses rely on it to maintain data integrity and ensure quick access during audits, disaster recovery procedures, or when addressing legal queries, making it a vital component of their IT strategy.

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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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