NetApp SnapCenter vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

NetApp and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. NetApp is ranked #44 with an average rating of 7.7, while Veeam Software is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.7. NetApp holds a 0.8% mindshare in BRS, compared to Veeam Software’s 7.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of NetApp users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

NetApp SnapCenter

Read 28 NetApp SnapCenter reviews

1,622 Views
1,557 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

Veeam Data Platform

Read 430 Veeam Data Platform reviews

28,567 Views
20,283 Comparison Views

94% willing to recommend

NetApp SnapCenter

Veeam Data Platform

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 26, 2025

NetApp SnapCenter and Veeam Data Platform compete in the data backup and recovery market. Veeam Data Platform appears to have the upper hand due to its broader features for VMware environments and strong backup and replication capabilities.

Features: SnapCenter is known for fast backup and recovery processes, centralized management, and seamless integration with NetApp storage systems. It simplifies interface operations for data recovery and snapshot management. Veeam Data Platform delivers instant recovery, file-level restoration, and reliable management of complex backup operations. It stands out for ease of use in VMware environments and versatility in replication capabilities, ensuring flexible cloud and on-premise deployments.

Room for Improvement: SnapCenter could improve its support for non-NetApp storage solutions, enhance replication features, and provide more detailed reporting. Users also seek improved dashboard views and faster plugin developments. Veeam Data Platform should enhance its physical server support, licensing model simplicity, and offer better cloud integration and scalability options. Challenges include setup process complexity, high licensing costs, and integration with non-Microsoft environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SnapCenter is mainly deployed in on-premises or hybrid environments with mixed experiences in customer support. Initial support levels encounter challenges before reaching experienced technicians. Veeam Data Platform enjoys a solid customer service reputation, with straightforward deployment in cloud and on-premises setups. Users appreciate the responsiveness and knowledge of Veeam's technical support.

Pricing and ROI: SnapCenter offers a cost-effective option for NetApp hardware users by bundling its services, facilitating savings on backup times and licensing fees. Veeam Data Platform, while robust in features, is criticized for high licensing costs and setup complexity. However, its pricing is often seen as justified given the capabilities and reliability it offers in minimizing operational disruptions and strengthening data protection strategies.

To learn more, read our detailed NetApp SnapCenter vs. Veeam Data Platform Report (Updated: December 2025).

Buyer's Guide

NetApp SnapCenter vs. Veeam Data Platform

December 2025

Download the complete report

Helped 881,082 peers since 2012

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

8.5

NetApp SnapCenter enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness with quicker backups, saving 70% in time and reducing manual effort.

Sentiment score

7.4

Veeam Data Platform reduces backup time, management efforts, and costs, offering quick ROI through efficiency and uptime improvements.

No quotes available

For more quotes and insights, download the NetApp SnapCenter report

No quotes available

For more quotes and insights, download the Veeam Data Platform report

Customer Service

Sentiment score

9.0

NetApp SnapCenter support is praised for expertise and responsiveness, despite occasional process frustrations and documentation issues.

Sentiment score

7.4

Veeam Data Platform receives high praise for effective support, despite some communication challenges and occasional slow response outside business hours.

The support from NetApp is very good, and I would rate it as ten points.

KirillKolesnikov

IT Technical Architect at AVALIS

The technical support from NetApp is excellent.

SaneeshC

Sr. engineer at Sify Technologies

For more quotes and insights, download the NetApp SnapCenter report

The escalation from first, second to third tier is sometimes very long-lasting, but the resolve rate is quite high.

Michael Schwarzer

Managing Director at INT/box GmbH

I would rate their technical support a 10 out of 10.

reviewer2730012

Sr. Production Analyst at a logistics company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Most cases are handled perfectly.

Tamer Hossam

Applications section Head at Raya Integration

For more quotes and insights, download the Veeam Data Platform report

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.5

NetApp SnapCenter efficiently supports scalable backup solutions for small to medium businesses, allowing resource extension and role-based management.

Sentiment score

7.5

Veeam Data Platform is scalable, adaptable, and suitable for diverse environments, with some cost concerns on additional licenses.

No quotes available

For more quotes and insights, download the NetApp SnapCenter report

Integration with other vendors is also seamless.

reviewer2666283

Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

I would rate the scalability part of Veeam Data Platform 10 out of 10 because we have the ability to scale out the product at any time with scale-out backup repositories and can add licenses as needed.

JitendraSadaye

Associate Technical Specialist at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

In order to scale Veeam Data Platform, we have to pay a lot more money.

Edward Hore

L3 Infrastructure Engineer at Specsavers

For more quotes and insights, download the Veeam Data Platform report

Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.7

NetApp SnapCenter is stable and compatible, but updates for complex systems can occasionally introduce performance issues and bugs.

Sentiment score

7.8

Veeam Data Platform is praised for high stability, reliability, quick issue resolution, and continuous improvement through updates.

Even though we have used multiple products in the private cloud, with NetApp, we haven't found any glitches.

SaneeshC

Sr. engineer at Sify Technologies

For more quotes and insights, download the NetApp SnapCenter report

There are no issues with stability in Veeam Data Platform.

reviewer2666283

Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

I can say the stability of Veeam Data Platform is almost 8 to 9, as the cluster functionality was not there in earlier platforms such as version 12, but is provided in version 13.

JitendraSadaye

Associate Technical Specialist at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

For more quotes and insights, download the Veeam Data Platform report

Room For Improvement

NetApp SnapCenter needs interface improvements, better integration, enhanced performance, and user-friendly documentation to address management and compatibility issues.

Veeam Data Platform needs better integration, speed, support, flexibility, and affordability to meet user demands for large environments.

It should be more user-friendly and easier for customers to use.

KirillKolesnikov

IT Technical Architect at AVALIS

For more quotes and insights, download the NetApp SnapCenter report

The improvement we would like to see is the option to scale Veeam Data up in smaller sections rather than large sections, which requires paying much more.

Edward Hore

L3 Infrastructure Engineer at Specsavers

OpenStack is something Veeam Data Platform doesn't support, and they haven't indicated that they will support it in the future.

Tamer Hossam

Applications section Head at Raya Integration

Reducing it by 20% would make it more accessible to a broader range of customers.

reviewer2666283

Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

For more quotes and insights, download the Veeam Data Platform report

Setup Cost

NetApp SnapCenter often includes licensing with hardware purchases, offering cost-effective solutions with Standard and Advanced Capacity licenses.

Veeam Data Platform offers reasonable pricing with predictable per-CPU socket licensing but can be costly for smaller businesses.

The product should be free because it is just software to administrate systems purchased from NetApp, which are already expensive.

KirillKolesnikov

IT Technical Architect at AVALIS

For more quotes and insights, download the NetApp SnapCenter report

I believe it is not expensive; it's the regular price.

reviewer2730012

Sr. Production Analyst at a logistics company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Veeam Data Platform is more expensive than OpenStack because we pay for it in US dollars, while we pay for OpenStack in Egyptian pounds.

Tamer Hossam

Applications section Head at Raya Integration

A reduction of 20% in the current cost would make the solution more attractive to clients.

reviewer2666283

Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

For more quotes and insights, download the Veeam Data Platform report

Valuable Features

NetApp SnapCenter offers easy backup, centralized management, integration, and secure access, ensuring efficient data protection and quick restoration.

Veeam Data Platform offers ease of use, fast backups, reliable restores, seamless integration, and comprehensive insights for versatile backup strategies.

The product is very stable and easy to install, which saves a significant amount of time during deployment.

KirillKolesnikov

IT Technical Architect at AVALIS

Role-based access control and multi-factor authentication are security features available in NetApp SnapCenter.

SaneeshC

Sr. engineer at Sify Technologies

For more quotes and insights, download the NetApp SnapCenter report

The platform is user-friendly, comprehensive, and compatible with numerous market solutions, including virtualization and bare metal servers.

reviewer2666283

Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

The most important aspect of this platform is data security with immutable data in the storage.

reviewer2730012

Sr. Production Analyst at a logistics company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Ransomware protection is a good feature added in Veeam Data Platform from version 12 onwards.

JitendraSadaye

Associate Technical Specialist at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

For more quotes and insights, download the Veeam Data Platform report

Categories and Ranking

NetApp SnapCenter

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

44th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Veeam Data Platform

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

430

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (3rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (2nd), Cloud Monitoring Software (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of NetApp SnapCenter is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 7.6%, down from 17.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Veeam Data Platform	7.6%
NetApp SnapCenter	0.8%
Other	91.6%

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

SaneeshC

Sr. engineer at Sify Technologies

Has reduced backup time for large workloads and supports smooth workload migration

Role-based access control and multi-factor authentication are security features available in NetApp SnapCenter. The one-time password comes to our multi-factor authentication tool; we work with Cisco Duo, and that OTP is generated through that tool, which we use to access the device. There are different options through which we can migrate workloads without downtime. The user interface is very easy to handle and not complicated. There are multiple features that make NetApp SnapCenter valuable. In case of any job failure, we get an alert over email. For jobs replicating from site A to site B, we know how long it will take to complete that replication. All that information is available in the console, and there aren't any difficulties or objections that need to be improved.

Read full review

JitendraSadaye

Associate Technical Specialist at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Backup operations have become reliable and reporting now simplifies hybrid cloud protection

Veeam Data Platform has Veeam Enterprise Manager as well as Veeam ONE as valuable features, which allow us to generate various kinds of reports that are required for the customer. Instant VM Recovery is a good feature of the high-speed recovery features in Veeam Data Platform, and Continuous Data Protection (CDP) is also a good feature. Ransomware protection is a good feature added in Veeam Data Platform from version 12 onwards, and the ability to create immutable repositories is also a good feature in Veeam. The analytics part of Veeam Data Platform is a good solution because I have worked on various backup technologies such as EMC NetWorker and NetBackup. However, I have not used the analytical parts currently but will check it out. Streamlining processes as well as saving money are benefits that Veeam Data Platform provides for the end user, as it allows for application-aware backups and database backups without the need for various kinds of licenses that other backup software requires. Veeam offers socket-based licenses, instance-based licenses, and capacity-based licenses, which is a great feature.

Read full review

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Backup and Recovery solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Comparison Review

it_user159711

Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Nov 9, 2014

VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto

Disaster recovery planning is something that seems challenging for all businesses. Virtualization in addition to its operational flexibility, and cost reduction benefits, has helped companies improve their DR posture. Virtualization has made it easier to move machines from production to…

Read full review

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

No data available

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	12

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	217
Midsize Enterprise	99
Large Enterprise	139

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp SnapCenter?

The product team handles the commercial aspects of pricing.

See all answers

What needs improvement with NetApp SnapCenter?

We have not started much with the automation capability in NetApp SnapCenter. Regarding the integration aspect, I am not certain about its complexity, as this was built by the OEM NetApp team.

See all answers

What is your primary use case for NetApp SnapCenter?

The major use case for NetApp SnapCenter is that our customer previously used Commvault. For huge VMs with sizes of five TB or 10 TB, taking the file level backup in Commvault took a long time, oft...

See all answers

Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?

Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...

See all answers

How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?

Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too. But Veritas Netbac...

See all answers

How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?

Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...

See all answers

Comparisons

Synology DSM vs NetApp SnapCenter

Compared 14% of the time

Commvault Cloud vs NetApp SnapCenter

Compared 8% of the time

Rubrik vs NetApp SnapCenter

Compared 8% of the time

Cohesity DataProtect vs NetApp SnapCenter

Compared 6% of the time

HPE Zerto Software vs NetApp SnapCenter

Compared 6% of the time

More NetApp SnapCenter Competitors

Commvault Cloud vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 7% of the time

Rubrik vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 5% of the time

HPE Zerto Software vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 4% of the time

VMware Live Recovery vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 4% of the time

Acronis Cyber Protect vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 4% of the time

More Veeam Data Platform Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

NetApp SnapCenter

January 2026

Download NetApp SnapCenter product report

Buyer's Guide

Veeam Data Platform

January 2026

Download Veeam Data Platform product report

Also Known As

SnapCenter

Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication

Overview

Unified, scalable platform for application-consistent data protection and clone management. This software simplifies backup, restore, and clone lifecycle management with application-integrated workflows.

NetApp

Veeam Data Platform is a leader in data resilience, providing businesses with reliable and secure backup, recovery, and advanced data insights. It is designed to combat today's cyber threats while ensuring data remains protected, adaptable, and recoverable.

Engineered to offer a seamless and powerful data resilience experience, Veeam Data Platform helps organizations with intelligent protection beyond just backup. It enables orchestrated and verifiable recovery processes, helping maintain continuous operations. By offering integrated solutions against evolving cyber threats, this platform assures businesses of data availability and precision restoration, empowering them to remain resilient under any circumstances. Its robust security features, coupled with efficient replication and deduplication benefits, deliver confidence in data management across hybrid and cloud deployments.

What features make Veeam Data Platform stand out?

Ease of Use: Simplifies data management across environments.
Reliable Backups: Ensures data integrity and safety at all times.
Instant Recovery: Supports rapid restoration for business continuity.
Seamless Integration: Works well with VM environments like VMware and Hyper-V.
Efficient Deduplication and Compression: Optimizes storage usage.
SureBackup and SureReplica: Provides disaster recovery assurance.
Robust Monitoring: Enhances visibility with flexible reporting.

What benefits and ROI come from using Veeam Data Platform?

Data Security: Comprehensive protection against cyber threats.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes support business agility.
Adaptability: Versatile for hybrid deployments and complex infrastructures.
Cost Management: Optimizes resources and infrastructure costs.
Confidence in Recovery: Ensures precise and reliable data restoration.

Veeam Data Platform is primarily used for managing backup and replication across VMware and Hyper-V environments, supporting both cloud and on-premises infrastructures. In industries managing significant IT services, it assists in disaster recovery and virtual machine protection, enhancing business continuity. Its integration with applications like Microsoft Office 365 ensures reliable data protection and quick recovery, making it beneficial for those looking to streamline operations across diverse deployment scenarios.

Veeam Software

Sample Customers

All for One Steeb AG, Accenture

Information Not Available

Buyer's Guide

NetApp SnapCenter vs. Veeam Data Platform

December 2025

Free Report: NetApp SnapCenter vs. Veeam Data Platform

Find out what your peers are saying about NetApp SnapCenter vs. Veeam Data Platform and other solutions. Updated: December 2025.

DOWNLOAD NOW

881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our NetApp SnapCenter vs. Veeam Data Platform report.

See our list of best Backup and Recovery vendors.

We monitor all Backup and Recovery reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.