Cove Data Protection vs Datto Why MSPs switch from Datto to Cove Data Protection
While Datto’s backup appliance approach may seem easy, it comes at a high cost that is out of reach for some customers.
Unlike Datto, N‑able’s direct-to-cloud data protection architecture doesn’t rely on physical hardware that can fail, and we don’t charge extra for archiving. Skip the hardware hassles with Cove Data Protection™ .
See where Cove Data Protection
beats Datto
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Datto
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| Protects servers |
SaaS software only, optional local backup copies using hardware of your choice |
Local appliance required |
| Protects workstations |
Full system state for bare-metal recovery Automated, low-cost documents-only option |
Separate product/UI |
| Protects Microsoft 365 data |
Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive protection Fully managed from the same dashboard as server and workstation backups |
Separate product/UI |
| Appliance-free data protection |
Backups go directly to our private cloud from each protected data source Keep data in-region with 30 worldwide cloud storage locations No upfront expense to buy appliances, no ongoing upgrades as data grows No reliance on a single point of failure AES 256-bit encryption in transit and at rest |
Server backups require upfront purchase of expensive proprietary appliances Appliances need upgrades and replacement as data grows Appliance failure or capacity limits can stop backups Ongoing appliance maintenance requires travel to customer locations |
| Archiving at no extra cost |
Configurable archiving options include unlimited retention by default, at no extra charge |
Extra charge for archiving Local storage requirements grow over time, requiring appliance updates and replacement |
| Small, lightweight backups |
Efficient backup architecture moves 60X less data than image-level backup, using 5X less storage space for the same number of restore points Incremental backups typically take minutes, helping you meet strict RPOs |
Traditional image backup method consumes 5X more storage, making appliances fill up faster and incurring more charges for cloud storage |
| DRaaS |
Provides the tools you need to build a cost-effective DRaaS offering, including a standby image for fast failover |
Dependent upon local appliance Requires buying 2.5X larger appliance than needed to support DR |
See why MSPs move from
Datto to Cove Data Protection
Lose the appliance, gain peace of mind
Backup appliances are a relic of the early days of the cloud. Today, they impose an extra step, an extra cost, and a potential single point of failure.
When comparing Datto and Cove Data Protection, consider:
- How many of your customers are priced out of a data protection service based on expensive appliances? With Cove Data Protection, you can standardize on one solution to serve all your customers, improving your operational efficiency.
- How much time and money have you spent purchasing, expanding, replacing, and maintaining backup appliances? Consider not only the hardware cost, but also the value of your staff time devoted to hardware issues.
- How much are you really paying, all-in, compared to a straightforward SaaS software solution without the extra charges for appliances, archiving, and cloud storage?
Rethink image backup
Data protection has evolved for the cloud-first era. The old assumptions simply aren’t true anymore. If you’re ready to free yourself from the labor-intense and high-cost image backup model, listen to what MSPs like you have found when they switched from traditional image backup to Cove Data Protection.
What our partners say
Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our customers have to say.
“We want a backup solution to be as dynamic as possible, and not necessarily tied to a particular appliance. We want it to apply to any and every environment that we’re going to come across. But at the same time, to give us a lot of options in terms of recovery.”
Ready for better backup?
Don’t get stuck in the past-appliance-free cloud-first backup is here.
Get simple per-device pricing with included cloud storage. Reduce tech time, eliminate the cost of proprietary hardware, and enjoy free archiving.