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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
No pricing available
Comet Backup
Star Rating
(113)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(411)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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- G2 reviewers report that Cove Data Protection excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score of 80.74 compared to Comet Backup's 52.37. Users appreciate its powerful capabilities, noting that it allows technicians to efficiently monitor backup statuses across multiple computers.
- Users say that Comet Backup offers exceptional control over file management, with features that facilitate automated backups on innovative virtual servers. This level of control is particularly praised by small business users who value the centralized and accessible platform.
- Reviewers mention that Cove Data Protection's user interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, making it accessible for users without extensive technical knowledge. They highlight that the installation process is seamless, requiring no reboots, which enhances the overall user experience.
- According to verified reviews, Comet Backup shines in its ease of use and setup, with users reporting a smooth onboarding experience. This is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking for a straightforward backup solution that doesn't require extensive training.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products offer solid support, Comet Backup stands out with a higher quality of support rating. Users appreciate the responsive customer service, which is crucial for businesses that rely on timely assistance during critical backup operations.
- Users note that Cove Data Protection, while effective, has a slightly lower rating in terms of meeting specific requirements compared to Comet Backup. This suggests that Comet Backup may be better suited for users with unique or specialized backup needs, as it is designed to adapt to various workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Comet Backup
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Fast, secure backup software for businesses & IT providers. Comet is a flexible backup platform, giving you total control over your backup environment and storage destinations. Start running backups and restores in less than 15 minutes.
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- Easy Deployment
Cove Data Protection
No pricing availableFree Trial
Comet Backup
Free Trial is available
Cove Data Protection
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
89
8.9
339
Ease of Use
9.3
94
9.0
347
Ease of Setup
9.0
77
9.1
321
Ease of Admin
8.8
48
8.9
314
Quality of Support
9.0
89
8.5
323
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
48
8.9
314
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
87
9.0
329
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.3
66
9.2
137
9.0
63
8.9
130
8.7
61
8.7
133
9.1
60
8.5
125
Management
Feature Not Available
8.9
123
8.7
64
8.8
130
9.0
64
9.0
129
9.3
65
9.2
132
9.2
65
Feature Not Available
Compliance
9.2
63
8.8
127
9.2
62
9.1
131
9.0
64
8.8
124
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
143
Not enough data
8.8
149
Not enough data
8.9
148
Not enough data
8.6
147
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.8
149
Not enough data
8.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
145
Management
Not enough data
7.5
142
Not enough data
8.5
147
Not enough data
8.8
150
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
9.3
54
Not enough data
9.0
56
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.1
51
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.8
49
Management
Not enough data
7.9
50
Not enough data
8.9
52
Not enough data
9.1
54
Agentic AI - SaaS Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.5
112
Not enough data
8.3
113
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
9.1
115
Not enough data
9.0
112
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
8.6
110
Not enough data
8.9
112
Not enough data
8.7
111
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Functionality
9.2
51
Not enough data
9.3
51
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
8.6
50
Not enough data
Admin
9.2
52
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Database Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
108
Not enough data
8.8
110
Not enough data
8.8
109
Not enough data
8.6
107
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
8.5
108
Not enough data
8.9
108
Not enough data
8.4
110
Not enough data
8.6
107
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
5.7
7
Not enough data
5.7
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
5.7
7
Not enough data
5.7
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
5.7
7
Solution Provision
Not enough data
8.7
40
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
9.4
40
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
Solution Provision
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Comet Backup and Cove Data Protection are categorized as Server Backup
Unique Categories
Comet Backup is categorized as Database Backup and Data Replication
Cove Data Protection is categorized as Disaster Recovery, Online Backup, SaaS Backup, Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), and File Recovery
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Comet Backup
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Cove Data Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
31.5%
Computer & Network Security
18.0%
Telecommunications
5.4%
Computer Software
4.5%
Real Estate
3.6%
Other
36.9%
Information Technology and Services
51.1%
Computer & Network Security
19.8%
Computer Software
2.5%
Computer Networking
2.5%
Accounting
2.5%
Other
21.6%
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Discussions
What is the best backup plan?
2 Comments
MV
I would have recommended Comet Backup as a back-up solution. However they have announced on the 29th of April a massive price increase of 99.00 USD (single...Read more
What are some examples of backup software?
1 Comment
MV
Well depends on what you need and want... Acronis, Bacula(.org) are reliable companies. Some prefer Veeam. It really depends on your needs.
However I...Read more
What are the features of backup software?
1 Comment
MV
Well depends on what you need and want... Acronis, Bacula(.org) are reliable companies. Some prefer Veeam. It really depends on your needs.
However I...Read more
How does SolarWinds secure data in transit to/from its private cloud?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cove Data Protection
Apologies for the long delayed response - we just found out about this discussion area. SolarWinds Backups are AES 256-bit encrypted in transit and at rest....Read more
In what countries are the cloud storage data centers located?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cove Data Protection
Apologies for the long delayed response - we just found out about this discussion area. SolarWinds stores backups in more than 30 ISO or SOC certified data...Read more
Does SolarWinds own the physical data centers?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cove Data Protection
Apologies for the long delayed response - we just found out about this discussion area. The 30+ private cloud data centers where our backups are stored are...Read more
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