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Compare Cove Data Protection and Dell Avamar 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Cove Data Protection
Star Rating
(410)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Cove Data ProtectionDell Avamar
Star Rating
(47)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Dell AvamarSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cove Data Protection excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and ease of use. Users appreciate that it doesn't require reboots during agent installations, making it a hassle-free choice for technicians managing multiple backups.
- According to verified reviews, Dell Avamar offers strong integration capabilities, particularly with PowerProtect, which enhances its backup functions. Users highlight the improved web interface as a significant upgrade over previous versions, making daily backup and restore processes more efficient.
- Reviewers mention that Cove Data Protection's customer service is a standout feature, with quick response times and multiple support options. This level of support is particularly beneficial for small businesses that may not have extensive IT resources.
- Users say that while Dell Avamar has robust features, it can sometimes present challenges in setup and configuration. Some users have noted that the initial setup process can be less straightforward compared to Cove, which boasts a more user-friendly onboarding experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Cove Data Protection is particularly effective for small businesses, with a high percentage of users in this segment reporting satisfaction. Its ability to manage backup statuses across many devices with minimal effort is a key advantage for smaller teams.
- According to recent feedback, Dell Avamar is recognized for its strong performance in specific backup scenarios, such as file server and database backups. However, it faces challenges in overall user satisfaction compared to Cove, which has a higher G2 Score and more recent positive reviews.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cove Data Protection
No pricing availableDell Avamar
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cove Data Protection
Free Trial is available
Dell Avamar
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
338
8.7
39
Ease of Use
9.0
346
7.6
40
Ease of Setup
9.1
320
6.5
33
Ease of Admin
8.9
313
8.0
31
Quality of Support
8.5
322
8.2
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
313
8.1
32
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
328
7.0
39
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.2
137
9.1
9
8.9
130
8.1
8
8.7
133
9.1
9
8.5
125
8.9
9
Management
8.9
123
8.7
9
8.8
129
8.7
9
9.0
129
8.9
9
9.2
131
8.9
9
Feature Not Available
8.5
9
Compliance
8.8
127
8.9
9
9.1
131
8.1
8
8.8
124
9.1
9
Agentic AI - Server Backup
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
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.8
149
Not enough data
8.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
145
Not enough data
Management
7.5
142
Not enough data
8.5
147
Not enough data
8.8
150
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Backup
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
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
53
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
9.3
54
Not enough data
9.0
56
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.1
51
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
Management
7.9
50
Not enough data
8.9
52
Not enough data
9.1
54
Not enough data
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
8.5
112
Not enough data
8.3
113
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
9.1
115
Not enough data
9.0
112
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
8.6
110
Not enough data
8.9
112
Not enough data
8.7
111
Not enough data
Agentic AI - File Recovery
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Management
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
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
Not enough data
Solution Provision
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
Not enough data
Management
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
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
Cove Data Protection and Dell Avamar are categorized as Server Backup
Unique Categories
Cove Data Protection is categorized as Disaster Recovery, Online Backup, SaaS Backup, Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), and File Recovery
Dell Avamar has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cove Data Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Dell Avamar
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
51.0%
Computer & Network Security
19.8%
Computer Software
2.5%
Computer Networking
2.5%
Accounting
2.5%
Other
21.6%
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Sports
7.1%
Food Production
7.1%
Financial Services
7.1%
Telecommunications
4.8%
Other
40.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Dell Avamar has no discussions with answers
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