Compare Cove Data Protection and Macrium Backup & Restore 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Cove Data Protection
Star Rating
(413)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Cove Data ProtectionMacrium Backup & Restore
Star Rating
(78)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- According to verified reviews, Cove Data Protection stands out for its user-friendly interface, making it easy for technicians to monitor backup statuses across multiple computers without requiring extensive technical knowledge. Users appreciate that the installation process is seamless, with no need for reboots.
- G2 reviewers report that Macrium Backup & Restore excels in providing reliable and fast backups, with users highlighting its ability to perform incremental backups efficiently. One user noted that it delivers a complete backup in a short period, which is crucial for maintaining data integrity.
- Reviewers mention that Cove Data Protection offers good customer service with multiple support options and quick response times, which is essential for businesses that rely on timely assistance. This level of support can be a significant advantage for users who may encounter issues during backup processes.
- Users say that Macrium Backup & Restore has a strong reputation for reliability, with one user stating, "Never fail and when you see one problem it's from the other side." This reliability is a key factor for users who prioritize data protection and recovery.
- According to recent feedback, Cove Data Protection is praised for its proactive features and technology, which help users stay ahead of potential backup issues. This proactive approach can save time and reduce stress for IT teams managing multiple systems.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Macrium Backup & Restore offers excellent features like BitLocker support and image protection, which are particularly beneficial for users needing robust security measures. This focus on security can be a deciding factor for businesses handling sensitive data.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cove Data Protection
No pricing availableMacrium Backup & Restore
SiteBackup Annual Plan & Perpetual
Starting at $65.00
1 Device Per Year
Centralized business backup and recovery solution for medium to large enterprises.
- Centralized management and control
- Scheduled Backup and Restore
- Local/Remote server options
Free Trial
Cove Data Protection
Free Trial is available
Macrium Backup & Restore
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
341
9.1
70
Ease of Use
9.0
349
9.1
71
Ease of Setup
9.1
323
9.2
59
Ease of Admin
8.9
315
8.8
46
Quality of Support
8.5
325
8.8
51
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
315
9.1
41
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
331
9.3
67
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.2
139
9.3
23
8.9
131
8.9
18
8.8
134
7.7
14
8.5
125
9.0
17
Management
8.9
124
9.5
22
8.8
131
9.2
19
9.0
130
8.7
14
9.2
132
8.5
14
Feature Not Available
7.8
16
Compliance
8.8
127
8.6
14
9.1
132
Feature Not Available
8.8
125
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Server Backup
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
Functionality
8.3
143
8.5
12
8.8
149
9.5
13
8.9
148
9.1
13
8.6
147
9.4
13
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
8.8
149
9.5
16
8.3
146
9.6
14
8.3
145
9.4
13
Management
7.5
142
Feature Not Available
8.5
147
Feature Not Available
8.8
150
9.2
12
Agentic AI - Online Backup
6.0
7
Feature Not Available
6.0
7
Feature Not Available
6.9
7
Feature Not Available
6.2
7
Feature Not Available
6.0
7
Feature Not Available
6.0
7
Feature Not Available
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
Feature Not Available
8.3
113
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Management
9.1
115
9.7
11
9.0
112
9.5
10
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Security
8.6
110
9.3
9
8.9
112
9.5
10
8.7
111
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - File Recovery
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
8.6
12
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Imaging
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
7.8
10
Functionality
8.8
108
8.3
10
8.8
110
7.5
6
8.8
109
7.2
6
8.6
107
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.1
8
Management
8.5
108
9.3
9
8.9
108
8.8
8
8.4
110
8.8
8
8.6
107
7.4
7
Feature Not Available
7.5
6
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
5.7
7
Feature Not Available
5.7
7
Feature Not Available
6.7
7
Feature Not Available
5.7
7
Feature Not Available
5.7
7
Feature Not Available
6.0
7
Feature Not Available
5.7
7
Feature Not Available
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
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
9.7
24
Not enough data
8.2
17
Performance
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
22
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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 Macrium Backup & Restore are categorized as Disaster Recovery, Online Backup, Server Backup, and File Recovery
Unique Categories
Cove Data Protection is categorized as SaaS Backup and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
Macrium Backup & Restore is categorized as PC Backup, Hard Drive Cloning, and OS Imaging & Deployment
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cove Data Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Macrium Backup & Restore
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
50.9%
Computer & Network Security
20.2%
Accounting
2.5%
Computer Networking
2.5%
Computer Software
2.5%
Other
21.4%
Information Technology and Services
17.1%
Computer Software
14.5%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Education Management
6.6%
Higher Education
3.9%
Other
51.3%
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
Is macrium software safe?
2 Comments
AG
Macrium Reflect is a secure option, granting you the confidence to employ it without worry. It is devoid of any malicious intent and serves as a completely...Read more
What does Macrium Reflect do?
1 Comment
IL
Macrium Reflect backs up files and folders on an automated scheduleRead more
Macrium Backup & Restore has no more discussions with answers
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