NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software vs. Veeam Data Platform

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
NetApp's ONTAP Data Management Software is a storage and data management and protection solution. ONTAP 9 allows users to build an intelligent hybrid cloud that is the foundation of a NetApp Data Fabric that spans flash, disk, and cloud. Flexibly deploy storage on a choice of architectures—hardware storage systems, software-defined storage (SDS), and the cloud—while unifying data management across all of them.N/A
Veeam Data Platform
Score 9.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Veeam’s® premier product, Veeam Backup & Replication™, delivers availability for all cloud, virtual, Kubernetes and physical workloads. Through a management console, the software provides backup, archival, recovery and replication capabilities.
$428
per year per 5 instances
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Veeam Data Platform Essentials
$428
per year per 5 instances
Veeam Data Platform
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
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Data Center Backup
Comparison of Data Center Backup features of Product A and Product B
NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software
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Ratings
Veeam Data Platform
9.0
335 Ratings
6% above category average
Universal recovery00 Ratings9.2283 Ratings
Instant recovery00 Ratings8.8300 Ratings
Recovery verification00 Ratings9.0287 Ratings
Business application protection00 Ratings8.9262 Ratings
Multiple backup destinations00 Ratings9.2306 Ratings
Incremental backup identification00 Ratings9.2317 Ratings
Backup to the cloud00 Ratings9.1215 Ratings
Deduplication and file compression00 Ratings9.0296 Ratings
Snapshots00 Ratings8.8271 Ratings
Flexible deployment00 Ratings8.7266 Ratings
Management dashboard00 Ratings9.028 Ratings
Platform support00 Ratings8.9283 Ratings
Retention options00 Ratings9.0288 Ratings
Encryption00 Ratings9.2259 Ratings
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User Ratings
NetApp ONTAP Data Management SoftwareVeeam Data Platform
Likelihood to Recommend
9.8
(8 ratings)
9.2
(783 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(42 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
9.6
(36 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(8 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(8 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(2 ratings)
10.0
(37 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(24 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(7 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(8 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(8 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
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(0 ratings)
6.5
(7 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
5.1
(8 ratings)
User Testimonials
NetApp ONTAP Data Management SoftwareVeeam Data Platform
Likelihood to Recommend
NetApp
I have highly benefited from the performance of this great tool. Storage and data management programs have been running as planned since we deployed this system. Under NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software our data and customers contacts are always secure. It has helped our company in reducing storage costs as we can safely use cloud storage services. It gives us continuity guarantee even after our systems fail to function due to strong backup system.
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Veeam Software
Mixed on‑prem VMware/Hyper‑V environments running AD, file servers, CI, and line‑of‑business VMs.You need fast, predictable recovery (including instant restore to Azure when hardware or ransomware takes out primary hosts) and hardened, immutable backups managed through a consistent appliance model. Example: Your domain controllers, CI VMs, and PDM server are all backed up nightly with short backup windows and regular test restores, and you can fail critical services into Azure in minutes if the cluster dies.
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Pros
NetApp
  • Cloud tool for easy multiple data management.
  • Creating reports is incredible through the package.
  • Data transportation and the real-time data analytics, this tool is the best ever.
  • Data threats Protection capability is amazing.
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Veeam Software
  • The ease of use in creating jobs and adding clients enables our new and less skilled administrators to work efficiently, quickly, and accurately.
  • The same ease of use is essential for junior admins as well. Backups are quickly and accurately restored, allowing our networking team to bring clients back to production within expected times.
  • The ability to create a restore for testing and to remove it quickly has proven to be an excellent asset for our production and DB teams.
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Cons
NetApp
  • More details on network interfaces are available in CLI. Would like to see similar visibility on the GUI.
  • Deleting volumes that have been snapmirrored have to be released at the snapmirror destination first. Would be nice to have that feature at the source where you are deleting the volume.
  • When creating a volume in the GUI it adds to the default junction point. Would be nice to choose the junction point as you were creating the volume (this is a feature available in the CLI).
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Veeam Software
  • It should recommend the most secure method of backup methods to ensure immutability.
  • It should maximize SnapMirror technology when using a NetApp as a backup target to replicate backups to CVO targets.
  • It should provide a centralized dashboard for backing up all PaaS services in Azure.
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Likelihood to Renew
NetApp
No answers on this topic
Veeam Software
I really have no complaints about Veeam Backup & Replication. Their service has been excellent and the cost is minimal in comparison to other services I checked out. Implementation wasn't simple and the Veeam Support team was there to help each step of the way.
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Usability
NetApp
Functionality is very impressive, practical, and useful. GUI could use several improvements.
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Veeam Software
It is a very robust solution that has never failed. It also has perfect integration with Windows server volume shadow copies. The processing load is moved from the backup server to the backup proxy. Increased fault tolerance: you can store data on a separate machine, the backup repository. Can perform a bare metal restore.
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Reliability and Availability
NetApp
No answers on this topic
Veeam Software
I give Veeam Data Platform a rating of 9 for availability because it consistently performs reliably in critical data protection and recovery tasks. The platform is designed to minimize downtime, ensuring that backup and recovery processes are accessible when needed.While there may be rare instances of maintenance or minor application errors, these do not significantly affect the overall reliability of the system. Veeam’s strong architecture and features like high availability configurations further enhance its performance, allowing us to trust it in crucial situations. Overall, it has proven to be a dependable solution that meets our organization's needs effectively.
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Performance
NetApp
No answers on this topic
Veeam Software
Veeam does a good job with backing up our servers in a timely manner. We are still at the beginning of our Veeam use and are pleased with the speed at which we can access the system as well as the backups and restore points. Veeam is definitely superior to our previous backup system in terms of speed and accessibility
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Support Rating
NetApp
NetApp support is always second to none. That being said I have never once had to contact support for the NetApp System Manager software. It is simple, stable and easy to use. Given that their support is stellar in all other areas I don't see how this would be any different
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Veeam Software
The support team has never asked me to jump through silly hoops or waste time on pointless exercises. They seem to truly have a handle on what may be wrong. In fact, when we were having trouble getting our license renewal setup (because of yet another license migration at Veeam) a support incident got us connected to the right people to get our renewal done in time.
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In-Person Training
NetApp
No answers on this topic
Veeam Software
I rated the in-person training an 8 because it was generally effective and provided a solid foundation for understanding the Veeam Data Platform. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaged, making the sessions interactive. However, I felt that some topics could have been covered in more depth, and additional hands-on exercises would have further reinforced the learning experience. Overall, it was a positive training session that adequately prepared attendees for using the product, but there's room for improvement.
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Online Training
NetApp
No answers on this topic
Veeam Software
I gave it a rating of 7 because, although the online training offered valuable content and covered the essential aspects of the Veeam Data Platform, it lacked interactivity and opportunities for direct engagement with instructors. This made it challenging to ask questions or delve deeper into specific topics. Additionally, some sections felt a bit rushed, which could hinder a comprehensive understanding of more complex features. Overall, while the training was useful, improvements in interactivity and pacing could elevate the experience significantly.
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Implementation Rating
NetApp
No answers on this topic
Veeam Software
Plan the process and then work through your plan, i know this should go without saying but its easy to get sidetracked. You tend to want to just get up and running so you can have that sigh of relief, spend the time to talk to your business stakeholder to see what goals they are trying to accomplish and how that may impact your plans first.
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Alternatives Considered
NetApp
I have only used NetApp ONTAP Select platform in our organization in data storage and file management. It has efficiently managed all data-related problems and gives us the right roadmap of managing data from all sources effectively. Data migration from our company to the cloud storage datasets has been easy and secure. It provides reliable intelligence from all information gathered from our data sources that enhances better operations and smart decisions.
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Veeam Software
We didn't get to use the tool ourselves, but we studied it. We spent three days with the team studying, we had several presentations from the tool's representatives, but it seemed very confusing, a lot of information and little action. It wasn't what we were looking for. We also spoke with the contract manager, and he informed us that the tool was too expensive for what it seemed to be delivering, so we ultimately opted for Veeam.
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Scalability
NetApp
No answers on this topic
Veeam Software
In terms of scalability for our company, Veeam was able to cover our backup needs with ease. They have options for even more individualized backup if we were to need them; i.e. if a specific workstation needs its own independent backup. We have not used these resources yet, but I am confident they will be beneficial to our company in the near future.
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Return on Investment
NetApp
  • Previously were were running with just locally attached storage across all of our estate. With this tool we are not able to simplify the management of storage saving on resource usage across our Ops teams allowing us to focus on "more important" tasks.
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Veeam Software
  • Date resiliency is worth its weight in gold.
  • Ease of Use and low learning curve for mid/junior admins.
  • The low side is the change in the licensing to subscription was a hit for our organization. It felt like a money grab.
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ScreenShots

Veeam Data Platform Screenshots

Screenshot of an example of the proactive threat assessment technology used to identify adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) before a cyber-attack.Screenshot of where Veeam Intelligence turns noisy alerts into clear insights with recommended next steps, explaining anomalies and pointing out the next best action.Screenshot of a preview of an AI generated snapshot of job health, exceptions, and priority actions.Screenshot of the chat flow to watch AI agents scan for anomalies, confirm a clean restore point, and surface integrity and performance insights.