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Head-to-head · Backup Software

Cove Data Protection vs Ahsay Backup Software

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Cove Data Protection #6 in Backup Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit N-able
Ahsay Backup Software #35 in Backup Software 5.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Ahsay

Cove Data Protection leads on 0 checks, Ahsay Backup Software on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCove Data Protection · 8.5/10
  • Free trialonly Cove Data Protection
  • Most featuresAhsay Backup Software · 4 of 4

Cove Data Protection scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 8.5 against 5.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #35.

Cove Data Protection is the better fit for service providers needing cloud-managed recovery. Ahsay Backup Software is the better fit for cross-platform backup with mobile coverage.

  • Cove Data Protection fits best

    Service providers needing cloud-managed recovery

  • Ahsay Backup Software fits best

    Cross-platform backup with mobile coverage

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Side by side

Feature Cove Data Protection 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Ahsay Backup Software 5.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 5.7
Ranking #6 in Backup Software #35 in Backup Software
Best for Service providers needing cloud-managed recovery Cross-platform backup with mobile coverage
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request · 30-day trial $1/device usage-based
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop, Mobile, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations 2 integrations 20 integrations
Features Cove Data Protection 3/4 · Ahsay Backup Software 4/4
Computer backup ✓ ✓
Mobile backup Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Server backup ✓ ✓
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Backup scope Mixed Mixed
Restore modes Mixed Mixed
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, linux windows, macos, linux, ios, android, self_hosted
Our review
Pros
  • Covers physical and virtual servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365
  • Includes immutable isolated copies and cloud storage
  • Automates recovery testing and supports bare-metal restores
  • Covers desktops, servers, VMs, SaaS, databases, and mobile devices
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and self-hosted deployment
  • Includes immutable backups, encryption, 2FA, and automated restore drills
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote
  • Listed integrations are limited to RMM and PSA platforms
  • No free plan; the 30-day trial is time-limited
  • The Ahsay Go plan supports 1–10 devices
  • There is no free plan for Ahsay Backup Software
  • The platform is not open source
Our verdict

Cove Data Protection is a cloud-first backup, disaster recovery, and archiving service from N-able for managed service providers and IT teams. A web-based dashboard manages protection for physical and virtual servers, workstations, and…

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Ahsay Backup Software is a paid backup and recovery platform for businesses, managed service providers, and resellers. It covers files, Windows systems, system state, bare-metal recovery, virtual machines, SaaS applications, databases,…

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  1. Cove Data ProtectionBackup Software 8.5Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. Ahsay Backup SoftwareBackup Software 5.7Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cove Data Protection — where it wins

    • Covers physical and virtual servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365
    • Includes immutable isolated copies and cloud storage
    • Automates recovery testing and supports bare-metal restores

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote
    • Listed integrations are limited to RMM and PSA platforms
    • No free plan; the 30-day trial is time-limited

  • Ahsay Backup Software — where it wins

    • Covers desktops, servers, VMs, SaaS, databases, and mobile devices
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and self-hosted deployment
    • Includes immutable backups, encryption, 2FA, and automated restore drills

    Where it doesn't

    • The Ahsay Go plan supports 1–10 devices
    • There is no free plan for Ahsay Backup Software
    • The platform is not open source
  • Cove Data Protection8.5/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A broad backup and recovery service for IT teams and providers, with cloud storage included.

    Visit N-ableFull verdict →
  • Ahsay Backup Software5.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    A broad backup platform for businesses, service providers, and resellers across mixed environments.

    Visit AhsayFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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