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Head-to-head · Backup Software

Rubrik Security Cloud vs Cove Data Protection

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Rubrik Security Cloud #2 in Backup Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Rubrik
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

Rubrik Security Cloud leads on 0 checks, Cove Data Protection on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRubrik Security Cloud · 9.2/10
  • Free trialonly Cove Data Protection
  • Most featuresCove Data Protection · 3 of 4

Rubrik Security Cloud scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Rubrik Security Cloud is the better fit for cyber recovery and ransomware investigation. Cove Data Protection is the better fit for service providers needing cloud-managed recovery.

  • Rubrik Security Cloud fits best

    Cyber recovery and ransomware investigation

  • Cove Data Protection fits best

    Service providers needing cloud-managed recovery

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Side by side

Feature Rubrik Security Cloud 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Cove Data Protection 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #2 in Backup Software #6 in Backup Software
Best for Cyber recovery and ransomware investigation Service providers needing cloud-managed recovery
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 9 integrations 2 integrations
Features Rubrik Security Cloud 0/4 · Cove Data Protection 3/4
Computer backup Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Mobile backup Not checked yet Not checked yet
Server backup Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Ransomware protection Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Backup scope Not checked yet Mixed
Restore modes Not checked yet Mixed
Supported platforms Not checked yet web, windows, macos, linux
Our review
Pros
  • Immutable, logically air-gapped backups with behavioral ransomware detection
  • Threat investigation, sensitive-data discovery, and exposure monitoring
  • Orchestrated recovery workflows with GraphQL and REST API automation
  • Covers physical and virtual servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365
  • Includes immutable isolated copies and cloud storage
  • Automates recovery testing and supports bare-metal restores
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Platform access is listed through web and API channels
  • May exceed the needs of teams seeking basic backup only
  • 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
Our verdict

Rubrik Security Cloud is a data security platform for organizations protecting enterprise, cloud, and SaaS workloads. Its focus is cyber resilience: immutable and logically air-gapped backups, ransomware anomaly detection, threat…

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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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  1. Rubrik Security CloudBackup Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. Cove Data ProtectionBackup Software 8.5Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Rubrik Security Cloud — where it wins

    • Immutable, logically air-gapped backups with behavioral ransomware detection
    • Threat investigation, sensitive-data discovery, and exposure monitoring
    • Orchestrated recovery workflows with GraphQL and REST API automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • Platform access is listed through web and API channels
    • May exceed the needs of teams seeking basic backup only

  • 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
  • Rubrik Security Cloud9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A cyber-recovery platform built around immutable backup, threat investigation, and clean-state recovery.

    Visit RubrikFull verdict →
  • 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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