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Head-to-head · Backup Software

SEP sesam vs Cove Data Protection

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score SEP sesam #5 in Backup Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit SEP sesam
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

SEP sesam leads on 1 check, Cove Data Protection on 0, and 3 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 scoreSEP sesam · 8.6/10
  • Free planonly SEP sesam
  • Free trialboth

SEP sesam scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

SEP sesam offers free plan; Cove Data Protection doesn't.

SEP sesam is the better fit for mature enterprise infrastructure backup. Cove Data Protection is the better fit for service providers needing cloud-managed recovery.

  • SEP sesam fits best

    Mature enterprise infrastructure backup

  • Cove Data Protection fits best

    Service providers needing cloud-managed recovery

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Side by side

Feature SEP sesam 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Cove Data Protection 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.5
Ranking #5 in Backup Software #6 in Backup Software
Best for Mature enterprise infrastructure backup Service providers needing cloud-managed recovery
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Windows, Linux, macOS Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 10 integrations 2 integrations
Features SEP sesam 3/4 · Cove Data Protection 3/4
Computer backup ✓ ✓
Mobile backup Not checked yet Not checked yet
Server backup ✓ ✓
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Backup scope Mixed Mixed
Restore modes Mixed Mixed
Supported platforms web, windows, linux, macos, self_hosted, api web, windows, macos, linux
Our review
Pros
  • Centralized backup for physical, virtual, application and database environments
  • Immutable storage, S3 Object Lock and offline tape air-gap protection
  • Supports VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, SAP HANA and Microsoft 365
  • 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
  • Community Edition is limited to non-commercial use and specified system limits
  • Commercial SEP sesam uses quote-based unit or subscription licensing
  • The free edition is not equivalent to the unrestricted commercial product
  • 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

SEP sesam is backup and recovery software for organizations managing physical servers, virtual machines, databases, enterprise applications and heterogeneous operating systems. It provides centralized administration across Windows, Linux…

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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. SEP sesamBackup Software 8.6Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Cove Data ProtectionBackup Software 8.5Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SEP sesam — where it wins

    • Centralized backup for physical, virtual, application and database environments
    • Immutable storage, S3 Object Lock and offline tape air-gap protection
    • Supports VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, SAP HANA and Microsoft 365

    Where it doesn't

    • Community Edition is limited to non-commercial use and specified system limits
    • Commercial SEP sesam uses quote-based unit or subscription licensing
    • The free edition is not equivalent to the unrestricted commercial product

  • 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
  • SEP sesam8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A mature enterprise backup suite with broad recovery coverage and a free limited edition.

    Visit SEP sesamFull 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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