Veeam Data Platform vs Cohesity DataProtect

Veeam Data Platform9.2Visit Cohesity DataProtect8.7Visit

Higher score Veeam Data Platform #3 in Data Protection Tools 9.2/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Veeam

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Cohesity DataProtect #8 in Data Protection Tools 8.7/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Cohesity

• Veeam Data Platform fits best

  Enterprise backup with recovery orchestration

• Cohesity DataProtect fits best

  Mid-market and enterprise multi-cloud backup teams

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Side by side

Feature	Veeam Data Platform 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Cohesity DataProtect 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Data Protection Tools	#8 in Data Protection Tools
Best for	Enterprise backup with recovery orchestration	Mid-market and enterprise multi-cloud backup teams
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted
Compliance	SSO/SAML	SOC 2
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Veeam Data Platform 0/4 · Cohesity DataProtect 0/4
Backup and recovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Data-loss prevention	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Encryption & key management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Ransomware recovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included endpoints	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers virtual, physical, cloud, and hybrid workload recovery Adds immutable storage, malware scanning, and clean-restore workflows Premium includes recovery orchestration and compliance reporting	Centralizes policy-based protection across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS Covers virtual platforms, databases, cloud services, and SaaS applications Immutable snapshots, instant mass recovery, and global deduplication
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales rather than publishing rates Self-managed Windows deployment may require internal administration Microsoft 365 backup is licensed as a separate Veeam offering	Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales Standard retention is 30 days; longer periods require Custom Enterprise-focused capabilities may exceed simpler backup needs
Our verdict	Veeam Data Platform is a self-managed data protection platform for organizations running virtual, physical, cloud, or hybrid workloads. It combines backup and recovery with instant recovery, immutable backup storage, role-based access… Read the review →	Cohesity DataProtect is an enterprise backup and recovery platform for organizations protecting workloads across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments. Its centralized management covers virtual machines, databases, physical servers,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Veeam Data Platform — where it wins

  • Covers virtual, physical, cloud, and hybrid workload recovery
  • Adds immutable storage, malware scanning, and clean-restore workflows
  • Premium includes recovery orchestration and compliance reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than publishing rates
  • Self-managed Windows deployment may require internal administration
  • Microsoft 365 backup is licensed as a separate Veeam offering

• Cohesity DataProtect — where it wins

  • Centralizes policy-based protection across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS
  • Covers virtual platforms, databases, cloud services, and SaaS applications
  • Immutable snapshots, instant mass recovery, and global deduplication

  Where it doesn't

  • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
  • Standard retention is 30 days; longer periods require Custom
  • Enterprise-focused capabilities may exceed simpler backup needs

• Veeam Data Platform9.2/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  Enterprise backup with immutable storage, threat detection, and recovery orchestration.

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• Cohesity DataProtect8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  Centralized backup and recovery for organizations with mixed infrastructure and SaaS.

  Visit CohesityFull verdict →