Software · head to head
CloudAlly vs Cohesity DataProtect
Cohesity DataProtect
Software
Hyperconverged secondary data protection
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only CloudAlly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: CloudAlly pricing not transparently displayed; requires customer inquiry; Cohesity DataProtect primarily focused on enterprise customers; less suitable for small businesses
- They diverge on capability: CloudAlly covers Automated daily backup, Cohesity DataProtect covers Hyperconverged architecture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CloudAlly and Cohesity DataProtect actually diverge.
| Attribute | CloudAlly | Cohesity DataProtect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | On-premises, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in CloudAlly
- Automated daily backup
- Point-in-time recovery
- Cross-account restore
- Archive export
- Activity logs
- Multi-admin support
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
Only in Cohesity DataProtect
- Hyperconverged architecture
- Instant mass restore
- Global deduplication
- Global search
- Ransomware protection
- Cloud tiering
- VMware
- Hyper-V
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CloudAlly
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
Cohesity DataProtect
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
Both are used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection, compliance, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CloudAlly
- Pricing not transparently displayed; requires customer inquiry
- Limited visibility into data center locations for compliance-sensitive organizations
- Transition to OpenText Cybersecurity branding may cause confusion
Cohesity DataProtect
- Primarily focused on enterprise customers; less suitable for small businesses
- Requires significant IT expertise to optimize deduplication and retention policies
- High upfront infrastructure costs for on-premises deployment
Pricing, plan by plan
CloudAlly
Free- CloudAlly Backup$3/month
- Daily backup
- Point-in-time restore
- Unlimited storage
Cohesity DataProtect
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Cohesity DataProtect review.
Which should you pick?
Choose CloudAlly if
- You need automated daily backup.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want point-in-time recovery.
Choose Cohesity DataProtect if
- You need hyperconverged architecture.
- You work on On-premises, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
- You also want instant mass restore.
Questions people ask
- Is CloudAlly or Cohesity DataProtect better?
- Neither clearly leads. CloudAlly starts at Free and Cohesity DataProtect at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CloudAlly or Cohesity DataProtect?
- CloudAlly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CloudAlly and On request for Cohesity DataProtect.
- Does CloudAlly or Cohesity DataProtect run on more platforms?
- CloudAlly runs on Web, Cloud. Cohesity DataProtect runs on On-premises, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
- Can I use CloudAlly for free?
- Yes. CloudAlly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cohesity DataProtect starts at On request.
- What is CloudAlly best used for?
- CloudAlly is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
- What can CloudAlly do that Cohesity DataProtect cannot?
- CloudAlly covers Automated daily backup, Point-in-time recovery, Cross-account restore, Archive export. Cohesity DataProtect covers Hyperconverged architecture, Instant mass restore, Global deduplication, Global search. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
CloudAlly: What cloud applications can CloudAlly backup?
CloudAlly backs up Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SharePoint/OneDrive, Salesforce, Box, and Dropbox with daily automated backups and unlimited retention.
SourceCohesity DataProtect: What is the main benefit of Cohesity DataProtect's instant recovery?
Cohesity uniquely reduces downtime by enabling instant mass restoration of any number of VMs, large volumes of unstructured data, and Oracle databases to any point in time.
SourceCloudAlly: How is CloudAlly data encrypted and stored?
CloudAlly stores backups on AWS servers with 128-bit SSL encryption and AES 256-bit encryption, maintaining compliance certifications including ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR.
SourceCohesity DataProtect: How much can Cohesity reduce data protection costs?
Cohesity DataProtect reduces data protection costs by 70% or more through unified management and deduplication.
SourceCloudAlly: What recovery options does CloudAlly provide?
CloudAlly offers granular point-in-time recovery with unlimited retention, allowing three-click recovery of deleted files, and point-in-time restore capabilities for ransomware protection.
SourceCohesity DataProtect: What platforms and workloads does Cohesity DataProtect support?
Cohesity DataProtect protects on-premises systems, multiple cloud environments, and SaaS applications through a single unified platform.
SourceCohesity DataProtect: Does Cohesity use security best practices for backup protection?
Yes. Cohesity DataProtect uses multilayered security architecture designed to minimize the risk of backups becoming a ransomware target.
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