Backup & Disaster Recovery · head to head
Cohesity DataProtect vs CloudAlly
Cohesity DataProtect
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Hyperconverged secondary data protection
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
CloudAlly
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Enterprise SaaS backup made simple
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only CloudAlly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Cohesity DataProtect primarily focused on enterprise customers; less suitable for small businesses; CloudAlly pricing not transparently displayed; requires customer inquiry
- They diverge on capability: Cohesity DataProtect covers Hyperconverged architecture, CloudAlly covers Automated daily backup.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cohesity DataProtect and CloudAlly actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cohesity DataProtect | CloudAlly |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | On-premises, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud | Web, Cloud |
| Founded | 2013 | 2011 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Backup & Disaster Recovery).
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 Cohesity DataProtect
- Hyperconverged architecture
- Instant mass restore
- Global deduplication
- Global search
- Ransomware protection
- Cloud tiering
- VMware
- Hyper-V
Only in CloudAlly
- Automated daily backup
- Point-in-time recovery
- Cross-account restore
- Archive export
- Activity logs
- Multi-admin support
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cohesity DataProtect
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
CloudAlly
- 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.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Cohesity DataProtect
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Cohesity DataProtect review.
CloudAlly
Free- CloudAlly Backup$3/month
- Daily backup
- Point-in-time restore
- Unlimited storage
Which should you pick?
Choose Cohesity DataProtect if
- You need hyperconverged architecture.
- You work on On-premises, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
- You also want instant mass restore.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Cohesity DataProtect or CloudAlly better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cohesity DataProtect starts at On request and CloudAlly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cohesity DataProtect or CloudAlly?
- CloudAlly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Cohesity DataProtect and Free for CloudAlly.
- Does Cohesity DataProtect or CloudAlly run on more platforms?
- Cohesity DataProtect runs on On-premises, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud. CloudAlly runs on Web, 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 Cohesity DataProtect best used for?
- Cohesity DataProtect is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
- What can Cohesity DataProtect do that CloudAlly cannot?
- Cohesity DataProtect covers Hyperconverged architecture, Instant mass restore, Global deduplication, Global search. CloudAlly covers Automated daily backup, Point-in-time recovery, Cross-account restore, Archive export. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cohesity 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: 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: How much can Cohesity reduce data protection costs?
Cohesity DataProtect reduces data protection costs by 70% or more through unified management and deduplication.
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: 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.
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: 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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