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HPE StoreOnce vs N-able Backup

HPE StoreOnce logo

HPE StoreOnce

Software

Disk-based backup with built-in deduplication

From
$5000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
N-able Backup logo

N-able Backup

Software

Cloud-first backup built for MSPs

From
$20/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst, N-able Backup covers Direct-to-cloud backup.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HPE StoreOnce and N-able Backup actually diverge.

Attributes where HPE StoreOnce and N-able Backup differ
AttributeHPE StoreOnceN-able Backup
Starting price$5000/one-time$20/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsLinux, WebWindows, Web
Founded20152021

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 HPE StoreOnce

  • StoreOnce Catalyst
  • Cloud bank storage
  • Instant recovery
  • Federated deduplication
  • Encryption
  • Replication
  • Veeam
  • Commvault

Only in N-able Backup

  • Direct-to-cloud backup
  • Standby image
  • Bare metal recovery
  • LocalSpeedVault
  • TrueDelta incremental
  • Documents protection
  • Microsoft 365
  • VMware

Both cover

  • Linux support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

HPE StoreOnce

  • Data protection
  • Disaster recovery
  • Business continuity
  • Ransomware protection
  • Compliance

N-able Backup

  • 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.

HPE StoreOnce

Nothing recorded yet. See the HPE StoreOnce review.

N-able Backup

  • Limited availability for non-Windows environments compared to competitors
  • MSP-focused product may include features unnecessary for smaller organizations

Pricing, plan by plan

HPE StoreOnce

$5000/one-time
  • StoreOnce Appliance$5000/one-time
    • Catalyst deduplication
    • Cloud bank
    • Instant recovery

N-able Backup

$20/month
  • Backup$20/month
    • Direct-to-cloud
    • Standby image
    • Multi-tenant

Which should you pick?

Choose HPE StoreOnce if

  • You need storeonce catalyst.
  • You work on Linux, Web.
  • You also want cloud bank storage.
HPE StoreOnce review

Choose N-able Backup if

  • You need direct-to-cloud backup.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want standby image.
N-able Backup review

Questions people ask

Is HPE StoreOnce or N-able Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. HPE StoreOnce starts at $5000/one-time and N-able Backup at $20/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HPE StoreOnce or N-able Backup?
HPE StoreOnce starts at $5000/one-time and N-able Backup at $20/month.
Does HPE StoreOnce or N-able Backup run on more platforms?
HPE StoreOnce runs on Linux, Web. N-able Backup runs on Windows, Web.
What is HPE StoreOnce best used for?
HPE StoreOnce is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
What can HPE StoreOnce do that N-able Backup cannot?
HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst, Cloud bank storage, Instant recovery, Federated deduplication. N-able Backup covers Direct-to-cloud backup, Standby image, Bare metal recovery, LocalSpeedVault. Both handle Linux support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

N-able Backup: What does Cove Data Protection cover?

Cove Data Protection provides unified backup, security, and disaster recovery for servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365, with cloud-native architecture and automatic updates.

Source
N-able Backup: Is hardware required for N-able Backup?

No, Cove Data Protection is fully SaaS-based with no appliances or hardware required. It offers a cloud management console accessible from anywhere with no upfront hardware investment.

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N-able Backup: How often can backups be scheduled with Cove?

Cove's TrueDelta technology enables backups as frequently as every 15 minutes, eliminating redundancies and ensuring minimal data loss windows.

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N-able Backup: Does Cove offer ransomware protection?

Yes, Cove includes ransomware resilience through immutable backup copies and isolated backups kept separate by default, providing protection against encryption attacks.

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