Cohesity vs Arcserve: Backup and DR in India
Cohesity vs Arcserve for Indian backup and DR teams
Arcserve UDP starts near a published number. Cohesity is quote-based but scales further into large, mixed environments.
Cohesity vs Arcserve at a glance
Both brands in one view. Where each one wins, and where the ASP network changes the answer.
Cohesity
- Core focus
- Consolidated data management: backup, DR, file services and security in one platform.
- Ransomware defense
- Built-in AI-based anomaly detection plus an optional air-gapped immutable vault (FortKnox).
- Recovery speed
- Instant mass restore for many virtual machines at once during a large outage.
- Pricing model
- Quote-based, capacity licensed by the terabyte. No published list price.
- Best fit
- Larger, mixed on-prem, cloud and SaaS environments that want one console for everything.
Arcserve
- Core focus
- Unified Data Protection (UDP) for physical, virtual and cloud workloads.
- Ransomware defense
- Sophos Intercept X integration hands off ransomware defense to a dedicated security engine.
- Recovery speed
- Agentless VM backup with automated, scheduled DR testing.
- Pricing model
- Published starting price point, easier to budget against early in an evaluation.
- Best fit
- Mid-sized teams that want transparent pricing and lighter deployment overhead.
The Cohesity and Arcserve ranges Sirius Star supplies
Two picks from each brand. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
Cohesity DataProtect
Core backup and recovery for VMware, physical servers, databases and SaaS apps.
- Global deduplication cuts storage consumption
- Instant mass restore for large-scale outages
- Supports SQL Server, Oracle, SAP HANA and Microsoft 365
Cohesity FortKnox
Air-gapped, immutable backup vault sold as a separate module for ransomware recovery.
- Isolated copy outside the primary backup environment
- Built for last-resort recovery after a live attack
- Priced separately from the core DataProtect license
Arcserve UDP
Unified Data Protection for physical, virtual and cloud workloads in one console.
- Agentless backup across virtual machine environments
- Sophos Intercept X integration for ransomware defense
- Automated, scheduled disaster recovery testing
Arcserve Cloud Direct
DR-as-a-service layer for teams that want failover without owning a second site.
- Failover to cloud infrastructure without a standby data centre
- Fits teams without a dedicated DR site
- Paired with UDP for a full backup and DR stack
Cohesity vs Arcserve: feature by feature
The specifics that decide the buy, for the Indian buyer.
| Feature | Cohesity | Arcserve |
|---|---|---|
| Ransomware defense approach | Built-in AI anomaly detection, plus optional FortKnox air-gapped vault | Sophos Intercept X integration, dedicated security engine |
| VM backup method | Instant mass restore, boots many VMs at once | Agentless backup, lighter resource footprint |
| DR testing | Manual validation unless bundled with additional modules | Automated, scheduled DR testing built in |
| Microsoft 365 coverage | Supported, though some users want deeper coverage | Rated well by users for Microsoft 365 workloads |
| Pricing transparency | Quote-based, no published list price | Published starting price point available |
| Deployment complexity | Modern console, users report an intuitive interface | Setup can take longer, interface described as dated by some users |
| Scale ceiling | Built for large, mixed on-prem/cloud/SaaS estates | Strong fit for mid-sized, more contained environments |
| India support | Delivered through Sirius Star and certified partners | Delivered through Sirius Star and certified partners |
Which one for what
The clean decision guide for common Indian B2B scenarios. Pick the row that fits.
You run a large, mixed on-prem and cloud estate
Cohesity. Built for scale and fast mass recovery across VMware, cloud and SaaS.
You want a published starting price to budget against
Arcserve UDP. Cohesity requires a custom quote before you get real numbers.
You want ransomware defense from a dedicated security vendor
Arcserve UDP, through its Sophos Intercept X integration.
You need an isolated, air-gapped last-resort copy
Cohesity FortKnox. Priced separately, but purpose-built for that scenario.
You lack a dedicated data protection specialist on staff
Cohesity’s console is generally rated more intuitive for smaller teams to run day to day.
How Sirius Star sizes Cohesity or Arcserve
Free review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.
Environment review
Free 30-min call. We map your workloads, RPO/RTO targets and current backup gaps.
Both brands quoted
Written quote in 24 working hours, covering license, support and any add-on modules.
Staged deployment
Rollout sequenced around your change windows, tested against a real restore first.
DR runbook wrap
We document the failover and recovery runbook so your team has it in writing.
Buying Backup and DR in India
- The RPO and RTO questions most quotes skip
- How to read a ransomware recovery guarantee
- What backup vendors bundle vs charge extra for
Cohesity vs Arcserve in India FAQ
Common questions Indian buyers ask. Answers grounded in current sources.
Is Cohesity or Arcserve cheaper for Indian businesses?
Which one handles ransomware recovery better?
Does either support Microsoft 365 backup?
Which is easier to deploy for a smaller IT team?
Does Sirius Star support both brands in India?
Ready for a sized Cohesity or Arcserve quote?
Tell us your workloads and RPO/RTO targets. We size both brands honestly.
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What buyers typically add to a Sirius Star order.
Related reading from the Sirius Star blog
Long-form context from our team.
Sources referenced
- Cohesity DataProtect vs Arcserve UDP (2026)– selecthub.com
- Compare Arcserve vs Cohesity – Verified User Reviews– peerspot.com