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Head-to-head · Backup Software

NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs BackupVault

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score NAKIVO Backup & Replication #3 in Backup Software 8.8/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit NAKIVO
BackupVault #8 in Backup Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit BackupVault

NAKIVO Backup & Replication leads on 0 checks, BackupVault on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNAKIVO Backup & Replication · 8.8/10
  • Free trialboth

NAKIVO Backup & Replication scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is the better fit for VM backup with broad recovery options. BackupVault is the better fit for cloud-managed business and SaaS backup.

  • NAKIVO Backup & Replication fits best

    VM backup with broad recovery options

  • BackupVault fits best

    Cloud-managed business and SaaS backup

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Side by side

Feature NAKIVO Backup & Replication 8.8/10 Visit ↗ BackupVault 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #3 in Backup Software #8 in Backup Software
Best for VM backup with broad recovery options Cloud-managed business and SaaS backup
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Free plan — —
Free trial 15 days 14 days
Free trial length 15 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 19 integrations 12 integrations
Features NAKIVO Backup & Replication 3/4 · BackupVault 3/4
Computer backup ✓ ✓
Mobile backup — Not checked yet
Server backup ✓ ✓
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Backup scope Mixed Mixed
Restore modes Mixed Mixed
Supported platforms web, windows, linux, self_hosted, api Windows, macOS, Linux, web
Our review
Pros
  • Supports VM backup, replication, failover, and instant VM boot
  • Offers immutable, air-gapped, malware-scanned backup protection
  • Covers cloud, tape, NAS, Microsoft 365, and Oracle Database targets
  • Covers desktops, servers, VMs, SaaS apps, clouds, and databases
  • Immutable backups, ransomware recovery, and bare-metal restoration
  • AES-256 encryption, remote management, and scheduled reports
Cons
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • Pricing varies by region and plan
  • Its broad feature set may exceed basic backup needs
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by named plans
  • Multiple partner technologies may mean a less unified experience
  • There is no free plan
Our verdict

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a self-hosted data-protection platform for SMBs and enterprises managing virtual, physical, cloud, NAS, SaaS, and database workloads. It supports Windows and Linux machines, virtual machines, Amazon EC2…

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BackupVault is a cloud backup and recovery service for businesses, schools, and larger organisations. It supports automatic protection for desktops, laptops, servers, virtual machines, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Azure, AWS, and other…

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  1. NAKIVO Backup & ReplicationBackup Software 8.815-day trial
  2. BackupVaultBackup Software 8.3Pricing on request · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NAKIVO Backup & Replication — where it wins

    • Supports VM backup, replication, failover, and instant VM boot
    • Offers immutable, air-gapped, malware-scanned backup protection
    • Covers cloud, tape, NAS, Microsoft 365, and Oracle Database targets

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan is available
    • Pricing varies by region and plan
    • Its broad feature set may exceed basic backup needs

  • BackupVault — where it wins

    • Covers desktops, servers, VMs, SaaS apps, clouds, and databases
    • Immutable backups, ransomware recovery, and bare-metal restoration
    • AES-256 encryption, remote management, and scheduled reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by named plans
    • Multiple partner technologies may mean a less unified experience
    • There is no free plan
  • NAKIVO Backup & Replication8.8/10 · 15-day trial

    A broad VM backup platform with recovery, replication, and disaster-recovery workflows.

    Visit NAKIVOFull verdict →
  • BackupVault8.3/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    A broad, cloud-managed backup service for business systems and SaaS data.

    Visit BackupVaultFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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