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Head-to-head · Backup Software

NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs Cove Data Protection

  • 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
Cove Data Protection #6 in Backup Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit N-able

NAKIVO Backup & Replication leads on 0 checks, Cove Data Protection 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 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is the better fit for VM backup with broad recovery options. Cove Data Protection is the better fit for service providers needing cloud-managed recovery.

  • NAKIVO Backup & Replication fits best

    VM backup with broad recovery options

  • Cove Data Protection fits best

    Service providers needing cloud-managed recovery

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Side by side

Feature NAKIVO Backup & Replication 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Cove Data Protection 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #3 in Backup Software #6 in Backup Software
Best for VM backup with broad recovery options Service providers needing cloud-managed recovery
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan — —
Free trial 15 days 30 days
Free trial length 15 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 19 integrations 2 integrations
Features NAKIVO Backup & Replication 3/4 · Cove Data Protection 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 web, windows, macos, linux
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 physical and virtual servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365
  • Includes immutable isolated copies and cloud storage
  • Automates recovery testing and supports bare-metal restores
Cons
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • Pricing varies by region and plan
  • Its broad feature set may exceed basic backup needs
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote
  • Listed integrations are limited to RMM and PSA platforms
  • No free plan; the 30-day trial is time-limited
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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Cove Data Protection is a cloud-first backup, disaster recovery, and archiving service from N-able for managed service providers and IT teams. A web-based dashboard manages protection for physical and virtual servers, workstations, and…

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  1. NAKIVO Backup & ReplicationBackup Software 8.815-day trial
  2. Cove Data ProtectionBackup Software 8.5Pricing on request · 30-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

  • Cove Data Protection — where it wins

    • Covers physical and virtual servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365
    • Includes immutable isolated copies and cloud storage
    • Automates recovery testing and supports bare-metal restores

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote
    • Listed integrations are limited to RMM and PSA platforms
    • No free plan; the 30-day trial is time-limited
  • NAKIVO Backup & Replication8.8/10 · 15-day trial

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

    Visit NAKIVOFull verdict →
  • Cove Data Protection8.5/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A broad backup and recovery service for IT teams and providers, with cloud storage included.

    Visit N-ableFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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