NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs MSP360 Backup

NBNAKIVO Backup & Replication8.8Visit MSP360 Backup7.7Visit

Higher score NB NAKIVO Backup & Replication #3 in Backup Software 8.8/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit NAKIVO

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MSP360 Backup #14 in Backup Software 7.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit MSP360

• NAKIVO Backup & Replication fits best

  VM backup with broad recovery options

• MSP360 Backup fits best

  Budget-conscious mixed-environment teams

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Side by side

Feature	NBNAKIVO Backup & Replication 8.8/10 Visit ↗	MSP360 Backup 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.7
Ranking	#3 in Backup Software	#14 in Backup Software
Best for	VM backup with broad recovery options	Budget-conscious mixed-environment teams
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$19.99/device/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	15 days	15 days
Free trial length	15 days	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Integrations	19 integrations	7 integrations
Features NAKIVO Backup & Replication 3/4 · MSP360 Backup 3/4
Computer backup	✓	✓
Mobile backup	—	—
Server backup	✓	✓
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Specs
Backup scope	Mixed	Mixed
Restore modes	Mixed	Mixed
Supported platforms	web, windows, linux, self_hosted, api	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	Free plan includes file and image-based backup Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, servers, VMs, and SQL Server Object Lock, encryption, retention controls, and restore verification
Cons	No permanent free plan is available Pricing varies by region and plan Its broad feature set may exceed basic backup needs	Pro pricing is billed annually per computer Centralized web-console management is limited to Managed edition Managed Backup pricing is quote-based
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… Read the review →	MSP360 Backup is a cross-platform backup solution for individuals, small businesses, IT departments, and managed service providers. It covers file-level and image-based backup across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with support for local and… Read the review →

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

• MSP360 Backup — where it wins

  • Free plan includes file and image-based backup
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, servers, VMs, and SQL Server
  • Object Lock, encryption, retention controls, and restore verification

  Where it doesn't

  • Pro pricing is billed annually per computer
  • Centralized web-console management is limited to Managed edition
  • Managed Backup pricing is quote-based

• NBNAKIVO Backup & Replication8.8/10 · 15-day trial

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

  Visit NAKIVOFull verdict →
• MSP360 Backup7.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A flexible backup option for mixed environments, with a free tier and broad restore coverage.

  Visit MSP360Full verdict →