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Head-to-head · Backup Software

NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs Retrospect Backup

  • 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
Retrospect Backup #80 in Backup Software 3.0/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Retrospect

NAKIVO Backup & Replication leads on 0 checks, Retrospect Backup on 1, and 4 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 trialonly NAKIVO Backup & Replication
  • Most featuresRetrospect Backup · 4 of 4

NAKIVO Backup & Replication scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 8.8 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #80.

Retrospect Backup offers mobile backup; NAKIVO Backup & Replication doesn't.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is the better fit for VM backup with broad recovery options. Retrospect Backup is the better fit for long-running mixed-platform backup operations.

  • NAKIVO Backup & Replication fits best

    VM backup with broad recovery options

  • Retrospect Backup fits best

    Long-running mixed-platform backup operations

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Side by side

Feature NAKIVO Backup & Replication 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Retrospect Backup 3.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 3.0
Ranking #3 in Backup Software #80 in Backup Software
Best for VM backup with broad recovery options Long-running mixed-platform backup operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial 15 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 19 integrations 7 integrations
Features NAKIVO Backup & Replication 3/4 · Retrospect Backup 4/4
Computer backup ✓ ✓
Mobile backup — ✓ (best)
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
  • Supports file-level, system-level, and bare-metal recovery
  • Combines immutable backups, deduplication, and ransomware detection
  • Monitors remote backups through a console and iOS app
Cons
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • Pricing varies by region and plan
  • Its broad feature set may exceed basic backup needs
  • No free plan is available
  • Mobile backup documentation covers iOS backups created through iTunes
  • Choosing among six editions may require careful capacity planning
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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Retrospect Backup is data-protection software for professionals and small-to-midsize businesses managing mixed environments. It covers Windows, macOS, and Linux servers, desktops, and notebooks, while its documented mobile workflow…

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  1. NAKIVO Backup & ReplicationBackup Software 8.815-day trial
  2. Retrospect BackupBackup Software 3.0Paid

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

  • Retrospect Backup — where it wins

    • Supports file-level, system-level, and bare-metal recovery
    • Combines immutable backups, deduplication, and ransomware detection
    • Monitors remote backups through a console and iOS app

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Mobile backup documentation covers iOS backups created through iTunes
    • Choosing among six editions may require careful capacity planning
  • NAKIVO Backup & Replication8.8/10 · 15-day trial

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

    Visit NAKIVOFull verdict →
  • Retrospect Backup3.0/10 · Paid

    A broad backup platform for mixed Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and web operations.

    Visit RetrospectFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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