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Head-to-head · Backup Software

NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs SEP sesam

  • 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
SEP sesam #5 in Backup Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit SEP sesam

NAKIVO Backup & Replication leads on 0 checks, SEP sesam 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 planonly SEP sesam
  • Free trialboth

NAKIVO Backup & Replication scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

SEP sesam offers free plan; NAKIVO Backup & Replication doesn't.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is the better fit for VM backup with broad recovery options. SEP sesam is the better fit for mature enterprise infrastructure backup.

  • NAKIVO Backup & Replication fits best

    VM backup with broad recovery options

  • SEP sesam fits best

    Mature enterprise infrastructure backup

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Side by side

Feature NAKIVO Backup & Replication 8.8/10 Visit ↗ SEP sesam 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #3 in Backup Software #5 in Backup Software
Best for VM backup with broad recovery options Mature enterprise infrastructure backup
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 15 days 30 days
Free trial length 15 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Windows, Linux, macOS
Integrations 19 integrations 10 integrations
Features NAKIVO Backup & Replication 3/4 · SEP sesam 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, linux, macos, self_hosted, api
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
  • Centralized backup for physical, virtual, application and database environments
  • Immutable storage, S3 Object Lock and offline tape air-gap protection
  • Supports VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, SAP HANA and Microsoft 365
Cons
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • Pricing varies by region and plan
  • Its broad feature set may exceed basic backup needs
  • Community Edition is limited to non-commercial use and specified system limits
  • Commercial SEP sesam uses quote-based unit or subscription licensing
  • The free edition is not equivalent to the unrestricted commercial product
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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SEP sesam is backup and recovery software for organizations managing physical servers, virtual machines, databases, enterprise applications and heterogeneous operating systems. It provides centralized administration across Windows, Linux…

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  1. NAKIVO Backup & ReplicationBackup Software 8.815-day trial
  2. SEP sesamBackup Software 8.6Free plan · 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

  • SEP sesam — where it wins

    • Centralized backup for physical, virtual, application and database environments
    • Immutable storage, S3 Object Lock and offline tape air-gap protection
    • Supports VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, SAP HANA and Microsoft 365

    Where it doesn't

    • Community Edition is limited to non-commercial use and specified system limits
    • Commercial SEP sesam uses quote-based unit or subscription licensing
    • The free edition is not equivalent to the unrestricted commercial product
  • NAKIVO Backup & Replication8.8/10 · 15-day trial

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

    Visit NAKIVOFull verdict →
  • SEP sesam8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A mature enterprise backup suite with broad recovery coverage and a free limited edition.

    Visit SEP sesamFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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