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Head-to-head · Backup Software

Rubrik Security Cloud vs SEP sesam

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Rubrik Security Cloud #2 in Backup Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Rubrik
SEP sesam #5 in Backup Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit SEP sesam

Rubrik Security Cloud leads on 0 checks, SEP sesam on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRubrik Security Cloud · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly SEP sesam
  • Free trialonly SEP sesam
  • Most featuresSEP sesam · 3 of 4

Rubrik Security Cloud scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Rubrik Security Cloud is the better fit for cyber recovery and ransomware investigation. SEP sesam is the better fit for mature enterprise infrastructure backup.

  • Rubrik Security Cloud fits best

    Cyber recovery and ransomware investigation

  • SEP sesam fits best

    Mature enterprise infrastructure backup

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Side by side

Feature Rubrik Security Cloud 9.2/10 Visit ↗ SEP sesam 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #2 in Backup Software #5 in Backup Software
Best for Cyber recovery and ransomware investigation Mature enterprise infrastructure backup
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Windows, Linux, macOS
Integrations 9 integrations 10 integrations
Features Rubrik Security Cloud 0/4 · SEP sesam 3/4
Computer backup Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Mobile backup Not checked yet Not checked yet
Server backup Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Ransomware protection Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Backup scope Not checked yet Mixed
Restore modes Not checked yet Mixed
Supported platforms Not checked yet web, windows, linux, macos, self_hosted, api
Our review
Pros
  • Immutable, logically air-gapped backups with behavioral ransomware detection
  • Threat investigation, sensitive-data discovery, and exposure monitoring
  • Orchestrated recovery workflows with GraphQL and REST API automation
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Platform access is listed through web and API channels
  • May exceed the needs of teams seeking basic backup only
  • 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

Rubrik Security Cloud is a data security platform for organizations protecting enterprise, cloud, and SaaS workloads. Its focus is cyber resilience: immutable and logically air-gapped backups, ransomware anomaly detection, threat…

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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. Rubrik Security CloudBackup Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. SEP sesamBackup Software 8.6Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Rubrik Security Cloud — where it wins

    • Immutable, logically air-gapped backups with behavioral ransomware detection
    • Threat investigation, sensitive-data discovery, and exposure monitoring
    • Orchestrated recovery workflows with GraphQL and REST API automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • Platform access is listed through web and API channels
    • May exceed the needs of teams seeking basic backup only

  • 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
  • Rubrik Security Cloud9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A cyber-recovery platform built around immutable backup, threat investigation, and clean-state recovery.

    Visit RubrikFull 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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