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Head-to-head · Server Backup Software

Veeam Backup & Replication vs Proxmox Backup Server

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Veeam Backup & Replication #1 in Server Backup Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Veeam
Proxmox Backup Server #7 in Server Backup Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Proxmox

Veeam Backup & Replication leads on 0 checks, Proxmox Backup Server 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 scoreVeeam Backup & Replication · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Veeam Backup & Replication
  • Most featuresVeeam Backup & Replication · 4 of 4

Veeam Backup & Replication scores higher on our rubric for server backup software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Veeam Backup & Replication is the better fit for broad virtual and hybrid server environments. Proxmox Backup Server is the better fit for proxmox environments needing open-source backup.

  • Veeam Backup & Replication fits best

    Broad virtual and hybrid server environments

  • Proxmox Backup Server fits best

    Proxmox environments needing open-source backup

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Side by side

Feature Veeam Backup & Replication 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Proxmox Backup Server 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Server Backup Software #7 in Server Backup Software
Best for Broad virtual and hybrid server environments Proxmox environments needing open-source backup
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €560/device/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web, Linux
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Veeam Backup & Replication 4/4 · Proxmox Backup Server 0/4
Virtual server backup ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Bare-metal restore ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Application-aware backup ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Immutable backups ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Not checked yet
Free retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers virtual, physical, NAS, cloud, and supported applications
  • Instant recovery across major hypervisors and cloud targets
  • Immutable storage, malware scanning, and clean-recovery verification
  • Incremental backups with deduplication and Zstandard compression
  • AES-256-GCM encryption plus granular file and directory restoration
  • Remote synchronization, tape support, access control, and REST API
Cons
  • Community Edition is limited to 10 workloads
  • Licensing is per workload with VUL
  • Its broad scope may exceed single-purpose backup needs
  • Integrations are centered on Proxmox Virtual Environment
  • Self-hosted deployment requires Linux-based infrastructure
  • Paid subscriptions start at 560 EUR per server per year
Our verdict

Veeam Backup & Replication is the backup and recovery engine within Veeam Data Platform. It protects virtual machines, physical servers, cloud workloads, NAS, and supported applications, making it suited to IT teams managing business…

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Proxmox Backup Server is a self-hosted, open-source backup platform for virtual machines, containers, physical hosts, and file archives. It is designed for teams running Proxmox Virtual Environment alongside Linux systems and needing…

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  1. Veeam Backup & ReplicationServer Backup Software 9.4Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Proxmox Backup ServerServer Backup Software 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Veeam Backup & Replication — where it wins

    • Covers virtual, physical, NAS, cloud, and supported applications
    • Instant recovery across major hypervisors and cloud targets
    • Immutable storage, malware scanning, and clean-recovery verification

    Where it doesn't

    • Community Edition is limited to 10 workloads
    • Licensing is per workload with VUL
    • Its broad scope may exceed single-purpose backup needs

  • Proxmox Backup Server — where it wins

    • Incremental backups with deduplication and Zstandard compression
    • AES-256-GCM encryption plus granular file and directory restoration
    • Remote synchronization, tape support, access control, and REST API

    Where it doesn't

    • Integrations are centered on Proxmox Virtual Environment
    • Self-hosted deployment requires Linux-based infrastructure
    • Paid subscriptions start at 560 EUR per server per year
  • Veeam Backup & Replication9.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Broad server protection with instant recovery, replication, and a free entry point.

    Visit VeeamFull verdict →
  • Proxmox Backup Server8.8/10 · Free plan

    A capable self-hosted backup platform for Proxmox-centered infrastructure.

    Visit ProxmoxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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