Veeam Backup & Replication vs SEP sesam

Veeam Backup & Replication9.4Visit SEP sesam8.6Visit

Higher score Veeam Backup & Replication #1 in Backup Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Veeam

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

• Veeam Backup & Replication fits best

  Enterprise virtual and hybrid environments

• SEP sesam fits best

  Mature enterprise infrastructure backup

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Side by side

Feature	Veeam Backup & Replication 9.4/10 Visit ↗	SEP sesam 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Backup Software	#5 in Backup Software
Best for	Enterprise virtual and hybrid environments	Mature enterprise infrastructure backup
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted	Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux	Windows, Linux, macOS
Integrations	10 integrations	10 integrations
Features Veeam Backup & Replication 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	Image backup, instant recovery, replication, and granular restores Immutable storage, malware scanning, and clean-recovery verification Integrates with VMware, Hyper-V, AHV, clouds, NAS, and Proxmox VE	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	The broad feature set may exceed simpler backup requirements Community Edition is limited to 10 workloads Essentials is designed for small businesses, not every enterprise scenario	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	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. The product is aimed at IT teams managing business… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Veeam Backup & Replication — where it wins

  • Image backup, instant recovery, replication, and granular restores
  • Immutable storage, malware scanning, and clean-recovery verification
  • Integrates with VMware, Hyper-V, AHV, clouds, NAS, and Proxmox VE

  Where it doesn't

  • The broad feature set may exceed simpler backup requirements
  • Community Edition is limited to 10 workloads
  • Essentials is designed for small businesses, not every enterprise scenario

• 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

• Veeam Backup & Replication9.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A wide-ranging backup platform for enterprise virtual and hybrid environments.

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• 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 →