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Microsoft Azure Backup Server

Paid#22 of 33 in Server Backup Software

Microsoft Azure Backup Server: A broad Windows server backup system for hybrid environments centered on Azure recovery storage. Ranked #22 of 33 in Server Backup Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Paid; best for azure-integrated Windows server protection.

7.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.4 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Azure-integrated Windows server protection
Deployment
Hybrid
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Covers Hyper-V, VMware, SQL Server, SharePoint, Exchange, and files
- Supports system-state, bare-metal, and application-aware backups
- Combines local short-term backups with Azure Recovery Services vaults
Where it doesn't
- Requires a dedicated Windows Server deployment
- Pricing depends on protected instances and consumed Azure storage
- Designed for Windows and Azure-centered hybrid environments

Our verdict on Microsoft Azure Backup Server

Microsoft Azure Backup Server (MABS) protects Windows servers and workloads across on-premises and Azure environments. It supports Hyper-V and VMware virtual machines, Azure Local VMs, SQL Server, SharePoint Server, Exchange Server, files, folders, volumes, Windows clients, and system state. Its recovery scope includes virtual machines, application data, files, folders, and volumes, making it suited to organizations that need centralized protection for a broad Windows server estate.

The published pricing model is usage-based rather than a standalone per-user or flat subscription plan. Azure Backup charges are based on protected instances and consumed backup storage. The public pricing page directs customers to a pricing calculator or sales, while the product stores short-term backups on local MABS disk and online copies in an Azure Recovery Services vault. This structure fits teams that already manage Azure services and can align backup costs with protected workloads and storage consumption.

MABS stands out for workload breadth and recovery coverage rather than a narrow single-purpose backup workflow. Application-aware backup settings support server workloads, while system-state and bare-metal protection extend coverage beyond individual files. The trade-off is its deployment model: MABS runs on a dedicated Windows Server, either on-premises or as an Azure virtual machine, so it is not a lightweight cloud-only service. Choose it for hybrid Windows environments that want Azure-centered recovery storage; consider an alternative if you need a simpler deployment or broader platform coverage.

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Microsoft Azure Backup Server pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Microsoft Azure Backup Server fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Deployment	Hybrid
Virtual server backup	Yes
Bare-metal restore	Yes
Application-aware backup	Yes
Immutable backups	Yes
Free retention	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows
Support	Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	learn.microsoft.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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