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QNAP Hyper Data Protector

Free#10 of 46 in NAS Backup Software

QNAP Hyper Data Protector: A free, QNAP-focused backup platform for PCs, VMs, servers, and databases. Ranked #10 of 46 in NAS Backup Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for QNAP users backing up PCs, VMs, and databases.

8.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
QNAP users backing up PCs, VMs, and databases
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Backup direction
To_nas
Founded
2004 · Taipei, Taiwan
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free self-hosted backup for VMware, Hyper-V, Windows, and SQL Server
- Deduplication, compression, and retention up to 1,024 versions
- Supports file, folder, and full-system recovery workflows
Where it doesn't
- Backup destination is focused on QNAP NAS devices
- Windows and self-hosted platform coverage is narrower than cross-platform tools
- Its strongest fit is for QNAP-centered environments

Our verdict on QNAP Hyper Data Protector

QNAP Hyper Data Protector, now presented as HDP for PC/VM, is self-hosted backup software for organizations protecting virtual machines, Windows PCs, and servers on QNAP NAS devices. It supports VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V backup and recovery, along with Windows system protection and Microsoft SQL Server backup and restore workflows. The product is aimed at teams managing virtualized infrastructure and Windows workloads that need centralized backup jobs and recovery options without software licensing fees.

Its feature set covers scheduled backup jobs, source-side incremental backup, global deduplication, compression, and multi-version retention of up to 1,024 versions. Individual file and folder restoration is available alongside full-system recovery workflows, giving administrators more than a single all-or-nothing restore path. Support for PostgreSQL and QNAP HBS 3 adds fit within a QNAP-centered data protection setup, while VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Microsoft SQL Server cover several common infrastructure workloads.

The main consideration is ecosystem fit: backups are designed to flow to a QNAP NAS, so HDP for PC/VM is most suitable for organizations already standardizing on QNAP storage. It is a practical choice for QNAP users who need coverage across PCs, servers, VMs, and databases, particularly where version retention and storage efficiency matter. Organizations seeking a backup product designed for a broader storage ecosystem or platforms beyond Windows and self-hosted deployments should consider alternatives with wider platform coverage.

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QNAP Hyper Data Protector pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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QNAP Hyper Data Protector fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Backup direction	To_nas
File and folder restore	Yes
Virtual machine backup	Yes
Immutable backups	Not verified
Database backup	Yes
Retention limit	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Tickets, Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, QNAP HBS 3, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL
Pricing	Free plan
Website	qnap.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

QNAP Hyper Data Protector integrations

QNAP Hyper Data Protector lists 5 integrations on its own site.

VMware vSphere
Microsoft Hyper-V
QNAP HBS 3
Microsoft SQL Server
PostgreSQL

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