Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 review
A broad Microsoft 365 backup option for teams managing their own storage and infrastructure.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 is self-managed software for backing up and restoring Microsoft 365 data. It covers Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business and Teams, with support for hybrid Microsoft 365 and on-premises Exchange and SharePoint environments. It fits organizations that want control over backup infrastructure and storage rather than a fully managed service.
The listed paid plan costs $2 per user per month when billed annually and includes the backup software only. It requires customers to bring their own storage and manage their own infrastructure, so the software price does not represent the full operating cost. A free plan and a 30-day free trial are also available. Retention is configurable, while recovery options include individual items and bulk recovery across multiple users.
Storage flexibility is a central part of the product. Backups can use on-premises or cloud object storage, including Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, IBM Cloud Object Storage and S3-compatible storage. Veeam ONE supports the monitoring ecosystem, while alerts and reporting help administrators track backup activity. Immutable backups and backup copies, along with multi-factor authentication and encryption, add protection and administrative controls. Choose it if your organization can operate the infrastructure and wants broad coverage across Microsoft 365 workloads. A managed backup service may suit teams that do not want responsibility for storage, deployment and ongoing infrastructure management.
Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Covers Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business and Teams
- Supports granular item-level and bulk recovery
- Adds immutable backups, monitoring, MFA and encryption
- Where it doesn't
- Storage and infrastructure are managed and funded separately
- The $2 price requires annual billing
- Self-managed deployment requires customer-owned infrastructure
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