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VM Backup

Freemium#16 of 150 in Backup Software

VM Backup: A flexible VM backup platform with a capable free edition and broad recovery options. Ranked #16 of 150 in Backup Software by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for hyper-V, VMware, and Proxmox VM backup.

7.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.5 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 30-day trial
Best for
Hyper-V, VMware, and Proxmox VM backup
Free plan
Yes
Server backup
Yes
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free Edition covers two VMs per host forever
- Supports Hyper-V, VMware and Proxmox with cross-platform restore
- Adds replication, immutable storage and instant boot from backup
Where it doesn't
- Windows is the only listed platform
- The Free Edition is limited to two VMs per host
- Advanced licensing choices may require plan comparison

Our verdict on VM Backup

VM Backup, formerly Altaro VM Backup, is backup and replication software for organizations running virtual machines on Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware or Proxmox. It combines local and offsite backup repositories with centralized management through a cloud console. Recovery options include granular file and folder restore, clone recovery, cross-platform restore between VMware and Hyper-V, and instant boot from backup. A free edition for two VMs per host makes it a practical starting point for smaller virtualized environments.

The product’s protection features extend beyond scheduled VM copies. Continuous Data Protection supports backup intervals as low as five minutes, while WAN-optimized VM replication supports offsite continuity. Immutable cloud storage is designed for ransomware protection, and augmented inline deduplication can help manage backup data. Offsite repositories can use Microsoft Azure, Amazon S3, Wasabi or Backblaze B2, giving teams several cloud storage paths alongside local repositories. These capabilities make VM Backup a fit for organizations that need more than basic backup jobs and want recovery options across common virtualization platforms.

Licensing spans several operating models. The Free Edition is free for two VMs per host forever. Standard offers perpetual, per-host licensing, while Unlimited offers perpetual licensing with unlimited sockets and VMs per host. Unlimited Plus provides monthly, per-VM billing and includes support, updates and version upgrades. The product also offers a 30-day trial. Choose VM Backup if your environment centers on Hyper-V, VMware or Proxmox and you value replication, cloud storage and varied restore modes. Organizations seeking software for platforms beyond Windows, or protection outside a virtual-machine-focused scope, should consider alternatives with a broader platform fit.

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VM Backup pricing

Plans Free plan · 30-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 23 Sep 2026.

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VM Backup fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Computer backup	No
Mobile backup	No
Server backup	Yes
Backup scope	Mixed
Restore modes	Mixed
Ransomware protection	Yes
Supported platforms	Windows hosts; Hyper-V, VMware, and Proxmox virtualized environments
Free trial	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: Microsoft Azure, Backblaze B2, Amazon S3, Impossible Cloud Storage, Wasabi
Pricing	Free plan · 30-day trial (source)
Website	hornetsecurity.com
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

VM Backup integrations

VM Backup lists 5 integrations on its own site.

Microsoft Azure
Backblaze B2
Amazon S3
Impossible Cloud Storage
Wasabi

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