# Page 2 | NAKIVO Backup & Replication Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is NAKIVO Backup & Replication the right Server Backup solution for you? Explore 458 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/reviews --- NAKIVO Backup & Replication 4.8 (458) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of NAKIVO Backup & Replication ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 458 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Hanri L. System Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable and Easy-to-Use Backup Solution with Excellent Support" October 30, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with NAKIVO has been excellent. The product is reliable, efficient, and easy to manage. The quick support response and helpful remote sessions make it very convenient to troubleshoot and learn new features. Pros NAKIVO Backup & Replication is very easy to use and has a clean interface. The support team is very responsive — they even provide remote assistance when needed. It also supports immutable backups, and the VM backup compression works really well, saving a lot of storage space. Cons So far, I haven’t found any major issues. However, it would be great if the real-time replication setup process could be simplified even more for new users. Also, when the backup folders are encrypted, it becomes difficult to identify which VM each folder belongs to. Switched from [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/) NAKIVO offers a more cost-effective solution Review Source Abdul R. Lab IT Consultant Biotechnology Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Exceeded all expectations in Enterprise Data Protection" September 30, 2025 5.0 My experience with NAKIVO Backup & Replication over the past year has been nothing short of transformative. Having managed backup systems for 18 years, I can confidently say that NAKIVO provides the best management experience of any enterprise tool I have used. Pros Unmatched Simplicity, Speed and Reliability, Exceptional Customer Support, Ease of Deployment & Management Cons UI Modernization, admin console experience is great, easy to navigate but the design itself is outdated. Review Source MP Matteo P. Cybersecurity Specialist Computer & Network Security Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Reliable, Easy-to-Use, and Cost-Effective Backup Solution" March 13, 2026 4.0 Overall, my experience with NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been very positive. It has helped simplify backup management, improve recovery readiness, and provide a dependable solution for protecting critical systems. The product feels mature, practical, and well suited for organizations that want strong backup and disaster recovery capabilities without excessive complexity or cost. Pros What I liked most about NAKIVO Backup & Replication is its simplicity and reliability. The interface is clean, easy to navigate, and makes it straightforward to configure backup, replication, and recovery tasks. I also appreciate the flexible deployment options and the ability to manage backups efficiently without adding unnecessary complexity. Cons One area that could be improved is the reporting and alerting, which could be a bit more detailed out of the box. In larger environments, the web interface can sometimes feel slightly less responsive than expected, but overall this has not had a major impact on daily operations. Review Source CG Chris G. Managing Director Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Nakivo for our MSP" March 3, 2025 5.0 Our experience with NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been fantastic. It has provided our MSP with a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable backup solution. The support team is responsive, and updates frequently bring valuable enhancements. Unlike other backup solutions, NAKIVO stands out for its simplicity, efficiency, and affordability. Highly recommended for MSPs looking for an easy-to-manage backup and disaster recovery solution! Pros NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a game-changer for our MSP. It offers an intuitive interface, fast backup speeds, and a robust feature set, all at an excellent price point. The ease of deployment and management, along with reliable VM backups and recovery, make it a standout solution. The ransomware protection and built-in replication features give us added confidence in our disaster recovery strategy. Cons While NAKIVO is excellent, the reporting and alerting functionalities could be more detailed. Also, native cloud-to-cloud backup options for more platforms would be a welcome addition in future updates." Alternatives considered [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/) Reason for choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication Price and Ease of Use were the main factors Review Source VN Vlad N. IT System Administrator Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable and easy-to-use backup solution" September 8, 2025 5.0 Overall, NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been a solid solution for our environment. It combines good performance with ease of use, and support has been responsive whenever needed. It’s a cost-effective tool that covers all essential backup needs. Pros Easy to set up and very user-friendly. The interface is intuitive, and managing backups and replication tasks doesn’t require much training. It works reliably and gives peace of mind that our data is secure. Cons Reporting options could be a bit more detailed out of the box, and the web interface sometimes feels slightly slow with larger environments. Review Source YA Yannis A. Senior Technical Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Easy to Install, Easy to Use. Cost Effective solution." August 23, 2025 5.0 My overall experience was very good. I could recommend this backup application to even a novice user with low experience. Pros Intuitive UI, easy to deploy and manage. Very competitive Pricing compared to equivalent solutions from VEEAM and Druva. Reliable Backups across platforms. Robust security (immutability enabled/installed within onboard repository but can also be deployed to other repositories. Very easy integration with Hardware Deduplication platforms (Dell PowerProtect DD & HPE StoreOnce). Can be deployed to NAS system , VMware Virtual Appliance, Windows and Linux. It has a broad interoperability support on Windows and linux distributions. I also love that same console can be used for Infrastructure Backup and Microsoft 365 Backup. Cons I can't find something to state here because everything run smoothly and without errors or misconfigurations. Of course new features are needed to be fully comparable to other equivalent solutions. Review Source MDP Manuel David P. IT Manager Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Conociendo a Nakivo Backup" August 26, 2025 3.0 En pocas palabras y en cuanto al proceso de realizar el backup es super rápido. y La web UI es clara y bien organizada, lo que reduce la curva de aprendizaje para administradores que vienen de soluciones más complejas. Pros Interfaz intuitiva y fácil de usar al igual que la relación costo-beneficio Comparado con otras soluciones, ofrece gran cantidad de funciones a un precio competitivo. Cons Problema: Aunque tiene agentes para Windows y Linux, la gestión centralizada, el reporting y las opciones de recuperación para servidores físicos no son tan robustas como las de sus competidores ej: Veeam Agent Management, Acronis Review Source MN Michele N. It manager International Trade and Development Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Ottimo prodotto" August 28, 2025 5.0 Molto positiva installazione e configurazione effettuate con grande professionalità, dashboard intuitiva e ripristini granulari e veloci Pros Credo che venendo valutato nella mia carriera diversi sistemi di backup coniughi semplicità velocità e granularità dei backup Cons Edit Job sul 365 se tolgo la licenza all'utente a volte mi resta in errore, bisogna riassegnarla per poi ricreare il job Switched from [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/) Inizialmente per il prezzo poi ho visto la semplicità di gestione Review Source LO Luis O. Server Administrator Retail Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Nakivo: Potente y Fácil" October 30, 2025 5.0 Ha sido muy sencillo integrarlo, es muy intuitivo y fácil de usar. Me gusta que cumple lo que promete y veo que el potencial de la herramienta es muy grande. Pros Las cosas que más me han gustado de Nakivo son: Su Curva de Aprendizaje, el Soporte ya que hemos tenido un acompañamiento muy bueno y se ha tenido muy buena atención, también me gusta mucho la Interfaz de Usuario Cons De momento todo me gusta, sería interesante poder tener la opción de pausar el backup y luego poder reanudarlo. Review Source MA Miguel A. Jefe de la Sección Administración Operativa de Sistemas Higher Education Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "nuestra experiencia con Nakivo" February 7, 2025 5.0 Nakivo has worked excellently for our needs to back up virtual servers, we save storage space, we recover servers in a matter of minutes in case of any inconvenience, and it has an intuitive and simple interface. Pros Nakivo is a tool that meets our expectations, backups of virtual servers are performed efficiently, saving storage space. Simple implementation. Recovery from backups has been fast and effective, its interface is very intuitive and simple. and Technical support has always responded quickly and accurately. Cons What I didn't like was that it was not in Spanish, but in version 11 several languages ​​were added. Alternatives considered [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/) Reason for choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication Both cover our backup and recovery needs, they are very complete, very easy to use, but Nakivo is cheaper (a lot) Review Source JK Junaid K. IT Food Production Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Reliable Backup Solution with Great Support Team" January 24, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been very good. I especially appreciate the support I received during deployment. The support, sales, and technical teams were very helpful, responsive, and cooperative throughout the process. Pros What I like most about NAKIVO Backup & Replication is its ease of use and reliability. The interface is simple to manage, backups run smoothly, and the support team is very responsive. It also offers great value for money compared to other solutions. Cons Nothing specific to mention. Overall, I’m happy with all the features, performance, and reliability of the product. Review Source CE Ciaron E. IT Manager Warehousing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Pro's and Con's of Nakivo BU&R" January 23, 2025 5.0 One of confidence, this software is a strong tool for IT Environments and their costing model is fair too! VM's are priced per socket, etc. Pros Ease of use and functionality, fantastic product that runs and doesn't fail. Easy to backup and restore VM's and you can also store your backups on various media such as NAS, USB, AWS (3-2-1) and also enables you to run your OWN backups of your OFFICE 365 mailboxes and One Drive data. Cons The product is stable and seldom needs to be supported by the vendor but they MAKE you pay for support on ALL licenses (in retrospect) as soon as you want to buy more licenses! I went a whole year without support as I was more than confident of the product, only to be told that I have to back-date support if I want any more licenses! Rather irritating given the stability of the product!! Alternatives considered [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/) Reason for choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication Nakivo was more cost effective than any other products compared Review Source WB Wojciech B. IT Manager Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Solid but inexpensive backup solution." April 8, 2025 4.0 The software works satisfactorily and quite solidly. The price is not high, so it's worth trying before you go for much more expensive solutions (and not necessarily better ones). Pros An important feature is that the application can be installed on NAS devices (I use Synology), which is quite rare. This gives the possibility of completely separating the Backup infrastructure from the production infrastructure that we are securing. Cons It sometimes has hiccups (hangs a little bit), which slightly reduces the user experience. But we don't log into backup software every day - we expect it to work stably in the background - which it does. Review Source MB Mikel B. IT administrator Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "good performance with low cost" January 23, 2025 5.0 Our experience with Nakivo has been very good. We positively value the optimal results in terms of performance and reliability that the solution offers us. Whenever we have had problems, the support department has been able to solve it for us. We recommend this product since the results are very good at a low cost. Pros The operation is very easy. The performance is good and provides security for the operation of the servers Cons We don't have anything negative to mention. The performance has been as expected Alternatives considered [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/) Reason for choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication The operation is very easy. The performance is good Switched from [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.capterra.com/p/237140/Acronis-Cyber-Protect/) The operation is very easy. The performance is good Review Source SD Saul D. Administrador de Sistemas Textiles Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Fácil de usar, y cumple con lo que ofrece " October 31, 2025 5.0 A sigo una experiencia muy buena, se a logrado sacar backup de las VMs fin afectar el funcionamiento o apagar las VMs Pros Lo fácil que es usar la herramienta y el soporte es muy bueno, en realidad el producto cumplo con lo que ofrece de una manera muy eficiente. Cons Por el tiempo que llevamos usándolo, de momento no se tiene punto negativo, la herramienta tiene un buen potencial y utilidades que empresas pequeñas y medianas les ayudará a tener respaldos a un costo moderado Review Source AL Adrian L. IT Admin Support Tech Facilities Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product and support" January 27, 2025 4.0 Support has been excellent throughout the years using the product. Continual addition of new features for the changing IT landscape. Pros Ease of use, comprehensive features and great support. Cons Does not support backing up of older OS on physical machines eg. "Server 2008" Review Source Grigoris T. Systems Administrator Retail Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Backup Revelation!" February 20, 2025 5.0 Pros Ease of use and perpetual licensing options Cons Issues with transporter servers. Nothing more. Switched from [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/) Subscription licensing was forced, was really complex for immutable backups. Review Source DS Deepak S. System Engineer Furniture Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Nakivo should be take for encryption and Backup " April 19, 2025 5.0 all over experience is very good person are very helpful in understanding about product and support Pros Backup & Data security, Encryption. console is very good for understanding about each and everything about Nakivo in one page. Microsoft office data also we can take backup with security. Cons take time in renewal because we have to do it fast because of this process client can lost data of renewal period. so need to take care about this. Review Source JP Joe P. IT Manager Warehousing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "NAKIVO: Cost-Effective and Reliable Backup Solution" October 30, 2024 5.0 I have been using Nakivo for approximately 6 years. The Nakivo system interface is user-friendly and quick to learn, it has good features for example efficient backups, good encryption and fast recoveries. Nakivo has increased our data protection and reduced downtime. The only area that might need some improvement is reporting, but overall, the system performance, cost-effectiveness and included features makes it the best solution for our backup requirements. Pros Nakivo's user-friendly interface and simplicity are the biggest highlights. It streamlines our backup management with quick setup, efficient incremental backups, and instant recovery, while keeping the impact on our system low. It is very cost effective, and the robust data protection makes it a great choice for small to medium businesses. Cons I think the main downside is the limited customization in reporting, which could be more detailed and flexible. Expanding support for a wider range of platforms would also benefit the product. Alternatives considered [Cove Data Protection](https://www.capterra.com/p/163343/Backup-and-Recovery/)[NinjaOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/184229/NinjaOne/)[Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/)[Acronis True Image](https://www.capterra.com/p/234347/Acronis-True-Image/) Reason for choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication We chose Nakivo because it offers great value for the price, is easy to use, and provides essential features. Compared to alternatives, it met our needs with low resource usage and simpler management, making it a great fit for our requirements. Review Source FM Fabian M. Geschäftsführer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Die Immer-kaputt-Backup-Lösung: NIE WIEDER" May 3, 2025 1.0 Abstand halten! Was man an Geld spart, muss man an Arbeitsstunden mehrfach investieren. NAKIVO ist ein wirtschaftlicher Totalschaden, von den Nerven, die diese Software kostet braucht man da noch gar nicht zu sprechen. Pros Nichts, geht immer wieder kaputt. Leider funktioniert die Software keine zwei Monate am Stück. Jede andere Software ist besser. Cons Geht immer wieder kaputt. Immer wieder geht irgendwas kaputt. Es funktioniert nie mal ein paar Monate am Stück. Es ist eine Immer-Kaputt-Backup-Lösung, das Gegenteil von Set-and-Forget. Alternatives considered [Comet Backup](https://www.capterra.com/p/162943/Comet-Backup/) Reason for choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication Preis. Leider war das eine totale Fehlentscheidung. Review Source WE Wilson E. Senior Data Management Retail Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Simple, Fast and Effective" November 10, 2025 4.0 My overall experience with Nakivo has been very positive. It's reliable, easy to set up, and keeps our backups running smoothly with minimal effort Pros What I like most about Nakivo is how simple and efficient it es to manage VMware vSphere backups. The web-bassed interface is very intuitive, and setup takes only a few minutes Cons What I liked least about Nakivo is the limited reporting and alert customization. The system gives useful information, but it could offer more detailed insights and flexible filters Review Source JP Joe P. IT Manager Warehousing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "NAKIVO: A User-Friendly Backup Tool with Advanced Capabilities at a cost effective price." October 13, 2024 5.0 My overall experience with NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been positive. The setup process was straightforward, same with updates, and the platform has proven to be reliable in both backup and recovery operations. It offers a comprehensive suite of features, including automation, instant VM recovery, and advanced backup scheduling, which has greatly improved the efficiency of our data protection strategy. The performance has been consistently solid, with minimal resource drain during backup windows. While there is room for improvement in terms of reporting capabilities, the value for money and ease of use make it an excellent choice for small to mid-sized businesses looking for robust backup solutions. Support team have also impressed everytime. Pros NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface, which makes it easy to set up and manage backups, even for non-experts. Its seamless integration with VMware, Hyper-V, and AWS environments allows for smooth virtualization and cloud data protection. The solution is highly efficient in terms of resource consumption, ensuring fast backups with minimal impact on system performance. Additionally, its advanced features like incremental backups, deduplication, and instant recovery options provide strong data protection and quick disaster recovery. NAKIVO’s affordability, especially for small to mid-sized businesses, stands out compared to other enterprise-level solutions, making it a cost-effective choice. Cons One area where NAKIVO Backup & Replication could improve is its reporting features, which may feel limited for users who need highly detailed or customizable reports for compliance purposes. Alternatives considered [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.capterra.com/p/237140/Acronis-Cyber-Protect/)[Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/) Reason for choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication We chose NAKIVO for its cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and comprehensive features like instant VM recovery and strong cloud integration. Compared to alternatives, it provided better value with lower resource consumption and simpler management, making it ideal for our needs. Review Source KN Kostas N. Systems Admin Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Systems Admin" March 27, 2025 5.0 Pros Simplicity. Gets the job done. Backup and replication from both VMs and Physical Machines Cons Auto update option. I am not sure if it works but i end up updating it on my own Review Source AM Andrea M. IT MANAGER Packaging and Containers Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Performance and reliability" February 18, 2025 5.0 Pros I have been using Nakivo for about a year now (I used Veeam) and have found the backup performance remarkable, the interface is very simple and user-friendly and it is easy to create your backup plan. Very happy with the choice I made. Recommended! Cons In the preivous month I didn't find major faults Switched from [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/) To increase performance and spend less money Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Food & Beverages Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Early Days But all good" July 31, 2025 5.0 I am very positive about the experience so far. Nakivo have been helpful and informative in every way. Pros Perpetual licence is a feature I like. The product supports all my backup requirements. Product support to date has been excellent Cons The user interface is not very intuitive. It took a session with product support to get used to the terminology. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.