--- title: "Best Azure Backup Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Azure Backup? Find out how Azure Backup stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/169885/Azure-Backup/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" --- # Azure Backup alternatives Last updated on September 27th, 2026 The best Azure Backup alternatives are NAKIVO Backup & Replication (best overall), Veeam Data Platform (best free plan), IDrive (best budget option), and Cove Data Protection (most reviewed). Together they hold 2,118 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.6 to 4.8 out of 5. Azure Backup itself holds 4.6 out of 5 across 158 reviews. ### Azure Backup - Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (158 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 - Starting price: $5.00 /mo - Key features: 1 of 4 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Azure Backup alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/) — 4.8 out of 5 (77 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $428.00 /yr | 2 of 4 top category features | | [MSP360 Backup](https://www.capterra.com/p/143536/MSP360-Managed-Backup/) — 4.6 out of 5 (255 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.4 out of 5 | Not available | 4 of 4 top category features | | [Cove Data Protection](https://www.capterra.com/p/163343/Backup-and-Recovery/) — 4.6 out of 5 (375 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.7 out of 5 | Not available | 4 of 4 top category features | | [IDrive](https://www.capterra.com/p/171884/IDrive/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,201 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $2.95 /yr | 3 of 4 top category features | | [Salesforce Backup](https://www.capterra.com/p/265572/Salesforce-Backup/) — 4.8 out of 5 (80 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | Not available | 2 of 4 top category features | | [Macrium Reflect Workstation](https://www.capterra.com/p/160544/Macrium-Reflect/) — 4.8 out of 5 (123 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $65.00 /yr | 4 of 4 top category features | | [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/) — 4.8 out of 5 (465 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $99.00 /one-time | 2 of 4 top category features | | [OpenText Cloudally Backup for Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/155742/CloudAlly/) — 4.7 out of 5 (94 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | Not available | 2 of 4 top category features | | [Vinchin Backup & Recovery](https://www.capterra.com/p/180134/Vinchin-Backup-Recovery/) — 4.6 out of 5 (187 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.7 out of 5 | Not available | 4 of 4 top category features | | [Xopero ONE Backup & Recovery](https://www.capterra.com/p/173991/Xopero/) — 4.7 out of 5 (36 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | Not available | 2 of 4 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to Azure Backup The best free alternatives to Azure Backup are Veeam Data Platform, MSP360 Backup, and Cove Data Protection — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/) — 4.8 out of 5 (77 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $428.00 /yr ### [MSP360 Backup](https://www.capterra.com/p/143536/MSP360-Managed-Backup/) — 4.6 out of 5 (255 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: Not available ### [Cove Data Protection](https://www.capterra.com/p/163343/Backup-and-Recovery/) — 4.6 out of 5 (375 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: Not available --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Azure Backup alternatives are Veeam Data Platform (4.9), Macrium Reflect Workstation (4.9), and Salesforce Backup (4.8). ### [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/) - 39 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 39 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 across 39 SMB reviews > "Easy to setup, lots of options for backup including S3 storage, affordable" — Mario G., IT Director (March 26, 2025) ### [Macrium Reflect Workstation](https://www.capterra.com/p/160544/Macrium-Reflect/) - 64 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 64 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 64 SMB reviews > "fast and qualified support, meaning that issues were sorted out right away (in my case via dial in)" — Peter L., ceo and owner of seodenmark (March 3, 2021) ### [Salesforce Backup](https://www.capterra.com/p/265572/Salesforce-Backup/) - 59 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 59 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 59 SMB reviews > "CloudAlly has a simple, intuitive interface and straightforward dashboard, making it easy to configure and use, even for first-time users." — Vered A., Manager Business and Corporate Services (September 9, 2025) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Server Backup - [MSP360 Backup](https://www.capterra.com/p/143536/MSP360-Managed-Backup/) — 4.6 out of 5 (255 reviews) - [IDrive](https://www.capterra.com/p/171884/IDrive/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,201 reviews) - [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/) — 4.8 out of 5 (465 reviews) ### Backup - [ManageEngine RecoveryManager Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/187322/RecoveryManager-Plus/) - [MSP360 Backup](https://www.capterra.com/p/143536/MSP360-Managed-Backup/) — 4.6 out of 5 (255 reviews) - [Veeam Data Cloud Vault](https://www.capterra.com/p/10028816/Veeam-Data-Cloud-Vault/) ---