--- 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" publication_date: "2026-10-15" --- # Azure Backup alternatives Last updated on October 15th, 2026 The best Azure Backup alternatives are NAKIVO Backup & Replication (best overall), Vinchin Backup & Recovery (best free plan), IDrive (best budget option), and Cove Data Protection (most reviewed). Together they hold 2,235 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [NinjaOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/184229/NinjaOne/) — 4.7 out of 5 (300 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | Not available | 3 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 Backup & Restore](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 | | [Vinchin Backup & Recovery](https://www.capterra.com/p/180134/Vinchin-Backup-Recovery/) — 4.7 out of 5 (192 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | Not available | 4 of 4 top category features | | [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/) — 4.8 out of 5 (467 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 | | [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 | | [MSP360 Backup](https://www.capterra.com/p/143536/MSP360-Managed-Backup/) — 4.6 out of 5 (257 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.4 out of 5 | Not available | 4 of 4 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to Azure Backup The best free alternatives to Azure Backup are NinjaOne, Cove Data Protection, and IDrive — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [NinjaOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/184229/NinjaOne/) — 4.7 out of 5 (300 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 ### [IDrive](https://www.capterra.com/p/171884/IDrive/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,201 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $2.95 /yr --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Azure Backup alternatives are Macrium Backup & Restore (4.9), Salesforce Backup (4.8), and NAKIVO Backup & Replication (4.8). ### [Macrium Backup & Restore](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) ### [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/) - 360 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 360 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 360 SMB reviews > "Solid product that offers similar features to the market leaders at a better pricepoint, all backed up by a great support channel." — Lee P., IT Consultant (May 20, 2026) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Server Backup - [NinjaOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/184229/NinjaOne/) — 4.7 out of 5 (300 reviews) - [Axcient x360Sync](https://www.capterra.com/p/10043668/Axcient/) - [IDrive](https://www.capterra.com/p/171884/IDrive/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,201 reviews) ### Backup - [ManageEngine RecoveryManager Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/187322/RecoveryManager-Plus/) - [IDrive](https://www.capterra.com/p/171884/IDrive/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,201 reviews) - [Cove Data Protection](https://www.capterra.com/p/163343/Backup-and-Recovery/) — 4.6 out of 5 (375 reviews) ---