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Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines vs NAKIVO Backup & Replication comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 8, 2026

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtu...
Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
11th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category, the mindshare of Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is 4.9%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NAKIVO Backup & Replication is 2.6%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines4.9%
NAKIVO Backup & Replication2.6%
Other92.5%
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
 

Featured Reviews

ClaudioSalgado - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Architect Consultant at RTFM
Offers replication flexibility across multiple environments, including local centers and secondary sites
It offers key features like any point-in-time recovery without needing scheduled snapshots. It allows for automated VM protection during processes like failover and testing, and it offers replication flexibility across multiple environments, including local centers and secondary sites. It also provides IP address management when network configurations differ across sites.
EDERLEY TERRERO - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Consulting at Gestion IT
Robust data protection has safeguarded mailboxes and disaster recovery for our clients
NAKIVO Backup & Replication has released many updates lately and at this point it works excellently. Needs will always appear, particularly around the AI topic and other things that come out over time. I understand that solutions always have to keep moving forward, but so far I see it as excellent.I give it a nine because nothing is perfect. There are always solutions, and NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a tool that adapts perfectly to certain needs. However, we cannot dismiss that there are powerful solutions on the market that have been around for much longer. I rate it a nine because we can always improve.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The speed and the footprint the solution uses regarding storage are great."
"It is a very simple tool to use and offers flexibility in using the tool for recovery and transitioning from one state to another."
"One person can do the whole implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the solution."
"Overall the product is really good."
"Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines offers key features like any point-in-time recovery without needing scheduled snapshots."
"When it comes to disaster recovery, this is one of the best solutions there is for EMC products."
"The installation is straightforward if the version you have is compatible with your infrastructure."
"RecoverPoint replicates workloads fast."
"Amazon is very secure, and our customers are very satisfied with this product."
"The enterprise version is a solid product with good support, a lot of features, and a helpful knowledge base."
"With Nakivo, we have a worry-free backup process and restore feature."
"With Nakivo, we found a partner who is very cooperative, has a very interesting price point and is even more than an alternative!"
"The virtual appliance for VMware vSphere is easy to deploy, easy to manage, and we have no need for additional Windows licenses."
"Nakivo has improved our organization largely due to the fact that it is an extremely robust backup system."
"It is easy-to-use."
"In our daily use of this program, we have no experienced any issues."
 

Cons

"The price of this product could be lower."
"It should have features for recovering a group of virtual machines and full-scale security. For recovering all the VMs at once, they don't have a GUI option, and we have to use the command line."
"The configuration process seems a bit challenging, and the installation takes a bit longer than expected."
"The solution currently supports only VMware."
"The solution's technical team has enough skills, but the process can get complicated with the time you get connected with the L3 support."
"This product is not as easy to use as some other solutions."
"In the next release of this software, I would like to see options that help to decrease the bandwidth required, such as compressing the data."
"I would like to see integration with EMC NetWorker in the next release."
"While Nakivo delivers comprehensive solutions, there's room for enhancement, particularly regarding Proxmox support."
"I need no more valuable features for backs-up. I have not yet tried the latest release, however, I have all the features that I need."
"I would like to see some additional models in the next release to make backups more functional."
"We are satisfied with Nakivo, but if anything could be improved, I think it would be more real-time as opposed to email support availability."
"So far, there is no version that supports Polish. If such a version existed, many customers in our region would decide to purchase and implement this solution."
"Space is always an issue and we try to backup just the files in certain folders, which the users are aware of."
"Personally, I would like to have the ability to backup older legacy systems on the new versions as well."
"NAKIVO should broaden its horizons in terms of compatibility and integration with other tools."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is expensive. If one means cheaply priced and ten means expensive, I rate the tool's price as a seven."
"There is a license required for this solution and the pricing depends on how many virtual machines you have."
"It was a part of a backup solution. So, it was free for us."
"Pricing-wise, it is pretty much fair for any customer who only has a VMware environment. Licensing is based on the number of VMs that you want to protect at any given point in time. Licensing is not based on size."
"This is not a very cheap solution and compared to others, it is expensive."
"This is an expensive product."
"Cost is very appropriate for SMEs."
"The pricing, setup costs, and licensing are easy to understand, no matter how you want to implement it."
"This product is cheaper than other big rivals."
"Regarding the licensing, I would advise speaking to the Nakivo representatives and you can get the best option for your environment."
"The price could be lower."
"Nakivo is cheaper per machine and per backup."
"It has a very good price in the market."
"I think the price is competitive. However, for some projects, it can be a bit much for price-sensitive small businesses."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business81
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines?
Although we can change the IP address, it would be good to have some other sort of orchestration to make life easier to manage when we failover.
What is your primary use case for Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines?
I was actually just having a quick look to compare some solutions, but we are going to stick with what we currently have, which is Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines ( /products/dell-recoverpoi...
How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nakivo?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that NAKIVO Backup & Replication is more price-efficient than other solutions, and we are satisfied with the pricing.
What needs improvement with Nakivo?
Improving NAKIVO Backup & Replication involves addressing the hassle of choosing the right license level when starting out, especially with specific requirements, and the lack of macOS support ...
 

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Sample Customers

Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative, PCS Publishing, Noble Foods
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