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HYCU vs NAKIVO Backup & Replication comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 30, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

HYCU
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
54th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (56th)
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
12th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of HYCU is 1.2%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NAKIVO Backup & Replication is 1.1%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NAKIVO Backup & Replication1.1%
HYCU1.2%
Other97.7%
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Featured Reviews

reviewer2312085 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Analyst at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
Easy to setup, good support and stable product
When we started, we used Acronis for both cloud and on-premises backups. Protege was a reliable solution, and the cloud-focused approach is well-suited for our current needs. If you require both cloud and on-premises backup capabilities, Acronis is a more comprehensive solution. For solely cloud-based backups, Protege is a solid option.
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

"Since it is on the cloud, it is a very stable solution."
"The Nakivo solution provided us with the ability to do automatic scheduled app-aware backups with great deduplication and compression, so they don't overload our local area network and don't require a lot of storage space."
"I could install and configure the trial version in maybe half an hour and had a successful backup of our file server on the same night."
"Nakivo is a cheap backup solution and at the level of technology in comparison with Veeam plays well."
"Every new version has got some tweaks and improvements in stability and speed."
"This product was going to be a temporary solution at the start of our journey but ended up becoming a mainstay in our portfolio of products that we can't live without."
"It is easy to manage all of the individual backup jobs, check the status every day, and it can even send an email to keep us informed."
"Nakivo, similar to Veeam Backup, gives you peace of mind and confidence in your virtual infrastructure."
"Cloud integration is valuable because the ability to not only backup locally, but to the cloud, has been a great addition to the already fantastic product."
 

Cons

"One area for improvement would be expanding its capabilities beyond Azure-specific backups."
"The interface can be a little clunky at times."
"Updating VM Tools on a replicated VM could be better."
"NAKIVO should broaden its horizons in terms of compatibility and integration with other tools."
"The feature that has a backup repository, like QNAP + ext. HDD's could be improved."
"I had to manually install SNMP, which wasn't hard, but a step I had to take, to plug this into the monitoring system."
"In terms of what could be improved for the next release, I would probably answer better documentation and licensing models."
"Some of Nakivo's backup features need improvement. For example, I would like some more options for job scheduling."
"Log and report creation can be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"This product is cheaper than other big rivals."
"The licensing model is crystal clear on the website."
"Nakivo is cheaper per machine and per backup."
"It's really cheap, and our company saves a significant amount of money on IT backup solutions per year."
"It has a very good price in the market."
"The solution's pricing is adequate for its features and quality."
"Regarding the licensing, I would advise speaking to the Nakivo representatives and you can get the best option for your environment."
"The pricing, setup costs, and licensing are easy to understand, no matter how you want to implement it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
19%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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

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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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Protege, HYCU R-Cloud Platform
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Coca Cola, Honda, 3M, University of Arizona, University of Maryland, University of Arkansas, Johns Hopkins University, Marriott, Radisson Hotels and Resorts, Fujifilm, Eiffage
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