MSP360 Backup vs NAKIVO Backup & Replication comparison

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MSP360 and Nakivo are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. MSP360 is ranked #55, while Nakivo is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.8. MSP360 holds a 1.1% mindshare in BRS, compared to Nakivo’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of MSP360 users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 99% of Nakivo users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 8, 2026

MSP360 Backup and NAKIVO Backup & Replication are two data protection solutions. NAKIVO edges ahead with richer features, while MSP360 is appealing for its pricing and customer support.

Features: MSP360 Backup offers flexible cloud storage, robust data recovery, and peer-to-peer backup using Minio. NAKIVO supports virtual environments like VMware and Hyper-V, automated backup processes, and provides ransomware protection with encrypted backups.

Room for Improvement: MSP360 could enhance its virtualized environment support and backup automation. It might also benefit from additional security features and integration options. NAKIVO could improve its backup speed for Office 365 and introduce a block tracking mechanism for Windows servers. Some users may find the initial deployment slightly complex.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: MSP360 offers straightforward deployment with extensive platform compatibility and responsive service. NAKIVO is easy to deploy, particularly for VMware and Hyper-V environments, and provides competitive support with accessible guides and resources.

Pricing and ROI: MSP360 Backup is cost-effective with a straightforward pricing structure, offering a strong ROI due to its affordability. NAKIVO, although slightly pricier, provides value through comprehensive features and potential long-term savings, making it a compelling choice for rich functionality and security.

To learn more, read our detailed MSP360 Backup vs. NAKIVO Backup & Replication Report (Updated: September 2026).

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Categories and Ranking

MSP360 Backup

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

55th

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

31st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (41st), MSP Backup (6th)

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

12th

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

11th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of MSP360 Backup is 1.1%, up from 0.7% 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
Product	Mindshare (%)
NAKIVO Backup & Replication	1.1%
MSP360 Backup	1.1%
Other	97.8%

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Featured Reviews

CONRAD FORREST

President at MTS Consulting Group, Inc.

The solution provides the ability to backup all types of cloud drives, is inexpensive, and has decent support

MSP360 Backup provides the backup functionality, but we need to provide the storage component. We can use Azure, AWS, or another provider, but we need to choose the storage provider and create a bucket to store our data. The vendor is making changes to improve the functionality of the service and the separation of storage, but I would like to see more integration and a knowledge base of the tool. Currently trying to understand why the storage is separated and how to implement the storage properly is a challenge. Using the solution incurs additional charges for the device storage and backup which are not included in the service. Unlike other solutions such as Kohl which includes everything at one price. MSP360 Backup can be improved by adding inclusive pricing.

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EDERLEY TERRERO

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.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One massive advantage of this solution, as compared to more enterprise products, is that no firewall changes are needed on the client's premises. For the product to back up from the client's premise to the cloud, it just needs port 8 and port 443, which are anyway always open. This was one of the things that made us decide to go with the product. It is very difficult to justify a firewall change for a small client who doesn't even know what a firewall is and how to maintain a firewall, or doesn't have anybody maintaining their firewall. You then have to maintain the firewall. MSP360 Backup takes away firewall change requirements, VPNs, or channels that are needed for the backup."

"The solution is simple to use and easy to configure."

"It has allowed me to implement a cost effective, highly configurable solution."

"Provides connectivity to a lot of different cloud storage solutions."

"I liked the way the product worked, its flexibility on the storage and cost, and the way it was supported."

"The best feature is that it's very user-friendly to do scheduled backups and version maintenance."

"Supports peer-to-peer backup using Minio, which has allowed us to easily pre-seed and maintain an off-site backup within driving distance, making tactical recovery of accidental file deletions easy."

"Client-side encryption minimizes worries about data being captured on the back-end."

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"This enables us to do quick granular file recovery as and when required but also to do whole-site relocation in the case of a total loss scenario."

"Its capability to back up virtual machines is noteworthy, but its ability to verify the bootability of these backups is especially practical."

"We tried several competitors' software solutions, including Veeam Backup and Replication, but we have to say that Nakivo is the best choice when it comes to quality/cost ratio."

"It was also very easy to configure backups to be sent offsite to a separate repository for disaster recovery needs."

"This product provides cost-efficient and reliable backups."

"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."

"This product has helped to centralize backups and made it easy to recover data."

"Nakivo's reporting features have helped a lot. They give my boss high visibility into what's going on, which is crucial because we had a data breach in the past where we lost about 12 years of data. That's why we bought several appliances, and we replicate the same backup twice a day to three different depositories."

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Cons

"The restore time could improve. When we had an issue the restore time was lengthy."

"Maybe implement an easier interface for basic users. For example, a set-up wizard with all the commonly used features as default."

"They can add some production backup capabilities and the ability to do single instance back up. At the moment, it doesn't do deduplication on the standard backup. So, the issue is backing up PSG files for customers who have limited bandwidth. The other issue is that I don't like the implementation of the SQL backup. We do use SQL ourselves using a PowerShell script with the VDA tools as a module. That's how we back up. The rotation feature would be nice to have, but I know that they've got it on their dashboard or on their list to look at. They can also do a few tweaks to the dashboard. I would like the reporting capabilities on the portal to be much more granular. Normally, I export it to a text file, and then I run it through a pivot table in order to look at it from a cost-recovery point of view and to see when the backup last ran and if it was successful when it ran two or three days ago. Such a feature would work really well for my market. They can also add a cost-effective backup for Android and Apple cellphones. I've had one or two customers who were looking for this feature. I haven't found this functionality at the moment. I've been looking for a product that does that."

"The interface feels like it is targeted for end users who typically are looking for an all-in-one integrated push button solution. It would be better if the interface had a beginner mode and an expert mode."

"If I have an incident and I need to restore something very fast, I want to restore a particular virtual machine, maybe in an hour and that is not possible to do with MSP360."

"There are some things that we don't like about it. That is why I was exploring alternatives in a hyper-scale environment. That is why I was checking IT Central Station."

"The Linux GUI leaves a lot to be desired. It lacks many of the features of the Windows version and is buggy, but it is still usable."

"The graphics are looking a bit old and should be updated."

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"I would like to have the option of creating a subfolder per job in the backup repository because we had an issue where some files were corrupted and we lost the backup of the majority of the VMs."

"The way encryption is currently working could be improved. Currently, it's not possible to encrypt the backup to an NFS share directly. It needs to have the encryption within the Transporter/VM to enable encryption, which isn't optimal. So I'm hoping that in the near future this function will be implemented."

"I think it is important to work not only in replicating the virtual machines in Amazon AWS, but in other cloud systems."

"Log and report creation can be improved."

"It would be great if they had a Let's Encrypt integration."

"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."

"We want the backup job to consume fewer resources, as the utilization is very high if we choose the best compression option."

"There are features that we would like to be integrated such as the ability to exclude directories, the creation of an image for bare metal restore as well as the creation of Plesk integration to use NAKIVO as a Plesk backup tool."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its pricing needs improvement."

"MSP360 is vastly cheaper than its competitors and has almost all the same features."

"We have a very good return on investment."

"The solution is expensive."

"It provides a good cost savings compared to our previous cloud backup."

"I rate the price of MSP360 Backup a seven out of ten."

"The cost is pretty inexpensive. Around four to five dollars per device, per workstation on each server."

"It includes a standard licensing fee. Once a year, there is a rebranding fee. The licensing costs are available on the internet for MSP360 Backup. There is a discount structure where if you have over 50 devices, you get a 50% discount. So, my cost is $2 a license per month."

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"This product provides good value for the price."

"The prices are high."

"It has a much higher bang for the buck than other products we evaluated."

"Nakivo is cheaper per machine and per backup."

"The product is quite cheap compared to other products on the market, but despite this, it is rich in features both at the level of backup and recovery as well as at the level of additional options."

"The price could be lower."

"Pricing is easy to understand and very affordable."

"The licensing model is crystal clear on the website."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	81
Midsize Enterprise	16
Large Enterprise	9

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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...

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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.

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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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Overview

MSP360 Backup offers peer-to-peer backup, client-side encryption, and seamless integration with top cloud storage providers, appealing for its ease of use, minimal setup, and robust capabilities.

MSP360 Backup is designed for disaster recovery, workstation, and server backup in cloud environments. Organizations benefit from its compatibility with storage options such as OneDrive, Google Drive, and AWS, supporting incremental backups and ensuring secure data with client-side encryption. The platform facilitates error notifications and corrections, making it a reliable choice for backing up critical information. Despite its effectiveness, users see room for improvement in interface design, bug fixes in the Linux version, and support for more cloud providers.

What are the key features of MSP360 Backup?

Peer-to-Peer Backup: Enables direct data transfer between systems without intermediary servers.
Client-Side Encryption: Protects data by encrypting it before transmission.
Block-Level Transfers: Reduces backup times by only transferring parts of changed files.
Cloud Integration: Compatible with OneDrive, Google Drive, AWS for flexible storage choices.
Incremental Backups: Streamlines configuration and minimizes storage by updating only changes.
Reliable Scheduling: Offers robust scheduling options for automated backups.

What benefits should users look for in MSP360 Backup reviews?

User-Friendly Interface: Ensures ease of navigation with minimal learning curve.
Efficient Error Alerts: Helps quickly identify and resolve backup errors.
Technical Support: Provides excellent customer service for troubleshooting and guidance.
Backup Flexibility: Offers varied backup methods tailored to individual organizational needs.

In industry applications, organizations employ MSP360 Backup for virtual machine, physical computer, and confidential data management. It is used extensively for offsite backups by micro enterprises and integrates well for client data management, virtual machine, and SQL backup purposes, especially useful for daily monitoring post migrations.

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NAKIVO Backup & Replication delivers rapid deployment and intuitive management across environments like Windows, Linux, and NAS. It is known for fast VM recovery, robust data protection, and cloud integration with competitive pricing.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication supports diverse IT landscapes, offering efficient deduplication, offsite backups, and policy-based replication. Its granular file restores, effective compression, and seamless cloud integration make it a preferred choice for minimizing downtime and enhancing business resilience. Users highlight its security measures, flexible deployment options, and automatic backups as core strengths. However, further enhancements in interface refinement, storage array integrations, and broadened support for virtual technologies and physical machine backups could enhance user satisfaction. Users seek improved control over alerts, better reporting capabilities, and optimized deduplication and compression.

What are the key features of NAKIVO Backup & Replication?

Fast VM Recovery: Minimal downtime with quick restore options for virtual machines.
Deduplication & Compression: Efficient data storage through advanced deduplication techniques and compression.
Cloud Integration: Seamless operations with cloud platforms like AWS for flexible backup solutions.
Policy-Based Replication: Automated replication policies ensuring consistent and reliable data backup.
Granular File Restores: Restore specific files without needing full system recovery, saving time and resources.

What benefits should users look for when evaluating NAKIVO Backup & Replication?

Competitive Pricing: Cost-effective solution with robust features.
Ease of Use: Intuitive management for a hassle-free experience.
Reliable Performance: Consistent results in protecting and recovering data.
Strong Support: Responsive customer service catering to user needs.

In industries like technology and finance, NAKIVO Backup & Replication is essential for securing virtual environments such as VMware and Hyper-V. Its deployment on NAS devices and capability for offsite backups to cloud platforms like AWS are appreciated. Organizations utilize it for backup, replication, and recovery of virtual machines using daily and incremental methods, ensuring efficient data protection and disaster recovery processes.

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