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NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs Nutanix Disaster Recovery comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 15, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
6th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (6th)
Nutanix Disaster Recovery
Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
12th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category, the mindshare of NAKIVO Backup & Replication is 3.9%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nutanix Disaster Recovery is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
 

Featured Reviews

Mattia Sangiorgio - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhances data protection strategies and ensures the reliability of backups with helpful support
The features we have found most valuable in NAKIVO Backup & Replication include its cost-effectiveness, seamless integrations, comprehensive functionalities, and ease of installation and management. The pricing model is very competitive, providing excellent value for the robust features offered. Its seamless integration with our VMware infrastructure ensures smooth operation without any compatibility issues. The wide range of functionalities, including incremental and full backups, storage optimization, and disaster recovery options, meets all our backup needs comprehensively. Moreover, the simplicity of installation and the intuitive user interface have made it easy for our team to quickly set up and manage the backups without requiring extensive training.
Narasimha Reddy Illuri - PeerSpot reviewer
Communication improvements enhance platform reliability while seamless recovery process supports application safety
I don't currently have knowledge of the best features of Nutanix Disaster Recovery. I don't have specific features in mind that are missing in Nutanix Disaster Recovery that I would like to see included in the future. I don't find Nutanix's pricing reasonable; my higher authority manages pricing discussions. I'm not aware of the pricing as it's usually handled by delivery managers and the architect team. I don't know of any disadvantages of Nutanix outside of the technical support issues previously mentioned, as I'm still comparing it with ongoing learning. I didn't face any challenges while starting to learn Nutanix Disaster Recovery; it has been straightforward. I would recommend Nutanix Disaster Recovery as there are no issues, and I ensure to explain everything regarding application safety and functionality to the application owners. On a scale of one to ten, I rate Nutanix Disaster Recovery an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The upgrade process is manual but very simple to do."
"They reply immediately to any query raised from us as a technician or consultant and they know the pulse of the market and keep updating the features in such a big way."
"The updates are problem-free, so we can keep Nakivo up to date on the server and NAS too."
"The VM Backup Verification is one of the features I appreciate the most."
"Nakivo's backup and replication product has allowed us to implement a disaster recovery solution with a target repository in the cloud."
"The product is good for protecting very low-budget offices, whereas other solutions fail in terms of cost and footprint of the VMs involved."
"Backups are working smoothly with Nakivo Backup."
"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."
"The most valuable feature of Nutanix Disaster Recovery is the local storage solution, which significantly boosts performance, especially when transitioning from traditional architecture."
"Nutanix Disaster Recovery can be used for snapshots, backup, and disaster recovery."
"The most valuable feature of Nutanix Disaster Recovery is the reliability and scalability of being able to swing our workloads across the country."
"The product is very simple and very easy to use."
"Nutanix Disaster Recovery needs to have a feature that can automate manual tasks."
"The initial setup of Nutanix Disaster Recovery is straightforward and easy."
 

Cons

"An improvement would be to give us more control over the email alerts, with different emails going to different addresses based on a set of rules."
"At the moment I am pleased with what Nakivo does but I would like more reporting functions and if possible, integration with my RMM system."
"Updating VM Tools on a replicated VM could be better."
"More statistic options would be a great feature."
"In the future, the solution should provide a more granular backup."
"It would be good if I could have a remote upgrade of our Synology Transporters, but the manual upgrade is easy and no problem at all."
"Updating VM Tools on a replicated VM could be better."
"There are many features we have not had the opportunity to try, such as Tape Backups, Office 365 backups, and many other things."
"The dashboard could be a bit refreshed, and some configuration parts could be less confusing."
"Nutanix Disaster Recovery needs to have a feature that can automate manual tasks."
"The solution should include a standard license for the object level and file level."
"The major issue with Nutanix is its appliance-based model, which can lead to vendor lock-in."
"The solution's bandwidth utilization can be improved further."
"The product must allow users to create a production domain on the main site in one hypervisor and a backup site on another."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 prices are high."
"It's really cheap, and our company saves a significant amount of money on IT backup solutions per year."
"This product is cheaper than other big rivals."
"Talk to the sales department about all of the possibilities, as they will help you to find the best solution for your setup."
"Regarding the licensing, I would advise speaking to the Nakivo representatives and you can get the best option for your environment."
"The licensing currently allows for host-based licensing, which is advantageous if you have a lot of data on a few hosts."
"The pricing, setup costs, and licensing are easy to understand, no matter how you want to implement it."
"The solution’s pricing is good."
"Nutanix Disaster Recovery is a cheap solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Computer Software Company
25%
Real Estate/Law Firm
10%
University
10%
Mining And Metals Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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 do you like most about Nakivo?
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is very easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nakivo?
The product is affordable even for smaller organizations.
What do you like most about Nutanix Disaster Recovery?
Nutanix Disaster Recovery can be used for snapshots, backup, and disaster recovery.
What needs improvement with Nutanix Disaster Recovery?
I usually discuss improvements with my team who handle on-site deployments, and I plan to gather their insights. However, currently, there is nothing significant lacking in the solution as per my t...
What is your primary use case for Nutanix Disaster Recovery?
The primary use case of Nutanix Disaster Recovery ( /products/nutanix-disaster-recovery-reviews ) is to prevent the infrastructure from a major catastrophic failure at the primary site. If the prim...
 

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Sample Customers

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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