NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs QoreStor comparison

Nakivo and Quest Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Nakivo is ranked #6 with an average rating of 9.1, while Quest Software is ranked #53 with an average rating of 7.0. Nakivo holds a 1.1% mindshare in BRS, compared to Quest Software’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 99% of Nakivo users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Quest Software users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2025

NAKIVO Backup & Replication and QoreStor both compete in the data backup and replication software category. NAKIVO seems to have the upper hand due to its emphasis on ease of deployment and customer service, coupled with cost-effectiveness and comprehensive features.

Features: NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers cloud integration with Amazon AWS, policy-based replication, and support for multiple environments including Windows, Linux, and NAS devices. Users could expect fast deployment and intuitive management capabilities alongside efficient data deduplication and compression. QoreStor excels in deduplication and compression, significantly reducing data size for both on-premises and cloud environments. It supports different hardware, integrating well with backup software.

Room for Improvement: NAKIVO could improve by expanding application support to more cloud platforms and virtual technologies. Users want a more enhanced user interface and better integration capabilities. QoreStor faces challenges with its management interface and could improve ransomware protection and simplify support features. Expanding its AI capabilities and simplifying the diagnostic process could enhance user satisfaction.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NAKIVO is recognized for its quick and direct deployment in on-premises and hybrid environments, with customer service praised for fast response and knowledgeable staff. QoreStor supports on-premises and private cloud deployments but requires more intuitive customer service. Users value QoreStor’s knowledgeable support but see room for improvement in support automation and responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: NAKIVO stands out for its cost-effectiveness and affordable pricing model, offering various licensing options suitable for small and medium enterprises with a high ROI reported by users. QoreStor's pricing is attractive, especially the capacity-based licensing model that provides flexibility in scaling as needed. It requires planning for disk and cloud storage to manage costs. Both solutions are seen as cost-effective alternatives to competitors like Veeam.

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Categories and Ranking

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

6th

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

6th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

QoreStor

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

53rd

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

30th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Replication (11th), Disk Based Backup Systems (8th), Storage Software (5th), Software Defined Storage (SDS) (21st), Copy Data Management (6th), File and Object Storage (22nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of NAKIVO Backup & Replication is 1.1%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of QoreStor is 0.5%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
NAKIVO Backup & Replication	1.1%
QoreStor	0.5%
Other	98.4%

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Wisdom Selom Quarshie

System Engineer at NetSolutions Ghana Ltd

Has improved disaster recovery with seamless server replication and reduced operational costs

NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been useful; in terms of licensing, it is way cheaper than other solutions, and setting it up in terms of implementation was easier and not difficult to do. The user interface is friendly and straightforward to use. The best features NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers in my experience include the VMware replication jobs, which allow us to schedule the replication of servers at specific times and move them as quickly as possible. The Change Block Technology (CBT) aspect helps us check if data has really moved without even turning on the server, by just looking at the reports that have been sent, making it a beneficial feature. NAKIVO Backup & Replication has positively impacted our organization by providing much cheaper pricing compared to other solutions, which means we have saved more money, and integrating it with our solution, the VMware vSphere, is not challenging.

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Calvin Hilgenstock

System Administrator at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees

Cost savings and efficient data management improve operations but support quality varies

The importance of support is significant to me. I was working for a service provider, and all of our customers had a Quest or warning. Sometimes the support really underperforms. I always had to get it escalated or ask for someone specifically because those other people would just read knowledge-based articles that I had already done myself. Quest QoreStor does not work with any backup software, server, or storage hardware. It has the hardware compatibility list, and you need a specific number of IOPS, so it needs to run on decent hardware at least to have enough input-output operations. Otherwise, the setup result will be canceled. I'm not too sure if there are still physical appliances, but when I first started, we had some customers with a physical Quest QoreStor appliance, and it would only run on certain hardware. It doesn't work with every backup program. For example, Veritas Backup Exec is incompatible, but Veeam is compatible, and V Ranger is compatible as well. I didn't even know that Quest QoreStor has any static AI and behavioral AI technologies.

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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

"With Nakivo, I have the peace of mind that all of my production environment is safely backed up and can be restored safely, easily, and quickly with a few clicks."

"The solution has a user-friendly interface and is easy to configure."

"The product is very scalable, robust, has an easy setup with a short-duration deployment and good technical support."

"The product is good for protecting very low-budget offices, whereas other solutions fail in terms of cost and footprint of the VMs involved."

"The backup and replication are great."

"We have found all the features of Nakivo to be useful and the solution is easier to use compared to Proxmox. It is user-friendly, we are very satisfied."

"We really appreciate the simplicity of the solution."

"This product has a very clean and intuitive GUI."

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"It integrates with various backup software solutions, which makes it compatible with existing backup workflows and processes."

"I would rate QoreStor a ten out of ten for what it offers for the price."

"QoreStor has helped us to reduce our backup storage requirements on-premises. We've been using the same devices for quite a while, and so it lets us keep using them as opposed to having to rip out all that hardware and create a new on-prem solution. The advantage here is even if we had to retire the hardware tomorrow, the QoreStor part doesn't change. We just have to have additional hardware and put the solution back on whatever hardware we pick and it'll do the same thing."

"The extreme compression of data is a big thing for us. We were looking for an online backup solution, and QoreStor is very good in terms of data compression. It helps us minimize the required storage in the Blob Storage environment."

"Quest QoreStor definitely saved us money."

"The features we use for the data deduplication are nice because we're able to back up a much larger amount of data, yet it doesn't necessarily take up that much data on the devices."

"Quest QoreStor is very stable compared to our previous solution."

"Data deduplication and replication would be the top two features. The encryption and cloud tiering are also attractive for the future."

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Cons

"Personally, I would like to have the ability to backup older legacy systems on the new versions as well."

"Automatic updates do not work, and every update has to be done manually."

"An improvement would be to include a general data backup solution that is not only for virtual machines."

"There are some errors requiring support to correct and bugs and glitches should be addressed."

"My first thought was maybe the GUI could be improved, although it works."

"In terms of what could be improved for the next release, I would probably answer better documentation and licensing models."

"It'll help if they offered some automation and more usability for partners."

"There is a lack of native (web-based) update functionality."

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"They need to increase their maximum capacity. Other than that, they're doing a pretty good job."

"The importance of support is significant to me. I was working for a service provider, and all of our customers had a Quest or warning. Sometimes the support really underperforms."

"In terms of improvement, we would like to have an Air Gap feature to prevent a virus from attaching to something. So that when we don't do a backup, we want the QoreStor to stay offline. It would be a nice feature to have."

"The management interface is in need of improvement. The graphical user interface (GUI) for the web management tools appears clunky, and not super intuitive."

"The installation could use improvement. The initial installation was a little touchy and it's not really user-installable. You have to have a connection to support to install."

"The setup of the software is definitely not the easiest thing. I worked a lot with Quest engineers, especially in the early days when we were first testing it and trying it out. I actually had some of the developers working with us at one point because they were going through these point releases, and I was having trouble getting it to work in this S3-compatible situation. We got it all working eventually, but setup is definitely not the easiest thing in the world."

"The ransomware protection of QoreStor could use improvement."

"They could improve on support a little bit. We have not had to engage their support much, but when we do have issues, it can take longer to get things resolved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Nakivo Backup & Replication also have another great value, which is that it is one of the lowest prices on the market."

"This product provides good value for the price."

"You have a lot of different options when it comes to pricing and the pricing models are pretty flexible and affordable."

"It's really cheap, and our company saves a significant amount of money on IT backup solutions per year."

"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."

"From the perspective of Indian users, the cost is a little bit high."

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

"The pricing, setup costs, and licensing are easy to understand, no matter how you want to implement it."

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"The pricing is good. It is competitive for a managed services provider. I like the ability to pay by the terabyte, allowing for an incremental cost that we and our customers can afford, so the solution grows with the customer."

"The cost is per terabyte, and overall, the cost was reasonable when compared to some competitors."

"Its pricing model is very attractive. You have one price, and you get everything from QoreStor."

"Quest QoreStor's pricing is affordable. We evaluated Veeam, a well-known company for backup solutions, but found their pricing to be quite high. Veeam's price was almost double. For us, Quest QoreStor is very affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Performing Arts

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Media Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	80
Midsize Enterprise	16
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

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...

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What do you like most about Nakivo?

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is very easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nakivo?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is very positive. The pricing is very low, and the licensing process makes it easy to obtain any quote.

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What else besides data replication does QoreStor offer?

Quest QoreStor can be used for multiple things besides data replication. For example, it can be trusted to make a backup of your data. You know that replication and backups are different, right? Re...

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How does Quest QoreStore protect your data?

One of our favorite features of Quest QoreStore for data protection isn't the backup, actually, though we're using it actively (maybe just as much as data replication, to be honest). We absolutely ...

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How does Quest QoreStore solve repetitive data replicas?

When I first found out about data replication and the many benefits it had, I couldn't help but wonder - what about the copies you don't need? Like it's unavoidable for some of the copies to get da...

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Overview

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.

Nakivo

QoreStor optimizes storage costs through advanced deduplication and compression, seamlessly integrating with backup infrastructures and supporting diverse hardware. It enhances data security with replication and offers flexible deployment with minimal maintenance.

QoreStor offers significant benefits in deduplication, which leads to space savings and reduced storage expenses. This system integrates effortlessly with backup platforms like NetVault and Veeam, functioning as a reliable backup target for both on-premises and cloud environments. The ease of integration is complemented by its replication capabilities, which add a layer of data security by enabling geographically dispersed backups. Its cloud tiering functionality extends storage capabilities, ensuring cost-effectiveness compared to other solutions. While enhancements are needed in areas like Cloud Tier support, Air Gap features, and GUI intuitiveness, the continued developments aim to further optimize storage and backup solutions.

What are QoreStor's key features?

Deduplication and Compression: Achieves high deduplication rates and space savings.
Seamless Integration: Works well with diverse backup infrastructures.
Replication: Facilitates data security through multi-location backups.
Cloud Tiering: Extends storage capabilities efficiently.
Minimal Maintenance: Requires low maintenance efforts.

What benefits should be considered in user reviews?

Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing and optimized storage.
Storage Optimization: Reduces storage needs with advanced data handling.
Flexibility: Supports diverse hardware and deployment options.
Data Security: Enhances protection with robust replication features.

QoreStor is widely implemented in industries for backup and restore operations, providing data deduplication and compression as key functionalities. Its integration as a backup target across platforms like NetVault and Veeam makes it ideal for enterprises that require efficient data management and storage cost control. Many organizations utilize its features to optimize cloud storage seamlessly while focusing on internal data handling or acting as service resellers.

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