NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs QoreStor comparison

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Nakivo and Quest Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Nakivo is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.8, while Quest Software is ranked #48 with an average rating of 7.0. Nakivo holds a 1.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to Quest Software’s 0.8% 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 Mar 8, 2026

NAKIVO Backup & Replication and QoreStor compete in the backup and replication market. NAKIVO holds the upper hand in affordability and user-friendly design, while QoreStor shines in data deduplication capabilities and flexibility.

Features: NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers features like ransomware protection, efficient deduplication, and seamless integration with VMware, Hyper-V, and Proxmox. It's known for its ease of use and quick setup. QoreStor provides advanced deduplication, compression, and broad compatibility with existing infrastructure, focusing on storage efficiency and cost reduction.

Room for Improvement: NAKIVO could enhance its application brick-level restore capabilities, integration with more storage arrays, and improve reporting features. Users seek better UI and support for additional virtual technologies. QoreStor lacks comprehensive ransomware protection, could ease installation processes, and improve automated support tools. Its management interface is considered less intuitive.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NAKIVO is praised for straightforward installation and responsive 24/7 support. The setup process is quick, even for those unfamiliar with backup solutions. QoreStor offers seamless on-premises deployment but criticism arises for clunky management tools. Support is satisfactory, though responsiveness and effectiveness vary.

Pricing and ROI: NAKIVO is recognized for affordability and clear licensing, making it accessible for smaller organizations, offering significant ROI through efficient setup and low maintenance. QoreStor’s per terabyte pricing model can attract due to lower upfront costs and scalability, though additional third-party costs may surface. Both solutions provide competitive pricing, but NAKIVO’s lower cost and simplicity appeal to cost-sensitive users.

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Categories and Ranking

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

11th

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

QoreStor

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

48th

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

24th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Replication (10th), Disk Based Backup Systems (6th), Storage Software (4th), Software Defined Storage (SDS) (18th), Copy Data Management (6th), File and Object Storage (22nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of NAKIVO Backup & Replication is 1.2%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of QoreStor is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
NAKIVO Backup & Replication	1.2%
QoreStor	0.8%
Other	98.0%

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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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Marcus W

Works at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees

Backup storage has shrunk dramatically with deduplication but still needs stronger security options

The air gap feature is something I'd really like to see in QoreStor. There's no native air gap capability right now, and for security-conscious environments, that's a gap. The configuration export is also limited in QoreStor. If you want to document your setup or migrate configuration to a new instance, it requires more manual work than it should.

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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

"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."

"The biggest improvement with Nakivo compared to our old open-source backup solution is that we do not need any manual checks to see if the backup runs are completed successfully."

"Nakivo is a cheap backup solution and at the level of technology in comparison with Veeam plays well."

"I like the product because it is doing exactly what I need it to do, and that is reliably backing up my VM."

"The ability to use a variety of cloud providers rather than being tied into one is a huge bonus."

"We spend less time to get data recovered."

"The VM, restore, and file recovery capabilities are considered gold standards."

"We have been able to set up a failover site that has replicas of our critical VMs, updated every hour with only changed data, and the speed of the backup is excellent, allowing replicas to be updated without affecting production workloads."

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"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."

"If storage costs are a problem, whether on-premises or cloud, QoreStor is worth a serious look."

"Deduplication is the most valuable feature. It saves us a lot of space. When we back up 100 terabytes of data, after dedupe, it only uses maybe five to six terabytes for the disk space in QoreStor."

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

"Not having to be onsite to swap tapes on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, alone, has really paid for its usage through the savings in time."

"This software solution can be installed on many different types of hardware, which makes it very flexible. We can run it on virtual machines or virtual servers, providing convenience for solutions of varying sizes, from small to large."

"We need revisions and safe backup so that it could be held up in court, but deduplication and compression are the main features why we have Quest QoreStor. That's where it really shines. I use ZFS and XFS at home, and Quest QoreStor is even better."

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Cons

"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."

"In the press releases, it would be useful to make sure that the manual space reclaim procedure does not have to be performed but that it happens automatically, thus optimizing the use of space."

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

"Updating VM Tools on a replicated VM could be better."

"Their product is good and it meets our requirements, however, new features are also most welcome and we never hesitated to try new features."

"It would be a good thing to have some use case and architecture examples online to understand integration in complex infrastructure."

"Compression and data deduplication are okay, but they could be improved."

"One complaint I have is the dashboard flashing as it reloads/refreshes itself. The program was not always like that and it happened after an update at some point."

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"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."

"Support is one point of improvement for Quest QoreStor. Support is sometimes not adequate."

"Overall, I am happy with this solution, but a way to export configuration settings would be beneficial."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"The air gap feature is something I'd really like to see in QoreStor."

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

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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."

"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 licensing currently allows for host-based licensing, which is advantageous if you have a lot of data on a few hosts."

"This product provides good value for the price."

"The price could be lower."

"The price is not a problem in NAKIVO, as it is the most competitive in the market."

"Talk to the sales department about all of the possibilities, as they will help you to find the best solution for your setup."

"I advise that this is the best product for medium or small environments according to my cost-benefit analysis."

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"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."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

14%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
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 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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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 offers low maintenance and flexibility, integrating with diverse backup software and hardware. It highlights data deduplication, reducing storage significantly, with compression benefits. Compatible with Linux, it enhances security and supports replication and archiving to the cloud.

QoreStor is a versatile data management tool, valued for its adaptability across platforms, including virtual machines. Users leverage its features for data deduplication, compression, and efficient storage management, ensuring cost-effective offsite recovery options. Integrating smoothly with applications like Veeam, NetVault, and vRanger, QoreStor provides reliable storage solutions that are affordably priced. While installation and backup software integration could be smoother, and the management interface more user-friendly, QoreStor remains a competitive option with strong security benefits and cloud capabilities.

What are QoreStor's key features?

Data Deduplication: Significantly reduces storage requirements.
Compression: Optimizes storage efficiency.
Cloud Archiving: Facilitates easy replication and archiving to cloud environments.
Linux Compatibility: Enhances security through robust integration.
Platform Flexibility: Operates across virtual and diverse environments.

What benefits and ROI to expect?

Cost Reduction: Efficient storage management reduces expenses.
Enhanced Security: Linux compatibility ensures higher security levels.
Storage Efficiency: Deduplication and compression reduce storage needs.
Cloud Flexibility: Encourages efficient backup and recovery through cloud options.
Scalability: Easily adapts to growing needs with platform flexibility.

In industries needing reliable data management, QoreStor serves as a primary backup and replication resource. Companies use it to enhance data deduplication and storage management, integrating it with tools like Veeam. This facilitates both onsite and cost-effective offsite data operations, promoting seamless cloud interactions.

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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

American Airlines, at&t, Bank of America. Barclays, ebay, Ford

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