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NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] comparison

 

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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
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
88
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (6th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (6th)
Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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.
David Villota - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard
The solution has been installed on Linux machines.  The solution is issue-free. We are happy with it.  The solution has been stable and reliable.  It is scalable.  My understanding the setup is pretty straightforward and that the onboarding wizard is pretty easy to follow.  I've never had to…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"The VM Backup Verification is one of the features I appreciate the most."
"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."
"The features that I have found most valuable are that it is a cheaper price and user-friendly."
"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."
"All in all, NAKIVO helped us save a lot of time."
"The cost aspect and the ease of licensing, along with simplified licensing, are most valuable."
"We really appreciate the simplicity of the solution."
"The technical support is good."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to pick up individual files."
"It is scalable."
"The solution is very simple. Management of the platform is so simple that we don't need to have any training to deploy this solution."
"Veeam has a "next, next, finish" installer, and the overall deployment is straightforward. The deployment is easy because Veeam is compatible with all our VMware services and VMs. Veeam Backup and Veeam ONE are integrated into vCenter or vSphere site deployments, so we don't need to deploy each server one by one."
"What I find most valuable about this solution, is that the user experience is very simple."
"The initial setup and deployment are easy. It's straightforward."
"It's simple to use."
 

Cons

"It could be a little bit faster in terms of backup and offer more reliable SQL server backups."
"My first thought was maybe the GUI could be improved, although it works."
"What must be improved is the response time to technical support requests."
"It would be interesting if it were possible to integrate a mobile app to monitor the system in real-time."
"Space is always an issue."
"Updating VM Tools on a replicated VM could be better."
"Updating VM tools on a replicated VM could be better."
"It would be good to have some Oracle database backup capability from the Linux OS in the next release."
"One problem in Veeam Agent for Linux is that you can't use your license for all your machines because you don't have a virtual machine, so if you're going to add machines and scale, you'd need to pay extra."
"In terms of the physical environment, I'd like them to integrate it with other kinds of solutions. We don't just work with Microsoft or Linux, but other kinds of infrastructure data as well."
"Technical support could be improved."
"It would be much better if more applications were supported on the Linux side. For example, their agent for Windows not only can back up the Windows machine, but it can also back up Active Directory for granular restore, SQL servers, Exchange, Oracle, SharePoint, etc. When it comes to Linux, only Oracle databases are supported. There are workarounds, though."
"Scalability, if you are talking about Linux, is good. However, if you need to backup more types of solutions or Unix systems, like HP/UX, AIX, etc., it's not compatible."
"We are currently waiting for the continuous backup process."
"It has no cloud backup feature. You can't back up anywhere outside of your local network."
"In the next version, I would like to see an increase in the locations online. I have found that other products have good pickup location."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing model is very affordable compared to competitors, with a good quality-to-cost ratio, and the software is quite simple and fast to setup."
"The licensing currently allows for host-based licensing, which is advantageous if you have a lot of data on a few hosts."
"The price is not a problem in NAKIVO, as it is the most competitive in the market."
"We use a perpetual license that is priced well."
"From the perspective of Indian users, the cost is a little bit high."
"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 model is crystal clear on the website."
"You have a lot of different options when it comes to pricing and the pricing models are pretty flexible and affordable."
"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."
"It's a subscription based license, which is started on a yearly basis. Currently the licensing is split between three editions: standard, enterprise, and enterprise plus. As long as you check the comparison between the additions and make sure that you have what you need, there are no extra costs with Veeam."
"The costing is very competitive."
"We have purchased a license to use Veeam Agent for Linux and the additional support. The overall cost of Veeam Agent for Linux is expensive."
"Price-wise it's good."
"Licensing costs are monthly."
"Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market."
"There's the principal license for Veeam Agent for Linux, and then you need to buy additional licenses for your machines."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Photography Company
16%
Computer Software Company
16%
Real Estate/Law Firm
13%
 

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 Veeam Agent for Linux?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veeam Agent for Linux?
We have to pay a license fee for every system we use. We pay for licenses annually. Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market. I would rate the solution’s pricing a two out of ten. ...
What needs improvement with Veeam Agent for Linux?
More Linux systems should be made compatible with the solution.
 

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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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