NAKIVO Backup & Replication Reviews

My main use case for NAKIVO Backup & Replication is mailbox recovery or backup, encrypting backups at the disaster-recovery level and providing an MSP-type service, as well as for clients who buy it normally but also see it as an economical and very easy-to-use solution compared to other vendors in terms of cost.

I usually have situations where users delete emails or important information is lost, or something disables an email account and then it's forgotten. It is easier to be able to back it up and restore that specific object directly within the same mailbox than having to look for PSTs and other files to find that information. With NAKIVO Backup & Replication, it is possible to search for that specific email and restore it. When comparing it to other solutions on the market, such as Azure, the cost is very minimal. If Azure costs one hundred dollars, with NAKIVO Backup & Replication it costs five.

I had a situation with a client where the entire data center went down, including the host completely with all its equipment, and NAKIVO Backup & Replication was a very important piece to restore all the machines and the internal servers that host contained. Since that experience, it has always been incredible with NAKIVO Backup & Replication.

I have had many situations with clients who have experienced a lot of disruption in their infrastructure, including one that was attacked. The protection that NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers me at the backup level itself and being able to guarantee encryption and anti-ransomware protection has been very valuable for our clients because the information has always remained fully protected within the tool. Regardless of the storage where the backup or file is placed, it is very well protected. The usability may seem like a super simple tool, but once implemented, the result is very viable and very scalable for the client.

I consider the best features that NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers to be email recovery and backup, the GUI which is very nice and user-friendly, ease of use, adding resources, reporting, the monitoring it has directly on the equipment if you enable it, and the cost. The integration with multiple hosts nowadays such as Proxmox, which is totally free, is valuable considering that today we have high costs with VMware or Hyper-V. For a small or medium company, it can be useful to use Proxmox, and the tool is fully compatible with NAKIVO Backup & Replication and the others. The ease of use and implementation are excellent, and the training is outstanding. A person can understand NAKIVO Backup & Replication in 40 minutes with 80 to 90 percent comprehension. Additionally, all the capabilities it has in terms of ransomware protection mean that all your files are totally encrypted and are part of NAKIVO Backup & Replication, which is the only way to recover them.

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.

I have been using NAKIVO Backup & Replication for three years.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is deployed in my organization on-premises and in a hybrid cloud.

I consider NAKIVO Backup & Replication to be totally stable. As long as it has all the correct sizing, it is a very stable tool.

In terms of scalability, I see that it has a very specific licensing method, so it will always be based on the needs that the client has and it can grow as the client grows.

My experience with NAKIVO Backup & Replication's technical support has been a ten. It is 24 hours, and they are very responsive.

I was using Veeam and I also used Recovery Manager Plus, which covers other functions. We still represent Veeam, but we always have two options for our clients. We have solutions that ensure the client feels comfortable and can adapt the solution to their needs, whether economic or technical.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication has really been a solution that, initially when I started to distribute it, began with clients for whom we provide IT as a Service as part of the service. Clients then came and said they were paying a fortune for solutions where another option might do the same thing. When comparing this with Veeam or other tools on the market and comparing price and the functionalities it offers, I would rather stick with NAKIVO Backup & Replication. This is especially true when considering the entire disaster-recovery part in VMware or in your host. Having that ransomware protection or that backup malware scan at the security level is super interesting. Backing up all that infrastructure that relates to VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Linux, Oracle DB, Exchange, Active Directory, SQL, Amazon, and Microsoft is powerful, and its cost is worth it. Being economical and being able to meet those expectations, whether in an ISP environment, enterprise, education, or for remote offices at the backup level or hybrid environments, we have the ability to solve all those specific needs. Additionally, we integrate with a wide range of NAS devices, including the most recognized on the market such as ASUSTOR, Netgear, QNAP, Synology, TrueNAS, and Western Digital, and we also guarantee 24/7 support as soon as you acquire the license, which is a plus. Having all of that in terms of support such as Microsoft Defender, Sophos Intercept X, Acronis, and ClamAV and many other things is beneficial. We have many possibilities with S3, backup targets at the cloud level, Amazon S3, Azure Blob, Backblaze, and Wasabi. We integrate with EMC Data Domain and HP.

I did not purchase NAKIVO Backup & Replication through the AWS Marketplace. We directly became a partner because we cover many needs and quickly moved up levels, since the tool was very useful for our clients. We are directly in contact with the vendor.

I have seen a return on investment with NAKIVO Backup & Replication initially.

We have seen the return on investment because we have added value to our client and to our technology and managed IT services. We not only solve the client's operation and monitoring of their infrastructure, but we also give them that added value in terms of safeguarding information in general at the level of technology and the company's data.

In terms of resource savings, I can say mainly the cost.

I don't have the specific information, but I do have it at the cost level. Generally, with another tool you pay about 4,000 or 5,000 dollars. With NAKIVO Backup & Replication you pay 1,500 and you have a very powerful solution.

My experience with the pricing, implementation costs, and licensing of NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been very good because it is a tool which, as I have already mentioned many times, is economical. The implementation cost plus the license cost is very friendly.

We still represent Veeam, but we always have two options for our clients. We have solutions that ensure the client feels comfortable and can adapt the solution to their needs, whether economic or technical.

For each solution it is important to have a good partner, and a good partner who is more than just a partner is a collaborator who really helps you discover what your specific needs are and from there then dimension NAKIVO Backup & Replication according to those needs, because sometimes they are oversized or fall short. It is very important to be clear about that. I give this review a rating of nine overall.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

My main use case for NAKIVO Backup & Replication is that I use it for replicas.

I can give a quick, specific example of how I use NAKIVO Backup & Replication for replicas in my work, as I use it for replicating all machines and data centers for all my customers, specifically MSP.

I handle replication for my customers with a file server, monitoring for the data center, specifically Hyper-V, and for cloning information for file servers and physical servers too.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication has positively impacted my organization and my customers because it is not expensive and easy to use. I can see all the backup and replication processes, and I can protect all my customer data. It's the best solution when compared with others.

The time savings and customer satisfaction demonstrate specific positive outcomes. The customers are happy with the solution and appreciate that it is not expensive.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is very easy to use. The backup, disaster recovery, encryption, dashboard, monitoring, and support are the best features it offers.

At this moment, the platform is very good, and I don't think there are improvements needed for NAKIVO Backup & Replication.

I have been using NAKIVO Backup & Replication for three years.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is stable for me, as I don't have any problems with it.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication's scalability is very good, as it can grow easily with my needs and is very straightforward to use.

My experience with customer support has been very nice, as I haven't encountered any problems. NAKIVO Backup & Replication has support 24/7, which is excellent.

I rate the customer support a 10, as it provides excellent service.

Positive

Before switching to NAKIVO Backup & Replication, I used Veeam Backup. I prefer to stay with NAKIVO Backup & Replication because I save money, it's not very expensive, and it complies with my requirements.

I have seen a return on investment through money savings and time efficiency. It's very easy when my users, technicians, and other administrators work with it for other customers too.

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.

Before choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication, I evaluated Veeam Backup and Acronis.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is very easy to use, helps save money, and provides 24/7 support. There is very good documentation available on the official site. It's an excellent tool and solution, and you always have attention from both the partner and directly from NAKIVO.

I have noticed that integration with SAP Business One is not complete for NAKIVO Backup & Replication at this moment.

My company has a business relationship with NAKIVO as I am a partner and reseller.

On a scale of 1-10, I rate NAKIVO Backup & Replication a 10.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

We use NAKIVO Backup & Replication to replicate our workloads, as we run the VMware vSphere environment, allowing us to replicate those servers or VMs from production to DR.

Recently, just a few weeks ago, we had an issue with our storage on which the VMs were hosted, and thankfully, because we were running NAKIVO Backup & Replication, we had already replicated the servers from production to DR, so when the storage in production went off, we were able to bring up the servers at the DR site without any interruption, with just minimal data loss.

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.

It would be helpful if NAKIVO Backup & Replication could explore other areas such as UNIX environments, like IBM AIX server versions, since most of the core banking applications sit on those, which we need to back up and integrate.

I have been working in my current field for over a year, and I have been using NAKIVO Backup & Replication for over two years, with a year in my previous employment and more than a year in the current role.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is generally stable in my environment as it relies on the network to do its migration, so while it is stable overall, a stable network is necessary for it to run effectively.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is easy to scale up; we recently deployed a number of transporters in our two environments, making scaling straightforward.

My experience with customer support for NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been largely positive; they are mostly available on weekdays, but if you need assistance on a weekend, you have to notify them in advance, making weekend support a bit challenging.

Positive

I have had experience using Veeam, but my institution was using a different solution that lacked efficient replication features, leading us to switch to NAKIVO Backup & Replication, which offers easy use, flexibility, and a user-friendly interface. Previously, we were using Iperius, which was not too efficient.

I do not have much information on the return on investment, but I can say that if we were to go for other solutions such as Veeam, we would have paid much more, considering the number of servers we use in our environment. In terms of money, we have saved more, and because we are able to replicate everything from production to DR, we can now seamlessly work in any environment we want without needing many employees, as just one person in a single pane of glass can handle the switching.

Before choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication, we evaluated other options, including Veeam and Iperius. Since Veeam charges per instance and had high costs based on the instances, we opted for NAKIVO Backup & Replication, which charges per number of sockets and does almost everything Veeam does, making it a better choice for us.

I think NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a good tool and I would recommend it to anybody.

This review has been rated 9 out of 10.

I find this interview satisfactory and suggest that if there is an option to type or provide a video, that would be fine.

On-premises

Other

In general, my clients' use case for NAKIVO Backup & Replication involves small business customers who would like to build physical and logical independent backup solutions with a small budget, and of course all Synology or maybe QNAP are the most popular here in Latvia. Other vendors require generic servers and Windows licenses, but NAKIVO Backup & Replication only requires a small box and can work with limited resources.

Functionality-wise, NAKIVO Backup & Replication does great backups for Proxmox and VMware infrastructures that I work with on a regular basis. However, it makes working with Office 365 backups rather difficult, as it's very slow, and I have several customers who are quite disappointed with NAKIVO Backup & Replication about this.

The slowness is not about integration but due to how it's built; it's very slow and perhaps this is because it works on NAS devices or network-attached storages with their limited resources. Recently, I found out about one disadvantage of the NAKIVO agent that works on physical servers; they certified that they do not have a block tracking mechanism for physical Windows servers, so if a server is huge, say several terabytes, it cannot perform incremental backups and reads all the drives each time, which has left several of my customers suffering from this issue.

If we compare NAKIVO Backup & Replication with Veeam, it has slightly worse deduplication rates as it uses a 4 megabyte block by default, which is huge, and I have a 400-person customer for whom this product was not able to be used at all.

While it's possible to manually change the block size using expert settings, the default 4 megabyte replication block contributes to the slower deduplication rates compared to Veeam's 128-kilobyte blocks, which are much smaller and thus yield higher deduplication rates. However, NAKIVO Backup & Replication does send emails and monthly reports, including SLA coverage reports, which I find useful.

I have been working with NAKIVO Backup & Replication for six thousand days.

I would rate the stability of NAKIVO Backup & Replication between seven and eight out of ten.

The scalability rating is the same as stability.

Regarding NAKIVO Backup & Replication technical support, I believe they provide better support than Veeam due to their very good reaction time, which is usually just a few hours. In most cases, NAKIVO engineers try to connect to the remote system, organize a remote session, and troubleshoot the issues. In contrast, with Veeam basic support, you will have to handle most troubleshooting steps yourself, while Veeam engineers typically just send you instructions, and their production support is very pricey.

Positive

When comparing NAKIVO Backup & Replication to its competitors, my opinion is that for customers looking for the most affordable solutions, it would definitely be NAKIVO Backup & Replication. However, if customers are looking for immutable backups, which have been a must-have feature for the past two years, they would probably choose Veeam since it supports those options. NAKIVO Backup & Replication is building their immutable technology just to be compatible but it could be hard to compete with Veeam.

As an integrator, I currently work with NAKIVO Backup & Replication and am not the end user, so I work with almost all backup vendors. I would rate NAKIVO Backup & Replication an eight out of ten overall, as it's a good product.

On-premises

Other

My main use case for NAKIVO Backup & Replication is backup of our VMware vSphere backups.

I have jobs for VMware vSphere backups every day, which is a quick specific example of how I use it.

I only do backups for recovery purposes, specifically for disaster recovery.

The best feature that NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers is the Kingburn interface.

The ease of use is what makes the Kingburn interface so valuable to me.

It has saved time and reduced risk while automating backups and ensuring ready to go recoveries.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication has positively impacted my organization with efficiency and very low backup speed, replication, and instant recovery that have really improved our workflow.

I wish NAKIVO Backup & Replication did better with more detailed reports.

The interface is good, but I need reports as an area of needed improvement.

I have been using NAKIVO Backup & Replication for one year.

In my experience, NAKIVO Backup & Replication is more stable.

I previously used Veeam Backup for AWS before switching to NAKIVO Backup & Replication.

Before choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication, I evaluated Veeam Backup for AWS and Azure.

I advise others looking into using NAKIVO Backup & Replication that it is an easy to use, managed solution with low cost. I would rate this product an 8.

On-premises

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

We keep getting requirements, and we would like to fulfill them with a product and service by exploring what is possible, specifically in an MSP environment. We have used Rapid Recovery from Quest, NAKIVO, and older products like Veritas Backup Executive.

The cost aspect and the ease of licensing, along with simplified licensing, are most valuable. Deduplication, compression, and encryption features are delivered across most products. 

We have used it on Windows but haven't had the opportunity to implement their console on Linux. The VM, restore, and file recovery capabilities are considered gold standards. Additionally, the replication capability in Quest ensures delivery.

They had given a feature of real-time replication which they stopped in NAKIVO. When we wanted to sell, they backed out, and currently, it is not available across platforms.

We have been using Quest Rapid Recovery for over 15 years, which started as a company called AppAssure. NAKIVO has been used for many years, with implementations in various environments.

These are world-standard products and they don't require much attention. They are built with newer technology and processes, needing less support.

The solution is capable and reliable in terms of scalability.

These products don't need much support. They are equipped with newer technology, requiring less attention. Nonetheless, their support is good and responsive when required.

We have used Veritas Backup Executive and have been using Quest Rapid Recovery, which started as AppAssure.

The initial setup is fine, and it doesn't take much effort.

The product is affordable even for smaller organizations.

Alternative solutions include Quest, Veritas Backup Executive, and AppAssure, among others.

I would rate the solution a seven out of ten overall. There is a need for products and services that will help for MSP-employed services for backup. We are always looking for alternatives and are not confined to specific products. It is important that solutions work efficiently for our use cases.

Hybrid Cloud

Other

My main use case for NAKIVO Backup & Replication is backup and recovery, as well as disaster recovery. As an MSP, I provide backup services to our clients, where our clients back up primarily virtual machines, but many also back up workstations and physical servers.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication has positively impacted my organization by allowing us to easily provide backup services to our clients.

This has affected my business in that NAKIVO Backup & Replication has helped us save time, reduce costs, and improve reliability for our clients, as it is much more price-efficient than other more popular solutions. It allows us to save time by not requiring a specific Windows server deployment, and we have verified its reliability by working with it for two years.

One of the best features NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers is its deployment versatility, as we do not need to deploy a Windows server and its licensing to implement NAKIVO Backup & Replication backup servers. Additionally, the web interface is much better and more user-friendly than other providers.

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 has been the biggest drawback when presenting NAKIVO Backup & Replication as an all-encompassing solution to our clients.

Additional needed improvements include faster update cycles for the latest hypervisor versions and the availability of macOS backups.

I have been using NAKIVO Backup & Replication for two years.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is stable.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication's scalability is perfectly scalable, as it has the ability to connect to multiple repositories and even the feature of scaled-out repositories for multi-level storage.

Customer support for NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been great, as they are helpful and quick to respond.

I previously used Veeam, but I migrated to NAKIVO Backup & Replication because of the licensing costs.

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.

The return on investment can be seen directly by the licensing costs, as well as the lack of requirement for a Windows Server license.

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.

I did not evaluate other options before choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication.

My advice to others looking into using NAKIVO Backup & Replication is to have a meeting with a NAKIVO Backup & Replication representative, specifically about the licensing. I would rate this solution a 9 out of 10.

Private Cloud

Other

We implemented NAKIVO into a VMware infrastructure in order to back up all virtual servers, services, and data to two different NAS on-premise and to an AWS S3 immutable repository. 

We configured NAKIVO to perform daily incremental backups and weekly full backups. The implementation process was smooth, and NAKIVO's user-friendly interface allowed us to quickly set up and manage our backup schedules. 

We particularly appreciate the reliability and efficiency of NAKIVO's backup and recovery features. The support team has been responsive and helpful, ensuring that any issues are promptly resolved. 

This solution has significantly improved our data protection strategy and has provided us with peace of mind knowing our critical data is securely backed up.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication has significantly improved our organization by enhancing our data protection strategy and ensuring the reliability of our backups. 

Before implementing NAKIVO, our backup processes were time-consuming and often unreliable. With NAKIVO, we have automated daily incremental and weekly full backups, reducing manual intervention and minimizing the risk of data loss. 

The software's efficient storage utilization and seamless integration with our VMware infrastructure have optimized our backup operations. Additionally, the ability to backup to both on-premise NAS devices and an AWS S3 immutable repository provides us with a robust disaster recovery solution. 

The user-friendly interface and responsive support team have further streamlined our backup management, allowing us to focus more on other critical IT tasks. 

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. 

While NAKIVO Backup & Replication is an excellent product, there are a few areas where it could be improved. The reporting features could be enhanced to provide more detailed and customizable reports for better insights into backup operations. Also, the user interface, while generally user-friendly, could benefit from further refinement to make navigation and configuration even more intuitive. Improved support for a wider range of cloud storage providers would also be beneficial, giving users more flexibility in their backup options.

I've used the solution for one year.

The stability is good. I didn't experience any issues or stability problems.

The support is fast to reply and kind. They solved our issues.

Positive

We used Uranium Backup. We switched in order to access the features that NAKIVO offers.

We implemented the solution in-house.

I advise others to carefully evaluate their specific needs and compare them with NAKIVO's pricing and licensing options. 

The setup cost is relatively low, and the licensing is flexible, offering options that can scale with your business. Be sure to take advantage of any available trials or demos to fully understand the product's value before committing. 

Also, consider the long-term savings and benefits of efficient data protection and recovery when evaluating the cost.

We did evaluate Veeam and Acronis.

On-premises

We use the solution to backup just one virtual machine running at VMware ESXi 5.5/6.0. The backup is made according to the planned schedule, e-mail notification after the success or errors were OK. Weekly reports can be enabled too.

VMware servers are at ten offices in different locations. Nakivo B&R is running at Qnap NAS with different models - TS-251A/TS-X53II/TS-X51/TS-269 - all with two disks in Raid, and 2GB or 4GB RAM is needed. Recovery is simple and quite fast for my VMs which are about 100GB in disk volume.

One instance Nakivo B&R has connected 2 ESXi hosts.

Nakivo B&R is running at Qnap NAS and is an optimal low cost solution an offers a free version for one year. There are reports for email and deduplication for saving storage space. 

It's easy to configure connections to ESXi and set backup jobs (or recoveries) with  a schedule. There is an option to copy the backup to another ESXi host.

Deduplication makes increasing backup jobs really fast and reduces the required storage.

Qnap offers a lot of collaboration solutions for a small office and Nakivo minimally affects the system load. However, in a few models, TS-231P/TS-431X, you have to run Transporter as a VM at ESXi host - which is not simple to do.

Nakivo B&R can be used with the free version of ESX. It has own build in Director and Transporter (or Transporter running as virtual machine at ESXi host). ESXi doesn't have built-in data protection, so almost all other software needs to be VMware licensed 

Managing everything via the web is really simple.

In models TS-231P/TS-431X you have to run Transporter as VM at ESXi host - which is not simple to do. Deploying the VM from Nakivo B&R's web console always crushes with time expired. Of course, you can download Transporter_Repository.ova and import it directly to ESXi, then you need to configure it manually and add/connect in Nakivo. The VM Transporter_Repository.ova needs to configure the IP Address. Transporter Onboard (at Qnap) doesn't need an IP Address.

I've no other needs. The free version covers my security completely.

I've used the solution for more than two years.

I've used Unitrends,VMware, and Veeam.

If you have 1-5 VMs at ESXi, then the free license for one year is a great choice.

I did not evaluate other options.

On-premises

Other

We use the solution with VMware virtual servers starting from Windows 2008 to Windows 2023, Virtual Station Windows 10 and Windows 11, UNIX, and Linux.

The solution offers reliable copying and fast recovery.

This product is worth the money and does the job perfectly. I’ve already had to restore several times and I do test restorations every month.

I recommend it to everyone. It is a proven product for a small fee.

The product offers reliable copying, replication, and fast recovery.

The product needs to improve backup speed and replication speed.

I've used the solution for four years.

The solution is very stable.

The scalability is super easy.

I did not need customer service.

Positive

I used Veeam before, however, it is much more expensive. That said, it does the same thing.

The initial setup is easy and fast.

We worked with a vendor team that was 100% helpful in their expertise. 

The ROI is all right.

The solution is cheap and licensing is clear.

Private Cloud

Other