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What it is

BDRCloud provides backup, disaster recovery, and data protection for virtual, physical, SaaS, and cloud workloads. Its centralized management console can be hosted in the cloud or self-hosted. Supported sources include Windows, Linux, and Mac endpoints and servers; Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace; VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Proxmox VE, and oVirt; AWS and Azure virtual machines; NAS and file shares; and databases and applications. Backups can be stored in BDRShield Cloud, on-premises or remote DAS, NAS, or SAN, and public cloud storage such as Amazon, Azure, Google, Wasabi, Backblaze, MinIO, and other S3-compatible storage. Listed protections include immutable backups with retention lock, air-gapped and offsite copies, encryption, anomaly detection, and malware scanning before backup and restore. Recovery tools include automated backup verification, instant recovery for virtual machines and physical servers, granular restores, and cross-platform migration. There is one edition, Enterprise Edition, with custom pricing based on licensing. A fully featured 30-day free trial is available; installing the backup server software costs nothing, but protected workloads require licenses.

Spec sheet

What it does
BDRShield is a cloud-managed hybrid backup and disaster-recovery platform with centralized management, local/cloud storage and ransomware protection.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com
Purpose
BDRShield provides backup, disaster recovery, and data protection for virtual, physical, SaaS, and cloud workloads.Read 30 Sep 2026 · vembu.com
Deployment
The management server can run on Windows, Linux or Docker and is accessed through port 6060.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.bdrshield.com
Trial
BDRShield offers a fully featured 30-day free trial.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bdrshield.com
API
Its Web Services API uses HTTP requests to initiate backups, monitor jobs, retrieve recovery status and configure the system programmatically.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com
Security
The MSP security documentation lists AES-256 encryption, role-based access, immutable backups, MFA, SSL/TLS and tamper-proof audit logs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.bdrshield.com
Compliance
The same documentation says BDRShield supports GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001 and FIPS 140-2 requirements.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.bdrshield.com
Support
The product page advertises 24/7 expert technical support.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bdrshield.com
Founded
2002Read 28 Sep 2026 · bdrshield.com
Company
Gartner identifies the maker as private Vembu Technologies, founded in 2002, headquartered in Pleasanton, United States, with 201–500 employees and under $50 million annual revenue.Read 14 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Access security
The product page lists MFA at every login, role-based access control, email token validation for endpoint restores, custom restore passwords, and audit logs with real-time monitoring.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bdrshield.com
API tooling
The API page documents Postman export/testing and Python-script automation; no SDK package is listed.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com
Application support
Application backup includes Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com
Cloud workloads
The supported cloud sources include AWS and Azure virtual machines.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com
Database support
Database backup covers Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com
Documentation
The technical-documentation hub links user, evaluator, API/automation, workload, best-practice, upgrade and release-note guides.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com
Edition
BDRShield has one edition, Enterprise Edition, described as full-featured, with licenses purchased for the workloads to be backed up.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bdrshield.com
Free licenses
The pricing FAQ says BDRShield offers free licenses.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bdrshield.com
Free software
The pricing FAQ says installing the backup server software has no charge; workload licenses must be purchased for the workloads backed up.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bdrshield.com
Hypervisors
Agentless VM backup supports VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, KVM and oVirt.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.bdrshield.com
Licence
The product is distributed under Vembu commercial licensing with subscription and perpetual options; no open-source licence is stated.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.bdrshield.com
Licensing
The pricing page lists per-endpoint, per-server, per-500-GB NAS/file-share, per-user, per-VM, per-application, and optional per-GB cloud-storage licensing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bdrshield.com
Limit: G2 Linux and licensing
G2 reviewers report Linux update breakage or memory leaks, confusing cloud licensing, limited VMware free-license API access and a desire for ready-to-run failover machines.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: Gartner review
The Gartner reviewer said the current release worked as expected but earlier releases often failed backups for unclear reasons.Read 14 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Limit: GetApp
GetApp feedback says the product can be overly complex for a simple server, has unclear menus, confusing full-backup scheduling, a network-path bug with spaces and no mobile alert app.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.co.uk
Limit: TrustRadius
Reported problems include failed or slow restores, NFS recovery failures, difficult cleanup, hard Windows-cluster setup, confusing licensing, generic documentation and stability issues.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Maker history
Vembu says it entered the Backup and Disaster Recovery market in 2002.Read 30 Sep 2026 · vembu.com
MSP features
For MSPs, the product page lists multi-tenant management, white-label branding, PSA/RMM integration, a web services API, and centralized control.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bdrshield.com
Notable news
BDRSuite was rebranded as BDRShield in an announcement dated August 29, 2025; the announcement says existing deployments remain unchanged.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.bdrshield.com
Praise: G2 usability
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise intuitive setup, easy configuration and restoration, broad workload coverage and responsive support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: GetApp
GetApp reviewers highlight the web management interface, value, easy setup, VMware/Windows support and reliability.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Praise: TrustRadius
TrustRadius reviewers commonly cite off-site capability, granular recovery, easy setup, useful reports, low resource use, reasonable pricing and responsive support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
PSA integration
The ConnectWise integration synchronizes tickets, monitoring, workflows, billing and backup-status reporting.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com
Ransomware protection
The product page lists immutable backups with retention lock, air-gapped and offsite copies, encryption in transit and at rest, anomaly detection, and malware scanning before backup and restore.Read 30 Sep 2026 · bdrshield.com
Rating on G2
4.3 out of 5 from 155 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratingRead 14 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on GetApp
4.4 out of 5 from 22 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on SoftwareReviews
8.0 out of 10 from 52 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · infotech.com
Rating on TrustRadius
6.4 out of 10 from 101 reviews and ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Recovery
The product provides full VM, instant VM, bare-metal, file-level, application-item and disk-level recovery.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.bdrshield.com
Release
Version 9.2.0 U2 was released September 1, 2026 for the downloadable console.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com
SaaS integrations
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace can be protected from the same console.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com
Storage
Backups can be stored in BDRShield Cloud, on-premises or remote DAS, NAS, or SAN, and public cloud storage including Amazon, Azure, Google, Wasabi, Backblaze, MinIO, and other S3-compatible storage.Read 30 Sep 2026 · vembu.com
Storage targets
Backups can be stored on DAS, NAS, SAN, BDRShield Cloud, AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, Wasabi, MinIO, Backblaze and other S3-compatible storage.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com
System requirements
Supported server operating systems include 64-bit Windows Server 2012 R2 through 2022 and Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04 and 22.04; the page lists 8 GB minimum and 16 GB recommended resources plus 1 Gbps networking.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.bdrshield.com
Workloads
It backs up endpoints, servers, VMs, cloud instances, SaaS applications, databases, applications and NAS/file shares.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com

Plans and prices

30-day trial Free 30 days full-feature access Read 14 Oct 2026 · bdrshield.com
Free Edition Free free forever 10 endpoints · 10 Microsoft 365 users · 10 Google Workspace users · 10 VMs · 10 AWS EC2 instances · 10 Azure VMs Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.bdrshield.com
Endpoint / Workstation Backup $12 a year per endpoint per year on-premise Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
SaaS Backup $12 a year per user per year on-premise Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
VMs, Servers & Cloud Backup $48 a year per VM per year on-premise Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Apps & DB Backup $72 a year per app per year on-premise Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
BDRShield Enterprise Edition perpetual license Priced on request One-time payment; 1 year AMC included Per workload, CPU socket, user, endpoint, or application; AMC required after first year for continued support Read 30 Sep 2026 · bdrshield.com
BDRShield Enterprise Edition subscription Priced on request Monthly, annual, or multi-year subscription; custom quote Per workload, CPU socket, user, endpoint, or application Read 30 Sep 2026 · bdrshield.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Cloud-hosted or self-hosted management console.
  • Supports major virtual, SaaS, and cloud workloads.
  • Backups can use multiple storage types.
  • Includes granular restores and instant recovery.
  • Fully featured 30-day free trial.

Limits

  • Workload licenses must be purchased.
  • Enterprise Edition pricing is custom and unlisted.
  • Perpetual licenses require AMC after the first year for continued support.

Who it suits

BDRCloud suits organizations protecting mixed virtual, physical, SaaS, and cloud workloads, including MSPs needing multi-tenant and white-label tools. It offers cloud-hosted and self-hosted consoles, with workload licenses required for the workloads being backed up.

BDRShield in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

BDRShield is a backup and disaster-recovery platform for organizations protecting a mix of endpoints, servers, cloud services, virtual machines, and business data. It suits IT teams and managed service providers that want broad workload coverage and control over where backups are stored. The trade-off is a wide range of workload-based license types rather than a simple, fixed price.

Key features

Broad workload coverage

BDRShield covers Windows, Linux, and Mac endpoints and servers, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, and virtual environments including VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Proxmox VE, and oVirt. It also protects AWS and Azure virtual machines, NAS and file shares, databases, and applications. That breadth makes it a plausible fit for mixed estates; organizations seeking a tool solely for one narrow platform may not need this scope.

Storage and recovery

Backup targets include BDRShield Cloud, on-premises or remote DAS, NAS, and SAN, plus public cloud storage from Amazon, Azure, Google, Wasabi, Backblaze, MinIO, and other S3-compatible providers. That choice lets an organization align destinations with its existing storage strategy. BDRShield also supports bare-metal and point-in-time recovery, multiple daily backups, granular restores, and instant recovery for VMs and physical servers. Automated backup verification and cross-platform migration add useful recovery options when a system needs more than a file-level restore.

Security and administration

Ransomware defenses include immutable backups with retention lock, air-gapped and offsite copies, encryption in transit and at rest, anomaly detection, and malware scanning before backup and restore. MFA, role-based access controls, restore-specific email token validation and passwords, and audit logs with real-time monitoring address access and oversight. These are substantial controls for organizations with security requirements, though BDRShield says its practices support efforts to meet SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR requirements; that is not the same as a claim of certification.

MSPs get multi-tenant management, white-label branding, PSA/RMM integration, a web services API, and centralized control. The cloud-hosted or self-hosted management console provides a choice in deployment. BDRShield also advertises 24/7 expert technical support.

Pricing

BDRShield has one full-featured edition, Enterprise Edition, with custom pricing. The subscription can be billed monthly, annually, or for multiple years; licensing is based on workload, CPU socket, user, endpoint, or application. The pricing page also describes per-500-GB NAS/file-share and per-VM licensing, plus optional per-GB cloud-storage licensing. This flexibility can fit varied environments, but buyers should map their protected workloads and storage needs before comparing total costs.

A perpetual license requires a one-time payment and includes one year of AMC. AMC is required after that first year for continued support. The subscription avoids that specific renewal term but remains a recurring commitment. Installing the backup server software costs nothing, and the pricing FAQ says free licenses are offered, but workload licensing is required for protected workloads. A fully featured 30-day free trial is available. Treat the free software as an entry point, not as evidence that a production backup deployment will be free.

Platforms

BDRShield supports API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows platforms. Its supported workloads extend across endpoint operating systems, SaaS services, hypervisors, cloud VMs, file shares, databases, and applications, while its destinations range from local and remote storage to public cloud.

Who it's for

BDRShield is best suited to organizations with varied workloads, multiple backup destinations, or recovery and security requirements that justify a broad platform. MSPs in particular can use its multi-tenant, white-label, and PSA/RMM capabilities. A small team protecting just one environment may find the range of license bases and custom quote less straightforward than a narrowly focused product.

Pros and cons

Pros: Wide support across endpoint, SaaS, virtualization, cloud, file-share, database, and application workloads reduces the need to cover each with a separate backup product.

Pros: Multiple storage destinations, immutable and air-gapped copies, and several recovery paths give IT teams options for both resilience and restoration.

Pros: Multi-tenant management, branding, and PSA/RMM integration make the product relevant to MSP operations.

Cons: Custom, workload-based pricing makes costs harder to compare without identifying each protected workload and any cloud-storage usage.

Cons: A perpetual license still requires AMC after year one for continued support, adding an ongoing term to a one-time purchase.

Alternatives

For a Microsoft 365-focused shortlist, start with the Microsoft 365 Backup Software directory; for a broader cloud-destination comparison, see Cloud Backup Services.

VM Backup is a relevant alternative for teams centered on virtual machines, with a free edition capped at two VMs per host and a free 30-day fully featured trial. ManageEngine RecoveryManager Plus may suit buyers focused on directory and collaboration-service recovery, with a free edition capped at one AD domain, 10 Exchange mailboxes, 10 Google Workspace mailboxes, and one WorkDrive user.

Druva Endpoint Data Protection is an endpoint-focused alternative with paid Enterprise and Elite per-user plans and endpoint pricing by request. HYCU R-Cloud is another paid alternative. Spanning Backup offers one all-inclusive plan with unlimited backup retention and volume pricing, which may be preferable to buyers seeking a single-plan approach.

Veeam Agent for Mac is a narrower Mac option: its free edition needs no license but is limited to one backup job and does not back up directly to object storage. CubeBackup may fit education or nonprofit buyers, with a listed rate of $2.00 per year billed at $2 per user per year. Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows uses consumption-based pricing tied to storage used.

Verdict

Choose BDRShield when one backup platform needs to cover a diverse workload mix, support flexible storage targets, and provide MSP-oriented management or layered recovery controls. Its breadth is the strongest reason to consider it. Look elsewhere if a fixed, readily comparable price or a focused tool for one platform matters more than covering a complex environment under one product.

Verdict

BDRCloud covers a wide range of workloads, destinations, and recovery options, with security and management features for MSPs. Its software installation has no charge, but licensing is required per protected workload and prices are custom.

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