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NAKIVO Backup & Replication

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Spec score 8.2 #8 of 26 in Virtual Machine Backup Software

What it is

NAKIVO Backup & Replication provides backup, replication, failover, backup copies, granular restore, and disaster recovery orchestration for virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments. It supports image-based, application-aware, incremental backups and replication, with retention of up to 1,000 recovery points using GFS rotation. Supported workloads include VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Proxmox VE, Amazon EC2, Microsoft 365, Oracle Database, Windows and Linux machines, and NFS/SMB file shares. Site Recovery workflows can automate disaster recovery actions across VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, and Amazon EC2. Deployment is available as a virtual appliance or by installing it on a supported machine or NAS device. NAKIVO says physical machine backups use AES 256-bit encryption. Linux repositories can be password-encrypted, and repository self-healing can check data integrity and repair errors where possible. Active Directory integration and an HTTP API support monitoring, automation, and orchestration integrations. It runs on web, Windows, Linux, self-hosted environments, and via API. Subscription starts at $2.50 a month per workload; Perpetual starts at $229, paid once per CPU socket. A 15-day trial enables all features, but there is no free plan.

Spec sheet

Purpose
The product provides backup, replication, failover, backup copy, granular restore, and disaster recovery orchestration for virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments.Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.nakivo.com
Deployment
The solution can be deployed as a virtual appliance or installed on a supported machine or NAS device.Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.nakivo.com
Trial
NAKIVO’s licensing guide says users can start a 15-day free trial with all features enabled.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nakivo.com
Integrations
The product supports Microsoft Active Directory integration and an HTTP API for monitoring, automation, and orchestration integrations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · di2.nakivo.com
Support
NAKIVO offers Standard Support and 24/7 Support; subscription licenses include 24/7 Support for the licensed period.Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.nakivo.com
Headquarters
Sparks, Nevada, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · nakivo.com
Founded
2012Read 28 Sep 2026 · nakivo.com
Backup types
It supports image-based, application-aware, incremental backup and replication.Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.nakivo.com
Disaster recovery
Site Recovery workflows can automate DR actions across VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, and Amazon EC2 environments.Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.nakivo.com
Encryption
For physical machine backups, NAKIVO states that it uses AES 256-bit encryption to secure backup data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.nakivo.com
Notable limitation
NAKIVO states that it does not support backup and recovery of ACL data via NFSv3.Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.nakivo.com
Repository protection
Repositories installed on Linux can be encrypted with an encryption password, and repository self-healing can verify data integrity and repair errors where possible.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nakivo.com
Retention
A backup can retain up to 1,000 recovery points with GFS rotation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.nakivo.com
Workload coverage
Supported platforms include VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Proxmox VE, Amazon EC2, Microsoft 365, Oracle Database, Windows and Linux machines, and NFS/SMB file shares.Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.nakivo.com

Plans and prices

Subscription $2.50 a month per workload · starting price Read 8 Oct 2026 · di2.nakivo.com
Perpetual $229, paid once per CPU socket · starting price Read 8 Oct 2026 · di2.nakivo.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports a broad mix of workloads
  • Retains up to 1,000 recovery points
  • Automates Site Recovery workflows
  • Includes repository integrity checks and repair
  • Offers HTTP API and Active Directory integration

Limits

  • No free plan
  • Does not support NFSv3 ACL backup and recovery
  • Subscription and perpetual pricing use different units

Who it suits

It suits organizations protecting a mix of virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS workloads, especially those needing backup and disaster recovery workflows across supported platforms.

Verdict

NAKIVO covers varied workloads and combines backup with recovery orchestration and multiple deployment options. Check workload compatibility and the pricing unit that fits your environment before choosing a license.

Where Specifiction places it

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