Skip to content
SPECIFICTION
Get listed

SEP sesam

sep.de

WebWindowsmacOSLinux
Visit sep.de
Spec score 6.6 #14 of 25 in Enterprise Backup Software

What it is

SEP sesam is backup software for computers and servers, with mixed backup scope and mixed restore modes. It supports Linux, macOS, Windows and web access, as well as self-hosted deployment and an API. Ransomware protection is listed. The Community Edition is a free license for limited systems, with a 3 TB storage pool, 1 TB of Si3 deduplication, up to five backup clients and one bare-system-recovery license. The Commercial SEP sesam edition is the full commercial product, offered through unit purchase or subscription licensing with quote-based configuration. No price is listed for either plan. A free plan and a 30-day trial are listed. SEP sesam, the maker, was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Holzkirchen, Germany. The listed platform coverage includes computers and servers, while the commercial edition is described as the full product. Its combination of backup and restore options is intended for environments managing different kinds of systems.

Spec sheet

Supported platforms
web,windows,linux,macos,self_hosted,apiRead 19 Sep 2026 · sep.de
Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · sep.de
Headquarters
Holzkirchen, GermanyRead 23 Sep 2026 · sep.de
Founded
1992Read 23 Sep 2026 · sep.de
Backup scope
mixedRead 19 Sep 2026 · sep.de
Computer backup
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · sep.de
Ransomware protection
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · sep.de
Restore modes
mixedRead 19 Sep 2026 · sep.de
Server backup
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · sep.de

Plans and prices

Community Edition Price not published Free license for limited systems · 3 TB storage pool · 1 TB Si3 deduplication · Up to 5 backup clients · One bare-system-recovery license Read 19 Sep 2026 · sep.de
Commercial SEP sesam Price not published Unit purchase and subscription licensing · Quote-based configuration · Commercial full product edition Read 19 Sep 2026 · sep.de

Every SEP sesam plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Covers both computer and server backup.
  • Ransomware protection is listed.
  • Community Edition includes a 3 TB storage pool.
  • Supports self-hosted deployment and an API.

Limits

  • Community Edition is limited to five backup clients.
  • Community Edition has a 1 TB Si3 deduplication limit.
  • Neither plan has a listed price.

Who it suits

SEP sesam may suit organizations that need computer and server backup across Linux, macOS and Windows, with web access or self-hosted deployment. The Community Edition has stated system, storage and client limits.

Verdict

SEP sesam lists a free Community Edition with explicit capacity and client limits, alongside a quote-based commercial full edition. Its listed support for computers, servers and multiple platforms may fit varied backup environments.

Where Specifiction places it

Alternatives to SEP sesamAll alternatives →