NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Affordable backup, replication and DR that can run straight on a NAS.
freemium desktop download
What it is
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is an affordable backup, replication and DR solution for virtual, physical and cloud environments. It protects VMs (VMware/Hyper-V/Nutanix/Proxmox), physical servers and Microsoft 365, and can be deployed directly onto a NAS.
Problems it solves
- You want enterprise-style VM backup without enterprise pricing.
- A NAS is your main storage and you would rather not run a separate backup server beside it.
- VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, physical servers and M365 need protecting together.
How administrators use it
- Install the appliance directly on a supported NAS as an all-in-one backup server.
- Back up and replicate VMs for DR, with an offsite copy.
- Restore VMs, files or application objects from the web UI.
Strengths & trade-offs
Strengths
- Affordable, with perpetual or subscription licensing.
- Runs on a NAS — no dedicated backup server required.
- Broad hypervisor and Microsoft 365 coverage.
Trade-offs
- Proprietary.
- Fewer advanced features than the top-tier incumbents.
Questions
Is there a free edition?
Yes — a limited Free Edition, plus trials of the paid tiers.
Can it run on a Synology or QNAP NAS?
Yes — deploying straight onto a NAS is one of its signature setups.
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