NAKIVO Backup & Replication
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What is NAKIVO Backup & Replication
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a data protection platform used to back up, replicate, and recover workloads across virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments. It is typically used by IT teams and managed service providers to support disaster recovery, ransomware recovery, and operational restore needs. The product combines image-based backup for common hypervisors with replication and orchestration features, and it is commonly deployed as a virtual appliance or installed on supported Linux distributions.
Broad workload coverage
The product supports backup and recovery for common virtualization platforms, physical servers, and major public cloud targets, enabling a single tool for multiple infrastructure types. It also includes options for protecting some SaaS workloads, which helps organizations centralize protection policies. This breadth aligns with typical mid-market requirements where teams want fewer point tools for different environments.
Replication and DR workflows
NAKIVO includes replication for virtual machines and supports orchestrated recovery workflows such as boot verification and recovery testing. These capabilities help teams validate recoverability and reduce manual steps during failover and failback. For organizations that need both backup and near-term recovery options, having replication and recovery automation in the same product can simplify operations.
Flexible deployment options
The software is commonly deployed as a virtual appliance and can also be installed on supported Linux systems, which can fit different infrastructure standards. It supports backup repositories on local storage, NAS, and cloud object storage, allowing cost and retention trade-offs. This flexibility can be useful for distributed environments and service providers managing multiple tenants or sites.
Not database-native focused
While it can protect servers that host databases, it is not primarily a database-native backup tool with deep, engine-specific features for each database platform. Organizations needing granular database object recovery, advanced log shipping controls, or tight integration with specialized database tooling may require additional database-specific solutions. This can matter in environments where database recovery objectives drive the overall backup architecture.
Enterprise scale feature gaps
Compared with platforms designed for very large enterprises, some advanced governance, complex multi-domain administration, and highly customized reporting requirements may require extra effort or external tooling. Large organizations may also expect broader built-in integrations with enterprise ITSM/SIEM ecosystems and more extensive policy frameworks. Fit is often strongest in small-to-mid enterprise and MSP scenarios rather than the most complex global deployments.
SaaS coverage varies by app
SaaS backup capabilities depend on which applications and data types are supported, and coverage may not match every organization’s SaaS portfolio. Some SaaS scenarios require careful validation of restore granularity, retention behavior, and API limitations imposed by the SaaS provider. Teams should confirm supported workloads and recovery options before standardizing on it for SaaS protection.
Plan & Pricing
Subscription pricing (per workload, billed annually upfront)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Essentials | From $2.50 per workload/month (1-year); $1.95 per workload/month (3-year) | Core backup/replication features; 24/7 support included for subscriptions; license units limited for Pro Essentials. |
| Enterprise Essentials | From $3.50 per workload/month (1-year); $2.60 per workload/month (3-year) | Extended feature set (limited license units for small environments). |
| Enterprise Plus | Contact NAKIVO | Full feature set; contact sales for pricing. |
Perpetual pricing (one-time purchase; includes 1 year Standard Support):
| Plan / Platform | Price (starts at) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Essentials – Virtual (per CPU socket) | $229 per socket | Perpetual license for VMware/Hyper-V/Nutanix (1 year Standard Support included). |
| Enterprise Essentials – Virtual (per CPU socket) | $329 per socket | Extended features vs Pro Essentials. |
| Enterprise Plus – Virtual (per CPU socket) | Contact NAKIVO | Full feature set (includes Oracle DB backup via RMAN in Enterprise Plus). |
| Pro Essentials – Server (per server) | $58 per server | Perpetual license for physical servers. |
| Enterprise Essentials – Server (per server) | $76 per server | |
| Pro Essentials – Workstation (per workstation) | $19 per workstation | |
| Pro Essentials – NAS / File shares (per TB) | $149 per TB | |
| Enterprise Essentials – NAS / File shares (per TB) | $199 per TB | |
| Oracle DB (per database) – Enterprise Plus only | $165 per database | Perpetual Oracle RMAN backup (Enterprise Plus). |
| Monitoring for VMware (per socket) – Perpetual | $100 per socket | Monitoring perpetual license (1 year Standard Support). |
Other subscription lines (examples):
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Price | Notes |
| Backup for Microsoft 365 (subscription) | $0.95 per user/month (1-year); $0.80 per user/month (3-year) | Licensed per Microsoft 365 user. |
| Monitoring for VMware (subscription, per workload/month) | $1.10 (1-year); $0.90 (3-year) | Subscription monitoring (billed annually upfront). |
Notes:
- Subscription licenses are billed annually upfront and include 24/7 support for the licensed period. (NAKIVO source pages show 1-year and 3-year subscription rates.)
- A fully-featured Free Trial is available for 15 days.
- A time-limited Free Edition exists (non-paid) that allows limited backups for 1 year (limited to 10 workloads and 5 Microsoft 365 users); this is not a permanently free tier beyond the stated 1-year limitation.
Seller details
NAKIVO Inc.
Sparks, Nevada, USA
2012
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https://www.nakivo.com/
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