NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs Veritas NetBackup comparison

Nakivo and Veritas are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Nakivo is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.8, while Veritas is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.6. Nakivo holds a 1.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to Veritas’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 99% of Nakivo users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Veritas users who would recommend it.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

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99% willing to recommend

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 8, 2026

Veritas NetBackup and NAKIVO Backup & Replication are major players in the data backup and recovery solutions category. NAKIVO appears to have an upper hand in terms of ease of use and cost-effectiveness, making it preferable for smaller businesses.

Features: Veritas NetBackup is praised for its stability, deduplication, and comprehensive support across various systems and applications. Its replication and cloud integration, including features like Auto Image Replication, provide detailed control over backup processes. NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers standout user-friendliness, affordability, and speed, integrating well with cloud platforms, coupled with efficient deduplication, positioning it as a solid choice for smaller businesses.

Room for Improvement: Veritas NetBackup needs enhancements in its user interface and support for newer technologies, and improvements in licensing flexibility and cloud integration. The complexity of managing its deployment is another challenge. NAKIVO Backup & Replication could benefit from expanded cloud support and storage integration, alongside advanced reporting and improved deduplication efficiency.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Veritas NetBackup is effective for hybrid and on-premises environments but is often complex and time-consuming to deploy, leading to mixed feedback on customer support. NAKIVO Backup & Replication is noted for its simplicity and efficient deployment, ideal for small to medium-sized environments, with customer service generally regarded as effective.

Pricing and ROI: Veritas NetBackup is a high-cost solution, justified by its features and capabilities, though some users desire a more competitive pricing structure as its complexity increases costs for large-scale uses. NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a cost-effective choice with straightforward pricing models, making it attractive to small and medium-sized enterprises, offering a good return on investment.

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NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs. Veritas NetBackup

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

ROI

Sentiment score

7.0

NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers quick deployment, minimal maintenance, and excellent ROI, providing cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Sentiment score

1.0

Veritas NetBackup offers a consistent ROI by ensuring data protection, efficient restoration, and reduced backup windows despite its cost.

In terms of money, we have saved more, and because we are able to replicate everything from production to DR, we can now seamlessly work in any environment we want.

Wisdom Selom Quarshie

System Engineer at NetSolutions Ghana Ltd

I have seen a return on investment through money savings and time efficiency.

EDERLEY TERRERO

Business Consulting at Gestion IT

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It is suitable for our nature of business because data is very critical, and we cannot compromise on backup.

Rizwan Islam

Deputy Director IT at DHA Lahore

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.8

NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers responsive 24/7 support, praised for expertise, though some report lengthy response times in urgent cases.

Sentiment score

6.3

Veritas NetBackup support receives mixed reviews, praised for expertise but criticized for inconsistencies and slow response times.

Their support is good and responsive when required.

reviewer1406196

Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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The support from Veritas NetBackup is very good.

Ibrahim Jekhine

Consultant at MTN

The customer support is very poor.

John Chege

Solutions Architect at Rigor Systems Limited

The technical support from Veritas is rated an eight, as the local partners are good and support us.

SunilPanigrahi

Senior Manager at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.8

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is praised for its scalability, adaptability, platform integration, and efficient performance in diverse environments.

Sentiment score

6.0

Veritas NetBackup offers scalability and flexibility but faces cost concerns and challenges with new versions and integrations.

In terms of scalability, I see that it has a very specific licensing method, so it will always be based on the needs that the client has and it can grow as the client grows.

EDERLEY TERRERO

Business Consulting at Gestion IT

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I feel that if you can keep it at least two or three levels back or forward with backward compatibility available, it would help people use the old disk storage and get more storage space.

SunilPanigrahi

Senior Manager at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees

The size of the catalog was an issue, but it was more about outgrowing our own architecture than a problem with Veritas NetBackup itself.

Ibrahim Jekhine

Consultant at MTN

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.0

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is praised for stability, reliability, and efficiency, handling daily backups smoothly even in demanding conditions.

Sentiment score

8.5

Veritas NetBackup is praised for its exceptional stability, remaining reliable and error-free with high performance in demanding environments.

They are built with newer technology and processes, needing less support.

reviewer1406196

Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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In the last 10 years, I have never faced a single incident regarding stability with Veritas NetBackup.

Rizwan Islam

Deputy Director IT at DHA Lahore

Veritas NetBackup performs well in terms of stability.

Ibrahim Jekhine

Consultant at MTN

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Room For Improvement

NAKIVO Backup & Replication needs enhanced cloud support, integration, automation, recovery options, user interface, backup speed, and licensing.

Veritas NetBackup requires UI improvements, better integration, enhanced support response, cost-effectiveness, and usability enhancements, including pricing and speed.

They had given a feature of real-time replication which they stopped in NAKIVO.

reviewer1406196

Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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Support tickets take too long to be solved and the quality of engineers they have for support has lately become lacking.

John Chege

Solutions Architect at Rigor Systems Limited

From security concerns regarding what I would improve about Veritas NetBackup, I think you need to look into this because we found only one encryption option available, which is not that very strong.

SunilPanigrahi

Senior Manager at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees

We would really appreciate if Veritas offers products by which we can secure our backups against these ransomware attacks.

Rizwan Islam

Deputy Director IT at DHA Lahore

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Setup Cost

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a cost-effective solution with flexible licensing, easy setup, and significant savings over competitors.

Veritas NetBackup is costly but valued for features and scalability in large enterprises; less competitive for smaller setups.

The pricing is very low, and the licensing process makes it easy to obtain any quote.

EDERLEY TERRERO

Business Consulting at Gestion IT

The product is affordable even for smaller organizations.

reviewer1406196

Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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I would rate pricing for Veritas NetBackup around six, as it is neither high nor low.

SunilPanigrahi

Senior Manager at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the appliance licensing is a bit tricky and a bit expensive, especially when I have to license the hardware and the software;

John Chege

Solutions Architect at Rigor Systems Limited

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Valuable Features

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is valued for its ease of use, efficient features, security, and competitive pricing in VM backup.

Veritas NetBackup offers scalability, compatibility, security, and efficient storage, making it a preferred choice for enterprise data protection.

The VM, restore, and file recovery capabilities are considered gold standards.

reviewer1406196

Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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In my opinion, the main benefits Veritas NetBackup provides are that it is a unified platform where we can integrate all the requirements such as online backup, offline backup, and virtualization backup in one single platform, although my only concern is the licensing structure.

SunilPanigrahi

Senior Manager at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees

The measurable outcomes and feedback I have seen from my customers after deploying Veritas NetBackup include the peace of mind CIOs and the people dealing with business continuity receive due to the reliability that it provides to them; it really gives them a lot of comfort and they can sleep well.

John Chege

Solutions Architect at Rigor Systems Limited

Although we do not utilize its deduplication technology or cloud integration, we can trigger storage actions with NetBackup.

Ibrahim Jekhine

Consultant at MTN

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Categories and Ranking

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

13th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (11th)

Veritas NetBackup

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

8th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

119

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of NAKIVO Backup & Replication is 1.2%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas NetBackup is 1.5%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Veritas NetBackup	1.5%
NAKIVO Backup & Replication	1.2%
Other	97.3%

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Featured Reviews

EDERLEY TERRERO

Business Consulting at Gestion IT

Robust data protection has safeguarded mailboxes and disaster recovery for our clients

NAKIVO Backup & Replication has released many updates lately and at this point it works excellently. Needs will always appear, particularly around the AI topic and other things that come out over time. I understand that solutions always have to keep moving forward, but so far I see it as excellent.I give it a nine because nothing is perfect. There are always solutions, and NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a tool that adapts perfectly to certain needs. However, we cannot dismiss that there are powerful solutions on the market that have been around for much longer. I rate it a nine because we can always improve.

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SunilPanigrahi

Senior Manager at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees

Unified backups have protected virtual machines and applications and optimize storage efficiency

Regarding automated disaster recovery, we have not used Veritas NetBackup automated disaster recovery because according to the RFP terms and conditions, we are not supposed to have automated failover or failback, as we are a government entity and cannot violate the rules of the RFP. My feedback about granular recovery in Veritas NetBackup is that we have been doing verifications of the backed-up data to restore from point to point and time to time, focusing on file level or database level. When it comes to integration with cloud services, we have not started because we are a government entity and are not allowed to store any data in the cloud at this time. From security concerns regarding what I would improve about Veritas NetBackup, I think you need to look into this because we found only one encryption option available, which is not that very strong. When I initiate a backup from my laptop or server to the appliance or the tape media using Veritas NetBackup, the encryption channels are not strong, and there are not many options available. Whatever is there is by default and not changeable. We cannot modify any encryption facilities, and security is a big concern nowadays, so you need to look into that. Regarding the functionality part of Veritas NetBackup, I think this encryption feature should be stronger and integrated from point to point, not just at specific levels. When I initiate a backup, all the communication channels involved should be encrypted until it reaches the endpoint, meaning from client to server, server to client, and client device.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

13%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	81
Midsize Enterprise	16
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	33
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	66

Questions from the Community

How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?

Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nakivo?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that NAKIVO Backup & Replication is more price-efficient than other solutions, and we are satisfied with the pricing.

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What needs improvement with Nakivo?

Improving NAKIVO Backup & Replication involves addressing the hassle of choosing the right license level when starting out, especially with specific requirements, and the lack of macOS support ...

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What is the best next generation backup tool?

Assuming you have an onprem ecosystem which runs the VMware, physical systems on Win, Linux and Unix and run both traditional DB's and nosql DB's like mongo, then Netbackup (NBU) will be the right ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas NetBackup?

I would rate pricing for Veritas NetBackup around six, as it is neither high nor low.

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What needs improvement with Veritas NetBackup?

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Overview

NAKIVO Backup & Replication delivers rapid deployment and intuitive management across environments like Windows, Linux, and NAS. It is known for fast VM recovery, robust data protection, and cloud integration with competitive pricing.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication supports diverse IT landscapes, offering efficient deduplication, offsite backups, and policy-based replication. Its granular file restores, effective compression, and seamless cloud integration make it a preferred choice for minimizing downtime and enhancing business resilience. Users highlight its security measures, flexible deployment options, and automatic backups as core strengths. However, further enhancements in interface refinement, storage array integrations, and broadened support for virtual technologies and physical machine backups could enhance user satisfaction. Users seek improved control over alerts, better reporting capabilities, and optimized deduplication and compression.

What are the key features of NAKIVO Backup & Replication?

Fast VM Recovery: Minimal downtime with quick restore options for virtual machines.
Deduplication & Compression: Efficient data storage through advanced deduplication techniques and compression.
Cloud Integration: Seamless operations with cloud platforms like AWS for flexible backup solutions.
Policy-Based Replication: Automated replication policies ensuring consistent and reliable data backup.
Granular File Restores: Restore specific files without needing full system recovery, saving time and resources.

What benefits should users look for when evaluating NAKIVO Backup & Replication?

Competitive Pricing: Cost-effective solution with robust features.
Ease of Use: Intuitive management for a hassle-free experience.
Reliable Performance: Consistent results in protecting and recovering data.
Strong Support: Responsive customer service catering to user needs.

In industries like technology and finance, NAKIVO Backup & Replication is essential for securing virtual environments such as VMware and Hyper-V. Its deployment on NAS devices and capability for offsite backups to cloud platforms like AWS are appreciated. Organizations utilize it for backup, replication, and recovery of virtual machines using daily and incremental methods, ensuring efficient data protection and disaster recovery processes.

Nakivo

Veritas NetBackup provides comprehensive data protection with features like deduplication and replication, supporting multiple platforms. It's valued for its stability and ease of use, offering reliable integration with cloud and virtual environments.

With a strong focus on ensuring data integrity and protection, Veritas NetBackup is often chosen for its ability to handle complex architectures and wide-ranging system compatibility. Known for its efficient recovery capabilities and security features, the platform seamlessly integrates with several databases and operating systems. While the interface and technical support may require updates, its robust functionality makes it a preferred choice for critical data operations. Users often seek improvements like better cloud integration and enhanced reporting tools to streamline experience.

What are the key features of Veritas NetBackup?

Deduplication: Reduces storage needs and boosts efficiency by eliminating duplicate data.
Replication: Ensures data availability across different environments by replicating data.
Platform Compatibility: Operates smoothly across numerous operating systems and databases.
Cloud Support: Integrates with cloud services, enhancing flexibility in hybrid environments.
Security Features: Offers robust data protection and encryption mechanisms.

What benefits should users review?

Data Reliability: Consistently maintains data integrity and reliability.
Ease of Use: Simplifies complex data management tasks with a user-friendly approach.
Scalability: Adapts to growing data needs without sacrificing performance.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlines backup and recovery processes, saving time and resources.

Veritas NetBackup is widely implemented across sectors where data protection is crucial, such as finance, healthcare, and technology. Organizations utilize it for backing up servers and virtual machines and ensuring disaster recovery, both on-premise and in cloud settings. It supports archiving and replication processes, efficiently managing full and incremental backups to meet compliance directives and maintain robust operations globally.

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Sample Customers

Coca Cola, Honda, 3M, University of Arizona, University of Maryland, University of Arkansas, Johns Hopkins University, Marriott, Radisson Hotels and Resorts, Fujifilm, Eiffage

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