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NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs Veritas System Recovery comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 8, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
11th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (11th)
Veritas System Recovery
Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
29th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category, the mindshare of NAKIVO Backup & Replication is 2.8%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas System Recovery is 1.8%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NAKIVO Backup & Replication2.8%
Veritas System Recovery1.8%
Other95.4%
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
 

Featured Reviews

EDERLEY TERRERO - PeerSpot reviewer
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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IT Manager at Canara Robeco
An easy to maintains solution useful to manage daily backup and the restoration of backup files
I don't see any scope for improvement in the product since it is a well-established solution. My company has not faced any production-related issues with Veritas System Recovery, as it has stayed quite stable in our environment. The product's integration capabilities are an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required. The documentation and reporting areas also need to be improved.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The simplicity of Nakivo is its best feature; it does exactly what it should, which is to create restorable backups!"
"The speed of the backups and replications is fantastic and, for the most part, the simplicity of use has been wonderful."
"We can offer an affordable and reliable backup solution to our customers."
"After we calculated the fact that it was easy to install, easy to manage, etc., Nakivo still was the best option with a reasonable license price and renewal price year over year."
"It has a much higher bang for the buck than other products we evaluated."
"This product provides cost-efficient and reliable backups."
"It is easy-to-use."
"The backups, especially of the incremental type, are really quick (ranging from five to 10 to 45 to 50 minutes depending on the size of the VM)."
"It has a user-friendly interface and configures and integrates nicely with other products."
"The solution captures the system state, so when we restore the system, it will be restored to the state it was in at the time of the backup."
"Offers good recovery quickly."
"The solution has helped reduce my company's cost by around 50 to 60 percent."
"The tool helps automate system recovery. The solution is most useful in scenarios involving restoration to a different environment. For instance, when migrating from a physical server to a virtual one, the tool facilitates conversion."
"With Veritas System Recovery, we have the option to run an infinite number of full backups according to our requirements."
"You can back up the whole image."
"The installation was straightforward."
 

Cons

"I had to manually install SNMP, which wasn't hard, but a step I had to take, to plug this into the monitoring system."
"Due to the fact that we are HP and Fugit partners as well, it would be nice if Nakivo would allow support for HP and Fugit storage."
"An improvement would be to include a general data backup solution that is not only for virtual machines."
"Compression and data deduplication are okay, but they could be improved."
"There is a lack of native (web-based) update functionality."
"So far, there is no version that supports Polish. If such a version existed, many customers in our region would decide to purchase and implement this solution."
"The way encryption is currently working could be improved."
"The process for getting unused diskspace back from the data repository is slow."
"Veritas System Recovery’s pricing and local support need some improvement."
"Veritas System Recovery Manager offers some manager solutions, but there is room for improvement."
"The reliability is sometimes lacking."
"It needs an easier interface."
"For most organizations these days, their main concern is to protect their database and I think Veritas could make some improvements in that regard."
"We faced issues with recovery and restoration."
"The product's integration capabilities are an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"The tool's deployment could be easier. The deployment itself isn't the issue; rather, the problem lies in configuring policies and testing everything before it's ready. We invest a significant amount of time in preparing for various scenarios. However, we often encounter situations where changes have occurred since our initial preparations. This can render the automation less valuable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You have a lot of different options when it comes to pricing and the pricing models are pretty flexible and affordable."
"It has a very good price in the market."
"It has a much higher bang for the buck than other products we evaluated."
"I think the price is competitive. However, for some projects, it can be a bit much for price-sensitive small businesses."
"Talk to the sales department about all of the possibilities, as they will help you to find the best solution for your setup."
"Nakivo Backup & Replication also have another great value, which is that it is one of the lowest prices on the market."
"As a free solution for a small environment, this is a great solution!"
"The product is quite cheap compared to other products on the market, but despite this, it is rich in features both at the level of backup and recovery as well as at the level of additional options."
"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There is no need to pay any additional fees apart from the licensing costs attached to the solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Construction Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business81
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
 

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...
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.
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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Also Known As

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Veritas System Recovery 18, System Recovery 18, System Recovery
 

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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
Mother's Nutritional Center, Occidental Technical Group
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