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NAKIVO Backup & Replication pros and cons

Vendor: Nakivo
4.7 out of 5

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PROS

NAKIVO Backup & Replication provides fast and efficient backups, allowing users to save both time and storage space.
The ability to integrate with cloud services enhances data security by enabling both local and remote backups.
NAKIVO Backup & Replication's replication feature supports disaster recovery by creating failover sites for critical VMs.
The cost efficiency and competitive pricing make NAKIVO Backup & Replication accessible for various budget constraints.
The technical support from NAKIVO is highly responsive, offering quick assistance and valuable guidance.

CONS

An expansion of support to other virtual and cloud technologies beyond Amazon AWS is necessary.
The backup job consumes high resources, especially with best compression, demanding optimization.
More control over email alerts with rule-based address distribution is lacking.
There is no current support for several cloud storage platforms, impacting backup flexibility.
The upgrade and error handling processes require modernization and clearer documentation.
 

NAKIVO Backup & Replication Pros review quotes

Mattia Sangiorgio - PeerSpot reviewer
Sole Director at Abila S.r.l.
May 28, 2024
The simplicity of installation and the intuitive user interface have made it easy for our team to quickly set up and manage the backups without requiring extensive training.
reviewer1406196 - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Feb 6, 2025
The cost aspect and the ease of licensing, along with simplified licensing, are most valuable.
Chris Blekos - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Engineer at Cooperative Bank Of Thessaly LLC
May 19, 2024
It has saved us numerous times from power outages and server failure.
Learn what your peers think about NAKIVO Backup & Replication. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2026.
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GR
IT Manager at BWT Robotics (Aquatron Robotic Technology LTD)
Sep 5, 2023
The solution offers reliable copying and fast recovery.
reviewer2523066 - PeerSpot reviewer
Web Developer / Designer - Graphic Designer at Onebron Digital Agency
Aug 7, 2024
NAKIVO gives us the security to retain valuable data backups and recover them in case of emergency.
Luis Cedrick Pérez Espinoza - PeerSpot reviewer
Postsale Engineer at SPC Internacional
Aug 5, 2024
Its capability to back up virtual machines is noteworthy, but its ability to verify the bootability of these backups is especially practical.
Feb 16, 2024
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is very easy to use.
reviewer33248924 - PeerSpot reviewer
Specialista infrastruktury at Artevio marketing s.r.o.
Oct 25, 2023
Nakivo has been instrumental in strengthening our data security infrastructure.
reviewer98625025 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at KSM Human Resources Ελλάς
Oct 20, 2023
Nakivo has improved our organization largely due to the fact that it is an extremely robust backup system.
Marek Szreiter - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at Everest Przedsiębiorstwo Informatyczne
Sep 6, 2023
The implementation of Nakivo made it possible to implement the information security policies currently in force in the company and to meet the statutory requirements in the field of IT security.
 

NAKIVO Backup & Replication Cons review quotes

Mattia Sangiorgio - PeerSpot reviewer
Sole Director at Abila S.r.l.
May 28, 2024
The reporting features could be enhanced to provide more detailed and customizable reports for better insights into backup operations.
reviewer1406196 - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Feb 6, 2025
They had given a feature of real-time replication which they stopped in NAKIVO. When we wanted to sell, they backed out, and currently, it is not available across platforms.
Chris Blekos - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Engineer at Cooperative Bank Of Thessaly LLC
May 19, 2024
It could be a little bit faster in terms of backup and offer more reliable SQL server backups.
Learn what your peers think about NAKIVO Backup & Replication. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2026.
893,244 professionals have used our research since 2012.
GR
IT Manager at BWT Robotics (Aquatron Robotic Technology LTD)
Sep 5, 2023
The product needs to improve backup speed and replication speed.
reviewer2523066 - PeerSpot reviewer
Web Developer / Designer - Graphic Designer at Onebron Digital Agency
Aug 7, 2024
There are features that we would like to be integrated such as the ability to exclude directories, the creation of an image for bare metal restore as well as the creation of Plesk integration to use NAKIVO as a Plesk backup tool.
Luis Cedrick Pérez Espinoza - PeerSpot reviewer
Postsale Engineer at SPC Internacional
Aug 5, 2024
NAKIVO should broaden its horizons in terms of compatibility and integration with other tools.
Feb 16, 2024
In the future, the solution should provide a more granular backup.
reviewer33248924 - PeerSpot reviewer
Specialista infrastruktury at Artevio marketing s.r.o.
Oct 25, 2023
While Nakivo delivers comprehensive solutions, there's room for enhancement, particularly regarding Proxmox support.
reviewer98625025 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at KSM Human Resources Ελλάς
Oct 20, 2023
Sometimes, for some VMs and some Windows Server versions, specifically old versions (aka server 12 or older) fail due to the VSS writer error or locking file system.
Marek Szreiter - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at Everest Przedsiębiorstwo Informatyczne
Sep 6, 2023
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.