# Azure Backup, NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs AWS Backup Comparison | | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 87 | 353 | 21 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (44.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (36.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $3.50 1 Starting at $3.5 per workload/month Per Month | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Azure Backup Pros: - Reliability (3 reviews) - Easy Setup (2 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (3 reviews) ### NAKIVO Backup & Replication Pros: - Ease of Use (86 reviews) - Backup Solutions (73 reviews) Cons: - Backup Issues (19 reviews) - Backup Problems (13 reviews) ### AWS Backup **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (71 reviews) | 9.4 (293 reviews) | 9.8 (15 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (72 reviews) | 9.5 (301 reviews) | 9.8 (15 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (52 reviews) | 9.4 (287 reviews) | 9.8 (7 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 9.4 (268 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (65 reviews) | 9.4 (271 reviews) | 9.6 (15 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 9.4 (264 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (72 reviews) | 9.6 (285 reviews) | 10.0 (14 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Azure Backup #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### NAKIVO Backup & Replication #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Enterprise Essentials/Enterprise (Starting at $3.5 per workload/month) Price: Starting at $3.50 1 Starting at $3.5 per workload/month Per Month Description: Perpetual License: From $329 per CPU socket Subscription License: From $3.5 per workload/month Key Features: - Install on Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi, or as a VA/AMI - All Pro Essentials/Pro features plus: - Backup to Cloud [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### AWS Backup #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Server Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure Backup** | 8.9/10 | 58 | | **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | 8.8/10 | 138 | | **AWS Backup** | 9.4/10 | 19 | #### Compatibility | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **File Server Backup** | 8.9 (46 reviews) | 9.5 (105 reviews) | 9.9 (12 reviews) | | **Database Server Backup** | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 9.4 (95 reviews) | 9.9 (14 reviews) | | **Virtual Machines** | 9.3 (43 reviews) | 9.7 (120 reviews) | 8.9 (12 reviews) | | **Repository Models** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 9.3 (104 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Continuous Backup** | 8.9 (42 reviews) | 9.4 (100 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | | **Disaster Recovery** | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 9.4 (105 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | | **Storage Capacity** | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 9.3 (110 reviews) | 9.4 (13 reviews) | | **Remote Backup** | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 9.3 (101 reviews) | 9.4 (14 reviews) | | **Activity Monitoring** | 8.9 (42 reviews) | 9.2 (107 reviews) | 9.5 (13 reviews) | #### Compliance | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Security Standards** | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 9.1 (100 reviews) | 9.4 (13 reviews) | | **Cloud Data Protection** | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 8.8 (89 reviews) | 9.4 (13 reviews) | | **Data Deduplication** | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 9.0 (99 reviews) | 9.5 (11 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Server Backup | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 9.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 6.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Online Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure Backup** | N/A | N/A | | **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | 8.4/10 | 38 | | **AWS Backup** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | 9.0 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.2 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Versioning** | Not enough data | 9.1 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | 7.8 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Compatibility | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Disk Backup** | Not enough data | 9.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Local Backup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | 9.3 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 9.2 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | 8.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Online Backup | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### SaaS Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure Backup** | N/A | N/A | | **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | 8.9/10 | 18 | | **AWS Backup** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 9.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Versioning** | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Compatibility | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Endpoint Variety** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **SaaS Application Variety** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - SaaS Backup | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Database Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure Backup** | N/A | N/A | | **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | 9.2/10 | 51 | | **AWS Backup** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Backup** | Not enough data | 9.5 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Backup Automation** | Not enough data | 9.6 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integration** | Not enough data | 9.2 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Diverse Database Handling** | Not enough data | 9.2 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Admin | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Backup Management** | Not enough data | 9.5 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Database Backup | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Data Replication | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure Backup** | N/A | N/A | | **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | 8.8/10 | 41 | | **AWS Backup** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.0 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Solution Provision | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **System Failover** | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | 8.5 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Service Provision** | Not enough data | 8.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure Backup** | N/A | N/A | | **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A | | **AWS Backup** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup) **Unique to NAKIVO Backup & Replication (4):** [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication), [Database Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-backup), [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [SaaS Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/saas-backup) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Azure Backup | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | AWS Backup | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 29.3% | 57.5% | 36.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 44.0% | 38.3% | 26.3% | | **Enterprise** | 26.7% | 4.2% | 36.8% | ### By Industry #### Azure Backup - **Information Technology and Services:** 37.3% - **Computer Software:** 9.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 8.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 4.0% - **Insurance:** 4.0% - **Investment Management:** 4.0% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.7% - **Information Services:** 2.7% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.7% - **Management Consulting:** 2.7% - **Other:** 22.7% #### NAKIVO Backup & Replication - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.2% - **Computer & Network Security:** 8.7% - **Computer Software:** 7.1% - **Telecommunications:** 2.9% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9% - **Government Administration:** 1.9% - **Retail:** 1.9% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 1.9% - **Computer Networking:** 1.9% - **Other:** 46.5% #### AWS Backup - **Computer Software:** 21.1% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 15.8% - **Retail:** 10.5% - **Telecommunications:** 5.3% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.3% - **Management Consulting:** 5.3% - **Internet:** 5.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.3% - **Defense & Space:** 5.3% - **Other:** 15.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Azure Backup - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews) - [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (285 reviews) - [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (733 reviews) - [Rubrik](https://www.g2.com/products/rubrik/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (163 reviews) - [Veritas NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (113 reviews) - [Barracuda Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-backup/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (54 reviews) - [Dell Avamar](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-avamar/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (47 reviews) - [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews) - [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (275 reviews) - [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (547 reviews) ### Alternatives to NAKIVO Backup & Replication - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews) - [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (547 reviews) - [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (733 reviews) - [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews) - [BDRShield](https://www.g2.com/products/bdrshield/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (155 reviews) - [Hornetsecurity VM Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/hornetsecurity-vm-backup/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (274 reviews) - [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (456 reviews) - [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews) - [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (275 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1360 reviews) ### Alternatives to AWS Backup - [Veeam Backup for AWS](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-backup-for-aws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (125 reviews) - [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (285 reviews) - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews) - [Veritas NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (113 reviews) - [Commvault Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/commvault-cloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (181 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews) - [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews) - [EaseUS Data Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/easeus/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (397 reviews) - [Clumio](https://www.g2.com/products/clumio/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (62 reviews) - [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (733 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Azure Backup - Title: [What is Azure Backup used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-azure-backup-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "for application-consistent backups, which ensure additional fixes aren't required to restore the data." ### NAKIVO Backup & Replication - Title: [What is NAKIVO Backup & Replication used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nakivo-backup-replication-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a backup and disaster recovery solution for SMBs, enterprises and MSPs. It supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments,..." ### AWS Backup - Title: [How can i make tunnel from my on-prim to cloud for transfer data to cloud.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50813-how-can-i-make-tunnel-from-my-on-prim-to-cloud-for-transfer-data-to-cloud) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "What type of backup you are looking for, is it a full server backup or file backups?" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-backup-vs-nakivo-backup-replication-vs-aws-backup)