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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.00 1 Endpoint Per Year
Starting at $3.50 1 Starting at $3.5 per workload/month Per Month
BDRShield
Star Rating
(155)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.00 1 Endpoint Per Year
Browse all 6 pricing plansNAKIVO Backup & Replication
Star Rating
(344)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3.50 1 Starting at $3.5 per workload/month Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that NAKIVO Backup & Replication excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to BDRShield. Users appreciate its reliability and speed, particularly for backing up Office365 mailboxes and virtual machines, making it a strong contender for businesses seeking efficient data protection.
- According to verified reviews, NAKIVO's user experience is often highlighted as superior, with many users noting its intuitive interface and ease of implementation. One user mentioned, "I like the user experience that NAKIVO offers, the support has been very good, and it is easy to use," which reflects the positive sentiment surrounding its usability.
- Users say that BDRShield offers a competitive pricing model, which is appealing for small businesses. Reviewers have noted that its web UI is "very intuitive and friendly to navigate," making it accessible for users who may not be as tech-savvy, although it still trails behind NAKIVO in overall satisfaction metrics.
- Reviewers mention that NAKIVO Backup & Replication provides excellent support, with users reporting quick response times and helpful assistance. This level of support is a significant factor in its higher ratings, as users feel more confident knowing they can rely on timely help when needed.
- According to recent user feedback, BDRShield stands out for its comprehensive approach to data protection, supporting a wide array of platforms, including physical, virtual, and cloud environments. This flexibility is a strong point for users with diverse backup needs, although it still faces challenges in overall user satisfaction compared to NAKIVO.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products offer solid backup automation features, NAKIVO's performance in this area is often rated higher. Users appreciate the seamless integration and automation capabilities, which enhance their day-to-day operations, making it a preferred choice for those looking for efficiency in backup processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BDRShield
Endpoint/Workstation Backup
$12.00
1 Endpoint Per Year
Windows, Linux, Mac
- Disk Image and File level Backup & Recovery
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Enterprise Essentials/Enterprise (Starting at $3.5 per workload/month)
Starting at $3.50
1 Starting at $3.5 per workload/month Per Month
Perpetual License: From $329 per CPU socket Subscription License: From $3.5 per workload/month
- Install on Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi, or as a VA/AMI
- All Pro Essentials/Pro features plus:
- Backup to Cloud
Free Trial
BDRShield
Free Trial is available
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
117
9.4
288
Ease of Use
8.6
118
9.5
294
Ease of Setup
8.4
102
9.4
280
Ease of Admin
8.6
102
9.4
265
Quality of Support
8.8
110
9.4
266
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
96
9.4
261
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
113
9.6
281
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.2
52
9.5
103
8.8
43
9.4
95
9.3
55
9.6
116
8.4
43
9.3
103
Management
8.9
52
9.4
100
8.9
54
9.4
104
8.9
55
9.3
110
8.7
42
9.3
100
8.3
52
9.2
106
Compliance
8.8
44
9.1
99
8.2
34
8.8
87
8.3
43
9.0
98
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
7.4
16
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
6.8
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.3
13
Functionality
8.5
18
9.0
37
9.2
20
9.2
35
8.8
17
9.2
36
9.0
18
9.1
35
Feature Not Available
7.8
32
Compatibility
9.0
22
9.3
36
9.2
23
9.2
35
9.0
21
9.3
34
Management
8.5
17
8.8
34
9.3
20
9.2
34
9.6
16
8.9
36
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Functionality
8.7
5
8.6
16
9.3
5
9.2
16
8.7
5
9.4
15
9.3
5
9.4
16
Compatibility
9.3
5
8.8
15
8.7
5
9.0
16
9.0
5
8.7
14
Management
8.7
5
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.7
14
9.0
5
9.1
15
Agentic AI - SaaS Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Management
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Security
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
10
9.5
48
9.7
10
9.6
48
9.1
9
9.2
46
8.9
9
9.2
45
Admin
8.9
11
9.5
47
Agentic AI - Database Backup
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Functionality
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Management
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Solution Provision
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
8.9
38
Solution Provision
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.9
34
Functionality
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
Performance
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Usability
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Reliability
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BDRShield and NAKIVO Backup & Replication are categorized as Online Backup, Server Backup, Database Backup, and SaaS Backup
Unique Categories
BDRShield is categorized as Disaster Recovery, Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), Email Backup, File Recovery, and PC Backup
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is categorized as Data Replication
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BDRShield
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
30.1%
Computer & Network Security
6.8%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Education Management
3.8%
Computer Software
3.8%
Other
51.9%
Information Technology and Services
23.8%
Computer & Network Security
8.3%
Computer Software
6.9%
Telecommunications
3.0%
Manufacturing
2.0%
Other
56.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
Does Vembu support archiving the data to the tape library?
2 Comments
TN
Yes in the enterprise version.Read more
What is the difference between the free and paid edition of Vembu BDR Suite?
2 Comments
TN
The free edition only allows one backup job, unlimited servers in the job, but only one. This may have changed in version 5.0.Read more
What Vembu BDR is all about?
1 Comment
AP
Vembu BDR Suite is the one-stop backup solution for both physical and virtual environments like VMware, Hyper-V, Windows & Linux based workstations and...Read more
What is NAKIVO Backup & Replication used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from NAKIVO Backup & Replication
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a backup and disaster recovery solution for SMBs, enterprises and MSPs. It supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments,...Read more
NAKIVO Backup & Replication has no more discussions with answers
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