# GitLab, Veeam Data Platform vs NAKIVO Backup & Replication Comparison

| | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 891 | 717 | 352 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (37.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (60.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Starting at $3.50 1 Starting at $3.5 per workload/month Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### GitLab

Pros:
- Ease of Use (40 reviews)
- Features (39 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (20 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (19 reviews)

### Veeam Data Platform

Pros:
- Ease of Use (114 reviews)
- Backup Solutions (110 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (37 reviews)
- Expensive (36 reviews)

### NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Pros:
- Ease of Use (86 reviews)
- Backup Solutions (73 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (19 reviews)
- Backup Problems (13 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (678 reviews) | 9.4 (582 reviews) | 9.4 (292 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (681 reviews) | 9.1 (588 reviews) | 9.6 (300 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (240 reviews) | 8.8 (520 reviews) | 9.4 (286 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (173 reviews) | 9.0 (502 reviews) | 9.4 (268 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (540 reviews) | 8.9 (548 reviews) | 9.4 (270 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (148 reviews) | 9.0 (486 reviews) | 9.4 (264 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (643 reviews) | 9.1 (566 reviews) | 9.6 (285 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### GitLab

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Veeam Data Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Application Release Orchestration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | 8.7/10 | 147 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Configuration Management** | 8.7 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 8.9 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.6 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment Automation** | 9.0 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process Analytics** | 8.5 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Plugins** | 8.5 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integrations** | 8.7 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feature Flags** | 8.6 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Processes

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipelines** | 9.1 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | 9.0 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Visualization** | 8.7 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Service Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IT Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligent Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Recovery

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | 8.7/10 | 283 |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | 8.8/10 | 137 |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | Not enough data | 9.5 (251 reviews) | 9.5 (104 reviews) | 
| **Database Server Backup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (245 reviews) | 9.4 (95 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | 9.6 (257 reviews) | 9.6 (119 reviews) | 
| **Repository Models** | Not enough data | 9.1 (230 reviews) | 9.3 (104 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (226 reviews) | 9.4 (100 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.3 (241 reviews) | 9.4 (105 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.1 (241 reviews) | 9.3 (110 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 9.0 (228 reviews) | 9.3 (101 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (218 reviews) | 9.2 (107 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 9.1 (223 reviews) | 9.1 (100 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (169 reviews) | 8.8 (89 reviews) | 
| **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | 8.8 (215 reviews) | 9.0 (99 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 7.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 6.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 

### Online Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | 8.5/10 | 172 |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | 8.4/10 | 38 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | 8.8 (123 reviews) | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.1 (136 reviews) | 9.2 (35 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 8.9 (132 reviews) | 9.2 (36 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 8.9 (124 reviews) | 9.1 (35 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | 7.5 (83 reviews) | 7.8 (32 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disk Backup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (144 reviews) | 9.3 (36 reviews) | 
| **Local Backup** | Not enough data | 9.4 (142 reviews) | 9.2 (35 reviews) | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | 9.1 (130 reviews) | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (117 reviews) | 8.8 (34 reviews) | 
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 9.1 (131 reviews) | 9.2 (34 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | 9.1 (128 reviews) | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 

### SaaS Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | 8.9/10 | 18 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (15 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **SaaS Application Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - SaaS Backup

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### File Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | 9.0/10 | 226 |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Formats** | Not enough data | 9.2 (189 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Partitions** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | Not enough data | 9.5 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage** | Not enough data | 9.2 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Scan** | Not enough data | 8.8 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.1 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | 9.2 (190 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Deletion** | Not enough data | 8.8 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - File Recovery

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | 8.9/10 | 36 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 9.3 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | 9.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 8.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 9.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 9.2 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code Analysis** | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Testing

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Command-Line Tools** | 8.8 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manual Testing** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | 9.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Testing** | 8.8 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Detection Rate** | 8.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **False Positives** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | 9.0/10 | 27 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.9 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | 8.9 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code Analysis** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Testing

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Manual Testing** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Testing** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Detection Rate** | 9.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **False Positives** | 9.1 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Infrastructure Automation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | 8.8/10 | 91 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration 

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Administration Console** | 8.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | 8.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards and Visualizations** | 8.7 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 8.8 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Test Automation** | 8.9 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligent Automation** | 8.4 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Release Automation** | 9.0 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Provisioning** | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### IT Management

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Management** | 8.7 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Management** | 8.9 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IT Discovery** | 8.6 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breach Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Database Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | 9.2/10 | 51 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (48 reviews) | 
| **Backup Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (48 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (46 reviews) | 
| **Diverse Database Handling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 

#### Admin

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (47 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Database Backup

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

### Continuous Delivery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | 8.3/10 | 248 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment-Ready Staging** | 8.8 (218 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 9.0 (223 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extensible** | 8.7 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Processes and Workflow** | 8.8 (206 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (194 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 8.9 (215 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.2 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Bug Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | 8.5/10 | 169 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Bug Reporting

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Reports & Feedback** | 8.6 (139 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tester Reports & Feedback** | 8.5 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Reports & Comments** | 8.6 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Bug Monitoring

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | 8.5 (139 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bug History** | 8.8 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Retention** | 8.8 (136 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Bug Tracking

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Software Composition Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | 8.9/10 | 78 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - Software Composition Analysis 

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | 8.7 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 8.8 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transparency** | 8.7 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remediation Suggestions** | 8.8 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | 9.0 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Thorough Detection** | 9.0 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Disaster Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | 8.7/10 | 177 |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.3 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.6 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.0 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Replication** | Not enough data | 9.1 (148 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Local Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data Replication

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | 8.8/10 | 122 |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | 8.8/10 | 41 |

#### Management

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.9 (99 reviews) | 9.0 (38 reviews) | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (94 reviews) | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (110 reviews) | 9.1 (38 reviews) | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.1 (111 reviews) | 8.9 (39 reviews) | 

#### Solution Provision

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Failover** | Not enough data | 8.8 (96 reviews) | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 
| **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | 7.9 (83 reviews) | 8.5 (35 reviews) | 
| **Service Provision** | Not enough data | 8.7 (90 reviews) | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 

### DevOps Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | 8.8/10 | 180 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Configuration Management** | 8.8 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 8.8 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | 8.5 (139 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 8.8 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 8.8 (155 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.6 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Processes

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline Control** | 9.0 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Visualization** | 8.5 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Deployment** | 9.0 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Continuous Integration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | 8.1/10 | 247 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.9 (228 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.6 (210 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Test Customization** | 8.4 (204 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 8.9 (217 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Processes and Workflow** | 8.7 (215 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.4 (199 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Continuous Integration

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Code Review

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | 8.5/10 | 133 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Documentation

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | 8.8 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | 8.6 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remediation Suggestions** | 8.4 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **False Positives** | 8.0 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Compliance** | 8.4 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Agility** | 9.0 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud File Storage

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Storage Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cloud Support

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Service Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Transparency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Migration Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Intelligent Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Code Generation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Accuracy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Input processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Community** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Update schedule** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - AI Code Generation

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | N/A | N/A |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Value Stream Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GitLab** | 8.8/10 | 49 |
| **Veeam Data Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **NAKIVO Backup & Replication** | N/A | N/A |

#### Value Analysis

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Metric Relevance** | 8.9 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insight** | 8.7 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Impact Predictions** | 8.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Report Generation** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Value Management

| Feature | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Planning Tools** | 9.0 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Tools** | 8.7 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Control** | 8.9 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to GitLab (14):** [Secure Code Review Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-code-review), [DevOps Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/devops-platforms), [Value Stream Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/value-stream-management), [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis), [Cloud Infrastructure Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-infrastructure-automation), [Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/dynamic-application-security-testing-dast), [Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-application-security-testing-sast), [Application Release Orchestration (ARO) Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-release-orchestration), [Version Control Hosting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/version-control-hosting), [Peer Code Review Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/peer-code-review), [Continuous Delivery Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/continuous-delivery-tools), [Bug Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/bug-tracking), [Continuous Integration Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/continuous-integration), [AI Code Generation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-code-generation)

**Unique to Veeam Data Platform (8):** [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication), [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery), [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp), [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup), [File Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-recovery-software), [Cloud File Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-storage), [IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-resilience-orchestration-automation-itro)

**Unique to NAKIVO Backup & Replication (5):** [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication), [Database Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-backup), [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-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 | GitLab | Veeam Data Platform | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 37.0% | 21.9% | 57.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 36.5% | 60.3% | 38.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.5% | 17.8% | 3.8% | 

### By Industry

#### GitLab

- **Computer Software:** 33.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 24.4%
- **Internet:** 3.9%
- **Financial Services:** 3.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.0%
- **Retail:** 1.8%
- **Banking:** 1.7%
- **Program Development:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 23.1%

#### Veeam Data Platform

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.0%
- **Government Administration:** 3.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.6%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.7%
- **Computer Software:** 2.7%
- **Construction:** 2.7%
- **Higher Education:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 52.0%

#### NAKIVO Backup & Replication

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.7%
- **Computer Software:** 6.8%
- **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:** 46.6%

---
## Alternatives

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- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
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- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1348 reviews)
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---
## Top Discussions

### GitLab

- Title: [Is GitLab paid?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gitlab-paid) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, Gitlab is paid as  it provides the flexibility to use all the features of the GitHub and Git as well as the freedom to use your own DataBase so that you..."
- Title: [Is GitLab free software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gitlab-free-software) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes most of the functinalities are"
- Title: [What is GitLab used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gitlab-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is an alternative to GitHub or BitBucket, it handles code versioning and also deployments among other things"
- Title: [What can GitLab do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-gitlab-do) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Gitlab can keep your source on cloud, It can run continuous deployment, continuous integration pipelines, It can even track issues."
- Title: [Why does GitLab Server goes down?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-does-gitlab-server-goes-down) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "-We determine if the GitLab server is returning an error message that indicates some sort of problem. These types of errors generally mean that a visitor --..."

### Veeam Data Platform

- Title: [What does Veeam Software Do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-veeam-software-do) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Veeam Software are made for backup, replicate and store and recovery data in any way or plataform ( Cloud, On primeses )"
- Title: [What does Veeam Software Do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/veeam-one-what-does-veeam-software-do) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Veeam is a professional solution for Data Protection, Data Backup, Data Recovery, Real time monitoring, Business Documentation and Reporting."
- Title: [Can I back up directly to Azure BLOB storage in V10](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27447-can-i-back-up-directly-to-azure-blob-storage-in-v10) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I send backups to an Azure Blob via the Scale-Up Repository feature in Veeam (worked in v9 too). If you're uncertain how to do this, lean on the excellent..."
- Title: [Is a free trial available?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-a-free-trial-available) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, a fully-functional 30-day free trial is available and contains everything you need to get started (even if you're not currently a Veeam customer)."
- Title: [What is Automatic License Update?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/automatic-license-update) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Starting with v7 patch 4, Veeam Backup & Replication supports automatic license updates. With this feature enabled, Veeam backup server (or Veeam Backup..."

### 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,..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/gitlab-vs-veeam-data-platform-vs-nakivo-backup-replication)