NAKIVO
"Top-Rated Backup, Ransomware Recovery, and Disaster Recovery"
Fast, affordable data protection for virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments—with instant VM recovery, automated verification, and MSP-friendly multi-tenant architecture.
SMB1001-ready. NAKIVO covers the SMB1001 backup & recovery control for VMs, servers and physical workloads — a requirement at every tier, Bronze through Diamond.
SMB1001 guideAbout NAKIVO
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a top-rated, fast, and affordable data protection solution for virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments. The platform delivers end-to-end backup, replication, and disaster recovery capabilities through an intuitive web interface.
NAKIVO supports VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Amazon EC2, and Microsoft 365—making it ideal for heterogeneous environments. Deployment is flexible: install on Windows, Linux, NAS devices, or deploy as a virtual appliance.
With instant VM recovery, automated backup verification, and policy-based data protection, NAKIVO delivers enterprise capabilities at a competitive price point. The multi-tenant architecture and per-workload licensing make it particularly popular with MSPs delivering backup-as-a-service.
Who It's For
Key Capabilities
Product Range
Explore the NAKIVO solutions available through Cloud Ready Solutions.
Pro Essentials
Core data protection feature set
- Backup: Virtual, Cloud, Physical, NAS/File shares
- Flexible Recovery: Instant granular, Instant VM boot, Cross-platform, P2V
- Replication: Virtual and Cloud
- Anti-Ransomware: Immutable storage
- Backup copy and verification
- Global deduplication and compression
- Encryption at rest and in transit
Enterprise Essentials
Advanced protection with site recovery and multi-tenancy
- All Pro Essentials features
- Backup to Cloud (S3, Azure, Wasabi)
- Native Backup to Tape
- Deduplication Appliance Integration
- Site Recovery orchestration
- Policy-Based Data Protection
- Calendar dashboard
- Microsoft Active Directory Integration
- Multi-tenant mode (BaaS / DRaaS)
Enterprise Plus
Full feature set for complex enterprise environments
- All Enterprise Essentials features
- Backup from Storage Snapshots
- Oracle Database Backup via RMAN
- HTTP API Integration Kit
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Federated Repository
Common Use Cases
Why Cloud Ready Solutions Distributes NAKIVO
NAKIVO delivers enterprise backup capabilities at a competitive price point with licensing that makes sense for MSPs and growing organisations. Multi-platform support covers the most common virtualisation and cloud environments.
How CRS Adds Value
Cloud Ready Solutions provides enablement for partners delivering NAKIVO solutions — training, licensing support, and local pricing. We help MSPs build profitable backup services and enterprises roll out full-stack data protection.
Product Catalogue
Explore the full NAKIVO product range. Available in Australia through CRS authorised partners.
VM Backup
NAKIVO for VMware
NAKIVO Backup & Replication for VMware
Agentless, Image-Based Protection for VMware vSphere Environments
NAKIVO for Hyper-V
NAKIVO Backup & Replication for Hyper-V
Native, Application-Aware Backup for Microsoft Hyper-V Environments
NAKIVO for Nutanix AHV
NAKIVO Backup & Replication for Nutanix AHV
Agentless Data Protection Purpose-Built for Nutanix Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
NAKIVO for Proxmox VE
NAKIVO Backup & Replication for Proxmox VE
The backup solution that treats Proxmox as a first-class citizen — not an afterthought.
Physical Backup
NAKIVO for Physical Servers
NAKIVO Backup & Replication for Physical Servers
Reliable, Application-Aware Backup for Windows and Linux Physical Workloads
NAKIVO for NAS & File Shares
NAKIVO Backup & Replication for NAS & File Shares
Unstructured Data Protection for SMB and NFS File Shares
Technical Specifications
Supported Platforms
Deployment Options
Recovery Features
Data Protection
Editions & Licensing
Contact Cloud Ready Solutions for detailed pricing tailored to your requirements.
Licensing Models
NAKIVO is available in three editions across two licensing models. All editions support the same workload types — the edition determines which features are available. Microsoft 365 backup is licensed separately per user and can be combined with any edition.
Subscription
- Per workload / month (billed annually)
- Free 24/7 support included
- Save 20% with a 3-year subscription
Perpetual
- Per CPU socket — one-time purchase
- Also available per server, workstation, or TB
- 1 year standard support included
Pro Essentials
Core data protection feature set
- Backup: Virtual, Cloud, Physical, NAS/File shares
- Flexible Recovery: Instant granular, Instant VM boot, Cross-platform, P2V
- Replication: Virtual and Cloud
- Anti-Ransomware: Immutable storage
- Backup copy and verification
- Global deduplication and compression
- Encryption at rest and in transit
Enterprise Essentials
Advanced protection with site recovery and multi-tenancy
- All Pro Essentials features
- Backup to Cloud (S3, Azure, Wasabi)
- Native Backup to Tape
- Deduplication Appliance Integration
- Site Recovery orchestration
- Policy-Based Data Protection
- Calendar dashboard
- Microsoft Active Directory Integration
- Multi-tenant mode (BaaS / DRaaS)
Enterprise Plus
Full feature set for complex enterprise environments
- All Enterprise Essentials features
- Backup from Storage Snapshots
- Oracle Database Backup via RMAN
- HTTP API Integration Kit
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Federated Repository
Need Help Choosing an Edition?
Contact Cloud Ready Solutions for help selecting the right NAKIVO edition and licensing model for your environment. We provide local support, ANZ pricing, and can arrange a free 15-day trial.
Customer Success Stories
BTC Networks Recovers from Disaster with VM Replication
The Challenge
ICT provider in Saudi Arabia needed rapid disaster recovery capability for critical virtual machine infrastructure.
The Solution
NAKIVO Backup & Replication with VM replication for fast failover and recovery.
Results
MSE Group Improves VM Backup Reliability with Verification
The Challenge
Multi-disciplinary environmental firm required reliable VM backup with automated verification capabilities.
The Solution
NAKIVO Backup & Replication with screenshot verification for backup integrity.
Results
EFICASIA Cuts Backup Costs by Nearly 50% After Switching to NAKIVO
The Challenge
Multinational assistance company's previous VM backup solution was too expensive and did not deliver optimal backup and recovery quality for their multi-site operations.
The Solution
NAKIVO Backup & Replication replacing the previous solution, delivering budget-friendly data protection with exceptional backup and recovery quality across the organisation.
Results
E.W. Wylie Reduces Backup and Recovery Costs by 50%
The Challenge
Trucking company needed a backup solution they could manage, scale, and customise without third-party intervention or ongoing fine-tuning.
The Solution
NAKIVO Backup & Replication with self-managed backup processes and 24/7 customer support.
Results
Russell Sage College Saves $15,000 in Backup Costs
The Challenge
New York college needed to reduce backup costs while maintaining reliable data protection for their campus IT infrastructure.
The Solution
NAKIVO Backup & Replication replacing the previous solution, with agentless technology and an intuitive web interface.
Results
Integrations & Compatibility
NAKIVO integrates seamlessly with your existing infrastructure.
VMware vSphere
NativeAgentless backup via vSphere APIs
Microsoft Hyper-V
NativeNative Hyper-V integration
Nutanix AHV
NativeNative AHV backup support
Proxmox VE
NativeVirtual environment backup
Amazon S3 / Wasabi
NativeCloud backup repository
Microsoft 365
NativeExchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams backup
NAS Deployment
NativeInstall on QNAP, Synology, ASUSTOR, WD NAS
HTTP API
APIRESTful API for automation (Enterprise Plus)
Frequently Asked Questions
Comparison Guides
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Pure VM backup specialist vs a backup+security+endpoint bundle. When the integration helps, when it hurts.
NAKIVO vs Altaro VM Backup (Hornetsecurity) (2026)
Independent VM backup specialist vs the email-security company that acquired Altaro. Roadmap, features, and MSP fit.
NAKIVO vs Unitrends: Independent Backup vs Kaseya-Owned Incumbent (2026)
Both back up Proxmox. One is owned by Kaseya. Where that matters for the next five years of your practice.
NAKIVO vs Arcserve UDP: Modern Specialist vs Legacy Unified Data Protection (2026)
Modern backup specialist vs legacy unified data protection suite. Where deployment flexibility and storage economics change the call.
NAKIVO vs Veeam for Australian Businesses (2026)
Licensing, coverage, and cost for Australian businesses choosing a backup platform for internal IT, not an MSP practice.
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