10 Best Backup Software of 2026

1. 1

   Veeam Data Platform

   Backup and recovery platform for virtual, physical, cloud and SaaS workloads, sold in Foundation, Advanced and Premium editions.

   9.0overall

   Backup and recovery platform for virtual, physical, cloud and SaaS workloads, sold in Foundation, Advanced and Premium editions.

   Best forIT teams running mixed VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox and physical server estates

   Adoption data

   550,000Veeam says it protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, including 82% of the Fortune 500, in a 2026 company press release.

   Veeam Software, Veeam Recognized as a 2026 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Backup and Data Protection Platforms (2026): “Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, including 82% of the Fortune 500”

   Veeam ranks first because it pairs the widest customer base on this list with coverage for nearly every workload an IT team runs. The company says it protects over 550,000 customers, including 82% of the Fortune 500. Veeam Data Platform comes in three editions: Foundation covers backup and recovery, Advanced adds proactive monitoring, analytics and threat insights, and Premium adds orchestrated recovery. The free Community Edition protects up to 10 workloads, including Proxmox VE, VMware, Hyper-V, Windows and Linux servers, laptops and NAS, and it includes replication and restores to AWS and Azure. That makes it easy to prove a restore before paying. The weak spot for buyers who compare prices is that paid editions are quoted per workload through the online store and partners, and the store did not show USD prices from our location. Immutable cloud storage is sold separately as Veeam Data Cloud Vault. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own restore tests.

   Strengths

   • +Largest customer count on this list: over 550,000 customers, including 82% of the Fortune 500
   • +Free tier covers 10 workloads, enough for a small office to test real restores
   • +Hardware-agnostic, so backups are not tied to a storage appliance

   Limitations

   • −Paid edition prices were not shown in USD from our location, so the price check is pending
   • −Threat insights and recovery orchestration require the Advanced or Premium editions
   • −Immutable cloud storage is a separate Vault add-on

   SummaryVeeam Data Platform is the best choice for IT teams protecting mixed server and VM estates because it covers virtual, physical, cloud and SaaS workloads and is used by over 550,000 customers. Start with the free 10-workload Community Edition, then price Foundation per workload.

2. 2

   Acronis Cyber Protect

   Per-device backup with built-in anti-malware for workstations, servers, virtual hosts and Microsoft 365.

   8.5overall

   Per-device backup with built-in anti-malware for workstations, servers, virtual hosts and Microsoft 365.

   Best forSmall and midsize IT teams that want backup and endpoint security in one agent

   Adoption data

   750,000Acronis lists 750,000+ companies and 21,000+ service providers on its US homepage.

   Acronis, Acronis: AI-native cyber protection platform (2026): “750,000+ Companies”

   Acronis Cyber Protect fits the brief of teams that think in per-device prices. The purchasing page sells one license per workstation, per Windows or Linux server, per virtual host with an unlimited number of VMs, per pack of three public cloud VMs, or per pack of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace seats. Every edition includes full image and file-level backup to local and cloud targets, bare metal recovery, immutable storage and SQL Server, Exchange and SharePoint backup, plus ransomware and anti-malware protection. The Advanced edition adds malware scans of backups, safe recovery and fail-safe patching, which backs up an endpoint before a patch. Acronis lists 750,000+ companies and 21,000+ service providers on its US homepage, which gives it the second-highest adoption score here. The drawback for this review is that the store showed euro prices from our location, so the USD figure is pending. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run lab tests.

   Strengths

   • +Virtual Host license covers one VMware or Hyper-V host and an unlimited number of its VMs
   • +Backup and anti-malware come in one agent and one console
   • +Multi-year terms are discounted on the purchasing page

   Limitations

   • −The purchasing page showed euros from our location, so USD prices are pending
   • −Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup need the Backup Advanced edition
   • −EDR is only available with cloud deployment in the Advanced edition

   SummaryAcronis Cyber Protect is the best choice for teams that want backup and anti-malware on one per-device license because every edition bundles image backup with ransomware protection. Price the Virtual Host license if you run many VMs on few hosts.

3. 3

   Commvault Cloud

   Enterprise backup and cyber recovery platform covering cloud, virtualization, databases, SaaS apps and on-premises systems.

   8.4overall

   Enterprise backup and cyber recovery platform covering cloud, virtualization, databases, SaaS apps and on-premises systems.

   Best forLarge enterprises consolidating several backup tools onto one platform

   Adoption data

   100,000Commvault says it is trusted by over 100,000 organizations on its homepage.

   Commvault, Data Recovery & Cyber Resilience | Commvault (2026): “Recognized by top analysts and trusted by over 100,000 organizations”

   Commvault is the broadest enterprise platform here by documented workload coverage. Its homepage lists protection for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix, NAS and object storage, SQL, Oracle and NoSQL databases, Kubernetes, Microsoft 365, Salesforce and GitHub, and Windows, Linux and Unix servers. Commvault says it protects 200+ cloud services and is trusted by over 100,000 organizations. Recent features focus on recovery rather than only backup: clean, isolated recovery with validation, recovery for identity systems, and recovery from rogue AI agent actions. A customer quote on the homepage from Lumen Technologies describes cutting the number of backup platforms it runs. The trade-off is cost transparency. Commvault does not publish prices, so buyers comparing per-workload costs need a quote, and smaller teams will find the platform larger than they need. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test recovery times.

   Strengths

   • +Trusted by over 100,000 organizations by Commvault's count
   • +200+ cloud services protected
   • +Covers Windows, Linux and Unix on-premises systems alongside cloud and SaaS

   Limitations

   • −No published prices; every deal goes through sales
   • −Broad scope means more setup work than SMB tools
   • −Overkill for teams with a handful of servers

   SummaryCommvault Cloud is the best choice for large enterprises that want to replace several backup products because it covers cloud, virtualization, databases, SaaS and Unix systems in one platform. Expect a sales-led quote.

4. 4

   Backblaze Computer Backup

   Unlimited cloud backup for Mac and Windows computers with a flat price per computer.

   8.2overall

   Unlimited cloud backup for Mac and Windows computers with a flat price per computer.

   Best forIT teams protecting laptops and desktops at a flat price per computer

   Adoption data

   500,000Backblaze says its computer backup is trusted by 500,000 customers in over 175 countries on its pricing page.

   Backblaze, Computer Backup Pricing (2026): “Trusted by 500,000 customers in over 175 countries”

   Backblaze is the simplest endpoint option here and one of the best documented on price. Business Backup costs $99 per computer per year, the same as the personal plan, with unlimited data, no file type or size restrictions and no cap on the number of workstations. All user data on the computer and connected external drives is backed up by default. Admins deploy the native Mac and Windows clients silently with MSI Installer, JAMF or Munki, manage users from a web console, and can run restores themselves or let users do it. Billing is monthly, yearly or every two years, and new computers are pro-rated onto the same renewal date. Backblaze says it is trusted by 500,000 customers in over 175 countries. Its limit is scope: it protects computers, not servers, VMs or databases, so teams with servers need a second product. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test restore speed.

   Strengths

   • +One flat $99 per computer per year with unlimited data
   • +No limit on the number of workstations
   • +New computer subscriptions are pro-rated to a single renewal date

   Limitations

   • −Covers computers and attached drives, not servers or VMs
   • −SSO and restore restrictions require the quote-based Enterprise Control tier
   • −No free plan, only a trial

   SummaryBackblaze Computer Backup is the best choice for teams backing up laptops and desktops because it charges a flat $99 per computer per year with unlimited data. Pair it with a server tool if you run servers.

5. 5

   NAKIVO Backup & Replication

   Backup, replication and site recovery for VMs, physical servers, workstations, NAS and Microsoft 365, priced per workload.

   8.2overall

   Backup, replication and site recovery for VMs, physical servers, workstations, NAS and Microsoft 365, priced per workload.

   Best forSmall and midsize IT teams that want a published per-workload price for VMs and servers

   Adoption data

   16,000NAKIVO says 16,000+ customers trust its backup software.

   NAKIVO, SQL Server Backup (2026): “16,000+ Customers Trust NAKIVO”

   NAKIVO publishes the clearest per-workload price of any server backup tool on this list. Pro Essentials starts at $1.95 per workload per month and Enterprise Essentials at $2.55, both billed annually with a minimum of five workloads. A workload is one VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV or Proxmox VM, one physical server, one EC2 instance or three workstations, so a small office can cover laptops cheaply. The core set includes backup for virtual, cloud and physical machines, instant VM boot, instant granular and cross-platform recovery, replication and immutable storage. Enterprise Essentials adds tape and deduplication appliance targets, site recovery, Active Directory integration and multi-tenant mode. NAKIVO says 16,000+ customers trust it, far fewer than Veeam or Acronis. The Essentials editions stop at 50 workloads per organization, and Oracle backup and role-based access control sit in Enterprise Plus, which is quote-only. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run restore tests.

   Strengths

   • +Lowest verified per-workload price on this list at $1.95 a month
   • +Three workstations count as one workload
   • +20% saving on a 3-year subscription

   Limitations

   • −Essentials editions are limited to 50 workloads per organization
   • −Minimum order of 5 workloads
   • −Oracle backup and role-based access control need the quote-based Enterprise Plus edition

   SummaryNAKIVO Backup & Replication is the best choice for small and midsize teams that budget per workload because it starts at $1.95 per workload a month with instant VM boot and immutable storage. Larger estates will outgrow the 50-workload Essentials cap.

6. 6

   Rubrik Security Cloud

   Cyber resilience platform built on air-gapped, immutable backups for enterprise, cloud and SaaS data.

   8.2overall

   Cyber resilience platform built on air-gapped, immutable backups for enterprise, cloud and SaaS data.

   Best forEnterprises where security and IT share ownership of ransomware recovery

   Adoption data

   3,084Rubrik reported 3,084 customers with subscription ARR of $100,000 or more as of July 31, 2026, up 23% year over year.

   Rubrik, Inc., Rubrik Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results (2026): “As of July 31, 2026, Rubrik had 3,084 customers with Subscription ARR of $100,000 or more, up 23% year-over-year.”

   Rubrik is the security-first option on this list. Rubrik Security Cloud stores air-gapped, immutable backups and adds tools that matter during an attack: a native threat detection engine, index-driven hunting for indicators of compromise, isolation of infected snapshots and analysis of which files and applications were hit. After an attack it offers multi-site recovery orchestration, forensics and compliance reporting, and it extends to identity security for multi-IdP environments. Rubrik's second quarter fiscal 2027 results report subscription ARR of $1.66 billion, up 33% year over year, and 3,084 customers paying $100,000 or more in subscription ARR as of July 31, 2026. That customer figure is small next to Veeam's count because it measures only large accounts. Like Commvault and Cohesity, Rubrik does not publish prices, and its scope is aimed at large organizations rather than small server fleets. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not simulate attacks.

   Strengths

   • +3,084 customers paid $100,000 or more in subscription ARR as of July 31, 2026
   • +Recovery tools aim to find a clean restore point after an attack
   • +Reported figures come from audited quarterly results

   Limitations

   • −No published prices
   • −Built for enterprises; few options for small teams
   • −Security features add scope that a basic server backup buyer may not need

   SummaryRubrik Security Cloud is the best choice for enterprises that treat backup as part of ransomware response because it combines immutable backups with threat hunting and clean recovery tools. Smaller teams will pay for features they do not use.

7. 7

   Cohesity

   Data security and protection platform for hybrid cloud and SaaS workloads.

   8.1overall

   Data security and protection platform for hybrid cloud and SaaS workloads.

   Best forLarge organizations protecting very large data volumes across hybrid cloud

   Adoption data

   12,000Cohesity reports 12,000+ global customers, including two thirds of the Global 500, on its homepage.

   Cohesity, Cohesity: Data Security and Data Protection (2026): “12,000 + Global customers”

   Cohesity targets organizations with large, spread-out data estates. Its homepage says the platform protects 1,000+ hybrid cloud and SaaS workloads and that customers have put more than 200 exabytes of data under protection. The company reports 12,000+ global customers, including two thirds of the Global 500, and highlights being named a Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice eight times in a row. Beyond backup, Cohesity sells threat detection, automated cyber recovery and compliance reporting, and it pitches its data insights for AI projects. For the IT teams this list is written for, the practical issues are price and size. Cohesity publishes no prices, so per-workload comparisons require a quote, and its customer count sits well below Veeam and Acronis because it focuses on large accounts. It scores below Rubrik and Commvault on adoption because its published figure is smaller. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run our own tests.

   Strengths

   • +12,000+ global customers, including 2/3 of the Global 500
   • +200+ exabytes of data protected
   • +Wide workload catalog for hybrid estates

   Limitations

   • −No published prices
   • −Aimed at large enterprises rather than small server fleets
   • −Customer count is lower than Veeam, Acronis or Commvault

   SummaryCohesity is the best choice for large organizations with hybrid estates measured in petabytes because its platform covers 1,000+ workloads and is used by two thirds of the Global 500. Smaller teams should look at Veeam or NAKIVO.

8. 8

   IDrive

   Cloud backup for computers, servers, NAS devices, Exchange and SQL Server, priced by storage tier.

   7.5overall

   Cloud backup for computers, servers, NAS devices, Exchange and SQL Server, priced by storage tier.

   Best forSmall businesses that want one storage-priced plan for computers and servers

   IDrive prices by storage rather than by workload, which suits small businesses with modest data. The pricing page lists a free Basic plan with 10 GB, IDrive Team at $11.99 a month for five computers, five users and 5 TB, and IDrive Business at $59.99 a month for 1.25 TB on monthly billing. Business is the plan that matters for server owners: it covers unlimited users, multiple computers and servers, Exchange, SQL Server and NAS devices, with storage tiers up to 100 TB. Paying yearly saves 30% and paying for two years saves up to 50%. The model is easy to forecast for a small office with a few hundred gigabytes, but costs rise quickly once server data grows, and the per-workload buyers this list targets may find that harder to compare. IDrive does not publish a customer count we could cite, so adoption is scored conservatively. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test backup speed.

   Strengths

   • +Permanent free plan for testing
   • +Business plan covers servers, Exchange, SQL and NAS without per-device fees
   • +Prices for every storage tier are listed on the pricing page

   Limitations

   • −Pricing is by storage, so large server data sets get expensive
   • −No citable customer count, so adoption is scored conservatively
   • −Team plans tie the computer count to the storage amount

   SummaryIDrive is the best choice for small businesses that want computers, servers and NAS on one bill because IDrive Business covers all of them from $59.99 a month. Teams with large data sets should price per-workload tools instead.

9. 9

   Carbonite Safe Backup Pro

   Cloud backup for small business computers and Windows servers from OpenText, sold in Core, Power and Ultimate plans.

   7.4overall

   Cloud backup for small business computers and Windows servers from OpenText, sold in Core, Power and Ultimate plans.

   Best forSmall offices with up to 25 computers and a Windows server

   Adoption data

   1.1 millionCarbonite says more than 1.1 million customers use it to protect their data, on its small business backup page.

   Carbonite (OpenText), Cloud backup solutions for small business (2026): “Learn why more than 1.1 million customers use Carbonite to protect their most important data.”

   Carbonite Safe Backup Pro, part of OpenText, packages small business backup into three yearly plans. Core costs $287.99 a year, on promotion at $230.39 when we checked, and covers up to 25 computers, external drives and NAS with 250 GB of pooled cloud storage. Power at $799.99 adds one server and Ultimate at $1,299.99 allows unlimited servers, both with 500 GB plus bare metal image backup and system file backup. Data is encrypted with 256-bit encryption in transit and at rest, and the plans support HIPAA, FERPA and GLBA compliance. After a ransomware infection, Carbonite's support team can help restore pre-infected file versions within two weeks. Carbonite says more than 1.1 million customers use it, a figure that includes consumers. The main limit is storage: extra space costs $99 per 100 GB, so server-heavy offices pay more than on NAKIVO or IDrive. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test restores.

   Strengths

   • +Over 1.1 million customers by Carbonite's count
   • +Supports HIPAA, FERPA and GLBA compliance
   • +In-house phone and email support, Monday to Friday

   Limitations

   • −Storage is pooled and small: 250 GB on Core, extra 100 GB costs $99
   • −Server backup starts at $799.99 a year on the Power plan
   • −Plans stop at 25 computers

   SummaryCarbonite Safe Backup Pro is the best choice for small regulated offices that want vendor-assisted ransomware recovery because its support team helps restore clean files within two weeks of an infection. Its 250 GB to 500 GB storage pools are tight for servers.

10. 10

    CrashPlan

    Endpoint, server, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup with unlimited versioning and published small business prices.

    7.3overall

    Endpoint, server, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup with unlimited versioning and published small business prices.

    Best forIT teams that want endpoint and server backup with unlimited retention at a published price

    CrashPlan publishes prices for each kind of workload an IT team protects. The small business endpoint plan is $7.33 per user per month, billed at $88 a year, and covers Windows, macOS and Linux with unlimited cloud storage, unlimited versioning and self-serve restore. Servers cost $15.75 per server per month, billed at $189 a year, for Windows and Linux with 250 GB of pooled storage per server, unlimited retention, deduplication and incremental backups. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup start at $2.50 per user per month. For 250+ employees, CrashPlan quotes custom pricing and adds a choice of storage in CrashPlan, Azure, AWS, Wasabi, Backblaze or your own S3, plus SSO, immutable copies, legal hold and audit logging. CrashPlan does not publish a customer count we could cite, so adoption is scored conservatively. Server storage beyond 250 GB costs $90 a year per 250 GB. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test restores.

    Strengths

    • +Published prices for endpoints, servers and SaaS on one page
    • +Unlimited versions and restores on endpoint and server plans
    • +Enterprise server pricing has no per-server license fee

    Limitations

    • −Server storage is 250 GB per server, with add-ons at $90 a year per 250 GB
    • −No citable customer count, so adoption is scored conservatively
    • −Enterprise prices are quote-based

    SummaryCrashPlan is the best choice for teams that want endpoint and server backup priced on one page because laptops cost $88 a year and servers $189 a year with unlimited versioning. Large file servers will need storage add-ons.

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