Free and open first

Best Enterprise Backup Software in 2026

Enterprise backup software helps organisations copy and restore data, services and workloads. This list covers tools delivered through the web, Windows, Linux, macOS, self-hosted setups or an API.

25 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

IDrive
by IDrive
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

IDrive combines device backups, file version history, archive retention, and restore options across desktop, mobile, server, and NAS platforms.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $0.25/mo Visit site
2

Iperius Backup
by Iperius Backup
Free plan Self-hostedWebWindows

Consider Iperius Backup if you need Windows computer or server backup and want plan options covering disk images, databases, Microsoft 365 accounts or virtual machines.

7.1 Free plan · 21-day trial Visit site
3

SEP sesam
by SEP sesam
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

SEP sesam offers a free, limited Community Edition and a quote-based commercial edition. Check the Community Edition's system and client limits against your backup needs before choosing it.

7.0 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
4

Storware Backup & Recovery

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Storware Backup & Recovery combines backup, recovery and automation for a broad set of workloads, with security controls listed for hybrid deployment.

7.0 Free plan · 60-day trial Visit site
5

Bacula Enterprise

Free trial AndroidAPILinux+4

Bacula Enterprise covers a broad range of workloads and includes administration, support and updates in subscriptions.

6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
6

Google Cloud Backup and DR Service

Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

The service combines managed backup vaults, configurable schedules and several recovery paths for Google Cloud workloads.

6.3 30-day trial Visit site
7

HYCU R-Cloud

Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

Choose HYCU R-Cloud if your organization needs backup and recovery across SaaS, cloud, and on-premises workloads, with item-level restores and disaster recovery options.

6.3 14-day trial Visit site
8

Unitrends Backup
by Unitrends Backup
Free trial LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

Unitrends Backup combines virtual-appliance backup with local and cloud recovery options. Check the endpoint platform limits and request pricing to assess fit.

5.8 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
9

Veeam Backup & Replication
by Veeam Backup & Replication
Free trial APILinuxMac+3

Choose Veeam Backup & Replication if you need backup and recovery across varied workloads, along with recovery verification, threat detection, and automation options.

5.8 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
10

AWS Backup for Amazon EKS

Paid APIWeb

AWS Backup for Amazon EKS offers several recovery scopes, copy options, and security controls for supported EKS data.

5.7 Visit site
11

OpenText Data Protector

Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Choose OpenText Data Protector when your organization needs backup and recovery across complex physical, virtual, and cloud workloads, with integrations spanning applications, hypervisors, storage…

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
12

Rubrik Security Cloud
by Rubrik Security Cloud
Paid APILinuxMac+3

Choose Rubrik Security Cloud if your organization needs data protection and recovery across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS workloads, with threat monitoring and sensitive data discovery.

5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
13

Keepit

Paid APIWeb

Keepit combines frequent SaaS backups with search, granular restores, and selectable data center locations. Its plans differ in retention and support, and pricing is available on request.

5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
14

Acronis Cyber Protect

Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

5.2 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
15

AhsayCBS

Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

5.0 From $1.50/mo · 15-day trial Visit site
16

Druva Data Security Cloud

Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
17

Azure Backup for AKS

Paid Web

Azure Backup for AKS provides several recovery controls, including immutable storage and cross-cluster restore. Review namespace selection and separate storage billing when estimating the service.

4.8 Visit site
18

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

Paid LinuxWeb

4.7 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Visit site
19

Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery

Paid Web

4.6 Visit site
20

Quest NetVault Plus

Paid LinuxMacWeb+1

4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
21

Huawei OceanStor SmartMigration

Paid

4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
22

IBM Storage Protect

Paid LinuxWindows

4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
23

NetBackup Kubernetes Data Protection

Paid Web

NetBackup Kubernetes Data Protection combines Kubernetes backup with support for virtual machines and databases.

4.3 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
24

Oracle Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance

Paid

3.8 Pricing on request Visit site
25

System Center Data Protection Manager

Paid Windows

3.8 Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, trial periods, starting prices and quote-based pricing. Check deployment, workload coverage, immutable backups, retention limits, recovery options and ransomware detection. If code access matters, review the licence before choosing.

Questions

Do enterprise backup tools offer free plans?

A free plan is offered by items on this list. Check the individual product details to confirm whether a free tier fits your needs.

Can I try enterprise backup software before paying?

Trial periods are offered by items on this list. Examples include 14-, 15-, 30- and 90-day trials.

What platforms do these backup tools support?

The list covers web, Windows, Linux, macOS, self-hosted and API deployments. Product support differs, so check the platform details for the tool you plan to use.

Is pricing available for these products?

Pricing varies. AhsayCBS lists a starting price of $1.50 per month; products such as Acronis Cyber Protect and Bacula Enterprise show pricing on request.

Which backup features should I compare?

Compare workload coverage, immutable backups, retention limits, recovery options and ransomware detection, along with deployment and pricing.

Questions

More in Cloud, Backup & PC