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Best Virtual Machine Backup Software in 2026

Virtual machine backup tools address protecting VM data and preparing for recovery. Compare hypervisor coverage and application-aware backup, along with immutable backup storage and instant VM recovery. Cloud backup targets, off-site replication, and deployment model offer other ways to assess how each option handles backup and recovery needs. The listed comparisons also include free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. VM Backup, Storware Backup & Recovery, and Veeam Agent for Mac are among the entries shown, with Vinchin Backup & Recovery also included. Consider your hypervisors and recovery requirements when weighing the capabilities provided.

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    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.

    7.3 Free plan · 21-day trial Visit site
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    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.

    7.2 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    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.

    7.2 Free plan · 60-day trial Visit site
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    Hystax Acura

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Choose Hystax Acura if your organization needs workload migration, disaster recovery, or backup across cloud, virtualized, and physical environments.

    7.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Proxmox Backup Server

    by Proxmox Backup Server
    Free plan LinuxWeb

    Choose Proxmox Backup Server if you need server backup with capabilities such as ransomware protection, disaster recovery, and high availability.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from €560/yr Visit site
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    Vinchin Backup & Recovery

    by Vinchin Backup & Recovery
    Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1
    7.0 Free plan · 60-day trial Visit site
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    VM Backup

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    VM Backup combines frequent scheduled backups with several recovery paths and cloud destinations.

    7.0 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Uranium Backup

    by Uranium Backup
    Free plan iPhoneWebWindows

    Uranium Backup offers a free starting point for file and folder backups, with paid plans covering additional backup types and management features.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from €80 Visit site
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    Xen Orchestra

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Xen Orchestra combines self-hosted infrastructure management with backup and automation features, and its Free feature set remains available after the trial.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    XSIBackup

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

    XSIBackup lists a broad set of ESXi backup and recovery options, including a free edition. Its maker is out of business, so it is not accepting new orders.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Asigra Cloud Backup

    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    Asigra Cloud Backup combines broad workload coverage with agentless coordination, encryption, and recovery controls.

    6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    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
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    Infrascale Backup and Disaster Recovery

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    IBDR combines backup replication with local and cloud recovery, including failover, failback, and testing. Availability depends on geography, and pricing requires a quote.

    6.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    JetStream DR

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Consider JetStream DR if you need continuous protection and recovery for VMware workloads, especially as a service provider supporting customers’ on-premises environments.

    6.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    NAKIVO Backup & Replication

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Choose NAKIVO Backup & Replication if you need backup and recovery across varied workloads, with automated disaster recovery and configurable deployment.

    6.2 15-day trial Visit site
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    Ahsay Backup Software

    by Ahsay Backup Software
    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Choose Ahsay when one backup product must cover computers, mobile devices, servers, and self-hosted systems. Ahsay Go offers a defined 1–10-device range and flexible backup destinations.

    6.1 Free plan · paid from $1 · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Asigra Cloud Backup

    by Asigra Cloud Backup
    Paid APILinuxMac+2

    Consider Asigra Cloud Backup if your organization needs managed backup and recovery across the listed workloads, storage types, and cloud deployment models.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    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.

    6.0 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    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.

    6.0 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Quorum onQ

    Paid LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

    Quorum onQ combines server recovery, backup retention, and recovery testing on a purpose-built appliance. Organizations need to contact Quorum to size a model and obtain pricing.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    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.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Zerto

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    Zerto brings recovery, migration, and backup capabilities together for mixed infrastructure environments. Buyers need to request pricing, though the homepage offers a 14-day license or on-demand labs.

    5.7 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    NAKIVO Backup & Replication

    by NAKIVO Backup & Replication
    Paid LinuxWebWindows

    NAKIVO Backup & Replication covers computer and server backup, with ransomware protection and mixed backup and restore modes. Its paid plans have no listed prices, while a 15-day trial is available.

    5.6 15-day trial Visit site
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    Acronis Cyber Protect

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    5.2 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery

    Paid Web
    4.6 Visit site

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