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ElephantDrive vs NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Both stand on nas backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ElephantDrive

Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Choose ElephantDrive if you want automated file backups across computers, mobile devices, or servers, with NAS integration and file sharing. The Business plan is the fit for the highest stated storage and file-size limits. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or if the Solo or Family file and storage caps do not fit your needs.

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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. Look elsewhere if mobile backup or NFSv3 ACL data recovery is required. Subscription pricing starts at $2.50 a month per workload, while Perpetual starts at $229, paid once per CPU socket.

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The facts

ElephantDriveNAKIVO Backup & Replication
Free planNoA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, WindowsAPI, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planSolo Annual: $100 a yearSubscription: $2.50 a month
Plans published62
MakerElephantDriveNot published
Websiteelephantdrive.comnakivo.com
On nas backup software#28 of 45#24 of 45

ElephantDrive: what it does well

  • Automatically backs up files after setup and notifies users about new files.
  • Includes file restoration and ransomware protection.
  • Supports NAS devices and shared folders for colleagues.
  • Offers apps for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
  • Business plan has unlimited maximum storage and supports files up to 200 GB.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan.
  • Solo limits individual files to 10 GB.
  • Solo and Family have maximum storage caps.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication: what it does well

  • Covers virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments.
  • Supports up to 1,000 recovery points with GFS rotation.
  • Automates Site Recovery actions across four named environments.
  • Offers virtual appliance and machine or NAS deployment.
  • Physical backups use AES 256-bit encryption, according to NAKIVO.

What to know first

  • No free plan; the trial lasts 15 days.
  • Does not support NFSv3 ACL data backup and recovery.
  • Mobile backup is not supported.

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