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Druva Data Resiliency Cloud vs NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud logo

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud

Backup & Disaster Recovery

100% SaaS data protection platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
NAKIVO Backup & Replication logo

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Fast and affordable VM backup solution

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only NAKIVO Backup & Replication has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Druva Data Resiliency Cloud no published pricing, all plans require custom quotes making cost comparison difficult; NAKIVO Backup & Replication no macOS support and limited Linux support due to absence of native Linux agent
  • They diverge on capability: Druva Data Resiliency Cloud covers 100% SaaS architecture, NAKIVO Backup & Replication covers Instant VM recovery.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Druva Data Resiliency Cloud and NAKIVO Backup & Replication actually diverge.

Attributes where Druva Data Resiliency Cloud and NAKIVO Backup & Replication differ
AttributeDruva Data Resiliency CloudNAKIVO Backup & Replication
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, AWS, Azure, On-PremisesWindows, Linux, Cloud, On-premise
Founded20082012

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Backup & Disaster Recovery).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Druva Data Resiliency Cloud

  • 100% SaaS architecture
  • Air-gapped backups
  • Ransomware recovery
  • eDiscovery
  • Data governance
  • Salesforce
  • Azure
  • Google Workspace

Only in NAKIVO Backup & Replication

  • Instant VM recovery
  • Site recovery
  • Network acceleration
  • Multi-tenancy
  • Self-service portal
  • VMware
  • Hyper-V
  • Nutanix

Both cover

  • Global deduplication
  • Microsoft 365
  • AWS
  • Windows support
  • Linux support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud

  • Data protection
  • Disaster recovery
  • Business continuity
  • Ransomware protection
  • Compliance

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

  • Data protection
  • Disaster recovery
  • Business continuity
  • Ransomware protection
  • Compliance

Both are used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection, compliance, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud

  • No published pricing, all plans require custom quotes making cost comparison difficult
  • Requires assessment and setup time before deployment
  • Limited detail on RPO/RTO for on-premises workloads compared to cloud-native recovery
  • Consumption-based pricing can make costs unpredictable for growing data volumes

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

  • No macOS support and limited Linux support due to absence of native Linux agent
  • Limited SQL Server transaction log backup options restricting database protection granularity
  • Weak ITSM platform integrations - lacks tight integration with ServiceNow or Jira Service Desk
  • Encrypted VMware VMs only support crash-consistent backups in application-aware mode, limiting granular app-level recovery

Pricing, plan by plan

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Druva Data Resiliency Cloud review.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the NAKIVO Backup & Replication review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Druva Data Resiliency Cloud if

  • You need 100% saas architecture.
  • You work on Cloud, AWS, Azure, On-Premises.
  • You also want air-gapped backups.
Druva Data Resiliency Cloud review

Choose NAKIVO Backup & Replication if

  • You need instant vm recovery.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Cloud, On-premise.
  • You also want site recovery.
NAKIVO Backup & Replication review

Questions people ask

Is Druva Data Resiliency Cloud or NAKIVO Backup & Replication better?
Neither clearly leads. Druva Data Resiliency Cloud starts at On request and NAKIVO Backup & Replication at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Druva Data Resiliency Cloud or NAKIVO Backup & Replication?
NAKIVO Backup & Replication has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Druva Data Resiliency Cloud and Free for NAKIVO Backup & Replication.
Does Druva Data Resiliency Cloud or NAKIVO Backup & Replication run on more platforms?
Druva Data Resiliency Cloud runs on Cloud, AWS, Azure, On-Premises. NAKIVO Backup & Replication runs on Windows, Linux, Cloud, On-premise.
Can I use NAKIVO Backup & Replication for free?
Yes. NAKIVO Backup & Replication has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Druva Data Resiliency Cloud starts at On request.
What is Druva Data Resiliency Cloud best used for?
Druva Data Resiliency Cloud is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
What can Druva Data Resiliency Cloud do that NAKIVO Backup & Replication cannot?
Druva Data Resiliency Cloud covers 100% SaaS architecture, Air-gapped backups, Ransomware recovery, eDiscovery. NAKIVO Backup & Replication covers Instant VM recovery, Site recovery, Network acceleration, Multi-tenancy. Both handle Global deduplication, Microsoft 365, AWS, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud: What is the pricing model for Druva Data Resiliency Cloud?

Druva does not publish pricing. All plans are custom-quoted based on data sources protected, data volume, and retention period. Median annual contracts reported by Vendr are around $19,400, with ranges from $3,800 to $52,600+.

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NAKIVO Backup & Replication: What does NAKIVO backup?

NAKIVO backs up virtual machines from VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, and Proxmox VE, plus physical Windows and Linux servers, Amazon EC2 instances, Microsoft 365 data, databases, and NAS file shares.

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Druva Data Resiliency Cloud: What recovery time and point objectives can Druva achieve?

Druva customers can achieve RPO (Recovery Point Objective) as low as one hour and RTO (Recovery Time Objective) in minutes. Cloud-DR functionality can instantiate VM copies in the cloud within minutes.

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NAKIVO Backup & Replication: What is NAKIVO's pricing structure?

NAKIVO offers subscription pricing starting at $2.45 per workload per month or perpetual licensing starting at $19 per workstation. Additional tiers include $229 per CPU socket for larger deployments. Both on-premise and SaaS deployment options are available.

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Druva Data Resiliency Cloud: What workloads does Druva protect?

Druva protects endpoints, cloud workloads (AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace), on-premises servers, and provides backup, disaster recovery, archival, and eDiscovery capabilities.

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NAKIVO Backup & Replication: Does NAKIVO include ransomware protection?

Yes. NAKIVO includes AES-256 encryption, role-based access control, two-factor authentication, and built-in ransomware protection through immutable storage options.

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Druva Data Resiliency Cloud: Does Druva offer immutable backups?

Yes. Druva provides air-gapped and immutable data protection to prevent ransomware attacks and ensure data integrity.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication: Can NAKIVO replicate virtual machines?

Yes. NAKIVO Backup & Replication includes VM replication capabilities, disaster recovery orchestration, and automated failover for business continuity planning.

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Druva Data Resiliency Cloud: What features does Druva include?

Druva includes advanced anomaly detection for early threat identification, single unified platform for multiple data sources, and air-gapped immutable backups for ransomware protection.

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