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Microsoft OneDrive vs NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Microsoft OneDrive logo

Microsoft OneDrive

Software

Cloud storage that comes with Microsoft 365

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

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Software

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: Microsoft OneDrive storage is not sold standalone at these tiers; it is bundled into Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with Basic limited to 100 GB and only Personal and above reaching 1 TB per person; NAKIVO Backup & Replication no macOS support and limited Linux support due to absence of native Linux agent

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Microsoft OneDrive and NAKIVO Backup & Replication actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft OneDrive and NAKIVO Backup & Replication differ
AttributeMicrosoft OneDriveNAKIVO Backup & Replication
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, Linux, Cloud, On-premise
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Microsoft OneDrive

Nothing recorded that NAKIVO Backup & Replication does not also cover.

Only in NAKIVO Backup & Replication

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

What people use each for

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

Microsoft OneDrive

No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft OneDrive review.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

  • Data protectionnot Microsoft OneDrive
  • Disaster recoverynot Microsoft OneDrive
  • Business continuitynot Microsoft OneDrive
  • Ransomware protectionnot Microsoft OneDrive
  • Compliancenot Microsoft OneDrive

Where each one falls short

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

Microsoft OneDrive

  • Storage is not sold standalone at these tiers; it is bundled into Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with Basic limited to 100 GB and only Personal and above reaching 1 TB per person
  • Family and Premium plans cap shared storage at 1 TB per person even when only 1 of the allotted 6 people are using the subscription
  • Subscriptions automatically renew and must be canceled through the Microsoft account dashboard to stop billing

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

Microsoft OneDrive

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft OneDrive review.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Free

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Microsoft OneDrive if

Nothing in the data separates Microsoft OneDrive from NAKIVO Backup & Replication on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Microsoft OneDrive 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 Microsoft OneDrive or NAKIVO Backup & Replication better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft OneDrive 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, Microsoft OneDrive or NAKIVO Backup & Replication?
NAKIVO Backup & Replication has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Microsoft OneDrive and Free for NAKIVO Backup & Replication.
Does Microsoft OneDrive or NAKIVO Backup & Replication run on more platforms?
Microsoft OneDrive runs on Web. 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. Microsoft OneDrive starts at On request.
What can Microsoft OneDrive do that NAKIVO Backup & Replication cannot?
NAKIVO Backup & Replication covers Instant VM recovery, Site recovery, Global deduplication, Network acceleration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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