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IBM Disaster Recovery Services vs NAKIVO Backup & Replication comparison

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Disaster Recovery Services
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.4
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery as a Service (11th)
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (11th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (11th)
 

Featured Reviews

Şefik Mert Polatay - PeerSpot reviewer
General manager at Atlas Consulting Bilisim Hizmetleri Ltd.
Ease of use, performance, availability, and scalability
The initial setup is very easy, user-friendly, and not complex. It mostly comes with all installed, an operating system, database, and security, all included in Power Systems. So users can easily install, configure, and use it. It's integrated with other systems. You can run different systems from IBM Power Systems, AIX Linux, or IBM I operating system. It's also integrated into Windows systems and other databases and servers.
EDERLEY TERRERO - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Consulting at Gestion IT
Robust data protection has safeguarded mailboxes and disaster recovery for our clients
NAKIVO Backup & Replication has released many updates lately and at this point it works excellently. Needs will always appear, particularly around the AI topic and other things that come out over time. I understand that solutions always have to keep moving forward, but so far I see it as excellent.I give it a nine because nothing is perfect. There are always solutions, and NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a tool that adapts perfectly to certain needs. However, we cannot dismiss that there are powerful solutions on the market that have been around for much longer. I rate it a nine because we can always improve.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The latest IBM environments are very powerful for our clients."
"The solution works well for very large organizations. It can scale quite well."
"Disaster Recovery Services is stable."
"The initial setup is very easy and user-friendly."
"The virtual appliance for VMware vSphere is easy to deploy, easy to manage, and we have no need for additional Windows licenses."
"It saves us a lot of time, starting with the fast deployment and configuration, through to the daily backup jobs, controlling the processes, and watching the data storage space."
"The interface is basic and very easy to use which is what we are looking for."
"I like the product because it is doing exactly what I need it to do, and that is reliably backing up my VM."
"The price is much lower than competitors that do the same function."
"Perfect for someone who doesn't want to waste time."
"Nakivo offers direct support through the graphical interface and this is great to have if you need quick help."
"Nakivo's reporting features have helped a lot. They give my boss high visibility into what's going on, which is crucial because we had a data breach in the past where we lost about 12 years of data. That's why we bought several appliances, and we replicate the same backup twice a day to three different depositories."
 

Cons

"The infrastructure level of IBM's recovery systems could be improved."
"Disaster Recovery Services could provide better value for money."
"Stability could always be better."
"I would love to see compatibility with KVM Backup."
"It would be helpful to be able to have a custom footprint so that only the required features are installed."
"While the solution provides mostly what we need, it would be ideal if there were some additional feature capabilities for the API."
"It would be great if they had a Let's Encrypt integration."
"It'll help if they offered some automation and more usability for partners."
"There are many features we have not had the opportunity to try, such as Tape Backups, Office 365 backups, and many other things."
"Sometimes, for some VMs and some Windows Server versions, specifically old versions (aka server 12 or older) fail due to the VSS writer error or locking file system."
"The reporting features could be enhanced to provide more detailed and customizable reports for better insights into backup operations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Disaster Recovery Services is expensive."
"The pricing of the solution is based on the scale of the project or business. It's based on the server amount and the amount of data being stored. For our client, based on the amount of data they have, it may be around $20,000 USD. It could get much more expensive on the customer side."
"The licensing currently allows for host-based licensing, which is advantageous if you have a lot of data on a few hosts."
"Pricing is easy to understand and very affordable."
"The pricing, setup costs, and licensing are easy to understand, no matter how you want to implement it."
"It has a very good price in the market."
"This product provides good value for the price."
"As a free solution for a small environment, this is a great solution!"
"From the perspective of Indian users, the cost is a little bit high."
"Talk to the sales department about all of the possibilities, as they will help you to find the best solution for your setup."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
19%
Construction Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
University
7%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business81
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
 

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How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nakivo?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that NAKIVO Backup & Replication is more price-efficient than other solutions, and we are satisfied with the pricing.
What needs improvement with Nakivo?
Improving NAKIVO Backup & Replication involves addressing the hassle of choosing the right license level when starting out, especially with specific requirements, and the lack of macOS support ...
 

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Sample Customers

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