The closest alternatives to Backblaze on Lister are Nakivo and Druva Data Resiliency Cloud, the companies that share the most rankings with it. Each is compared below on its stated best fit, starting price and Lister Score.
How to choose an alternative to Backblaze
Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:
Closest to Backblaze by the rankings they share: Nakivo (2 rankings) and Druva Data Resiliency Cloud (2 rankings).
Stated starting prices: Nakivo (USD 1,485 per year for 5 sockets), Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office ($49.99/year), Acronis (GBP 10 per month per computer) and Carbonite (GBP 24/year (Personal)).
Custom or quote-based pricing: Druva Data Resiliency Cloud, Veeam Backup and Replication, Commvault, Datto SIRIS and Commvault Complete Backup and Recovery.
Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.
Each alternative in brief
01
Affordable backup and recovery for SMBs and resellers
#2 in SaaS backup software for small businesses: Nakivo is a backup and recovery solution offering affordable data protection. It provides an integrated platform for virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS workloads.
PROS- Significantly lower cost than Veeam with comparable core features
- Supports VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, and physical servers
CONS- Smaller partner ecosystem than market leaders
- Less advanced analytics and reporting than premium solutions
98.0
02
#2 in Enterprise SaaS backup software: Druva Data Resiliency Cloud is a fully managed SaaS platform for enterprise data protection. It secures and manages data across edge devices, on-premises infrastructure, and multi-cloud environments.
PROS- Zero hardware maintenance required
- Predictable consumption-based pricing
CONS- Initial data upload can take considerable time
94.0
03
Fast, simple, reliable backup and disaster recovery
#1 in Top 10 Backup & Recovery Solutions: Veeam provides comprehensive backup, recovery, and replication solutions for virtual, physical, and cloud environments. Known for rapid recovery capabilities and intuitive interface, it's a market leader for mid-market and enterprise organisations.
PROS- Exceptional recovery speed and reliability with granular restore options
- Strong support for VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, and physical servers
CONS- Higher cost than some competitors for smaller deployments
- Steep learning curve for advanced features
95.0
04
#1 in Top 10 Backup & Recovery: An industry-leading data protection and disaster recovery software designed for virtual, physical, and cloud workloads.
PROS- Exceptional recovery speed
- Comprehensive multi-cloud support
CONS- Steep learning curve for beginners
- High cost for smaller deployments
95.0
05
#2 in Top 10 Backup & Recovery: A personal cyber protection solution that integrates backup, anti-malware, and security features into one application.
PROS- Combines antivirus and backup
- User-friendly interface
CONS- Can be resource-intensive during full scans
92.7
06
Intelligent backup with advanced analytics and orchestration
#2 in Top 10 Backup & Recovery Solutions: Commvault delivers unified backup, archival, and disaster recovery across data centres and clouds. Its AI-powered deduplication and predictive analytics set it apart for large-scale, complex IT environments.
PROS- Powerful deduplication reduces storage costs significantly
- Extensive integration with enterprise tools and cloud platforms
CONS- Complex implementation requiring specialist expertise
- Licensing model can be opaque and costly for smaller organisations
92.7
07
Unified backup with cyber protection in one platform
#3 in Top 10 Backup & Recovery Solutions: Acronis combines backup, disaster recovery, and active cybersecurity protection, including ransomware detection and blockchain-verified backup integrity. It serves SMBs through to enterprises.
PROS- Integrated ransomware protection and detection at backup level
- Straightforward pricing with clear per-device or per-GB models
CONS- Less granular recovery options than specialist disaster recovery tools
- Can be resource-intensive on older systems
90.3
08
#4 in Top 10 Backup & Recovery: An all-in-one business continuity and disaster recovery hardware and cloud appliance built for managed service providers.
PROS- Instant virtualization of backups
- Excellent ransomware detection
CONS- Requires proprietary hardware appliances
88.0
09
#5 in Top 10 Backup & Recovery: An enterprise-grade data management platform that provides protection across complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
PROS- Extensive scalability across platforms
- Strong data compliance tools
CONS- Complex pricing structure
- Implementation requires dedicated specialists
85.7
10
Simple, secure cloud backup for business and personal use
#6 in Top 10 Backup & Recovery Solutions: Carbonite (owned by OpenText) provides cloud backup for endpoint devices, servers, and virtual machines. Known for user-friendly interfaces and strong encryption standards.
PROS- Very user-friendly interface with minimal configuration needed
- Strong security with industry-standard encryption
CONS- Limited disaster recovery features compared to enterprise solutions
- Slower initial backup speeds than some competitors
83.3