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Best Backup Software (Endpoint/Server) (2026)

8 backup software (endpoint/server) tools ranked on real review data, live pricing and feature coverage — refreshed automatically.

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Our verdict · Best backup software (endpoint/server)

Veeam

8.5/10

Best for Orgs wanting the market-leading backup across VMs, servers, cloud, M365.

Free tier available4.6★ · 700 reviews per G2
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The best backup software (endpoint/server) in 2026 is Veeam — best for orgs wanting the market-leading backup across VMs, servers, cloud, M365. It scores 8.5/10 on our data-weighted ranking (4.6/5 (~700 G2 reviews)) and starts at Free tier available. Acronis Cyber Protect is the strongest runner-up. Full comparison table and per-tool breakdown below — all figures stamped with a data-as-of date and linked sources.

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8 products

  1. Veeam

    ★ Editor's Choice
    8.5/10 4.6★ · 700 reviewsper G2
    Visit Veeam → Free tier available

    Best for Orgs wanting the market-leading backup across VMs, servers, cloud, M365.

    • VM/physical/cloud backup
    • Instant recovery
    • Immutable backups

    Overview · Pricing · Review · Alternatives

  2. Acronis Cyber Protect

    7.8/10 4.4★ · 1k reviewsper G2
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    Best for MSPs wanting backup + security in one agent.

    • Image backup
    • Anti-malware/EDR
    • M365/Workspace backup

    Overview · Pricing · Review · Alternatives

  3. MSP360

    7.8/10 4.6★ · 200 reviewsper G2
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    Best for MSPs wanting flexible backup to their own cloud storage.

    • Backup to AWS/Wasabi/B2/etc
    • Image + file backup
    • M365/Workspace backup

    Overview · Pricing · Review · Alternatives

  4. Comet Backup

    7.8/10 4.3★ · 110 reviewsper G2
    Visit Comet Backup → From $2/endpoint/mo

    Best for MSPs and IT teams wanting flexible, white-label backup with bring-your-own storage.

    • Per-endpoint pricing + license model
    • Self-host or Comet-hosted console
    • Bring-your-own S3/Wasabi/on-prem storage

    Overview · Pricing · Review · Alternatives

  5. Cove Data Protection

    7.7/10 4.5★ · 150 reviewsper G2
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    Best for MSPs wanting cloud-first backup without appliances.

    • Cloud-first backup
    • M365 backup
    • Standby image recovery

    Overview · Pricing · Review · Alternatives

  6. Axcient x360

    7.7/10 4.6★ · 90 reviewsper G2
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    Best for MSPs wanting BCDR + M365 backup with flat per-protected pricing.

    • Image-based BCDR
    • Chain-free backup
    • M365/Workspace backup

    Overview · Pricing · Review · Alternatives

  7. Unitrends Backup and Recovery

    7.7/10 4.2★ · 455 reviewsper G2
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    Best for Organizations wanting all-in-one backup appliances with built-in disaster recovery.

    • All-in-one backup appliances (2TB–120TB)
    • Physical
    • virtual + cloud protection

    Overview · Pricing · Review · Alternatives

  8. Datto BCDR

    7.4/10 4.5★ · 200 reviewsper G2
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    Best for MSPs wanting turnkey appliance-based BCDR.

    • Image-based BCDR appliances
    • Instant virtualization
    • Cloud failover

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Backup Software (Endpoint/Server) Leaders Matrix

Every tracked tool plotted by ability to deliver (our data-weighted score) against market presence (independent review volume). Top-right is a market leader — hover any logo. How this is scored →

Proven ★ Market Leaders Emerging Niche Market presence (adoption) → Ability to deliver → Veeam — 8.5/10, ~700 reviews Acronis Cyber Protect — 7.8/10, ~1,000 reviews MSP360 — 7.8/10, ~200 reviews Comet Backup — 7.8/10, ~110 reviews Cove Data Protection — 7.7/10, ~150 reviews Axcient x360 — 7.7/10, ~90 reviews Unitrends Backup and Recovery — 7.7/10, ~455 reviews Datto BCDR — 7.4/10, ~200 reviews
  1. 1 Veeam 8.5
  2. 2 Acronis Cyber Protect 7.8
  3. 3 MSP360 7.8
  4. 4 Comet Backup 7.8
  5. 5 Cove Data Protection 7.7
  6. 6 Axcient x360 7.7
  7. 7 Unitrends Backup and Recovery 7.7
  8. 8 Datto BCDR 7.4

How to choose

When choosing backup software (endpoint/server), weigh four things against your environment: pricing model (per-endpoint vs per-technician vs per-user — it changes total cost dramatically at scale), deployment and integration fit with your existing stack, breadth of automation, and independent review scores. The table above ranks every tracked option on the data we hold; use the per-tool notes to match capabilities to your use case.

Budgeting the whole stack? Use our MSP software cost calculator to estimate monthly and annual spend for backup software (endpoint/server) alongside the rest of your tools, using real published pricing.

Buyer's guide

How we ranked the best backup software (endpoint/server)

We score every tool on a transparent 0–10 scale weighted from third-party review data (G2/Capterra, adjusted for review volume), published pricing, and verified feature breadth — never opinion alone. All figures were last checked June 2026 and every row links its source.

Pricing models in backup software (endpoint/server)

Across the 8 tracked tools, billing runs on quote, per workload, per endpoint, per device models — which changes total cost dramatically at scale, so compare on your endpoint or technician count, not headline price. Comet Backup carries the lowest published entry price at $2/endpoint/mo. Veeam offers a genuinely free tier; several others run free trials.

Who each is for

  • Veeam — Orgs wanting the market-leading backup across VMs, servers, cloud, M365. 8.5/10, from Free tier available (4.6/5 (~700 G2 reviews)).
  • Acronis Cyber Protect — MSPs wanting backup + security in one agent. 7.8/10, from Custom quote (4.4/5 (~1k G2 reviews)).
  • MSP360 — MSPs wanting flexible backup to their own cloud storage. 7.8/10, from Custom quote (4.6/5 (~200 G2 reviews)).
  • Comet Backup — MSPs and IT teams wanting flexible, white-label backup with bring-your-own storage. 7.8/10, from $2/endpoint/mo (4.3/5 (~110 G2 reviews)).
  • Cove Data Protection — MSPs wanting cloud-first backup without appliances. 7.7/10, from Custom quote (4.5/5 (~150 G2 reviews)).
  • Axcient x360 — MSPs wanting BCDR + M365 backup with flat per-protected pricing. 7.7/10, from Custom quote (4.6/5 (~90 G2 reviews)).

Our pick

On the data we hold, Veeam leads at 8.5/10. Read the full Veeam review or compare it head-to-head below.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best backup software (endpoint/server) in 2026?
Veeam ranks first in our data-weighted comparison (8.5/10, 4.6/5 (~700 G2 reviews)), starting at Free tier available.
What is the cheapest backup software (endpoint/server)?
Among tracked options, Comet Backup has the lowest published starting price at $2/endpoint/mo. Pricing models differ, so compare per-endpoint vs per-technician costs for your fleet size.
Is there a free backup software (endpoint/server) option?
Veeam offers a free tier. Several others provide free trials — see the pricing column in the table above.
Data as of July 20, 2026. Sources: veeam.com, acronis.com, msp360.com, cometbackup.com, n-able.com, axcient.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.