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Best Backup and Disaster Recovery Software 2026
Facts read 19 Sep 2026 – 14 Nov 2026
Backup and disaster recovery software helps copy data and restore workloads after loss or disruption. This guide helps US buyers compare deployment, platform support, retention and recovery controls.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 UrBackup | Open-source backup software available for Linux, macOS, Windows, web, and self-hosted use. | 6.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, Web, Windows, Mac | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 02 MSP360 Backup | Backup software available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web, and self-hosted use. | 6.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Bareos | Open-source backup software available for Linux, macOS, Windows, web, and self-hosted use. | 6.3 | €480 a year | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Amanda | Free, open-source computer backup software for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with file restore. | 6.1 | $5.99 a month | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Oracle Cloud Compute | Provisions virtual-machine and bare-metal instances with adjustable OCPUs, memory and network capacity. | 6.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Storware Backup & Recovery | Protects workloads in cloud environments and containers through a single console. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Bacula Enterprise | Backup, recovery, and data verification software for networks, available for self-hosted and web use. | 5.3 | $90 a year | Free trial | Android, Web, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 08 HYCU R-Cloud | Provides data protection across local environments, public cloud services, and SaaS apps. | 5.3 | $1.20 a month | Free trial | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Backblaze for Business | Continuously backs up employee laptop and desktop files to the cloud for recovery after loss, deletion or ransomware. | 5.1 | $99 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 10 NAKIVO Backup & Replication | NAKIVO Backup & Replication provides backup, replication, granular restore and failover for varied IT environments. | 4.7 | $2.50 a month | Free trial | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 8 Oct 2026 |
The page does not publish a ranking basis. Compare the maker-listed fields: free plan, paid starting point, deployment model, protected workloads, maximum retention, immutable backups, recovery orchestration and ransomware recovery.
02
MSP360 Backup
Backup software available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web, and self-hosted use.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.6 Visit
03
Bareos
Open-source backup software available for Linux, macOS, Windows, web, and self-hosted use.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record6.3 Visit
04
Amanda
Free, open-source computer backup software for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with file restore.
WindowsMacLinux+2 Record6.1 Visit
05
Oracle Cloud Compute
Provisions virtual-machine and bare-metal instances with adjustable OCPUs, memory and network capacity.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.1 Visit
6
Storware Backup & Recovery
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.8 Visit Protects workloads in cloud environments and containers through a single console.
7
Bacula Enterprise
AndroidWebWindows+4 $90 a year Record5.3 Visit Backup, recovery, and data verification software for networks, available for self-hosted and web use.
8
HYCU R-Cloud
WebWindowsLinux+2 $1.20 a month Record5.3 Visit Provides data protection across local environments, public cloud services, and SaaS apps.
9
Backblaze for Business
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $99 a year Record5.1 Visit Continuously backs up employee laptop and desktop files to the cloud for recovery after loss, deletion or ransomware.
10
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
WebWindowsLinux+2 $2.50 a month Record4.7 Visit NAKIVO Backup & Replication provides backup, replication, granular restore and failover for varied IT environments.
11
Proxmox Backup Server
WebLinux €560 a year Record4.6 Visit Server backup software for Linux and web use, with support for mixed backup scopes.
12
Cove Data Protection
WebWindowsMac+1 — Record4.5 Visit Computer backup software available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and web use.
13
Veeam Backup & Replication
WebWindowsMac+3 — Record4.5 Visit Backup and recovery software available for Windows, Linux, macOS, web, and self-hosted use.
14
Unitrends Backup
WebWindowsMac+2 — Record4.4 Visit Backup software for Windows, Linux and macOS computers with self-hosted and web deployment options.
15
AvePoint Cloud Backup
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.2 Visit AvePoint Cloud Backup may suit cloud service administrators, security executives, and end users responsible for protecting supported services.
16
Google Cloud Backup and DR Service
WebLinuxAPI+1 — Record4.2 Visit Google Cloud Backup and DR Service schedules and retains protected copies of cloud workloads in deletion-resistant vaults.
17
Rubrik Security Cloud
WebWindowsMac+3 — Record4.2 Visit Security and data protection platform delivered through web, API, self-hosted, Windows, Linux and macOS access.
18
Amazon Elastic Disaster Recovery
WebWindowsLinux+2 $0.03 usage-based Record4.0 Visit AWS service that replicates on-premises and cloud apps to AWS for recovery and failback.
19
OpenText Data Protector
WindowsLinuxAPI+1 — Record3.8 Visit Protects critical applications and data in virtual, physical, and cloud environments.
20
Zerto
WebAPISelf-hosted — Record3.7 Visit Zerto uses continuous replication and journal-based recovery to protect and move data and applications.
21
INTRIGUA Backup Office 365
Windows — Record3.6 Visit INTRIGUA Backup Office 365 is a Windows tool for backing up and restoring Office 365 data.
22
Keepit
WebAPI — Record3.5 Visit Keepit backs up SaaS data to its independent cloud, using immutable, isolated copies and always-hot storage.
24
Amazon CloudWatch RUM
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $0.03 usage-based Record3.4 Visit Amazon CloudWatch RUM is a cloud service listed for server protection and recovery orchestration.
Before you choose
Compare plans and trial terms
Check the free-plan and paid-from fields before you shortlist a tool. Pricing on request appears for products such as Bacula Enterprise, Acronis Cyber Disaster Recovery Cloud and Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows.
Trial terms vary. Acronis lists a 30-day trial, while Storware Backup & Recovery lists a 60-day trial. Amanda is listed with a free plan.
Match the deployment and platform
Use the deployment model and platform fields to fit the software to your environment. The directory compares web, Linux, Windows, API, self-hosted and macOS support.
Mobile support can matter for cloud services. AvePoint Cloud Backup and Amazon CloudWatch RUM list Android, iOS and web platforms.
Review recovery controls
Compare immutable backups, recovery orchestration and ransomware recovery when recovery behavior matters. These fields describe controls beyond making a backup copy.
Check the protected-workloads field to confirm that the software covers the systems you need to restore.
Check retention limits
Maximum retention affects how far back you can recover. Compare the published retention value with your policy for incidents, legal holds or long-running outages.
Check licensing needs
If open source matters, use the open-source field and review the licence before deployment. A licence can affect how you modify, host or distribute the software.
Questions
What should I compare in backup software?
Compare free plan, paid from, deployment model, protected workloads, maximum retention, immutable backups, recovery orchestration and ransomware recovery.
Which listed tools have a free plan?
Amanda is listed with a free plan. Storware Backup & Recovery also shows a free plan, while plan details vary across the directory.
Do these products offer trials?
Trial terms differ. Acronis Cyber Disaster Recovery Cloud lists a 30-day trial, and Storware Backup & Recovery lists a 60-day trial.
Which platforms are covered?
The comparison includes web, Linux, Windows, API, self-hosted and macOS. AvePoint Cloud Backup and Amazon CloudWatch RUM list Android, iOS and web.
What does pricing on request mean here?
The maker does not publish a starting price in the listing. Bacula Enterprise, Acronis Cyber Disaster Recovery Cloud and Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows show pricing on request.
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