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Best Cloud Backup Software 2026

Compare broad cloud backup platforms by protected workloads, recovery controls, deployment choices, and price transparency.

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12 products4 category-specific criteria

Ranked shortlist

2 of 12 publish a price · 1 offer a free plan · 5 offer a free trial

  1. Why it ranks here: For teams spanning SaaS and local systems, Ahsay publishes a device-based fee of $1 per 100 GB monthly, capped at $10 per device.

    Not a fit if: you need a flat subscription instead of usage by protected data; Ahsay charges per 100 GB per device each month, up to $10.

    Starting price
    $1 per 100 GB per device per month · as of October 2026
    Free plan
    Not documented
    Free trial
    Not documented
    Protected workload families
    Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Servers, Virtual machines
    Immutable or isolated recovery copies
    Immutable backup copies
    Recovery testing or verification
    Restore drills
    Deployment and hosting
    Multiple options
  2. Why it ranks here: MSPs consolidating endpoint, server and SaaS protection get broad workload coverage plus ransomware-proof storage under BDRShield's multi-tenant console.

    Not a fit if: you need to protect workloads outside the listed set of endpoints, servers, cloud instances, databases, applications, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

    Starting price
    Not documented
    Free plan
    Not documented
    Free trial
    BDRShield advertises a 30-day full-feature trial.
    Protected workload families
    Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Servers, VMs
    Immutable or isolated recovery copies
    Immutable backup copies
    Recovery testing or verification
    Recovery verification
    Deployment and hosting
    Multiple options
  3. Why it ranks here: IT teams comparing broad coverage with a visible fee can start Comet Professional at $49 monthly for workstations, servers, virtual environments, Microsoft 365, databases and NAS.

    Not a fit if: you require a quote before considering a posted monthly fee; Comet lists Professional from $49 per month.

    Starting price
    $49 per month · as of October 2026
    Free plan
    Not documented
    Free trial
    Comet offers a free trial.
    Protected workload families
    Microsoft 365, Servers, Databases, NAS
    Immutable or isolated recovery copies
    Immutable backup copies
    Recovery testing or verification
    Not documented
    Deployment and hosting
    Multiple options
  4. Why it ranks here: Organizations pairing backup with cyber protection can use Acronis immutable storage with scanning and validation across physical, virtual and cloud workloads.

    Not a fit if: you need a listed workload outside Acronis's listed physical, virtual and cloud environments.

    Starting price
    Not documented
    Free plan
    Not documented
    Free trial
    Not documented
    Protected workload families
    Servers, Endpoints
    Immutable or isolated recovery copies
    Immutable backup copies
    Recovery testing or verification
    Recovery verification
    Deployment and hosting
    Not documented
  5. Why it ranks here: Recovery teams evaluating isolated cyber recovery can shortlist Commvault, whose Cleanroom Recovery adds a recovery environment to broad cloud, application and hybrid coverage.

    Not a fit if: you need a workload family beyond Commvault's listed cloud-native, cloud-application, hybrid and on-premises coverage.

    Starting price
    Not documented
    Free plan
    Not documented
    Free trial
    Commvault offers a free trial for its backup and recovery offering.
    Protected workload families
    Multiple workload types
    Immutable or isolated recovery copies
    Not documented
    Recovery testing or verification
    Isolated recovery analysis
    Deployment and hosting
    Multiple options
  6. Why it ranks here: Administrators seeking air-gapped copies across physical, virtual, NAS and Microsoft 365 backups get those storage protections in NAKIVO.

    Not a fit if: you require a workload outside NAKIVO's listed physical servers, workstations, Microsoft 365, EC2, virtual machines and NAS.

    Starting price
    Not documented
    Free plan
    Yes
    Free trial
    NAKIVO offers a free trial.
    Protected workload families
    Microsoft 365, Servers, Virtual machines, NAS
    Immutable or isolated recovery copies
    Air-gapped backup copies
    Recovery testing or verification
    Recovery verification
    Deployment and hosting
    Not documented
  7. Why it ranks here: Recovery teams that need deletion protection can pair Cohesity DataLock policies with its broader data protection coverage.

    Not a fit if: you must set a shortlist budget from a published DataProtect starting price; Cohesity directs buyers to packaging information without one.

    Starting price
    Not published
    Free plan
    Not documented
    Free trial
    Not documented
    Protected workload families
    Databases, NAS
    Immutable or isolated recovery copies
    Backup-copy protection
    Recovery testing or verification
    Isolated recovery analysis
    Deployment and hosting
    Multiple options
  8. Why it ranks here: Organizations protecting Windows, Linux, VMware and public-cloud estates can use Axcient x360Recover's application-aware immutable backups.

    Not a fit if: you are standardizing on a workload outside x360Recover's listed Windows, VMware, Linux, MacOS, public-cloud and IaaS scope.

    Starting price
    Not documented
    Free plan
    Not documented
    Free trial
    Axcient offers a free trial for its BDR platform.
    Protected workload families
    VMs
    Immutable or isolated recovery copies
    Immutable backup copies
    Recovery testing or verification
    Automated recovery verification
    Deployment and hosting
    Multiple options
  9. Why it ranks here: Google Cloud users protecting VMs, databases and filesystems get vaulted immutable backups inside its centrally managed backup service.

    Not a fit if: you require customer-managed on-premises hosting; Google describes Backup and DR as a centrally managed Google Cloud service.

    Starting price
    Not documented
    Free plan
    Not documented
    Free trial
    Not documented
    Protected workload families
    VMs, Databases
    Immutable or isolated recovery copies
    Immutable backup copies
    Recovery testing or verification
    Isolated recovery analysis
    Deployment and hosting
    Vendor-hosted
  10. Why it ranks here: Teams separating backup copies from production can use AvePoint's isolated storage location for cloud-app workloads.

    Not a fit if: you must compare vendors using a posted Cloud Backup starting amount; AvePoint asks buyers to request a pricing plan.

    Starting price
    Not published
    Free plan
    Not documented
    Free trial
    Not documented
    Protected workload families
    Multiple workload types
    Immutable or isolated recovery copies
    Isolated backup copies
    Recovery testing or verification
    Not documented
    Deployment and hosting
    Vendor-hosted
  11. Why it ranks here: Administrators needing network separation as well as protected copies can use Bacula's immutable disk volumes and network isolation.

    Not a fit if: you cannot evaluate without a public starting price; Bacula directs buyers to request pricing.

    Starting price
    Not published
    Free plan
    Not documented
    Free trial
    Not documented
    Protected workload families
    Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Databases
    Immutable or isolated recovery copies
    Isolated backup copies
    Recovery testing or verification
    Recovery verification
    Deployment and hosting
    Not documented
  12. Why it ranks here: Microsoft 365 administrators who require an air-gapped copy get Barracuda's immutable backups stored outside the production tenant.

    Not a fit if: you need an amount for procurement before contacting sales; Barracuda does not publish a starting price for this service.

    Starting price
    Not published
    Free plan
    Not documented
    Free trial
    Not documented
    Protected workload families
    Microsoft 365
    Immutable or isolated recovery copies
    Air-gapped backup copies
    Recovery testing or verification
    Not documented
    Deployment and hosting
    Vendor-hosted

Ahsay Backup leads this shortlist because its vendor lists Immutable backup copies for this buying situation. Read its product details alongside the other fact-checked options.

The list first groups vendors by stated fit for this job, then compares listed capabilities relevant to the page, followed by whether a starting price is published. Unknown facts remain not documented.

How we assessed this shortlist

The first five require at least six known category facts. The first tier contains vendors positioned for broad business backup across cloud applications, servers, virtual machines, or endpoints; within each tier, products with more documented workload, immutability, recovery-check, and hosting facts rank first, followed by published price transparency and vendor name.

Compare the deciding features

Category-specific workflows and plan requirements
Best Cloud Backup Software 2026: documented features
ProductProtected workload familiesImmutable or isolated recovery copiesRecovery testing or verificationDeployment and hosting
Ahsay BackupAhsay lists files, databases, servers, virtual machines, NAS, mobile devices, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace as backup workloads.[1]Ahsay lists immutable backup and restore drill features.[2]Ahsay lists a restore drill feature alongside immutable backup.[2]Ahsay documents cloud-based and on-premises backup options.[1]
BDRShieldEndpoints, servers, VMs, cloud instances, databases, applications, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace.[3]Ransomware-proof immutable storage.[3]BDRShield documents automated backup verification and recovery testing.[3]BDRShield lists cloud and on-premises management consoles with local and cloud storage.[3]
Comet BackupWorkstations, servers, virtual environments, Microsoft 365, databases, and Synology NAS.[4]Comet supports immutable cloud storage and object locking.[5]Not documented[4]Comet supports cloud-hosted, self-hosted, and hybrid storage deployments.[4]
Acronis Cyber Protect CloudPhysical systems and endpoints: Windows and Linux servers, and Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints; virtual and cloud environments are also listed.[6]The page describes supported immutable storage with backup scanning and validation.[6]The page describes backup scanning and validation for recovery points.[6]Not documented[7]
Commvault Cloud Backup and RecoveryCommvault categorizes its data protection coverage as cloud native, cloud applications, and hybrid and on-premises.[8]Not documented[8]Commvault lists Cleanroom Recovery as a cyber recovery capability.[8]Commvault lists cloud-native, cloud application, hybrid, and on-premises protection options.[8]
NAKIVO Backup & ReplicationNAKIVO lists physical servers, workstations, Microsoft 365, Amazon EC2, virtual machines, and NAS as backup workloads.[9]NAKIVO lists immutable and air-gapped storage among its backup protection features.[9]NAKIVO lists pre-recovery backup malware scanning among its ransomware protection features.[9]Not documented[9]
Cohesity DataProtectCohesity lists Microsoft 365, cloud platforms, SaaS applications, databases, NAS, and virtualisation environments.[10] [11]Cohesity describes DataLock immutability policies for backup deletion protection.[10]Cohesity lists Cleanroom Recovery under its cyber recovery capabilities.[10]Cohesity describes DataProtect across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS workloads.[10]
Axcient x360RecoverWindows, VMware, Linux, MacOS, public cloud, and IaaS models.[12]Application-aware immutable backups.[12]Axcient documents automated backup testing and recovery with AirGap, AutoVerify, and Virtual Office.[12]Axcient lists appliance, vendor cloud, private cloud, and hybrid deployment choices.[12]
Google Cloud Backup and DR ServiceGoogle Cloud lists Compute Engine VMs, VMware VMs, databases, and file systems as protected workloads.[13]Google says immutable, indelible backups are secured in a backup vault.[13]Google documents isolated recovery environments for analyzing restored backups.[14]Google Cloud describes Backup and DR as a centrally managed Google Cloud service.[13]
AvePoint Cloud BackupAvePoint lists Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Power Platform, identity services, and business applications.[15]AvePoint says Cloud Backup stores backups in a separate cloud storage location isolated from the production environment.[16]Not documented[15]AvePoint describes its Google Workspace backups as stored in its secure cloud storage.[17]
Bacula EnterpriseBacula Enterprise lists Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, virtualisation platforms, cloud platforms, Kubernetes, databases, and NAS among supported workload pages.[18]Bacula describes an immutable disk volume feature and network isolation among its ransomware protections.[19]Bacula describes verifying backed-up data and detecting silent data corruption.[19]Not documented[18]
Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud BackupBarracuda positions Cloud-to-Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID data.[20]Barracuda documents immutable backups stored in an air-gapped environment isolated from Microsoft 365.[20]Not documented[20]Barracuda describes Cloud-to-Cloud Backup as SaaS backup for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.[20]

Evidence and sources

  1. Onsite Systems Backup | Ahsay BackupRetrieved 2026-10-22T19:08:26Z

    It is suitable for both cloud based and on-premises backup of files, databases, servers, virtual machines, NAS devices, mobile devices, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace.

  2. Ahsay Backup | AhsayRetrieved 2026-10-22T19:08:19Z

    Immutable Backup Restore Drill Data Deduplication Microsoft Teams Application aware VM backup Online File Restorer Real Time Network Monitor Highlights Anywhere-to-anywhere backup Live VM Migration VM Run Direct Granular Restore Continuous Data Protection (CDP) Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) OpenDirect Bandwidth Control Data Integrity Check Multi-destinations backup Backup Android / iOS devices General Backup Filter

  3. Cloud-Managed Hybrid Backup & Cyber-Resilience | BDRShieldRetrieved 2026-10-22T19:25:38Z

    File & Folder Backup Windows | Linux | Mac | NAS Disk Image Backup Windows Agentless Cloud VM Backup AWS | Azure Application Backup MS Exchange | MS SharePoint SaaS Backup Microsoft 365 | Google Workspace Agentless VM Backup VMware | Hyper-V | Proxmox | KVM | oVirt Database Backup MS SQL Server | MySQL | PostgreSQL

  4. Data Backup Software for Cloud & Servers | Comet BackupRetrieved 2026-10-22T19:25:39Z

    Windows Linux macOS Hyper-V Proxmox VMware Microsoft 365 Workstations Servers Databases Synology

  5. Secure Backup: AES-256 & Immutable Storage | Comet BackupRetrieved 2026-10-22T19:26:24Z

    With support for immutable cloud storage and zero-knowledge privacy, you hold the keys and the control.

  6. Secure MSP backup and rapid recovery | AcronisRetrieved 2026-10-22T19:53:28Z

    Protect any workload from servers, virtual machines, endpoints to databases and cloud applications with backup built into Acronis Cyber Platform.

  7. Secure MSP backup and rapid recovery | AcronisRetrieved 2026-10-22T18:14:37Z

    Secure MSP backup and rapid recovery

  8. Backup & Recovery | CommvaultRetrieved 2026-10-22T18:45:55Z

    Cloud Native Cloud Applications Hybrid & On-Premises AWS Azure Google Cloud Kubernetes SaaS Apps Microsoft 365 Salesforce Hyper-v Nutanix AHV VMware.

  9. #1 Backup and Recovery Solution | NAKIVORetrieved 2026-10-22T19:04:32Z

    Physical server: Windows | Linux Workstations: Windows | Linux SaaS: Microsoft 365 Cloud: Amazon EC2 NAS: NAS Backup Apps: SQL | Active Directory | Exchange | Oracle DB Replication Virtual: VMware | Proxmox | Hyper-V Cloud: Amazon EC2 MSP SOLUTION DISASTER RECOVERY VMware Disaster Recovery REAL-TIME REPLICATION IT MONITORING CYBERSECURITY Ransomware Protection Backup Malware Scan END USERS SMB | Enterprise | Education Remote Office Backup Hybrid Cloud Backup BOOK FREE DEMO Request a Demo Book an Installation Sessio

  10. Data Protection Solution & Software | Protect with Cohesity DataProtectRetrieved 2026-10-22T18:45:55Z

    M365 AWS Azure Google Cloud Google Workspace Slack Active Directory & Entra ID Okta Hyper-V Kubernetes IBM MongoDB MS SQL Server NAS Nutanix Oracle Red Hat SAP HANA VMware.

  11. Data Backup and Recovery Solutions | Simplified Data Backup SoftwareRetrieved 2026-10-22T18:45:55Z

    Backup & Recovery Cloud Data Protection Cloud App Recovery SaaS Data Protection Unstructured Data Protection Cyber Resilience Zero Trust Security Archive & Long-Term Retention Disaster Recovery.

  12. x360Recover – AxcientRetrieved 2026-10-22T19:25:34Z

    Protect data in Windows, VMware, Linux, MacOS, the public cloud, and IaaS models

  13. Backup and DR Service | Google CloudRetrieved 2026-10-22T18:14:37Z

    Secure, centrally-managed backup and recovery service for Google Cloud workloads that protects backup data from malicious or accidental deletion. Protect Compute Engine VMs, VMware VMs, databases, and file systems all in one place. Gain peace of mind with immutable, indelible backups secured in a backup vault.

  14. Backup and DR Service | Google CloudRetrieved 2026-10-22T19:53:28Z

    Analyze restored backups in an isolated recovery environment (IRE)

  15. AvePoint Cloud Backup, Recovery, and Ransomware Protection | AvePointRetrieved 2026-10-22T18:45:55Z

    One platform to back up, detect, and recover across the clouds, apps, and identities your business runs on. Cloud Infrastructure Azure Google Cloud AWS Productivity & Collaboration Microsoft 365 Google Workspace Power Platform Identity Entra ID Okta Auth0 Business Applications GitHub Monday.com Atlassian DocuSign Smartsheet Salesforce Dynamics 365.

  16. Ransomware Protection with AvePoint Cloud Backup | AvePointRetrieved 2026-10-22T18:45:55Z

    AvePoint Cloud Backup securely backups up your data and digital workplace investments, and stores these backups in a separate cloud storage location isolated from the production environment.

  17. Google Workspace Backup Solutions | G Suite Backup & Restore | AvePointRetrieved 2026-10-22T18:45:55Z

    Your data is encrypted by default and stored in our secure cloud storage. Restore on-demand for any-time access and fast recovery from errors, attacks, and failures.

  18. Enterprise data backup software. Enterprise backup and recovery software | Bacula SystemsRetrieved 2026-10-22T18:45:55Z

    For Microsoft 365 For Google Workspace For CDP Protection For Bare Metal Recovery For VMware For Hyper V For Azure VM For XenServer For KVM For LibVirt For OpenStack For Proxmox For XCP-ng For Docker For Kubernetes For OpenShift For Oracle For SAP and HANA For MS SQL For Sybase For DB2 For PostgreSQL For MySQL For MariaDB For MongoDB For MS Exchange.

  19. Enterprise backup features of Bacula Enterprise | Bacula SystemsRetrieved 2026-10-22T18:45:55Z

    Unique system architecture for especially strong protection against ransomware. Immutable disk volume feature.

  20. Cloud-to-Cloud Backup | Barracuda NetworksRetrieved 2026-10-22T18:45:55Z

    Cloud-to-Cloud Backup Get SaaS backup for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID with unlimited storage.

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