Protect your data effectively with these 12 file backup programs
Acquiring backup software is not necessarily one of your priorities, but then... tragedy strikes! A computer attack, a disaster or even a breakdown, and all your precious data is gone.
Nowadays, all professionals, from micro-entrepreneurs to large companies, can't do without a backup tool. But the good news is that there's one to suit all tastes and budgets.
How do you choose yours? By reading this comparison of the 12 best free and paid backup software, complete with clever advice.
Top 12 backup software comparison table
This comparison table lists all the software discussed in this article. All prices were updated in July 2025.
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NinjaOne
NinjaOne is a complete backup solution designed for IT companies and MSPs. The software centralises backup, recovery, monitoring and endpoint management in a single cloud platform. It's an all-in-one tool, ideal for those who want to control everything from a single dashboard, without multiplying interfaces.
💰 Software pricing
NinjaOne pricing is available on request. It depends on the number of devices and features selected.
NinjaOne benefits and features
- Flexible and secure backup
NinjaOne offers several backup options:- Backup of files, folders and system images,
- stored locally or on the immutable AWS cloud,
- AES-256 encryption of data at rest and in transit.
- Rapid and granular restoration
You can :- Restore individual files or complete systems (bare-metal),
- define access rules with MFA and lock deletions,
- easily manage versions and restore points.
- Unified interface
Everything is centralised: backup management, workstation supervision, updates, incident tickets, etc.
A single tool to replace four software packages. Practical, isn't it? - Automation and alerts
Schedule your backups, receive customised alerts and generate detailed reports. You save time and sleep easier. - Broad compatibility
NinjaOne works with Windows, macOS, physical servers and virtual machines. The tool adapts to heterogeneous IT environments. - Simple deployment
No need for a project manager: installation is quick, the interface intuitive, adoption almost instantaneous.
💡 Good to know: NinjaOne supports automatic post-incident restores, and enables auto-recovery on the user side. Yes, even the least geeky can save their data.
Our opinion of NinjaOne
NinjaOne meets the needs of IT teams who want to get straight to the point: back up data, restore it easily, and stay in control without spending all day on it.
What we really like about NinjaOne is its ease of use, its advanced security features and its unified management, which really makes life easier. In terms of performance, it's fast, stable and, above all, ultra-automated.
The only downside is that there' s no publicly advertised price, which can be a drag if you're looking for a clear comparison between several tools.
NinjaOne (ex-NinjaRMM)
Acronis Cyber Backup
Acronis offers a wide range of backup, disaster recovery and cybersecurity solutions for both home and business users.
These products include :
- Acronis Cyber Protect Standard, the perfect backup software for businesses working in small IT environments,
- Acronis Cyber Backup Advanced for those operating in larger IT environments.
💰 Sof tware price
- Acronis Cyber Protect Standard is available from €70.99 / year,
- Acronis Cyber Backup Advanced is available from €89.99 / year,
- Acronis Cyber Protect Advanced is available from €106.99 / year.
Benefits and features of Acronis Cyber Backup
- Cyber security. In addition to backup features, Acronis Cyber Backup incorporates features (based on AI and machine learning) to proactively protect your systems against ransomware and cryptopiracy. It also includes:
- a scoring system to help you assess your level of protection,
- and vulnerability assessments for Windows, third-party applications and Linux.
- Extended backup features. Acronis Cyber Backup supports all backup configurations to best suit your needs:
- image-based backup,
- file-level backup
- local backup,
- iOS and Android mobile backup to the cloud,
- ESXi configuration backup,
- NAS backup,
- incremental and differential backup, etc.
- Protection of virtual machines. With Acronis Cyber Backup Advanced, you get protection for your virtual machines: Red Hat, KVM, Oracle VM, Citrix Xen, VMware and Hyper-V.
- Fast recovery system. With this software, you can restore your data almost instantly in the event of a problem, on any platform. So you avoid costly and time-consuming downtime.
- Easy management. What's the best thing about Acronis Cyber Backup Advanced? Enable even the largest organisations to easily manage their IT backup processes thanks to features such as :
- Group management,
- shared protection plans
- centralised plan management
- configurable dashboard
- reporting, etc.
💡 Good to know: Acronis Cyber Backup offers integration with Kubernetes, enabling backup and restore of persistent volumes and container states, crucial for maintaining the integrity of containerised applications.
Our review of Acronis Cyber Backup
Acronis Cyber Backup provides complete backup for businesses, whatever the environment, for more than 20 platforms at a time (physical, virtual, cloud, mobile).
But above all, the publisher's credo is based on the principle that good protection is more than just backup. That's why the software also incorporates cybersecurity features, to provide total security for businesses of all sizes.
However, the solution may seem a little more expensive than some of the software on this list, and the licence is not for life!
Acronis Cyber Protect
Altaro VM Backup
Altaro is a solution specialising in the backup and replication of virtual machines. It can operate on Hyper-V and VMware machines.
The software is therefore aimed at IT teams, resellers and service providers.
💰 Software price
Altaro VM Backup is available :
- either by subscription (minimum 1 year, prices on request),
- or as a perpetual licence (from €2,425 for the Standard edition and 5 hosts).
Altaro VM Backup benefits and features
- Free version for micro-businesses. If you are a micro-entrepreneur, you can access the software free of charge and carry out backups for an unlimited number of virtual machines for 30 days. After this period, two virtual machines are free for life. This offer also includes restoration of older versions for up to 4 weeks.
- Ease of use. Altaro VM Backup focuses on ease of use and rapid deployment. Once the tool is installed, it takes just 15 minutes to perform your first backup.
- Advanced features. Altaro VM Backup offers
- off-site and cloud backup,
- a dashboard for easy management of all backup and restore tasks across multiple hosts,
- hot backup to avoid downtime,
- granular restore and Instant Boot options to quickly recover your data, etc.
- Enhanced security. The software ensures maximum security for your data. For example, back-ups benefit from military-grade encryption (256 - Bit AES Encryption).
- Attractive pricing. With Altaro VM Backup, you pay per host, not per processor or virtual machine. What's more, there are 3 fee-based packages (easy to understand). Handy for finding the one most aligned with your needs!
💡 Good to know: Altaro VM Backup can be integrated into CI/CD workflows, enabling the automation of backup and restore routines in deployment pipelines, contributing to more secure and efficient development.
Our verdict on Altaro VM Backup
If you need backup software for your virtual machines, Altaro VM Backup is for you. Its extensive functional coverage will meet all your needs, all at a very attractive price... and this is especially true if you're a micro-entrepreneur!
Be warned, however, that the price of the licence includes priority support and free updates for the first year only. After that, you'll have to dig deep into your pocket again.
Altaro VM Backup
AOMEI Backupper
AOMEI offers a complete range of backup software, including a free version for Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7: AOMEI Backupper Standard.
It also offers products :
- for small and medium-sized businesses: AOMEI Backupper Workstation and AOMEI Backupper Server,
- for service providers: AOMEI Backupper Technician and AOMEI Backupper Technician Plus.
AOMEI therefore enables every organisation, whatever its configuration, to find the ideal backup solution.
💰 Sof tware price
AOMEI Backupper Standard is free.
The prices of the other packages are as follows:
- AOMEI Backupper Professional, from €39.99 / year,
- AOMEI Backupper Workstation, from 49.99 € / year,
- AOMEI Backupper Server, from 149 € / year,
- AOMEI Backupper Technician, from €499 / year,
- AOMEI Backupper Technician Plus, from €699.
Advantages and features of AOMEI Backupper
- Complete free version. The free version of AOMEI Backupper is one of the most comprehensive in its category. It allows you to perform :
- backups of the entire system,
- backups of individual files and partitions,
- disaster recovery,
it also includes : - cloning of partitions or entire disks,
- basic synchronisation (synchronise your files on an external hard disk, a local disk, a network, a NAS or even the cloud),
- adjusting the size of compression files,
- technical support, etc.
- Advanced professional version. The business versions of AOMEI are well equipped and offer all the flexibility you need in terms of backup. In addition to the features included in the free plan, you will find :
- CD and DVD backup,
- differential backup
- backup encryption
- file filtering parameters,
- dynamic restore, universal restore and NTFS permissions,
- cloning of the entire system from one disk to another, etc.
- Various synchronisation systems. With the Professional package, you can take advantage of several advanced synchronisation systems:
- mirror synchronisation (removal of additional files from the destination),
- real-time synchronisation,
- bi-directional synchronisation.
- Ease of use. AOMEI Backupper has been developed to be easy to use, even by employees who have no particular technical skills.
- Free version. There is a completely free version of the software, which is already very comprehensive, since in addition to the various types of backup listed above, it offers :
- full, differential or incremental backup of your data,
- restoration of the system or deleted data in the event of a disaster, breakdown or ransomware attack.
- Rich functionality of the paid version. If you opt for the Enterprise version, you gain access to an attractive range of features to protect your business effectively and flexibly:
- flexible backup scheduling,
- cloud backup
- disk cloning and operating system migration to SSD/HDD,
- Windows Server backup,
- PXE network start-up,
- SQL server backup and restore, etc.
- Easy to use. EaseUS Todo Backup is easy to use, even for novice users, thanks to its intuitive interface and integrated explorer.
- Cost-effective solution. When you download and purchase a licence, you get free updates for life at no extra cost, as well as technical support available 24/7/365.
💡 Good to know: AOMEI Backupper offers disaster recovery capabilities tailored to containerised applications, ensuring rapid recovery and high availability of microservices-based applications.
Our opinion of AOMEI Backupper
The first attraction of AOMEI Backupper is its free version. More comprehensive than some of its competitors, it has a number of advantages, such as (partial) disk cloning and support (albeit more limited than the paid version).
As for the various pay-as-you-go packages, you'll find a full range of services, some of them highly advanced, suitable for both small organisations and service providers who manage a large number of PCs and servers, sometimes remotely.
AOMEI Backupper
Cohesity Data Cloud
Cohesity Data Cloud is more than just backup software. It is a complete data management and security platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises operating in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
More specifically, it offers a range of solutions for :
- data backup and recovery
- recovery from ransomware attacks,
- disaster recovery.
💰 Sof tware pricing
Cohesity Data Cloud prices are available on request.
You can test the software free of charge for 30 days.
Cohesity Data Cloud benefits and features
- Simplified and unified backup. Even in complex environments, Cohesity simplifies the backup of all your data with a single software, deployed on site or "As a Service". This reduces the cost of operations.
- Extensive support. The software supports all your cutting-edge applications and infrastructures:
- backup and restore for virtual machines
- backup and restore for databases
- NAS backup and restore, etc.
Whether your data is stored on site, on a remote site or in the cloud, all your processes are unified across the platform.
- SLA-based automation. With policy-driven automation, you get fast, accurate backups that meet your service level requirements.
- Instant recovery. In the event of a problem, all your files and virtual machines, no matter how many, are restored immediately, on a large scale, anytime, anywhere.
- Cyber security. Immutable layers of protection, DataLock technology, RBAC... protect your backups effectively against external systems, especially ransomware.
- Granular search capabilities. Simply locate your data, regardless of location, and easily recover your files, objects or VMs.
Our opinion on Cohesity Data Cloud
Cohesity Data Cloud is the platform that combines ease of use and performance.
The solution is extremely powerful, guaranteeing both reliable backups and rapid restores. As a result, businesses with a large volume of data, dispersed across many locations, find themselves minimally impacted in the event of a problem, such as a cyber-attack.
All while reducing the total cost of ownership thanks to a single management interface.
Cohesity Data Cloud
Datashelter
Datashelter is a very affordable cloud backup solution for Linux servers, aimed at very small businesses and SMEs.
With its simple, scalable pricing and rapid installation (it takes just 5 minutes to set up the software!), it will appeal to professionals looking for simplicity.
💰 Software price
Datashelter is available from €9 ex VAT/month for 1 server backed up and 1TB of storage.
- 2 / month / server backed up,
- 7 / month / additional TB.
Datashelter benefits and features
- Easy to use. Datashelter has an easy-to-understand, intuitive interface that centralises all your servers and guides you through the configuration of your backups.
- Full Linux backups. This solution backs up all your Linux servers, from simple websites to database clusters. It supports :
- flat files
- MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.
- Enhanced security. Your information is perfectly secure, thanks in particular to AES256 encryption, immutable storage and data hosting in France.
- Efficient data storage. Automatic compression and duplication of Datashelter backups saves up to 80% of storage space.
- Quality support. If you have any questions or special needs, Datashelter's teams are always ready to listen and respond.
Our opinion of Datashelter
If you're looking for a turnkey backup tool that's easy to set up and use on a daily basis, then Datashelter is for you.
This accessibility is also reflected in its clear and transparent pricing, which adapts to your real needs. In short, you don't pay for superfluous services.
Finally, we appreciate the special attention paid to data security and confidentiality, as demonstrated by the native AES256 encryption.
Datashelter
EaseUS Todo Backup
The EaseUS Todo Backup software from China is an essential backup tool, appreciated by many users around the world.
For a change, the publisher is offering several packages, including a free version, Todo Backup Free, and a version for businesses, Todo Backup Enterprise.
💰 Sof tware price
The Todo Backup Free version is free.
Todo Backup Enterprise is available from :
- 27 (1 year) for the Home version,
- 36 (1 year) for the Home version.
EaseUS Todo Backup benefits and features
- Extensive backup functionality. The software supports backup to :
- local disks,
- network
- in the cloud.
It can also back up: - the entire system,
- partitions
- individual files and folders,
- entire hard disks.
- Free version. There is a completely free version of the software, which is already very comprehensive, offering in addition to the various types of backup listed above :
- full, differential or incremental backup of your data,
- restoration of the system or deleted data in the event of a disaster, breakdown or ransomware attack.
- Rich functionality of the paid version. If you opt for the Enterprise version, you gain access to an interesting range of features to protect your business effectively and flexibly:
- flexible backup scheduling,
- cloud backup
- disk cloning and operating system migration to SSD/HDD,
- Windows Server backup,
- PXE network start-up,
- SQL server backup and restore, etc.
- Easy to use. EaseUS Todo Backup is easy to learn, even for novice users, thanks to its intuitive interface and integrated explorer.
- Flexibility. The software can be configured to suit your needs. What's more, thanks to the different packages and licence plans, you can find the solution that best suits your requirements... and your budget!
💡 Good to know: EaseUS Todo Backup is effective in hybrid cloud environments, offering the flexibility needed to back up data on infrastructures on site and in the cloud, enabling unified management of backups in complex architectures.
Our opinion of EaseUS Todo Backup
For free software, EaseUs Todo Backup is already performing very well, so much so that many users prefer to stick with this version rather than switch to a paid package.
For more demanding businesses, the strength of the solution lies in its flexibility. Find the package that suits your needs, the criticality of your data and your budget.
As a result, this tool is aimed at companies of all sizes, with all types of configuration.
EaseUS Todo Backup
FBackup
The FBackup software range from publisher Softland consists of two products:
- FBackup, the free software for individuals or businesses with small needs,
- Backup4all, the full version for more demanding organisations.
While the paid version is inevitably more comprehensive, the free offer has already won over many business users.
💰 Sof tware price
The FBackup version is free.
Backup4all is available for €25.74.
FBackup benefits and features
- Ease of use. FBackup is perfectly suited to people with little technical knowledge. It features a wizard that guides users through the backup process, asking them :
- where they want to store the backup
- the source of the backup
- what type of backup to activate
- when they plan to run the backup (scheduled or manual).
- Several backup modes. The solution allows you to perform your backups in different ways:
- full, with data compressed into a ZIP file,
- mirrored, with identical replication of the data, without compression.
- Functional coverage. The Backup4all version is enhanced with more advanced backup features:
- backup from OneDrive, Azure, Amazon S3, BOX, Hidrive, etc.
- Backup to Microsoft OneDrive, Azure, Amazon S3, BOX, Hidrive or Hubic,
- back up to FTP, FTPS and SFTP,
- manage several backup configurations,
- perform a shutdown backup,
- perform incremental and differential backups,
- run tests, etc.
- Security. Your backup ZIP files can be password-protected, even in the free version. With the paid version, you can protect your data with AES encryption or lock the program interface with a password.
- Cloud backup. The software offers backup to the cloud, to Google Drive and Dropbox, even with the free version (which is not the case with all its competitors).
Our opinion of FBackup
FBackup is a very good backup software, even in its free version, which is already appealing to businesses with limited needs. As for the paid plan (at €25.74), it remains very accessible to organisations with limited resources.
The other major strength of the software is its ease of use, with a wizard system to guide users through the backup process. In short, FBackup is perfect if you want to take your first steps with a tool of this type.
FBackup
Iperius Backup
Iperius Backup is a well-known backup software, particularly for its free version, which is compatible with Server 2019, Server 2012, Server 2016 and Windows 10.
On the paid side, there are a variety of packages (Desktop, Essential, Advanced and Full) with more advanced features (cloud backup, for example). So every business can find the package that's right for them.
💰 Software price
The Iperius Backup Free version is free.
The other packages are available at the following prices:
- Basic, at €59,
- Adv. DB, at €199,
- Adv. 365, à 199 €,
- Adv. VM, €219,
- FULL, €299.
Benefits and features of Iperius Backup
- Complete free version. The free version of Iperius Backup lets you perform or schedule backups from and to various external or networked storage devices:
- networked computers,
- NAS
- hard disks,
- USB,
- RDX.
It also includes incremental and differential backup.
- Flexibility. ZIP compression of your backup files is unlimited in terms of size, folder number or path length. Similarly, there are no performance limitations, starting with the free version.
- Fully-featured paid version. With the paid version, you can go even further:
- disk imaging (make copies of your entire disk, so you can restore your entire machine without reinstalling the operating system and programmes),
- hard drive cloning,
- folder synchronisation,
- copying of open or locked files (VSS),
- backup to Google Drive, Amazon S3, Azure Storage, OneDrive, Dropbox,
- schedule automatic backups,
- customer support and updates included, etc.
- Ease of use. Iperius Backup has an intuitive interface, organised into tabs, to make it easy to navigate and use the software.
- Security. Backup archives in ZIP format can be password-protected.
Our opinion of Iperius Backup
What attracts businesses to Iperius Backup is first and foremost its convincing free version. As well as allowing full, incremental and differential backups from and to different types of media, it promises flexibility when it comes to compressing files.
As for the paid version, it is particularly accomplished, thanks to a host of features. But it's also flexible (and that's what appeals to businesses), because the different plans on offer promise to offer the right solution for every working environment.
Iperius Backup
Nakivo Backup & Replication
Nakivo, a leading American company in the backup software sector, offers Nakivo Backup & Replication, a complete and advanced solution for protecting the data of organisations, more specifically SMEs, large companies and MSPs.
It is designed for virtual, physical, cloud, SaaS and application environments.
In its recent version, Nakivo includes numerous improvements as well as new features designed to increase backup performance, reliability and the automation of recovery processes.
💰 Sof tware price
- The basic version of Nakivo Backup & Replication is available from €99.
- The Pro version of Nakivo Backup & Replication is available from €199.
Benefits and features of Nakivo Backup & Replication
- Complete protection of environments. Nakivo Backup & Replication offers a backup, replication and recovery solution for all environments, including advanced features (data protection, disaster recovery, etc.).
- Time savings and automation. With its user-friendly, centralised web interface and numerous automated functions, this software makes it easy to schedule any type of task, wherever you are.
- Granular and instant recovery. Nakivo offers granular recovery of application objects and files, as well as instant verification of backups, to guarantee their integrity and speed of restoration.
- Enhanced security. The platform includes advanced security features such as AES-256 encryption and options to ensure backup resilience against ransomware.
- Flexible pricing. Nakivo offers flexible licensing options to suit the varied needs of businesses, with cost-effective solutions for smaller companies and more robust configurations for larger organisations.
Our opinion on Nakivo Backup & Replication
Nakivo Backup & Replication, with its comprehensive functional coverage, is positioned as a robust backup and disaster recovery solution.
It combines speed, affordability and high performance to guarantee complete data protection, meeting the needs of demanding businesses in all sectors.
Its unified approach to data security makes Nakivo a preferred choice for professionals looking for a solution that is both reliable and affordable.
Nakivo
O&O DiskImage 18
Publisher O&O Software, a specialist in utilities for Windows, is making a number of data protection tools available to professionals, including :
- O&O AutoBackup, an automatic backup and synchronisation solution for files and folders,
- O&O FileBackup, instant backup and restore software.
Let's take a look at O&O Disklmage 18, a complete PC business data backup tool suitable for Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 environments.
💰 Sof tware price
O&O DiskImage 18 is available from:
- €49.90 with Premium Edition,
- 59.90 with O&O PowerPack.
O&O DiskImage 18 benefits and features
- Complete backup system. With O&O Disklmage 18, you can back up an entire computer or individual files at any time, or on a scheduled basis, even when you are using your computer. It also supports :
- HDD and SSD disks,
- the latest UEFI system.
- Incremental and differential backup. Backup only changes made since the last backup.
- Enhanced security. The solution has a number of interesting features to help protect your business information. For example, you benefit from a system for monitoring and alerting you to backup security risks. You can also clone a computer and copy a configuration to a new workstation.
- Simple restoration. In the event of a problem, O&O Disklmage 18 promises simple restoration of your files, folders, drives and disks. This restoration is also possible on a machine other than the original one, or when Windows fails to restart.
Our opinion of O&O DiskImage 18
If you work in a Windows environment, this is the software for you. It allows you to back up your data flexibly, but above all to restore it easily, even on a different device (if you've bought a new PC, for example). It's a simple way of ensuring the security of your business information.
On the other hand, if you want to operate via the cloud, you'll need to turn to other products from the publisher, such as CloudCuber.
O&O DiskImage 17
Veeam
Veeam, a leading provider of backup solutions, offers Veeam Backup & Replication, a versatile and robust tool for IT environments of all sizes.
Its flagship products include :
- Veeam Backup & Replication Standard, ideal for SMBs looking for a reliable, easy-to-manage solution,
- Veeam Backup & Replication Enterprise, designed for large enterprises requiring extended capabilities and maximum flexibility.
💰 Software price
- Veeam Backup & Replication Standard has demand-based pricing,
- Veeam Backup & Replication Enterprise has demand-based pricing.
Veeam Backup & Replication benefits and features
- High Availability and Reliability. Veeam guarantees near-constant data availability, essential for modern businesses, with features such as :
- Real-time replication,
- Fast recovery to minimise downtime.
- Versatile backup. Veeam offers a wide range of backup options to suit a variety of environments:
- VM backup for VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV,
- NAS backup and recovery,
- Backup of cloud and physical workloads.
- Advanced Restore and Recovery. The software enables flexible and efficient recovery:
- Granular restoration for accurate recovery,
- Restore from storage snapshots.
- Simplified management. Veeam Backup & Replication Enterprise makes backup management more accessible, even for complex infrastructures:
- Intuitive user interface,
- Automation and scheduling of backup tasks,
- Detailed reporting and centralised monitoring.
💡 Good to know: Veeam Backup & Replication effectively manages snapshots in Docker environments, capturing the full state of containers for fast and consistent restores, while minimising the impact on performance.
Our review of Veeam Backup & Replication
Veeam Backup & Replication offers a complete solution for backup and recovery, adapting to different IT environments (virtual, physical and cloud). Its reputation is based on reliability, flexibility and ease of management, making it a wise choice for businesses of all sizes. Although it may cost a little more than other options on the market, the investment is justified by the quality and breadth of its functionality.
Veeam
What's the point of backup software for your business?
Don't panic, we're not going to knock you over the head with a fear-mongering speech about cyber-attacks and disk crashes (well, not too many).
But let's be clear: your data is your capital. And losing that capital, whether through human error, hardware failure, ransomware or mishandling, can paralyse your business overnight.
With backup software, you can back up your files, databases, system configurations, etc. and then restore them quickly if anything goes wrong. And above all, do it automatically, without depending on a stressed-out trainee or an external hard drive forgotten in a drawer.
What's in it for you?
- your services remain accessible, even in the event of a crash ;
- your files are encrypted, duplicated and isolated;
- regulatory compliance;
- peace of mind;
- Reduced costs associated with losses.
And if you opt for a tool with cloud backup options, you get the added benefit of geographical resilience. Even in the event of fire or theft on site, your data remains accessible.
Optimising the use of backup software
Automate backup tasks
Backing up by hand every day? Not a good idea. One oversight and you're in trouble.
Most software offers an automatic backup schedule: daily, weekly, monthly... or as soon as a file is modified.
Automation makes it possible to :
- guarantee regular, effortless back-ups
- reduce human error
- adapt the frequency according to the sensitivity of the data.
💡 Tip: set up incremental backups too. They only copy modified files, which lightens the network load and speeds up the process.
Monitoring and status notifications
No successful backup without visibility. You need to know at all times whether your data is really protected.
A good backup tool offers :
- a clear dashboard with backup history,
- alerts in the event of failure, error or delay,
- automatic reports sent by email.
Some go even further with system health indicators or security scores. So you can sleep soundly (and keep an eye on things when you need to).
Integration with other professional tools
Backup software never stands alone. It benefits from integration with :
- ITSM tools (ticket management),
- cybersecurity solutions (antivirus, EDR),
- cloud platforms (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace),
- or hypervisors such as VMware or Hyper-V.
Your backups are integrated into your existing workflows, without friction. A real time-saver, and another step towards centralised IT management.
Frequently asked questions about backup software
How do backup solutions manage data consistency in transactional database environments?
Modern backup solutions often use technologies such as transaction log capture to maintain data consistency.
This ensures that backups accurately reflect the state of databases, which is crucial for transactional environments.
What are the challenges of backup in terms of compliance, and how does software meet them?
The various compliance requirements mean that data must be backed up and restored while complying with confidentiality and security regulations (e.g. RGPD).
Backup solutions meet these challenges by integrating various functions such as :
- encryption
- auditing
- access rights management,
- appropriate data retention.
What impact have virtualisation and containers had on companies' backup strategies?
Virtualisation and containers have made backup strategies more complex by introducing dynamic and ephemeral environments.
As a result, backup software must be able to :
- manage frequent, flexible and automated backups,
- while guaranteeing rapid restoration to minimise business interruptions in these highly virtualised environments.
Is EaseUS Todo Backup suitable for managing backups in hybrid cloud environments?
Yes, EaseUS Todo Backup is effective in hybrid cloud environments.
It offers the flexibility needed to back up data on both on-premises and cloud infrastructures, and provides unified backup management within complex architectures.
How do you choose your backup software?
Our advice
To find the perfect backup software, you need to take a number of criteria into account. Ask yourself about your real needs beforehand, particularly the amount of data you need to store. This may influence the type of backup to be considered:
- total backup of all your data, included in free software,
- incremental and differential backup, taking into account the latest changes made.
There is also the question of the medium on which the backup is made. Not all the solutions presented, especially the free versions, offer the cloud option.
Of course, local backup is perfectly suitable for micro or small businesses. However, for larger organisations, it's better to opt for online backup: it's better suited to large amounts of data and guarantees more secure restoration in the event of a disaster. The same applies to data duplication and synchronisation features, which provide simpler, more continuous protection.
Finally, the value of backup software also lies in the security it provides against computer attacks. So take a look at the additional options offered by some publishers. Proactive protection against ransomware and encryption of your data are all features to consider if you handle sensitive data.
Armed with all this advice, all that's left is to find your future backup software so you can work with complete peace of mind!
Summary table of 12 backup software packages
| Software | Backup type | Compatibility | Entry price | Cloud backup | Recommended use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NinjaOne | Files, system image | Windows, macOS, servers | On demand | Yes | MSPs, in-house IT departments |
| Acronis Cyber Backup | Image, files, virtual machines | Windows, Linux, VMware, mobile | From €70.99 / year | Yes | SMEs, large enterprises |
| Altaro VM Backup | Virtual machines | Hyper-V, VMware | On demand | Yes | Resellers, IT service providers |
| AOMEI Backupper | System, files, disk, partition | Windows only | Free | Yes | VSEs, SMEs, individuals |
| Cohesity Data Cloud | Unstructured data, VMs, databases | Multi-platform (cloud, on-prem) | Free trial | Yes | Large enterprises, hybrid cloud |
| Datashelter | Files, databases | Windows, Linux, macOS | From €9/month | Yes | SMEs, sensitive sectors (legal, healthcare) |
| EaseUS Todo Backup | Files, system, disk | Windows, macOS | From €27 | Yes | Individuals, SMEs |
| FBackup | Files | Windows only | Free version | No | Private individuals, self-employed |
| Iperius Backup | Files, VMs, SQL databases, system images | Windows, VMware, Hyper-V | From €59/month | Yes | SMEs, system administrators |
| Nakivo | VMs, NAS, cloud apps | VMware, Hyper-V, Amazon EC2 | From €99 | Yes | Multi-site businesses |
| O&O DiskImage 18 | System image, disks, partitions | Windows only | From €49.90 | No | Home & Home Office |
| Veeam | VM, cloud, server, NAS, Microsoft 365 | Multi-platform | On demand | Yes | Large companies, IT pros |
Backing up is governing
Choosing backup software from is no longer a technophile luxury, it's common sense.
With cyber attacks on the increase, human error always a possibility and regulatory obligations on the rise, not securing your data means playing Russian roulette with your business.
But the good news is that there are now comprehensive, easy-to-use backup solutions to suit all profiles: freelancers, SMEs, IT departments or large groups.
The hard part? Making the right choice. That's why it's important to compare :
- key features (cloud backup, fast restore, automation, etc.),
- system compatibility (Windows, Linux, servers, VMs, etc.),
- and, of course, security options.
We advise you to test several free versions or demos before committing yourself. And keep this golden rule in mind:
👉 the best backup is the one you don't have to manage every day, but which works when you really need it.
Currently Editorial Manager, Jennifer Montérémal joined the Appvizer team in 2019. Since then, she's been putting her expertise in web copywriting, copywriting and SEO optimisation to work for the company, with her sights set on reader satisfaction 😀 !
A medievalist by training, Jennifer took a short break from fortified castles and other manuscripts to discover her passion for content marketing. She took away from her studies the skills expected of a good copywriter: understanding and analysing the subject, conveying the information, with a real mastery of the pen (without systematically resorting to a certain AI 🤫).
An anecdote about Jennifer? She stood out at Appvizer for her karaoke skills and her boundless knowledge of musical dreck 🎤.