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Data as of Oct 16, 2026Based on 47 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cost-conscious virtual machine backups balancing essential hypervisor features with lower pricing | cost-conscious virtual machine backups balancing essential hypervisor features with lower pricing | 85% |
| 2 | dependable virtual machine protection and polished disaster recovery workflows | dependable virtual machine protection and polished disaster recovery workflows | 57% |
| 3 | dedicated open-source hypervisor environments prioritizing native integration and low software costs | dedicated open-source hypervisor environments prioritizing native integration and low software costs | 34% |
| 4 | license-free on-premises virtual machine backups for teams with existing NAS appliances | license-free on-premises virtual machine backups for teams with existing NAS appliances | 32% |
| 5 | approachable, easy deployment across Hyper-V and VMware setups on modest budgets | approachable, easy deployment across Hyper-V and VMware setups on modest budgets | 28% |
| 6 | budget-friendly agentless protection across VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, and Proxmox | budget-friendly agentless protection across VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, and Proxmox | 28% |
| 7 | advanced multi-hypervisor backup management and complex recovery workflows | advanced multi-hypervisor backup management and complex recovery workflows | 26% |
| 8 | hardware-tied backup strategies leveraging built-in storage tools without added software fees | hardware-tied backup strategies leveraging built-in storage tools without added software fees | 26% |
| 9 | reliable virtual machine backup essentials package tailored for mid-market business budgets | reliable virtual machine backup essentials package tailored for mid-market business budgets | 21% |
| 10 | fast setup and straightforward virtual machine recovery management | fast setup and straightforward virtual machine recovery management | 21% |
| 11 | 9% | ||
| 12 | 6% | ||
| 13 | 4% | ||
| 14 | 4% | ||
| 15 | 2% |
Weeks of Aug 31 – Sep 27, 2026
Widest split: Synology Active Backup for Business, 13% on ChatGPT Search and 52% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAKIVO | 92% | 78% | |
| Veeam | 54% | 61% | |
| Proxmox Backup Server | 46% | 22% | |
| Synology Active Backup for Business | 13% | 52% | |
| Hornetsecurity VM Backup | 25% | 30% | |
| Vembu BDRSuite | 25% | 30% | |
| Veeam Backup & Replication | 42% | 9% | |
| Synology | 13% | 39% | |
| Veeam Data Platform Essentials | 13% | 30% | |
| Hornetsecurity | 17% | 26% |
40% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, youtube.com, expertinsights.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
I need an on-prem backup solution for 20+ VMs that's reliable and not crazy expensive. Any recs?
