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BackupAssist Alternatives

Should you replace BackupAssist?

Novabackup is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for BackupAssist.

BackupAssist

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BackupAssist alternatives

See how BackupAssist compares to 4 alternative apps you can switch to.

NovabackupBest FitPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--NovaBACKUP includes 1TB cloud storage with every PC license, cutting costs but locking you into their proprietary cloud ecosystem.
Veritas B...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Industry-standard reliability for mixed infrastructure, but licensing labyrinth and resource overhead punish simple Windows environments.
Shadowpro...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--ShadowProtect delivers fastest bare metal recovery in the category but eliminates M365 backup and costs 3x per server versus BackupAssist.
Backupcha...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--BackupChain cuts long-term costs with perpetual licensing but sacrifices BackupAssist's cloud-native management and Microsoft 365 coverage.

Novabackup and Veritas Backup Exec selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
BackupAss...

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BackupAssist Classic

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Novabackup

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NovaBACKUP PC

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Veritas B...

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Public pricing

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
BackupAss...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Novabackup

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After $6,000 estimated migration cost.

Veritas B...

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After $12,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
BackupAss...

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Novabackup

75/100

NovaBACKUP fits small-to-mid Windows shops that want simple per-server pricing with included cloud storage, eliminating separate storage bills. IT teams in heterogeneous environments or those with existing cloud storage contracts will find the locked-in ecosystem restrictive. Government organizations requiring diverse storage targets should verify cloud residency options.

Veritas B...

70/100

Veritas Backup Exec serves mid-market to enterprise IT departments managing complex, heterogeneous environments across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms. While it offers superior tape integration and centralized policy management, small IT teams will struggle with its licensing complexity and Windows-focused admins may find it unnecessarily cumbersome compared to lighter Windows Server-specific tools.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
BackupAss...

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Novabackup

low

Novabackup is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $6,000 one-time cost.

Veritas B...

low

Veritas Backup Exec is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
BackupAss...

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Novabackup

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850 reviews

Veritas B...

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Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
BackupAss...

No migration needed

Novabackup

6 weeks

High

Novabackup is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $6,000 one-time cost.

Veritas B...

6 weeks

High

Veritas Backup Exec is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
BackupAss...

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Novabackup

$6,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Veritas B...

$12,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
BackupAss...

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Novabackup

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Supports 35 native integrations.

Veritas B...

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Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
BackupAss...

100%

Novabackup

0%

  • Locks you into NovaBACKUP Cloud for included storage tiers
  • Higher base cost for server backup versus BackupAssist
  • Limited native support for non-Windows operating systems
  • Less flexibility in choosing third-party cloud destinations
Veritas B...

0%

  • Complex tiered licensing demands specialized procurement expertise
  • Steep learning curve requires dedicated backup administrator training
  • Higher resource overhead on protected Windows Server instances
  • Microsoft 365 granular recovery requires separate license tiers
  • Legacy architecture slows cloud-native deployment and scaling
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
BackupAss...

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Novabackup
SOC 2 Type IIHIPAAGDPR
Veritas B...

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Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
BackupAss...

You already standardize on this app.

Novabackup

You want integrated cloud storage bundled with Windows server licenses and straightforward disaster recovery imaging.

Veritas B...

You require enterprise tape library support and unified backup across VMware, Hyper-V, and physical servers with centralized policy management

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
BackupAss...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Novabackup

You need to leverage existing third-party cloud storage subscriptions or require backup agents for Linux and macOS endpoints.

Veritas B...

You need quick deployment for Windows Server-only environments without dedicated backup administrators or complex licensing negotiations

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