Updated October 2026
Best enterprise backup software 2026: 17 ranked by the Enterprise Backup Ledger
The best enterprise backup software in 2026 by Ledger Index are Veeam (72.3), Commvault (71), Cohesity (67.9), out of 17 scored in the Enterprise Backup Ledger (15 ranked). Scores come from public release records only; no vendor pays for placement.
Portable recovery platform
Hybrid recovery orchestration
Merged protection portfolio
Full ranking
| # | Product | Index /100 | Capability /100 | Credibility /25 | Commercial risk /25 | Lock-in /25 | User rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veeam Portable recovery platform | 72.3 | 86.8 | 18.5 | 12.5 | 8 | none yet |
| 2 | Commvault Hybrid recovery orchestration | 71 | 84.4 | 16.5 | 12 | 10 | none yet |
| 3 | Cohesity Merged protection portfolio | 67.9 | 87.8 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 14.5 | none yet |
| 4 | IBM Governed recovery portfolio | 65.1 | 82.8 | 17 | 12.5 | 15 | none yet |
| 5 | NAKIVO VM recovery and MSPs | 64.3 | 76 | 18 | 8 | 8.5 | none yet |
| 6 | HYCU Hybrid controller expansion | 63.8 | 72.8 | 17 | 9.5 | 10.5 | none yet |
| 7 | Rubrik Backup security expansion | 63.1 | 85.4 | 13.5 | 12.5 | 14 | none yet |
| 8 | Dell Storage coupled protection | 63 | 80.6 | 15.5 | 11.5 | 16 | none yet |
| 9 | Bacula Enterprise Plugin based enterprise engine | 62.5 | 78.8 | 16 | 10.5 | 11.5 | none yet |
| 10 | Druva Cloud managed hybrid backup | 62.4 | 72.2 | 17 | 11.5 | 17.5 | none yet |
| 11 | Acronis Integrated protection and recovery | 60.9 | 72.8 | 16 | 14.5 | 12.5 | none yet |
| 12 | OpenText Enterprise engine modernization | 60.4 | 76.6 | 17 | 14 | 13.5 | none yet |
| 13 | Zerto Journal based VM recovery | 57 | 62 | 14 | 14.5 | 14 | none yet |
| 14 | Storware Alternative hypervisor specialist | 56.9 | 63.8 | 15.5 | 9.5 | 10 | none yet |
| 15 | Arcserve Recovery validation suite | 56.7 | 72.4 | 14.5 | 15 | 13.5 | none yet |
| Not ranked: these fail one of the Ledger's inclusion tests, so their scores are for reference only. | |||||||
| Sangfor Integrated platform candidate | 38.8 | 39.8 | 11.5 | 13 | 17.5 | none yet | |
| Huawei Software eligibility unresolved | 37.8 | 45.2 | 9 | 14 | 14.5 | none yet | |
Risk and lock-in: lower is better. Source: Enterprise Backup Ledger 2026, methodology.
Questions
What is the best enterprise backup product in 2026?
Veeam has the highest Ledger Index (72.3 out of 100) in the Enterprise Backup Ledger, followed by Commvault (71) and Cohesity (67.9). The best choice for you depends on your size, skills and budget.
How are the scores calculated?
The Ledger Index adds capability (what shipped, by domain and year), release credibility, commercial risk, technical lock-in and AI delivery, all from public release notes, roadmaps and pricing pages. The methodology page explains every score.
Can vendors pay to be listed or ranked?
No. Mr.PlanB takes no vendor money for listings, rankings or reviews, and the scores use no vendor briefings.
Who writes the user reviews?
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