{"question": "best backup and recovery software for small businesses", "category": "backup-and-recovery-software", "category_name": "backup and recovery software", "audience": "small-businesses", "audience_name": "small businesses", "engine": "Claude (Anthropic) with web search", "model": "claude-opus-5", "asked_at": "2026-09-29T23:48:24Z", "permalink": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/backup-and-recovery-software-small-businesses-2026-09-29", "question_page": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/backup-and-recovery-software/small-businesses", "brands_named": [{"position": 1, "brand": "Microsoft", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 2, "brand": "Microsoft 365", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 3, "brand": "Microsoft 365/Google Workspace", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 4, "brand": "Google", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 5, "brand": "Google Workspace", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 6, "brand": "Veeam", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 7, "brand": "Veeam Data Platform", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 8, "brand": "Veeam Data Platform Essentials", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 9, "brand": "Linux", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 10, "brand": "Runners-up", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 11, "brand": "IDrive Business", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 12, "brand": "Acronis Cyber Protect", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 13, "brand": "Datto", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 14, "brand": "MSP360", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 15, "brand": "Backblaze", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 16, "brand": "Backblaze B2", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 17, "brand": "B2", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 18, "brand": "Azure", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 19, "brand": "NinjaOne", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 20, "brand": "SharePoint", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 21, "brand": "Afi.ai", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 22, "brand": "Veeam Data Cloud", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 23, "brand": "Keepit", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 24, "brand": "Dropsuite", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 25, "brand": "Veeam Essentials", "label": "mentioned"}], "sources_cited": [{"url": "https://www.ninjaone.com/blog/best-data-backup-and-recovery-software/", "domain": "ninjaone.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.vicinity.team/resources/guides/datto-vs-veeam-vs-acronis/", "domain": "vicinity.team", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://ifeeltech.com/blog/idrive-business-review", "domain": "ifeeltech.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://tampaitco.com/2026/04/21/datto-vs-veeam-vs-acronis-central-floridas-complete-cloud-backup-comparison-for-2024/", "domain": "tampaitco.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.msp360.com/resources/blog/best-cloud-to-cloud-backup-solutions-in-2026/", "domain": "msp360.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://ifeeltech.com/blog/idrive-vs-backblaze-business", "domain": "ifeeltech.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://afi.ai/blog/ms-office-365-backup-solutions", "domain": "afi.ai", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-best-microsoft-365-backup-solutions/", "domain": "techrepublic.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.g2.com/compare/dropsuite-email-backup-and-archiving-vs-veeam-backup-for-microsoft-office-365", "domain": "g2.com", "source_type": "review"}], "answer_text": "# Backup & recovery for small businesses\n\nThe honest starting point: \"best\" depends on whether you're protecting **laptops**, **servers/VMs**, or **Microsoft 365/Google Workspace** - most small businesses need two of those three, and no single product is great at all of them. Here's who I'd actually name, in order.\n\n## If I had to pick one: Veeam\n**Veeam Data Platform Essentials** - the default recommendation for any business running actual servers or VMs (VMware, Hyper-V, physical Windows/Linux). It's the industry standard, supports immutable repositories (the thing that actually saves you from ransomware), and Essentials is the SMB-priced tier at roughly **$446/year for a 5-instance pack**. Caveat: it assumes someone on your side is comfortable configuring backup jobs. ([Veeam pricing details](https://www.ninjaone.com/blog/best-data-backup-and-recovery-software/), [comparison](https://www.vicinity.team/resources/guides/datto-vs-veeam-vs-acronis/))\n\n## Runners-up, by situation\n\n**IDrive Business** - the best value for a typical 5-50 person office with mixed gear. One account covers **unlimited devices** plus SQL Server, Exchange, VMware/Hyper-V, and Synology/QNAP NAS. 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