NAKIVO Backup & Replication is one of the most cost-effective enterprise backup solutions available in India — providing VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, physical server and Microsoft 365 protection at significantly lower licensing cost than Veeam. Understanding how NAKIVO's licensing works is essential before requesting a quote.
This guide covers NAKIVO Backup & Replication pricing in India for 2026 — licensing models, workload coverage and total cost of ownership comparisons.
NAKIVO Licensing Model Overview
NAKIVO Backup & Replication licences on a per-workload basis. Different workloads have different licence types:
| Workload | Licence Unit |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere | Per CPU socket on the ESXi host |
| Microsoft Hyper-V | Per CPU socket on the Hyper-V host |
| Nutanix AHV | Per node |
| Physical Windows/Linux | Per machine |
| Microsoft 365 | Per user (Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams) |
| AWS EC2 | Per instance |
Important: NAKIVO licences the host, not the VM. A VMware ESXi host with 2 CPU sockets = 2 NAKIVO socket licences — regardless of how many VMs run on that host.
NAKIVO Editions
NAKIVO offers several editions to match different organisation sizes and requirements:
Pro Essentials
Entry-level edition for small organisations:
- VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix and physical backup
- Backup to local storage (NAS, local disk)
- Basic scheduling and retention
- Suitable for organisations with 5–20 VMs and simple backup requirements
Pro
Mid-tier edition — most widely deployed in India:
- All Pro Essentials features
- Microsoft 365 backup
- Backup copy to cloud (AWS S3, Azure Blob, Wasabi)
- Tape backup
- Backup verification with screenshots
- Site-to-site replication
- Suitable for most Indian mid-market organisations
Enterprise
Full-featured edition for complex environments:
- All Pro features
- Universal application backup (Oracle, SQL, Exchange — application-aware)
- Cross-platform replication (VMware → Hyper-V and vice versa)
- Backup from storage snapshots
- Multi-tenant management for MSPs and service providers
Enterprise Plus
For service providers and MSPs:
- All Enterprise features
- Multi-tenant management console
- Usage-based billing for managed backup services
- White-label options
NAKIVO Pricing in India — INR Estimates
NAKIVO does not publish fixed retail pricing publicly — pricing is per-environment-size and edition. Contact Cloudfy Systems for current INR quotes. The estimates below are indicative ranges based on typical project pricing.
VMware/Hyper-V Socket Pricing (Perpetual)
| Edition | Per Socket (Perpetual) | Annual Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Essentials | Contact for pricing | ~20% of licence/year |
| Pro | Contact for pricing | ~20% of licence/year |
| Enterprise | Contact for pricing | ~20% of licence/year |
NAKIVO INR pricing varies with exchange rates and project volume. Contact Cloudfy Systems for a specific quote.
Subscription Pricing
NAKIVO also offers annual subscription licensing — lower upfront cost, maintenance included:
- Pro subscription: Approximately 30–40% of perpetual licence cost per year
- Suitable for organisations that prefer OPEX over CAPEX
Microsoft 365 Pricing
Microsoft 365 backup is licensed per user per year. Pricing scales with user count — larger deployments qualify for volume pricing.
Physical Server Pricing
Physical Windows/Linux server backup is licensed per machine — typically lower cost than VMware socket licensing.
NAKIVO vs Veeam — Price Comparison India
This is the most common comparison Indian buyers make. NAKIVO consistently delivers 40–60% lower total cost for comparable features.
Example: 5-Socket VMware Environment, Pro Edition (Perpetual)
| Item | NAKIVO Pro | Veeam Universal |
|---|---|---|
| Licence (5 sockets) | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Annual maintenance | ~20% of licence | ~20% of licence |
| Microsoft 365 backup | Included in Pro | Separate product (additional cost) |
| QNAP NAS deployment | Native app — no server needed | Requires separate Windows server |
| Additional server cost | None | ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 (server + Windows licence) |
Key savings with NAKIVO:
- Lower per-socket licence cost
- Microsoft 365 backup included (Veeam charges separately)
- No Windows backup server needed when deploying on QNAP NAS
For a detailed comparison: NAKIVO vs Veeam India →
What Is Included in NAKIVO Licensing
Perpetual Licence Includes:
- Licence for the specified edition and workload count
- 1 year of software maintenance and support (first year)
- All product updates within the major version
Annual Maintenance (After Year 1):
- All product updates and new version upgrades
- Technical support access
- Bug fixes and security patches
- Approximately 20% of original licence cost per year
What Is NOT Included:
- Hardware (QNAP NAS or backup server)
- Cloud storage costs (AWS S3, Azure) if used as backup target
- Implementation and configuration services
Deployment Cost — NAKIVO on QNAP NAS
Deploying NAKIVO on QNAP NAS eliminates the need for a dedicated backup server — reducing total implementation cost:
| Cost Item | NAKIVO on QNAP NAS | Traditional (Veeam on Windows Server) |
|---|---|---|
| Backup software licence | NAKIVO licence | Veeam licence |
| Backup server hardware | QNAP NAS (also stores backups) | Separate Windows server ₹80,000–1,50,000 |
| Server OS | Not required | Windows Server ₹50,000–1,20,000 |
| CALs | Not required | Required for Windows Server |
| Implementation | Simpler (app install on NAS) | More complex (server + OS + software) |
How to Get NAKIVO Pricing in India
NAKIVO licences are not available directly on e-commerce platforms — they must be purchased through an authorised partner. In India, contact:
Cloudfy Systems — authorised NAKIVO partner via ITCG Solutions, India. We provide:
- Current INR quote based on your specific environment
- Guidance on the right edition and licence count
- NAKIVO deployment on QNAP NAS as a combined solution
- GST invoice (18%) for ITC claims
- Ongoing maintenance and support
To get a quote, provide:
- Virtualisation platform (VMware/Hyper-V/Nutanix/physical/mixed)
- Number of CPU sockets (or VMs if unsure of sockets)
- Microsoft 365 user count (if M365 backup required)
- Preferred licensing: perpetual or annual subscription
Frequently Asked Questions
How is NAKIVO Backup & Replication priced in India? NAKIVO is licensed per workload — per VMware/Hyper-V CPU socket, per physical server, or per Microsoft 365 user. Pricing depends on the edition (Pro, Enterprise) and workload count. Contact Cloudfy Systems for current INR pricing.
Is NAKIVO cheaper than Veeam in India? Yes, typically 40–60% lower total cost for comparable workloads. The gap widens further when factoring in: NAKIVO includes M365 backup in Pro edition (Veeam charges separately), and NAKIVO runs on QNAP NAS without a Windows backup server (saving ₹1,00,000–2,00,000 in server and Windows licence costs).
Does NAKIVO offer subscription licensing? Yes. Both perpetual (one-time purchase + annual maintenance) and subscription (annual payment, maintenance included) options are available. Subscription is approximately 30–40% of the perpetual price per year.
Is NAKIVO available in INR in India? Yes. Cloudfy Systems provides NAKIVO licences in INR with a valid 18% GST invoice. Pricing is confirmed at the time of quote based on current USD/INR exchange rates.
What is NAKIVO annual maintenance? Annual maintenance covers all product updates, new version upgrades and technical support access. It is typically priced at approximately 20% of the original perpetual licence cost per year.
For NAKIVO Backup & Replication pricing and licensing in India, contact Cloudfy Systems. We are an authorised NAKIVO backup & replication partner — providing INR quotes, GST invoices and NAKIVO deployment on QNAP NAS across India.