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Veeam alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Veeam: paid editions are quote-based with no public prices, and backup server runs on Windows, which Linux-only shops may not want. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Veeam, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Acronis True Image currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Acronis True Image logoAcronis True ImagePaidNoWindows, macOS, iOS +14 of 454.4
  1. Acronis True Image logo

    1. Acronis True ImageTop pick

    Best for: People who want full system images plus cloud backup and security together

    PaidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Veeam

    Image-based PC backup with its own cloud storage, a simpler pick if you only used the free Windows agent.

    Pros

    • Full disk imaging and cloning
    • Local and cloud backup in one app
    • Built-in anti-ransomware protection

    Cons

    • Heavy app with overlapping security features
    • Cloud storage allowance is limited on lower tiers
    • Subscription-only for most features
    Visit Acronis True Image Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Acronis True Image a good Veeam alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026acronis.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud storage
    50 GB to 1 TB included by plan
    Checked Oct 29, 2026acronis.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Devices
    Up to 5 PCs/Macs plus unlimited mobile
    Checked Oct 29, 2026acronis.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Anti-malware
    Real-time
    Checked Oct 29, 2026acronis.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Veeam alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Acronis True Image logo

Best Veeam alternative for most people

Acronis True Image

Image-based PC backup with its own cloud storage, a simpler pick if you only used the free Windows agent.

Kopia logo

Best Veeam alternative for a free option

Kopia

Free, open-source encrypted backup for files on Windows, Mac and Linux, without Veeam's server setup.

Duplicati logo

Best Veeam alternative for open source

Duplicati

Free open-source backup with a web interface that sends encrypted backups to many cloud storage targets.

Kopia logo

Best Veeam alternative for self-hosting

Kopia

Free, open-source encrypted backup for files on Windows, Mac and Linux, without Veeam's server setup.

Acronis True Image logo

Best Veeam alternative for Mac

Acronis True Image

Image-based PC backup with its own cloud storage, a simpler pick if you only used the free Windows agent.

Acronis True Image logo

Best Veeam alternative for Windows

Acronis True Image

Image-based PC backup with its own cloud storage, a simpler pick if you only used the free Windows agent.

Kopia logo

Best Veeam alternative for Linux

Kopia

Free, open-source encrypted backup for files on Windows, Mac and Linux, without Veeam's server setup.

Acronis True Image logo

Best Veeam alternative for iPhone and Android

Acronis True Image

Image-based PC backup with its own cloud storage, a simpler pick if you only used the free Windows agent.

Veeam alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Veeam?

Acronis True Image ranks first right now. Image-based PC backup with its own cloud storage, a simpler pick if you only used the free Windows agent. Kopia and Duplicati follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Veeam?

Yes. Kopia (open source) and Duplicati (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Veeam?

Yes: Kopia and Duplicati. Kopia and Duplicati can also be self-hosted.

Which Veeam alternatives work on Linux?

Kopia and Duplicati run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Veeam?

The complaints we hear most: paid editions are quote-based with no public prices; backup server runs on Windows, which Linux-only shops may not want; large product range with overlapping names can be confusing to navigate.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Veeam, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.