Unlock the Future of Data Protection: Discover the 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Midmarket Multi-Hypervisor Backup Solutions!

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Unlock the Future of Data Protection: Discover the 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Midmarket Multi-Hypervisor Backup Solutions!

2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Midmarket Multi-hypervisor Backup Solutions Report Now Available

By Jerome M. Wendt, July 22, 2025

DCIG is excited to announce the release of its much-anticipated 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Midmarket Multi-hypervisor Backup Solutions Report. This comprehensive report aims to assist midmarket enterprises in navigating the increasingly complex landscape of multi-hypervisor environments by providing expert guidance on the best backup solutions available today.

Why Multi-hypervisor Backup Solutions Are Essential

The evolving virtualization market is prompting many midmarket enterprises to reconsider their hypervisor strategies. Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware and subsequent changes in software licensing and pricing, organizations are exploring alternatives to VMware vSphere to optimize costs and flexibility. Recent surveys suggest that as many as 70% of enterprises could soon operate multi-hypervisor environments, making effective backup solutions not just a luxury but a necessity.

The transition to multi-hypervisor setups has broad implications for enterprises, affecting server hardware choices, cloud integration, and IT staff competencies. Notably, it also demands a reassessment of the backup software used to safeguard critical data across disparate virtualization platforms.

Established Solutions With Multi-hypervisor Support

Fortunately, midmarket enterprises do not have to start from scratch when seeking backup solutions for multi-hypervisor environments. Many mature backup products originally designed for VMware vSphere environments leverage VMware’s data protection APIs and have gradually adapted to accommodate alternative hypervisors as those platforms develop their own APIs.

DCIG’s research found that while more than 30 backup solutions support VMware vSphere, only 13 offer robust multi-hypervisor capabilities suitable for midmarket enterprise use. These 13 solutions were subjected to an extensive evaluation process focusing on core functionality and advanced features that address current enterprise concerns.

Evaluation Criteria and Report Highlights

DCIG assessed hundreds of features across the thirteen multi-hypervisor backup solutions, organizing its analysis into nine major categories:

  • Backup Administration
  • Configuration, Licensing, and Pricing
  • General Data Protection Capabilities
  • Linux KVM Backup
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Backup
  • Nutanix AHV Backup
  • Recovery and Restore
  • Service and Support
  • VMware vSphere Backup

Based on these thorough evaluations, DCIG identified five standout solutions, awarding them the prestigious DCIG TOP 5 ranking for the midmarket sector. These solutions, presented in alphabetical order, are:

  • Acronis Cyber Protect
  • Bacula Enterprise
  • HYCU R-Cloud
  • Quest NetVault Plus
  • Unitrends Backup Software

Accessing the Full Report

The complete 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Midmarket Multi-hypervisor Backup Solutions Report is now available for immediate download for a limited time on DCIG’s website. Interested readers are required to register via the provided link to access the full report.

The full report includes:

  • A detailed list of the thirteen evaluated multi-hypervisor backup solutions
  • A comprehensive overview of the current state of multi-hypervisor backup solutions
  • Common features found across all evaluated solutions
  • Unique distinguishing features of each DCIG TOP 5 solution
  • Comparative analysis highlighting the differences between the top solutions
  • Individual profiles of each DCIG TOP 5 solution outlining at least three key differentiators

Copyright and Usage

Please note that the contents of the 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Midmarket Multi-hypervisor Backup Solutions Report are protected by copyright. Except for excerpts cited in official announcements, republication or redistribution without explicit written permission from DCIG is prohibited.

For midmarket enterprises evaluating the best options to protect their increasingly mixed virtualization environments, this report represents an invaluable resource. To download the report and learn more, visit DCIG’s official website.

About DCIG

DCIG (Data Center Intelligence Group) is a leading independent research and advisory firm specializing in data center technology and IT infrastructure solutions. DCIG continuously provides valuable insights to support enterprise decision-making in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

For more details and to download the report, visit: DCIG 2025-26 TOP 5 Midmarket Multi-hypervisor Backup Solutions Report

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