AOMEI Cyber Backup

Overview

AOMEI Cyber Backup is business-focused backup software for virtual machines, Microsoft SQL Server databases, and physical Windows PCs and servers. Its web console brings backup administration together and lets teams monitor daily jobs. The product is designed for centralized, agentless, automatic backup and recovery of VMware ESXi and Hyper-V virtual machines.

Backup options include scheduled full, incremental, and differential jobs, plus instant recovery, point-in-time recovery, and restoration to another location. Destinations include hard drives, NAS drives, network shares, and cloud storage such as AWS S3. Additional listed capabilities include bare-metal restore, bootable recovery media, incremental and differential images, and image encryption.

AOMEI describes immutable backups as protection against ransomware changes, and encryption as a way to guard confidential information from unauthorized access. Task reports show backup status, while email notifications can flag successful jobs and issues. These are product-described safeguards and monitoring options, not a guarantee of uninterrupted protection.

Key features

• Centralized backup management: A web console supports administration and monitoring of daily tasks.
• Several workload types: Coverage includes VMware and Hyper-V virtual environments, SQL Server databases, and physical Windows PCs and servers.
• Flexible backup and restore: Schedule full, incremental, or differential backups, then recover instantly, return to a point in time, or restore elsewhere.
• Multiple storage destinations: Store backups on hard drives, NAS drives, network shares, or cloud storage such as AWS S3.
• Protection and status visibility: Immutable backups, encryption, task reports, and email notifications address backup protection and oversight.

The listed VMware coverage spans vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter versions 6.0 through 8.0. Hyper-V support covers listed Windows client and Server editions. On Linux, Cyber Backup currently supports backing up virtual machines only; AOMEI says support for other workloads is planned for future versions.

Pricing

AOMEI lists a free edition for basic enterprise backup and recovery, and its changelog provides separate Free Edition, Trial Edition, and Paid Edition downloads. The trial duration is not stated. Paid options vary by workload and license limits; the entries below are listed in USD.

The customized yearly prices and the separate yearly customized listings are presented as supplied, including their minimum quantities. Check the applicable license terms for the workload and edition you need.

Platforms

Listed platforms include Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11; Windows Server 2008 R2 through 2025; and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. The product is also listed for Linux and web. Linux installation has a specific limitation: it can currently back up virtual machines only, with other workload support described as a future addition.

Who it's for

Cyber Backup is aimed at organizations that need centralized backup for business continuity, especially those managing virtual machines, SQL Server databases, or physical Windows computers and servers. AOMEI identifies personal and SME customers, universities, IT organizations, and large companies among its broader customer base. The workload scope and minimum license quantities make it important to match the plan to the systems being protected.

Organizations considering it can also browse Disk Imaging Software for other software in the broader imaging category.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Covers virtual machines, SQL Server databases, and physical Windows systems; includes scheduled backup types, several recovery options, and multiple storage destinations.
• Pros: Provides a web console, task status reporting, email notifications, and a free edition for basic enterprise backup and recovery.
• Cons: Linux installation is currently limited to backing up virtual machines.
• Cons: Several listed customized yearly plans require a minimum purchase of five licenses or workloads.
• Cons: The trial is listed, but its duration is not stated in the available plan information.

Alternatives

For a different approach or workload fit, consider MSP360 Backup, HDClone, Redo Rescue, Clonezilla, Active@ Disk Image, AOMEI Backupper, Rescuezilla, or Buddi.

Verdict

AOMEI Cyber Backup brings virtualization, SQL Server, and physical Windows backup into a centrally managed product, with multiple backup schedules, recovery paths, and storage destinations. Its free edition offers a way to start with basic enterprise backup and recovery, while paid plans distinguish between workload types and customized or unlimited quantities. The main practical constraints are the Linux workload limitation, the five-license minimums on several customized plans, and the unspecified trial duration. It is a candidate for teams whose systems fit its supported workloads and licensing structure.