Name

N2W Software

Legal name

N2W Software, Inc.

Website

https://n2ws.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Data Protection Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms (BPAEALAI)

Keywords

• Cloud backup software
• Disaster recovery
• Data protection
• Cloud-native backup
• Snapshot management

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Licenses: N2W generates recurring revenue through time-based subscriptions (hourly, monthly, or annually) purchased via AWS Marketplace, Azure Marketplace, or directly. Fees are calculated periodically based on the subscription tier and usage. Annual subscriptions offer discounted rates compared to monthly billing.
2. Standalone Licenses: Pre-paid licenses for the full license term activated through self-expiring license keys, providing one-time revenue with optional renewal.
3. Marketplace Transactions: Revenue flows through AWS Marketplace and Azure Marketplace where customers can purchase and manage their N2W subscriptions directly through their cloud provider accounts.
4. Professional Services & Support: Support services are provided during the license term according to standard support terms, with enhanced support options available for additional fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

N2W Software develops and sells N2W Backup & Recovery (CPM), a cloud-native backup, disaster recovery, and archiving platform for AWS and Azure workloads. The solution runs inside the customer's cloud account, using native snapshot APIs combined with intelligent lifecycle management, immutable compliance locking, and multi-cloud orchestration to deliver automated backups, near-instant failover, and storage cost optimization.

Product overview

N2W Software offers a unified cloud-native backup, disaster recovery, and archiving platform called N2W Backup & Recovery (CPM). The platform consists of specialized modules for AWS and Azure environments, providing automated backup policies, cross-account and cross-region disaster recovery, and intelligent storage cost optimization. Key modules include dedicated backup solutions for each cloud provider, cost calculator tools for AWS, Azure, and Wasabi storage, and a RESTful API for programmatic access. The product supports a wide range of workloads including EC2 instances, databases (RDS, Aurora, Redshift, DynamoDB), file systems (EFS, FSx), and Kubernetes clusters (EKS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• N2WS Backup & Recovery (CPM): Cloud-native backup and recovery software for AWS and Azure workloads, including disaster recovery, archiving, and lifecycle management capabilities.

Products and services

• N2W Backup & Recovery (CPM) Unified cloud-native backup, disaster recovery, and archiving platform for AWS and Azure environments. Provides automated snapshot management, cross-account and cross-region DR, immutability with compliance lock, and intelligent storage cost optimization for enterprise IT teams.
• AWS Backup & Recovery Specialized backup and recovery module for Amazon Web Services environments, supporting EC2, EBS, RDS, Aurora, Redshift, DynamoDB, EFS, FSx, S3, and EKS workloads.
• Azure Backup & Recovery Specialized backup and recovery module for Microsoft Azure environments, supporting Azure VMs, managed disks, Azure databases, and Azure Blob storage.
• RESTful API RESTful API (v2.7.0) enabling developers and DevOps teams to programmatically manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% storage cost reduction on long-term backup storage through intelligent tiering to cheaper S3/Azure storage tiers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and strategic.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is the primary cloud platform for N2W's solution. N2W is available in AWS Marketplace and has earned AWS Partner Network competencies including the Resilience Competency. The solution runs within the customer's AWS account using native services like EBS snapshots, S3, and Glacier for storage.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationAzure is the second primary cloud platform supported by N2W. Available in Azure Marketplace as a virtual machine offering, enabling Azure customers to discover and deploy N2W backup and recovery solutions.
• Wasabi TechnologiessupportingTechnology or IntegrationWasabi is referenced as an optional storage destination in the EULA and user documentation. N2W supports Wasabi Storage Repository for customers seeking alternative low-cost cloud storage options beyond AWS S3 and Azure Blob.
• Managed Service ProvidersstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMSPs and resellers are a key distribution channel for N2W. The company offers a partner program enabling service providers to offer N2W-based backup and disaster recovery services to their customers with multi-tenant management capabilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Druva: Druva offers a SaaS-based data protection platform delivered as a subscription service, with native cloud and Kubernetes backup capabilities. It competes head-to-head with N2W in cloud-only backup and is often compared by enterprises seeking a fully managed, cloud-native alternative.
• Veeam: Veeam is a leading backup and data management vendor with strong cloud backup capabilities across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. It directly competes with N2W on cloud-native backup and DR for enterprise workloads, and targets many of the same financial, healthcare, and public sector customers.
• Commvault: Commvault is a long-established enterprise data protection vendor expanding its cloud-native and Kubernetes capabilities. It targets the same large enterprise and regulated customers as N2W and competes on multi-cloud backup and DR orchestration.
• Cohesity: Cohesity is a data management platform offering backup, DR, and ransomware protection across on-premises and cloud environments. Its cloud-native services and immutable backup features compete with N2W in mid-to-large enterprise accounts seeking consolidated data protection.
• Rubrik: Rubrik provides cloud data management and backup with strong enterprise adoption and zero-trust security positioning. Its cloud-native architecture, immutability features, and ransomware recovery capabilities closely overlap N2W's value proposition for regulated industries.

Emerging players

• Clumio: Clumio was a cloud-native backup SaaS originally focused on AWS workloads and acquired by AWS in late 2024. Its capabilities have since been integrated into AWS-native services, making it a relevant historical peer and an indicator of hyperscaler consolidation pressure on independent players like N2W.
• HYCU: HYCU is a cloud-native backup company focused on SaaS, Kubernetes, and public cloud workloads including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. It competes with N2W on cloud-native simplicity and Kubernetes protection, particularly for IT software and SaaS provider segments.

Broad incumbents

• Arcserve: Arcserve is a long-standing backup and DR vendor with hybrid and cloud capabilities including UDP Cloud Hybrid and direct integrations with AWS and Azure. It competes with N2W particularly among mid-market and regulated customers seeking broader infrastructure coverage.
• Azure Backup: Azure Backup is Microsoft's native data protection service for Azure workloads, integrated with Azure billing and policy management. It serves as the default free alternative for Azure customers and represents the primary free incumbent competing with N2W on the Microsoft side.
• AWS Backup: AWS Backup is the native backup service within AWS, offering cross-region, cross-account, and now Kubernetes support. It is a broad incumbent alternative embedded in the AWS ecosystem that N2W must differentiate against on automation, multi-cloud, and compliance depth.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/n2wsoftware
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/N2WSoftware/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/n2wsoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/n2wsoftware

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about N2W Software