End-of-life notice for Kaseya Backup (KBU aka BUDR)

As part of our ongoing modernization of the VSA platform and its integration eco-system, we are announcing end-of-life (EOL) for the Kaseya Backup (KBU, aka BUDR - powered by Acronis v11) module in VSA.

  • This module was first released in 2007.
  • New sales were discontinued on December 31st, 2019
  • Additional licenses for existing customers will no longer be available after May 31st, 2023.
  • Support for the module will be terminated on December 31st, 2023, and billing will be stopped.
  • The Kaseya Backup (KBU aka BUDR) module will not be supported in VSA 10.
  • MSP customers are encouraged to upgrade to either Datto File Protect, Datto Endpoint Backup, Datto Appliances, or to Kaseya Cloud Backup (KCB) which offers similar functionality to Kaseya Backup at a very attractive price.
  • SMB customers are encouraged to upgrade to either a Unitrends Backup solution or Kaseya Cloud Backup (KCB) which offers similar functionality to Kaseya BackupThere is an upgrade program available for KBU (BUDR) users to upgrade to either product at a very attractive price.
  • Please reach out to your Account Manager to get product and pricing information.
  • Please note that Kaseya Cloud Backup (KCB - powered by Acronis Backup Cloud) is not affected by the end-of-life announcement and will continue to be supported in VSA 9 and a future release of VSA 10.

Your upgrade options are simple, cost-effective, and offer more comprehensive data protection and disaster recovery capability.

We recommend you join the biweekly upgrade webinars hosted by the Kaseya Product team to learn more about the end-of-life of Kaseya Backup.  During this informative session the Kaseya Product team will walk you through the upgrade process to upgrade to Datto File Protect and Kaseya Cloud Backup and why you should be excited to upgrade.

Reserve your spot today for the next Backup Upgrade Program Webinar. Seating is limited so don’t delay!

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