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AWS Backup vs Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 27, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Ranking in Cloud Backup
8th
Ranking in SaaS Backup
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
AWS Backup
Ranking in Cloud Backup
10th
Ranking in SaaS Backup
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is 1.6%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AWS Backup is 3.4%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud1.6%
AWS Backup3.4%
Other95.0%
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

Stavros Samiotis - PeerSpot reviewer
Restores files accidentally deleted by developers and efficiently blocked a lot of attacks against our servers
The backup, the vulnerability assessment, and the anti-malware capabilities have been most impactful for data protection. Acronis approaches cybersecurity holistically, focusing on five key pillars: * Protection * Detection * Response * Recovery * Forensics It covers the need to block threats, investigate incidents, and ensure disaster recovery. This approach aligns well with current cybersecurity trends, including backups and deploying Malware Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems alongside Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) systems. While it doesn't yet include features like password management or security awareness training for end-users, Acronis has announced plans to integrate those in upcoming updates.
MuhammadAzhar Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Simplify compliance and management of multiple backups with centralized cloud solutions
AWS Backup could benefit from including more services. Currently, it only includes around ten services, while AWS offers over three hundred plus services. Also, it would be helpful if AWS Backup could integrate logs more thoroughly. This would allow not only new users but also experienced users to more easily check logs directly from AWS Backup.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It has one console for many loads and one backup for many recovery options. Converting backups as a virtual machine offers an edge as a low-cost Disaster Recovery solution."
"The solution is reliable and relatively easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that its console itself is user-friendly."
"One of my favorite features of the Acronis backup product is the ability to replicate the backups. Backup data can be replicated to a second, third, or even fourth data source."
"The update process is quite efficient. They send admin alerts one day in advance when updating data centers or products."
"I have found many of the backup options valuable such as logging the event backup and the ability to run an analysis of the backup before you start for problems."
"Disaster recovery is good."
"The platform's most valuable features include its backup functionality, particularly the snapshot and image backup capabilities."
"It is highly scalable for both SMEs and large enterprises."
"The features of AWS Backup are very service-oriented and user-friendly."
"The solution's most valuable features are its backup capability and tight integration with other AWS services."
"AWS Backup is most beneficial because we can manage the service, centralize, and automate the data without missing any essential information."
"We can directly back up EC2 instances in AWS without using any third-party applications."
"The solution has an effective overwrite feature."
"It's very easy to configure. Since it's a managed service, it's very straightforward to set up and use. And my customers get on with it very fast."
"What I like about AWS Backup is its simple approach to a complex problem."
 

Cons

"We've had some troubles with the data center."
"Some proactive alerts or emails are not currently available."
"Its mailbox migration feature needs improvement."
"One of the areas where the product could be improved is its online cloud backup. I do appreciate the way the product is easy to navigate, however, sometimes I have difficulty managing the security permissions on my backups."
"What's lacking in Acronis Backup Cloud is a unified dashboard or console that lets you see the backup status of all clients."
"I keep submitting a request for more flexible reporting. I'd like to create custom reports in my own way, rather than just combining the pre-defined modules."
"The platform's interface could be user-friendly."
"The pricing policies could be improved. So in future releases of the product, I would like to see better pricing, primarily."
"For additional functionalities, it should be more intelligent, like more AI-capabilities."
"The notifications on the backup and on the mobile app could be more useful. If they could arrange notes or notifications properly and offer services for managing it in our region, it would be helpful for us."
"If AWS Backup were a hybrid solution that also supported on-premises backups then it would be very helpful, especially if you are doing a migration to the cloud."
"Only the price could be improved."
"This backup tool does the full backup of the entire snapshot server. I would like to have the option to not do the full server backup."
"Regarding disadvantages of AWS Backup, it can be expensive and not particularly user-friendly."
"When it comes to encrypting data, it is not so convenient."
"Its cost could be better than a few of its competitors."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay for whatever we use, and they bill us accordingly."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is an expensive solution."
"The solution is moderately priced, where it is neither cheap nor expensive."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud's price is reasonable."
"Its cost depends on storage size and number of endpoints."
"The product’s pricing is expensive."
"Acronis is cost effective and I would rate it two out of ten."
"We pay monthly for the use of the solution."
"AWS Backup is free of cost, but we need to pay for the backup storage being used."
"Its price is much cheaper than some vendors but more expensive than others."
"There is a lot of flexibility with the services and pricing. The price is reasonable when compared to other products. This is very good for us."
"Price-wise, I rate the solution a six out of ten. One only has to pay for the storage cost of AWS solutions, which is the standard cost provided by AWS."
"The pricing is decent."
"The clients pay for the whole AWS bundle. It is an affordable solution."
"We don't use a lot of space, only approximately 900 GB, so the price is reasonable. For standing, it's okay. We normally do a payment to SSML, and they are the ones who pay over there. It is around $100 monthly."
"Our customers pay a monthly AWS fee that includes the AWS Backup service."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Computer Software Company
14%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Retailer
5%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise15
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
It covers the need to block threats, investigate incidents, and ensure disaster recovery. This approach aligns well with current cybersecurity trends.
What needs improvement with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
I would like to see more mature XDR and EDR features. Additionally, for backups, I would like more replication options beyond the current VMXI replication. Specific areas also need improvement, and...
What is your primary use case for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
We are a distributor of cybersecurity and IT solutions. I am responsible for Acronis development in our country. We use both Acronis Cyber Protect On Prem and Cyber Protect Cloud.
What do you like most about AWS Backup?
The solution's most valuable features are its backup capability and tight integration with other AWS services.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS Backup?
AWS Backup operates on a pay-as-you-go model without requiring a license.
What needs improvement with AWS Backup?
Regarding disadvantages of AWS Backup, it can be expensive and not particularly user-friendly. To perform backups, we need to follow specific steps and queries. When refreshing, if we want to do da...
 

Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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Sample Customers

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