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Acronis Cyber Protect vs NAKIVO Backup & Replication comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 8, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.8
Acronis Cyber Protect boosts ROI by enhancing time efficiency, data recovery, and employee morale despite some pricing challenges.
Sentiment score
7.0
<p>NAKIVO Backup &amp; Replication offers quick deployment, minimal maintenance, and excellent ROI, providing cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.</p>
My customers see value in money and ROI with Acronis Cyber Protect, so they purchase it.
Responsible for Internet Technology Development at College of International Transport & Logistics - CITLC
In terms of money, we have saved more, and because we are able to replicate everything from production to DR, we can now seamlessly work in any environment we want.
System Engineer at NetSolutions Ghana Ltd
I have seen a return on investment through money savings and time efficiency.
Business Consulting at Gestion IT
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
Acronis Cyber Protect's support feedback varies, with mixed reviews on responsiveness, communication, and problem-solving effectiveness, highlighting improvement areas.
Sentiment score
7.8
<p>NAKIVO Backup &amp; Replication offers responsive 24/7 support, praised for expertise, though some report lengthy response times in urgent cases.</p>
I'll give them a nine for how responsive they are in technical support.
Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions
The help team is very helpful and they reply very fast
Intern Systems And Security at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
Whenever I have a question, they respond very quickly each time.
IT Manager at HASNER TECNOLOGIA
Their support is good and responsive when required.
Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Acronis Cyber Protect is scalable for various businesses with flexible licensing, though initial setup can be complex.
Sentiment score
7.8
<p>NAKIVO Backup &amp; Replication is praised for its scalability, adaptability, platform integration, and efficient performance in diverse environments.</p>
Scalability for Acronis Cyber Protect ranges from small to medium businesses to large businesses.
Intern Systems And Security at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
I would rate it eight on a scale from 1 to 10 for scalability, considering it will be multiple assets.
Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions
Acronis Cyber Protect is a scalable product.
IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd
In terms of scalability, I see that it has a very specific licensing method, so it will always be based on the needs that the client has and it can grow as the client grows.
Business Consulting at Gestion IT
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Acronis Cyber Protect is generally stable and dependable, with minor performance issues often due to user environment factors.
Sentiment score
8.0
<p>NAKIVO Backup &amp; Replication is praised for stability, reliability, and efficiency, handling daily backups smoothly even in demanding conditions.</p>
Acronis Cyber Protect is stable and if we get any issues, the help team is very helpful and their support team replies very fast.
Intern Systems And Security at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
It ended up being at a point where we actually had to disable some features in order for the client to work through that specific purpose.
Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions
The stability of Acronis Cyber Protect is very high.
IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd
They are built with newer technology and processes, needing less support.
Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Acronis Cyber Protect requires enhanced data stability, ease of installation, user interface improvements, and better pricing and support.
<p>NAKIVO Backup &amp; Replication needs enhanced cloud support, integration, automation, recovery options, user interface, backup speed, and licensing.</p>
We are not very comfortable with cloud-based solutions at this time. We are looking for products which are entirely on-premises, so they remain within our control.
Chairman at ONGC
If we could set an area that devices cannot go beyond, we could get a message or notification.
Intern Systems And Security at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
It's only after we discovered there was a compatibility issue with the application that the client was running that we actually had to do a lot of log file shipping to Acronis themselves and getting solutions because of other problems.
Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions
They had given a feature of real-time replication which they stopped in NAKIVO.
Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Acronis Cyber Protect offers competitive, affordable pricing with flexible, user-based models and minimal setup costs, ideal for SMBs and enterprises.
<p>NAKIVO Backup &amp; Replication is a cost-effective solution with flexible licensing, easy setup, and significant savings over competitors.</p>
I would rate the price as nine out of ten.
IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd
I think it is not that expensive.
Intern Systems And Security at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
The pricing is very low, and the licensing process makes it easy to obtain any quote.
Business Consulting at Gestion IT
The product is affordable even for smaller organizations.
Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

Acronis Cyber Protect is user-friendly, supports various platforms, offers robust backup, recovery, and integrates malware protection efficiently.
<p>NAKIVO Backup &amp; Replication is valued for its ease of use, efficient features, security, and competitive pricing in VM backup.</p>
The biggest benefit of Acronis Cyber Protect for my customers is that it is a great asset to protect business data and ensure data is in a secure Vault.
Responsible for Internet Technology Development at College of International Transport & Logistics - CITLC
The best features Acronis Cyber Protect offers are that it is very easy to recover data in file format or entire machine types, and the remote monitoring and tracking of location.
Intern Systems And Security at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
It also encrypts your backups and makes it safe, so it doesn't get affected with viruses.
Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions
The VM, restore, and file recovery capabilities are considered gold standards.
Co-Owner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
16th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
125
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (10th)
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
13th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect is 2.3%, down from 4.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NAKIVO Backup & Replication is 1.2%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NAKIVO Backup & Replication1.2%
Acronis Cyber Protect2.3%
Other96.5%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

ArunKumar24 - PeerSpot reviewer
Chairman at ONGC
Reliable image backups have protected our HMIs and simplified on‑premises recovery
We have not tried the vulnerability assessment feature yet because we have a different set of protocols for our cybersecurity. We conduct audits and plug the gaps as part of our security approach. We are not using AI with the anti-malware from Acronis; we are using it only for backup and recovery. On the backup and restoration side with Acronis Backup, some on-premises AI features which can detect anomalies may be something which would improve the product significantly. Otherwise, we are not very comfortable with cloud-based solutions at this time. We are looking for products which are entirely on-premises, so they remain within our control.
EDERLEY TERRERO - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Consulting at Gestion IT
Robust data protection has safeguarded mailboxes and disaster recovery for our clients
NAKIVO Backup & Replication has released many updates lately and at this point it works excellently. Needs will always appear, particularly around the AI topic and other things that come out over time. I understand that solutions always have to keep moving forward, but so far I see it as excellent.I give it a nine because nothing is perfect. There are always solutions, and NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a tool that adapts perfectly to certain needs. However, we cannot dismiss that there are powerful solutions on the market that have been around for much longer. I rate it a nine because we can always improve.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business70
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business81
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

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How does Acronis Backup compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Acronis Backup?
I am from the technical team, so I do not get pricing information, and those things are managed by product managers. I think it is not that expensive. That is why many of our customers are using it...
How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nakivo?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is very positive. The pricing is very low, and the licensing process makes it easy to obtain any quote.
What needs improvement with Nakivo?
NAKIVO Backup &amp; Replication has been improving lately as they have released many updates, and it seems to work excellently at this moment. There will always be emerging needs, such as AI, which...
 

Also Known As

Acronis Backup, Acronis Backup 12.5 Standard, Acronis Backup 12.5 Advanced
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Kings Academy, Rush Memorial, Pentagon Credit Union, Oxford School District, New York City Probation, Dolmen Insurance, New Bedford Community Health, Gerard Darel, Ready Honda
Coca Cola, Honda, 3M, University of Arizona, University of Maryland, University of Arkansas, Johns Hopkins University, Marriott, Radisson Hotels and Resorts, Fujifilm, Eiffage
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