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Acronis Cyber Protect vs Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] comparison

 

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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
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
124
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (12th), Cloud Backup (7th)
Veeam Agent for Microsoft W...
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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.
Salman Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at Habib Bank Ltd.
Functional application availability
There are not many options available for AIX backup. They provide the agent for AIX, but it could be more mature, and they should improve that option. They also provide the AIX agent, which is similar to the Windows and Linux agents. Since we use AIX machines, we need to take backups of those machines. However, the options available in that agent are limited. Therefore, the new version should have improvements in that area.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Acronis Backup are instant restore, antivirus, and ransomware protection. Additionally, the documentation is good."
"The most valuable feature is the quick restoration. We can restore the data quickly."
"The solution was easy to install and to deploy."
"I like Acronis Cyber Protect's backup process and its management console is intuitive."
"It's a good solution that's very easy to use. Acronis has two valuable features. The first one is creating images, and the other is starting virtual machines in the cloud so the client can work immediately."
"The licensing model is very good."
"The stability of Acronis Cyber Protect is very high."
"The tool’s licensing and pricing are economical for SMB customers."
"The most valuable features of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows are the backups, ease of use, and report manager."
"The product is free to use. We don't have to pay for a license."
"It's straightforward to set up."
"I like working on the Azure platform."
"The solution is meeting all of our client's requirements. It has good performance."
"The user interface is good. It provides a lot of information."
"It is easy to deploy."
"This is a good product with a simple environment."
 

Cons

"No technical support and minimal documentation."
"The support takes too much time to respond to callbacks."
"The dashboards for digital operations can be improved."
"There are some limitations to the backup."
"The solution needs to have better stability. I would like to improve the tool’s support through calls."
"I needed tech support to straighten out an issue with cloud backup. I have troubleshooting to do with failed backups."
"When an error occurs, the information is not always easy to understand and these messages should be made more clear."
"The solution could improve by providing more database backup features and have better integration with many different types of databases. We cannot implement it in all of our infrastructures."
"I would like to see the ability for incremental backups and reverse backups."
"I can't think of anything that may be missing."
"The backups can go slow."
"Troubleshooting is very hard."
"We can't use tape for primary storage on Veeam."
"There really are no cons. The product simply has to maintain development to keep up with changes in the operating system."
"I would like there to be more integration with other platforms."
"The support could be improved a lot, as it is currently non-existent."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is very cost-effective for the SMB segment, especially for start-ups and smaller environments. It is cost-effective for on-premises and on-cloud deployments in such environments."
"I would say that at the pricepoint that it's at, it's definitely worth the money."
"Acronis Backup is cheaper. If you install it on a hypervisor, you only pay for a single license. It would be for the backup server, and everything else will be covered by it. In that sense, it becomes a much cheaper option. However, if you have virtual machines, then it can be more expensive. Also, if you have a lot of physical machines the cost can be higher because each entity will need a separate license. There is a monthly license cost."
"We were on a perpetual license for Acronis Backup."
"Acronis Cyber Protect's pricing is reasonable."
"The pricing model is a little complex to find the right size for what you need. It takes a lot of hours to figure it out."
"The pricing is significantly higher than it was last year, which is understandable since they have introduced new technology, such as transitioning from backup to cybersecurity."
"If the solution was less expensive it would be better."
"Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"We pay for a three-year subscription to use Veeam Agent."
"We purchased a three-year license, and I think that the prices are ok."
"We have a license package."
"We are on an annual license to use Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows. There are not any additional fees to use the solution."
"We have an annual license."
"The licensing fees are billed on a yearly basis, and the fees are much lower than what I pay for NetBackup."
"We have a cloud provider agreement with Veeam. We are also paying for the agent."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Photography Company
24%
Performing Arts
21%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business68
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

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Also Known As

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