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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Arcserve SaaS Backup comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

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 SaaS Backup
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (8th)
Arcserve SaaS Backup
Ranking in SaaS Backup
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is 3.3%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Arcserve SaaS Backup is 1.0%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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.
LN
Efficient data management but struggles with new hardware limitations
We use it for many different purposes, including SQL, files, and other applications. We are considering a solution to replace it due to limitations with new hardware that it does not support The data application is working well, and it does manage to match data when using the data option. There…

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 feature I have found the be the management console it is very easy to use and automation is important. Additionally, overall the solution is easy to use."
"We can use the tool to set up an automated backup from our on-premises server directly to the cloud."
"The product offers very easy configuration capabilities."
"Once you deploy, it's very easy to manage. It took us about an hour to deploy."
"The solution has helped us maintain the backups, compliance, and integrity of the data residing on the servers and endpoints."
"The integration with multiple modules in the console and the backup and recovery features are very good."
"The solution is reliable and relatively easy to use."
"We turn on the solution and it works well for backing up our data, it is easy to use."
"In terms of data recovery, both the performance and reliability have been excellent."
"The data application is working well, and it does manage to match data when using the data option."
 

Cons

"The speed of the backup process in the solution can be improved"
"We'd like to see more integration for Nutanix, Oracle, et cetera."
"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 pricing policies could be improved. So in future releases of the product, I would like to see better pricing, primarily."
"​The logs could be better. Logs through the website are just too simple and basic.​"
"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."
"Technical support needs improvement. They are too slow to respond, and when it comes to backups, it's critical to deal with issues quickly."
"I would like to see more mature XDR and EDR features."
"There are limitations with new hardware where it does not support failover and does not support the three-star bank group."
"They should include the capability to back up on-premises environments."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is not expensive. It's in the middle. For its capabilities, it's on the affordable side."
"I recommend the tool's monthly licensing model."
"We pay for whatever we use, and they bill us accordingly."
"It's a monthly payment of $1,000 USD."
"It's a subscription license with free trial licenses."
"With the price, there is a certain limitation on terabytes but no limits on how many servers or how many services you can run."
"It's relatively cheap, but you see the benefits more at a higher volume."
"Acronis offers a 30-day free trial of the product."
"The SaaS platform offers many benefits; the licensing structure is suitable for monitoring and controlling users' storage space."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
17%
Computer Software Company
15%
Real Estate/Law Firm
10%
Retailer
5%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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 Arcserve SaaS Backup?
In terms of data recovery, both the performance and reliability have been excellent.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arcserve SaaS Backup?
I am still in evaluation, and the procurement process for getting the price is not completed yet.
What needs improvement with Arcserve SaaS Backup?
There are limitations with new hardware where it does not support failover and does not support the three-star bank group. It slows down the three-star process.
 

Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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Sample Customers

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