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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Bareos comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 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 Cloud Backup
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (5th)
Bareos
Ranking in Cloud Backup
21st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is 1.7%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bareos is 2.2%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Vinoth Thangavelu - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective data loss prevention and good for small and medium enterprises
We are almost ready to acquire ManageEngine Endpoint DLP Plus. We have a lot of tools. We currently use Acronis Cyber Protect and are looking at zero trust file transfer tools. We have hands-on experience with some tools and are continuously upgrading our infrastructure and security tools. We started with Acronis. I think we had McAfee before I joined, and then we switched to Acronis. We are okay with it. Price and features were the main reason you decided to go with Acronis. It is good value for the money.
GiovanniRamirez - PeerSpot reviewer
High-performance backup with fast recovery and robust encryption features
I use Gluster as a backup. In fact, my company has a product called xBackup, which is completely based on Gluster. It includes various tools and technologies for high-performance backup, including solid-state technologies and mechanical disks, among others. Additionally, I use various other…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product has been very reliable from day one. The biggest advantage of the cloud is that you can scale up and down as you go along."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that its console itself is user-friendly."
"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."
"The user interface is the most valuable feature for me because I can manage backups and teams in one console."
"Once you deploy, it's very easy to manage. It took us about an hour to deploy."
"We can block certain ports and USB ports for data loss prevention."
"I have experience with the technical team of the product, and I feel that they offer good support."
"I am impressed with the product's file-sharing feature."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the ease of installation it provides its users."
"Bareos offers encryption on the fly, compression on the fly, and a robust and stable configuration."
 

Cons

"On the client-side, the antivirus engine was slowing down their finance server terribly."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is an expensive solution."
"The solution is expensive."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud needs to be more flexible with its pricing."
"I don't see any room for improvement in the solution itself, but their marketing could be better. Dealers and customers aren't aware of this product or the company, so maybe they should concentrate more on marketing."
"Reporting is not on par. It needs some more information as per customer or partner interest. I hope Acronis is working on it."
"​The logs could be better. Logs through the website are just too simple and basic.​"
"The solution could improve by being more user-friendly."
"The virtual machine backup is an area with shortcomings that need improvement."
"Improvement is needed in the graphical web administration tool."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's relatively cheap, but you see the benefits more at a higher volume."
"When we tested the scenario for over 20 employees, the cost was much lower than the other solutions in the market."
"The solution is a bit expensive for medium-sized companies."
"The solution is a bit expensive, but it's worth the price."
"We pay monthly for the use of the solution."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud's price is reasonable."
"Acronis offers a 30-day free trial of the product."
"I have been using pay as you go with Acronis, so the price is good.​"
"I use the open-source version of Bareos, which means I used the free version of the solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
18%
Computer Software Company
15%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Retailer
5%
Comms Service Provider
16%
Computer Software Company
15%
University
12%
Non Profit
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 Bareos?
The most valuable feature of the solution is the ease of installation it provides its users.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bareos?
The open-source version of Bareos, along with their commercial support plans, offer very fair pricing and good value.
What needs improvement with Bareos?
Improvement is needed in the graphical web administration tool. Although everything can be done via the command line, an improved graphical interface would be more comfortable. I've seen improvemen...
 

Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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Sample Customers

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