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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Bareos comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

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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
20th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (9th)
Bareos
Ranking in Cloud Backup
45th
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 October 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is 1.4%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bareos is 0.8%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud1.4%
Bareos0.8%
Other97.8%
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

Bala_Krishna - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at esupport Solutions Pvt ltd
Has supported virtual and file backups efficiently while some support issues remain
Our major use case is virtual systems backup as well as file backups The centralized management dashboard helps with team efficiency as well as handling security tasks. The product also includes an AI-based anti-malware feature. It effectively helps us with team efficiency and managing security…
Mohamed Eldawody Elsayed - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Center Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
An easy-to-install backup tool for files and virtual machines that offers an open-source version
I use Bareos as a backup of files and virtual machines My company uses Bareos for file backup and not in production or real work scenarios. I didn't improve anything with the solution since it was used in a test environment, not a production environment. The most valuable feature of the solution…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Due to the licensing and deployment, it's scalable and flexible."
"I am impressed with the product's file-sharing feature."
"The update process is quite efficient. They send admin alerts one day in advance when updating data centers or products."
"Acronis has carved out a really good name for themselves and they're a trusted backup software system, and it's mainly from reliability."
"We can block certain ports and USB ports for data loss prevention."
"You can backup whatever you want, anything from your mobile phone to your OneDrive."
"This is a fast product that fits into existing technology easily without causing friction."
"The user interface is the most valuable feature for me because I can manage backups and teams in one console."
"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

"The solution is expensive."
"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."
"I would like to see enhancements made to the security."
"We'd like to see more integration for Nutanix, Oracle, et cetera."
"We'd like to see more DLP, data loss prevention."
"Its mailbox migration feature needs improvement."
"I think the pricing part of the solution is very complicated, making it an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Improvement is needed in the graphical web administration tool."
"The virtual machine backup is an area with shortcomings that need improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten. You don't have to pay any additional costs."
"There is a free trial available in order for people to evaluate it."
"We pay for whatever we use, and they bill us accordingly."
"The solution is a bit expensive, but it's worth the price."
"The product is not expensive. It's in the middle. For its capabilities, it's on the affordable side."
"The solution is moderately priced, where it is neither cheap nor expensive."
"The price of the product falls under a medium range."
"The product is not that expensive, making it a product that can be considered for purchase. I rate the product's price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap."
"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
17%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
University
14%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
Support could be improved, and awareness is important.
What is your primary use case for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
Our major use case is virtual systems backup as well as file backups.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
In India, the pricing of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is relatively low compared to other competitors. It is well-suited for tech companies and institutes.
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...
What is your primary use case for Bareos?
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 ...
 

Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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