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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs pCloud 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
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (3rd)
pCloud
Ranking in Cloud Backup
48th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 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 pCloud is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud1.4%
pCloud0.8%
Other97.8%
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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…
it_user1027515 - PeerSpot reviewer
Photographer at MS Solutions Ltd.
Enables me to access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems
I trust pCloud to store my business and personal files like photos, videos, university books, etc. pCloud is always there when I need it I can access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems. I do not need any more external flash drives. I can even edit my files directly in the…

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 to be the management console; it is very easy to use and automation is important, and additionally, overall the solution is easy to use."
"We can block certain ports and USB ports for data loss prevention."
"It is easy to use. I don't need any help to figure out how to do it. It is also very easy to install and upgrade. It is very simple and easy to use for restoring. It supports universal restoration. I can restore a full machine to another hardware with this, which is a very good feature."
"A valuable feature is the user-friendly control management. I appreciate the integrated service, where just one agent and one virtual management are needed to handle everything. The solution is highly stable. I rate it a nine out of ten. The support has been consistently excellent. The initial setup is straightforward."
"The customer service and support are really good."
"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."
"You can backup whatever you want, anything from your mobile phone to your OneDrive."
"The most valuable features are the automated backup, and that you are able to manage all of your devices centrally."
"After a lot of tests, I found pCloud to be the most secure and affordable solution for independent businesses like myself."
"pCloud is one of my favourite cloud storage services that help me to store and share important images, videos, and files."
"The pCloud sync server client has worked well in the trial version."
"Excellent service."
"I can access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems. I do not need any more external flash drives. I can even edit my files directly in the cloud using pCloud Drive."
"I like the interface and that they add new features all the time, but I use it mainly for the sync option which keeps my files up to date."
"The sync process has been quick, and the software correctly maintains the same file structure as in File Explorer."
"I trust pCloud to store my business and personal files like photos, videos, university books, etc. pCloud is always there when I need it."
 

Cons

"We have used the support and we have been unsatisfied. We do not use it very often but the time we have it was not very smooth."
"Support could be improved, and awareness is important."
"The solution should increase its security features."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is an expensive solution."
"One of the areas where the product could be improved is its online cloud backup. I do appreciate the way the product is easy to navigate, however, sometimes I have difficulty managing the security permissions on my backups."
"The technical support could be improved. When you create a ticket, the responsiveness you'd expect is lacking."
"The shortcomings in the solution can be overcome if the product improves in the area of completion time so that the restoration process does not take much time."
"I would like them to improve the command line feature. The command line is not working smoothly, and there is some problem with it."
"Integration with third-party software mostly. Also, online file editing option for documents."
"I'd like to be able to edit my files via the mobile device without downloading the file on my local space."
"I would like to be able to edit the files at the same time with the others, but I understand that this is not possible with the cloud solutions in general."
"I would really like to be able to search entire documents."
"My recommendation is that support could be better, even though sometimes things can be technically complicated."
"Sometimes the desktop sync can take some moment before starting the sync process. Also, pCloud should improve their customer care service."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is not expensive. It's in the middle. For its capabilities, it's on the affordable side."
"I am not the one who is paying for it, but based on what I know, it is not very expensive. It has a good price."
"It's a monthly payment of $1,000 USD."
"I recommend the tool's monthly licensing model."
"When we tested the scenario for over 20 employees, the cost was much lower than the other solutions in the market."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud's price is reasonable."
"It's a subscription license with free trial licenses."
"The solution is a bit expensive, but it's worth the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
18%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
19%
Construction Company
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise1
 

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.
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Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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Sample Customers

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