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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Retrospect Backup 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 Cloud
Ranking in Cloud Backup
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (3rd)
Retrospect Backup
Ranking in Cloud Backup
68th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (77th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 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 Retrospect Backup is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud1.4%
Retrospect Backup0.5%
Other98.1%
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…
Sujeet Rai - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Lighthouse Solutions
Can be used to back up servers and desktops, but needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model
Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops. The solution supports tape and cloud since certain customers are still on tape. The solution provides a dissimilar hardware restore feature. If you have a complete machine burnout, you can restore it on new dissimilar hardware. Retrospect Backup is used to protect file data and SQL databases. Streamlining data backup processes with Retrospect Backup is automated and does not need any human intervention. The solution doesn't take up much time and does the backups automatically. Policy creation is very easy with Retrospect Backup. Once it's done, you don't have to bother about it because it keeps working on its own. A disaster recovery (DR) solution has been built into Retrospect Backup. You can restore the whole machine on a fresh setup with ISO images. Retrospect Backup is very easy to use and not very complicated. Creating policies and adding clients is very easy in the solution. The solution doesn't take up much LAN bandwidth except for the first full backup. The solution is efficient and does the backups really fast. It takes backups in batches of 14 machines at a time.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We can block certain ports and USB ports for data loss prevention."
"I would recommend this solution. It's easy and fast, you don't need to be on-premises you can use it from anywhere."
"The integration with multiple modules in the console and the backup and recovery features are very good."
"I do not need to touch my firewall, especially when it is managed by the provider and takes ages to do a single NAT."
"The solution is very easy to use, user-friendly, and offers very easy configuration capabilities with a very simple setup that works well for our purposes."
"I am impressed with the product's file-sharing feature."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud provides unlimited backup features for Office 365 accounts."
"From a security standpoint, it provides robust protection to prevent system crashes and data loss."
"Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops."
 

Cons

"In the solution, you have the customization option for reports but it is limited and should allow more customizations in terms of how long or when you can do the reports."
"I would like to see enhancements made to the security."
"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."
"I would like to have support for agentless backup, where you don't have to install an agent on the host."
"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."
"We are forced to purchase space in Acronis' private cloud, which is expensive."
"Its mailbox migration feature needs improvement."
"They have cloud storage technology. The problem with it, it's slow."
"Retrospect Backup needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is an expensive solution."
"The solution is a bit expensive for medium-sized companies."
"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 is not a cheap product."
"The cost of Acronis Backup Cloud is good. They have several licensing models that customers can choose from."
"The product’s pricing is expensive."
"The solution is moderately priced, where it is neither cheap nor expensive."
"The price of the product falls under a medium range."
"Retrospect Backup is more cost-effective compared to other products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Computer Software Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Construction Company
24%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
University
7%
 

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 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?
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.
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Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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Sample Customers

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