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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Retrospect Backup comparison

 

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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
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (5th)
Retrospect Backup
Ranking in Cloud Backup
66th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (94th)
 

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 Retrospect Backup is 0.2%, up from 0.1% 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.
Sujeet Rai - PeerSpot reviewer
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 have experience with the technical team of the product, and I feel that they offer good support."
"The solution is reliable and relatively easy to use."
"The ease of implementation is the solution's most valuable feature."
"The user interface is the most valuable feature for me because I can manage backups and teams in one console."
"We like the backup functionality."
"The product offers very easy configuration capabilities."
"It provides quick backup recovery."
"Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops."
 

Cons

"The agent stability needs improvement."
"There is more room for improvement in the training."
"Reporting is not on par. It needs some more information as per customer or partner interest. I hope Acronis is working on it."
"It would be better if the price of the solution was improved for medium-sized businesses. Moreover, the email security should be improved. We are awaiting new updates on the product."
"We'd like to see more DLP, data loss prevention."
"Slow response from technical support."
"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."
"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."
"Retrospect Backup needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is a bit expensive for medium-sized companies."
"I would rate the pricing of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud as five out of ten"
"We pay monthly for the use of the solution."
"It's a subscription license with free trial licenses."
"It's relatively cheap, but you see the benefits more at a higher volume."
"The solution is moderately priced, where it is neither cheap nor expensive."
"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, but it's worth the price."
"Retrospect Backup is more cost-effective compared to other products."
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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%
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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 Retrospect Backup?
Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Retrospect Backup?
Retrospect Backup is more cost-effective compared to other products. Since it is sold as a perpetual license, users don't have to pay yearly. The solution's cost per client is much less. On a scale...
What needs improvement with Retrospect Backup?
Retrospect Backup needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model. The solution has it in the virtual version, but it needs Oracle support for the Oracle database for the on-premise model. ...
 

Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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