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Acronis Cyber Protect vs Azure Backup comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.5
Users report a positive ROI for Acronis Cyber Protect, valuing recovery capabilities despite some financial challenges with bundled packages.
Sentiment score
3.3
Azure Backup provides long-term ROI through affordability, security, and automation, reducing costs by eliminating data center requirements.
My customers see value in money and ROI with Acronis Cyber Protect, so they purchase it.
Responsible for Internet Technology Development at College of International Transport & Logistics - CITLC
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
Customer service and technical support vary, with unreliable response times despite valued 24/7 availability and remote access.
Sentiment score
7.3
Azure Backup support is generally praised but has mixed reviews on response times, communication, and resolution speed.
I'll give them a nine for how responsive they are in technical support.
Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions
Whenever I have a question, they respond very quickly each time.
IT Manager at HASNER TECNOLOGIA
I rate the support of Acronis Cyber Protect as excellent, which means very good support.
Responsible for Internet Technology Development at College of International Transport & Logistics - CITLC
The support from Microsoft is actually good; I have had positive experiences with it.
Project Manager at Capgemini
The technical support from Microsoft is good
Senior Infrastructure Engineer at MIC Global
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Acronis Cyber Protect is scalable, flexible, and performant, with minor issues affecting on-premise users more than cloud users.
Sentiment score
7.5
Azure Backup offers high scalability, supporting companies of all sizes with seamless growth and adaptability to large data volumes.
I would rate it eight on a scale from 1 to 10 for scalability, considering it will be multiple assets.
Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions
Acronis Cyber Protect is a scalable product.
IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd
Azure Backup is scalable since it is a global solution.
Ambassador at a pharma/biotech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
The scalability of Azure Backup is quite easy and affordable to scale, with many improved features like data transfer.
Project Manager at Capgemini
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Acronis Cyber Protect is dependable, stable, with efficient backups, though updates and UI delays pose occasional challenges.
Sentiment score
6.4
Azure Backup is highly stable with a 95% success rate, praised for reliability but needs zone-redundant architecture.
It ended up being at a point where we actually had to disable some features in order for the client to work through that specific purpose.
Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions
The stability of Acronis Cyber Protect is very high.
IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd
I would rate the stability of Azure Backup as nine out of ten; it shows high stability in my experience.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer at MIC Global
Azure Backup is stable for Microsoft environments.
AI Solution Architect at Bitscape Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
 

Room For Improvement

Acronis Cyber Protect could improve user interface, installation, compatibility, performance, support, pricing, and integration for enhanced functionality.
Azure Backup requires improvements in user interface, integration, pricing, backup efficiency, technical support, and security features.
Having something such as a community for peer-to-peer interaction would be a valuable asset.
Responsible for Internet Technology Development at College of International Transport & Logistics - CITLC
It's only after we discovered there was a compatibility issue with the application that the client was running that we actually had to do a lot of log file shipping to Acronis themselves and getting solutions because of other problems.
Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions
The Protect environment should automatically secure the last backup screens to prevent any changes, even by an admin.
IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd
It is not a perfect tool for restoring SQL databases since it requires replacing everything instead of restoring specific files.
Ambassador at a pharma/biotech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Azure Backup needs improvements for specific backup options beyond just full VM snapshots.
Project Manager at Capgemini
The reporting functionality of Azure Backup needs improvement.
AI Solution Architect at Bitscape Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
 

Setup Cost

Acronis Cyber Protect offers affordable licensing options, though some find it expensive in large environments, yet valued for capabilities.
Azure Backup pricing is based on consumption without licensing fees, considered moderately priced and cost-effective within Microsoft's ecosystem.
I would rate the price as nine out of ten.
IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd
Azure Backup is expensive relative to the value we get from it.
Ambassador at a pharma/biotech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
The pricing of Azure Backup is fine; it is a low-cost solution.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer at MIC Global
 

Valuable Features

Acronis Cyber Protect combines easy interface, backup, and cybersecurity for versatile OS support with centralized management and cloud storage.
Azure Backup offers seamless integration, security, scalability, cost-effectiveness, centralized monitoring, and user-friendly access, ensuring data protection and efficiency.
The biggest benefit of Acronis Cyber Protect for my customers is that it is a great asset to protect business data and ensure data is in a secure Vault.
Responsible for Internet Technology Development at College of International Transport & Logistics - CITLC
It also encrypts your backups and makes it safe, so it doesn't get affected with viruses.
Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions
This is beneficial because any backup package stored in the cloud is not free, and if it shrinks well, it allows users to pay less for cloud storage.
IT Manager at HASNER TECNOLOGIA
The benefits I see from Azure Backup are that this solution is beneficial; we can access the data or files in Azure Backup anywhere, anytime.
Project Manager at Capgemini
It has a good impact on our cost savings and operational efficiency as it is a low-cost solution.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer at MIC Global
Another valuable feature is its retention policies, which offer both archive and standard options.
AI Solution Architect at Bitscape Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
 

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
123
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (7th)
Azure Backup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
14th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect is 2.5%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Azure Backup is 1.6%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect2.5%
Azure Backup1.6%
Other95.9%
Backup and Recovery
 

Q&A Highlights

MD
Works at a government with 51-200 employees
Jul 23, 2023
 

Featured Reviews

Mohamed Naeem - PeerSpot reviewer
Responsible for Internet Technology Development at College of International Transport & Logistics - CITLC
Has ensured reliable data protection and quick recovery across various industries
The features of Acronis Cyber Protect that I find most useful for my customers are the Vault, data protection, and the ability to protect and access data anytime with the Vault feature. The AI-based antimalware feature in Acronis Cyber Protect is very effective in preventing cyber threats. AI is a good asset in protecting cybersecurity because it provides inception into threats and how to react with them before securing. It is very important and a great asset as a feature. The biggest benefit of Acronis Cyber Protect for my customers is that it is a great asset to protect business data and ensure data is in a secure Vault. Users can gain access to their data anytime. My future work will require mobility, so cloud-based access to data will be very beneficial.
Sanjay Sahu - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at Capgemini
Has supported secure data storage with incremental backups and centralized monitoring
Azure Backup supports all the features that we need, so additional features are not an immediate need for me. The documentation for Azure Backup seems okay for me; it is good overall, but it should be more descriptive for each item. It should elaborate more on how backup and restore are fulfilled in different scenarios. One of the reviews indicates that Azure Backup needs improvements for specific backup options beyond just full VM snapshots. I believe it should be improved actually. Regarding specific backup options, I say there should be improvements compared to how they provided them in older days.
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Answers from the Community

MD
Works at a government with 51-200 employees
Oct 6, 2020
Oct 6, 2020
This comparison is going to be short and sweet. Azure is ok but if you use Azure hot or cold storage, be aware that the cost could be a killer DimenXional Currently uses VEEAM because the cloud appliances we purchased came with a VEEAM license. The product is easy to use but here again, they are less expensive solutions. I tried Acronis and the problems we had were all based on internet spee...
2 out of 9 answers
reviewer1243038 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO/co-founder at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Jun 2, 2020
Veeam is a leader. Acronis is a niche player. Veeam is integrated with most storage systems on the market. Functionality - I'd recommend Veeam.
ME
Presales Consultant at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Jun 2, 2020
Acronis: -Modern mobile-enabled web interface -Touch-friendly, works on tablets -21st century look and feel Veeam: -Basic outdated windows interface -Windows only – no mobile devices -Ancient look and feel
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business68
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise23
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise23
 

Questions from the Community

Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?
Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...
How does Acronis Backup compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Acronis Backup is a versatile backup-as-a-service solution for service providers. It allows you to protect workloads on-premises and in the cloud and provide backup to any storage. The deployment i...
What do you like most about Acronis Backup?
One of its most valuable aspects is its user-friendly interface.
How does Azure Backup differ from Veeam Backup & Replication?
Veeam has a version for Azure but there are organizations, like ours, that are considering moving to an Azure environment and wonder if Azure Backup is better than Veeam Backup and Replication (Vee...
What do you like most about Azure Backup?
Azure Backup is easy to configure and restore.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Backup?
The pricing of Azure Backup is fine; it is a low-cost solution.
 

Also Known As

Acronis Backup, Acronis Backup 12.5 Standard, Acronis Backup 12.5 Advanced
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Kings Academy, Rush Memorial, Pentagon Credit Union, Oxford School District, New York City Probation, Dolmen Insurance, New Bedford Community Health, Gerard Darel, Ready Honda
Russell Reynolds Associates, Somerset County Council, Kardem, PCL Construction
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