Acronis Cyber Protect vs Azure Backup comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 9, 2023
 

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
119
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (5th)
Azure Backup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
7th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect is 4.7%, up from 4.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Azure Backup is 3.2%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery
Unique Categories:
Cloud Backup
7.7%
No other categories found
 

Q&A Highlights

Jul 23, 2023
 

Featured Reviews

Njekwa Anamela - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 5, 2023
Feature complete, useful cloning, and helpful support
Acronis Backup has been beneficial for our organization because it allows our mobile employees to create backups while they are in the field, rather than having to come back to the office to do so. This is particularly useful because, in the past, we had to rely on our office network to perform backups using Azure and Veeam. With Acronis, as long as our mobile employees have ethernet connectivity, they can create backups remotely, which has been convenient and efficient. Using Acronis Backup has helped our organization by allowing us to create backups of data accessed by mobile employees in the field, which has reduced the risk of data loss due to theft, loss of laptops, or other incidents. This has improved our operations by helping us to protect our data and prevent losses that could impact our business.
Johny Segura - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 5, 2023
It helped us resolve some backend issues with our cloud provider
We use Azure Backup to back up Azure servers and databases. It isn't used for active data storage.  Azure Backup helps us resolve some issues on the back end.  Azure Backup enables us to store anything Azure-related.  The recovery time could be faster. I have used Azure Backup for about four…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a very stable solution."
"This is a perfect option for an SMB."
"Acronis is a flexible solution. It can back up workstations, endpoints, and even your virtual environments and cloud-based environments. So, we can do the backup of the whole gamut of products."
"From my perspective, the most valuable features in Acronis Cyber Protect include ransomware protection and antivirus. These features not only add significant value but also play a crucial role in closing deals. When selling backup for Microsoft 365, these security features, like ransomware protection and antivirus, serve as a starting point to offer backup and protection."
"Since the last version, everything has been improved."
"The setup is very easy."
"The most valuable feature is the fact that it backs up my systems transparently in the background, and I'm not even conscious of it."
"It is fast and easy for an image-based backup across all platforms."
"The hardware is always updated and it's saved us a lot of money."
"The MARS agent makes it easy to use."
"The most valuable features of Azure Backup for us are its flexible retention options and the ability to recover to a second region with geo-replication and read access."
"It's easy to deploy."
"The tool has a lot of features."
"The product is very reliable and easy to use."
"It's useful, it works, and it's fairly reliable."
"The most valuable feature of Azure Backup is its ease of use and good integration with other Azure services."
 

Cons

"This is not a feature-rich solution."
"The backing up of virtual machines in VMware and Nutanix needs better integration and the performance of the solution needs improvement."
"We would always support better pricing."
"On the cloud side, security could always be better."
"We have issues with the SQL databases which are a little shaky."
"If I could create a protected image backup on a computer partition that just would be just for the image backup; and only the program could access it to prevent viruses from getting into it. That would be very, very good."
"It would be nice to have a partition that I can boot and reinstall when taking a backup image from the operating system."
"Their support process can be quite lengthy...This is an area that needs improvement."
"The extensibility onto hybrid environments needs a bit of tweaking for those on-prem."
"Ransomware protection is missing in Azure Backup."
"While Azure Backup allows ingress data, the egress data is chargeable, which should be excluded."
"The length of time it takes to restore is our main source of frustration. It would be beneficial to shorten the time it takes."
"The Azure Backup support for on-premises service is limited."
"It still does not have a lot of customization, especially if your workloads are not in Azure."
"Lacks an AI system that would enable easier upgrading of the hardware."
"To make it a ten, it should have the ability to extend the retention and to perform a copy of the data outside of the subscription - with no additional costs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is quite friendly on the pocket. You need to pay the licensing cost upfront, and then the support charges are on an annual basis."
"We use the free version that provides very basic functionalities."
"If the solution was less expensive it would be better."
"The price of Acronis Backup could be reduced, it is expensive."
"We pay a yearly subscription fee and the pricing is reasonable."
"Acronis Backup is cheaper. If you install it on a hypervisor, you only pay for a single license. It would be for the backup server, and everything else will be covered by it. In that sense, it becomes a much cheaper option. However, if you have virtual machines, then it can be more expensive. Also, if you have a lot of physical machines the cost can be higher because each entity will need a separate license. There is a monthly license cost."
"The pricing is reasonable. However, it depends on the storage that you use. It would be great to have a package that we can use up to a certain size of the backup, this would allow us to know what the price is going to be up to that capacity."
"The price is reasonable."
"It is a very cheap cloud solution."
"We do not have any additional costs for Azure Backup."
"The pricing of the solution does not depend on the service itself but rather on the minimum data volume encountered. This pricing approach seems reasonable and is on par with other competitors in the market. It is a good solution for on-premise needs because it is more cost-effective. When evaluating the overall financial expenditure, including operational costs and the impact on the IT team, Azure Backup is a favorable choice."
"Azure Backup is a moderately priced solution."
"The product's pricing is a three or four out of ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is costly."
"Licensing fees are paid on a monthly basis."
"The price is somewhat high and could be lower."
"It is a bit costly initially, but it is well worth it in the long run, especially for fighting against a number of threats, such as ransomware, which the IT industry is facing."
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Answers from the Community

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
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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
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
20%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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?
Customers choose their backup tool based on its flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Customers prefer Azure Backup because it has a pay-as-you-go model, and they won't have to pay an upfront amount ...
 

Also Known As

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