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Acronis Cyber Protect vs Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) 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
7.1
Organizations value Acronis Cyber Protect for its time efficiency and data protection, despite challenges in quantifying its monetary ROI.
Sentiment score
1.0
Dell PowerProtect DP offers cost savings, improved data protection, faster backups, reduced downtime, simplified management, and higher productivity.
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
Acronis Cyber Protect support is generally praised for effectiveness, but some users experience delays and communication issues.
Sentiment score
8.5
Dell PowerProtect DP support is mixed, with slow frontline help but improved resolution upon escalation and partner level intervention.
Whenever I have a question, they respond very quickly each time.
IT Manager at HASNER TECNOLOGIA
I'll give them a nine for how responsive they are in technical support.
Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions
We go to our control system OEM for support, including backup, restoration, and cybersecurity protocols.
Chairman at ONGC
Challenges exist in certain Linux-based cases.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
On the one or two occasions where we needed to engage with Dell support, they've been most helpful.
Senior Systems Engineer at NTT DATA
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) support from Dell EMC is consistent.
Lead Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Acronis Cyber Protect is praised for scalability, supporting various business sizes with ease of use and backup management.
Sentiment score
3.5
Dell PowerProtect DP is scalable and adaptable, supporting varied data needs with easy upgrades and expansion options.
Acronis Cyber Protect is a scalable product.
IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd
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
The product offers flexibility for scalability, making it user-friendly and adaptable to different performance requirements.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Acronis Cyber Protect receives mixed stability reviews, praised for features but facing occasional performance issues and configuration challenges.
Sentiment score
7.5
Dell PowerProtect DP is praised for stability and reliability, with minor network issues but effective patching and consistent operation.
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
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) is a stable solution because it's a mature product.
Senior Systems Engineer at NTT DATA
 

Room For Improvement

Acronis Cyber Protect requires improvements in interface design, compatibility, scalability, integration, performance, support, documentation, and security measures.
Dell PowerProtect DP has authentication, space management, setup complexities, and lacks third-party integration, continuous backup, and AI innovations.
We are not very comfortable with cloud-based solutions at this time. We are looking for products which are entirely on-premises, so they remain within our control.
Chairman at ONGC
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
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
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) requires more updates and innovations in AI-powered cyber resilience.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
You cannot integrate with any other third-party solution or your Data Domain since it is very tightly coupled and has limited licenses with respect to capacity that are integrated directly with Avamar.
Lead Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
One area of Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) that can be improved is probably more integrations with third-party software, particularly third-party backup software.
Senior Systems Engineer at NTT DATA
 

Setup Cost

Acronis Cyber Protect offers flexible licensing and reasonable ongoing costs, providing value and cost-effectiveness for smaller environments.
Dell PowerProtect DP offers flexible licensing and good value with bundled features, despite higher costs than some competitors.
I would rate the price as nine out of ten.
IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd
Pricing is competitive with other software vendors.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
The pricing of Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) is competitive compared to its peers in the market.
Senior Systems Engineer at NTT DATA
 

Valuable Features

Acronis Cyber Protect offers a user-friendly interface, comprehensive protection, cloud integration, and secure backups with advanced cybersecurity features.
Dell PowerProtect DP offers high deduplication, easy deployment, AI security, scalability, fast recovery, and multi-cloud integration.
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
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) has a scalable architecture, offering flexibility, so you can always scale the capacity to meet any increased demands.
Senior Systems Engineer at NTT DATA
AI integration enhances backup operations by analyzing data and ensuring malware protection.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
It is easy for rebooting and upgrading since everything is managed from a single pane through DPA, where you can upgrade everything including your backup solution and backup storage in a one-touch interface.
Lead Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
124
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (7th)
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
43rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
16
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 Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) is 0.7%, up from 0.7% 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%
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)0.7%
Other96.8%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

ArunKumar24 - PeerSpot reviewer
Chairman at ONGC
Reliable image backups have protected our HMIs and simplified on‑premises recovery
We have not tried the vulnerability assessment feature yet because we have a different set of protocols for our cybersecurity. We conduct audits and plug the gaps as part of our security approach. We are not using AI with the anti-malware from Acronis; we are using it only for backup and recovery. On the backup and restoration side with Acronis Backup, some on-premises AI features which can detect anomalies may be something which would improve the product significantly. Otherwise, we are not very comfortable with cloud-based solutions at this time. We are looking for products which are entirely on-premises, so they remain within our control.
Pranav Telang - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Integrated backup platform has simplified upgrades and centralized management for enterprise sites
You cannot integrate with any other third-party solution or your Data Domain since it is very tightly coupled and has limited licenses with respect to capacity that are integrated directly with Avamar. Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) solutions are usually costly. When it is virtualized or comes with additional licenses and additional hardware, the cost increases. The pricing is defined by what kind of performance you are looking for, so based on that, you have to decide what type of disk you need. Scalability is based on how much capacity you have or what slots are available. After that, you have to include the DAEs and capacities. Again, you have to purchase an additional license for Data Domain if you are increasing the capacity.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Educational Organization
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business68
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

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How does Acronis Backup compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
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What do you like most about Acronis Backup?
One of its most valuable aspects is its user-friendly interface.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)?
The pricing of Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) is competitive compared to its peers in the market, and while it can always come down, I still think it's a fair price.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)?
You cannot integrate with any other third-party solution or your Data Domain since it is very tightly coupled and has limited licenses with respect to capacity that are integrated directly with Ava...
What is your primary use case for Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)?
We implemented Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) for one of our biggest enterprise customers across their 30 sites. The customer had hyperconverged infrastructure and was looking for a completely isolate...
 

Also Known As

Acronis Backup, Acronis Backup 12.5 Standard, Acronis Backup 12.5 Advanced
Dell EMC IDPA, Dell IDPA, EMC IDPA
 

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
Under Armour, Christian Brothers University, Presidio
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