Acronis Cyber Protect vs iDrive comparison

Acronis and IDrive Inc. are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. Acronis is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0, while IDrive Inc. is ranked #22 with an average rating of 9.0. Acronis holds a 3.9% mindshare in CB, compared to IDrive Inc.’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Acronis users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IDrive Inc. users who would recommend it.

Acronis Cyber Protect

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Acronis Cyber Protect

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Acronis Cyber Protect and iDrive compete in cyber protection and data backup. Acronis Cyber Protect has the upper hand with its integrated cybersecurity features, while iDrive is favored for its cost-effective pricing model.

Features: Acronis Cyber Protect offers integrated cybersecurity and endpoint management features, real-time protection, anti-malware capabilities, and seamless backup solutions. iDrive provides efficient data backup and storage with file sync and share features, specializing in user-friendly and flexible backup services.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Acronis Cyber Protect offers a streamlined deployment process with thorough documentation, 24/7 customer support, and comprehensive remote management tools. iDrive is known for straightforward setup procedures, responsive customer service, and an easily navigable platform, aiding in quicker deployment and user satisfaction.

Pricing and ROI: Acronis Cyber Protect has a higher setup cost due to its expansive suite of features, impacting initial ROI and aiming at enterprises seeking an all-in-one solution. iDrive offers a more budget-friendly pricing model with scalable options and excellent ROI for businesses looking for reliable backup without additional security features, making it a preferred choice for small to medium-sized enterprises maximizing investment returns.

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Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect

Ranking in Cloud Backup

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

124

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (12th)

iDrive

Ranking in Cloud Backup

22nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect is 3.9%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of iDrive is 1.1%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect	3.9%
iDrive	1.1%
Other	95.0%

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ArunKumar24

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.

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reviewer2539458

President at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

Offers lot of storage space, and you can set up several different types of backups

I’ve had some issues with iDrive. I don’t have an updated version of Windows, so that might have something to do with it. I’m running a 2018 version of Windows 10, and I haven’t had any issues with Acronis. But I have had issues with iDrive, though they do seem to fix issues, but more slowly. It would be nice if iDrive could do what Acronis does and be able to do local disk images. Instead, the only local backup they do is a file backup. I’ve had issues like the scheduler mysteriously erasing my settings. I have to babysit it and make sure it’s doing the backups regularly because sometimes when they do updates, it scrambles my backup settings. I found out later that it hasn’t been doing backups for a few days, which is annoying. The email updates were another issue I had. It was giving me email updates for successful backups, and I don’t need my inbox full of those messages. And now I told them, I need an email message when the thing’s not running. But it doesn’t work that way.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Centralized management is valuable to us."

"For my first experience, it is the best software for backups, especially for a five-system backup."

"The solution has all the features I need and user friendly."

"The way Acronis Backup is currently, it is one of the best that we have used."

"The most valuable feature is the quick restoration. We can restore the data quickly."

"The best thing about it is that we can back up pretty much everything we want to. We don't have to have multiple solutions. It can back up any physical or virtual server, including servers in Azure. It can back up SharePoint, OneDrive, and G Suite. Everything we need to back up can be backed up, and that's why we like it."

"The administration is pretty flexible in terms of defining a multi-tenant type of setup."

"It is fast and easy for an image-based backup across all platforms."

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"iDrive will keep up to 30 versions of a file."

"The encryption process is the most useful part of using iDrive for data security. I also use the background backup feature which helps me to clone and conduct computer backup. These features are very reliable, especially when restoring images from damaged servers. But I don't use the real-time backup feature; I always use the scheduled backup."

Cons

"It could back up more things. I don't think it can back up Box and some of the other third-party ones. Not that we use them that much, but the more they can do, the better it would be. There could also be better integrations with RMM tools."

"At this stage, Acronis Cyber Protect helps me to overcome nothing because it actually caused more problems than it solved."

"The product needs to have a simple DR process."

"I needed tech support to straighten out an issue with cloud backup. I have troubleshooting to do with failed backups."

"Acronis has some limitations on the cloud side."

"Some of the default settings out-of-the-box should already be set up for the novice user. For instance, the warnings that say a hard drive has bad sectors and stops the backup from performing."

"It could have a better ability to manage backups over a longer period."

"It would be better if they made it easier to obtain images for laptops and desktops. It isn't easy right now to have many different types of desktop computers. This is because Microsoft is changing a lot of things in Windows 10."

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"I’ve had issues like the scheduler mysteriously erasing my settings. I have to babysit it."

"The disadvantage of using real-time backup in iDrive is that it significantly impacts server performance, causing considerable speed issues. The archiving process needs improvement along with the management of bandwidth and CPU. There should also be more options for creating conditions to manage the workload of the environment, making the system easier to balance."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think that the prices of the product go up every year. If one is extremely expensive and ten is absolutely cheap, I rate the product price as six."

"The pricing is significantly higher than it was last year, which is understandable since they have introduced new technology, such as transitioning from backup to cybersecurity."

"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."

"You pay for what you use in the cloud. If you don't start the virtual machine in the cloud, you only pay for the information stored there. But when you start the virtual machine, another pricing model is activated."

"I would rate the solution’s pricing an eight out of ten. The tool’s subscription is yearly."

"The tool is cheap compared to other products."

"The price of the solution is expensive and could be reduced a little."

"It is a low-cost solution."

More Acronis Cyber Protect pricing and cost advice

"According to our evaluation done five to seven years ago, iDrive is cheap and it covers a lot of our needs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Non Tech Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Media Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	68
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	24

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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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for iDrive?

The pricing’s really good for the amount of backup space you get. I get five terabytes. I think it’s, like, eighty bucks a year, something like that.

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What needs improvement with iDrive?

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What is your primary use case for iDrive?

We have a wide variation of use cases.

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

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Overview

Acronis Cyber Protect offers a revolutionary approach to cyber protection by integrating data protection with cybersecurity. This integrated method eliminates complexity challenges, delivers better protection against today’s threats, and maximizes efficiency by saving time and money. With its full-stack antimalware protection and comprehensive endpoint management, Acronis Cyber Protect combats advanced cyberattacks with a unique integration of protection technologies while simplifying daily IT operations, endpoint deployments and management, and reporting. Now you can manage all cyber protection aspects from a single pane of glass.

Acronis

iDrive is a reliable and user-friendly cloud storage solution that securely stores and backs up important files and data. With efficient backup and restore capabilities, seamless syncing across devices, and robust security measures, iDrive is expertly designed for personal and business use. Users appreciate its ease of use and the ability to access files from multiple devices, making it a valuable tool for efficient data management.

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Sample Customers

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