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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) comparison

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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
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud offers rapid ROI through cost savings, efficient data protection, and simplified management, enhancing business security.
Sentiment score
6.2
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) offers cost-effective, flexible server options, enhancing user satisfaction and operational efficiency with significant savings.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud receives mixed feedback, praised for knowledgeable support but criticized for slow response and unresolved issues.
Sentiment score
7.8
Akamai Connected Cloud excels in responsive, personalized 24/7 support, often outperforming competitors like AWS and Google in user satisfaction.
CloudGuard is on a WAF, which is a cloud-based Check Point WAF.
Director at esupport Solutions Pvt ltd
Their expertise and consulting are very good, especially for Indian business.
Associate Product Executive at Connex Information Technologies
They were very responsive to my issue.
CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
They respond with relevant and easy-to-follow solutions.
Managing Director at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud excels in scalability and adaptability but faces some concerns over pricing models.
Sentiment score
7.0
Akamai Connected Cloud is scalable and cost-effective, but some users prefer AWS for rapid scaling and advanced features.
It is very easy to scale, highly optimized, and very flexible.
Senior Engineer 3 at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
For my usage, which is a small business, I rate the scalability of Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) around nine or ten.
CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is stable and reliable, though occasional connectivity and anti-malware performance issues are noted.
Sentiment score
8.1
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) is praised for its reliability, excellent availability, and quick resolution of rare issues.
 

Room For Improvement

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud needs UI improvements, better performance, clearer naming, enhanced features, and more flexible pricing.
Users suggest enhancing Akamai Cloud with more managed services, global data centers, better security, integration, and improved customer support.
Support could be improved.
Director at esupport Solutions Pvt ltd
I would like to see more mature XDR and EDR features.
Associate Product Executive at Connex Information Technologies
The main area for improvement is the lack of a backup feature to the local hard disk or storage.
System Administrator at mmcytech
The main improvement I would like to see from Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) is the ability to duplicate the server as it is and initialize a new one with the same features.
CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
There is room for improvement in offering a broader range of managed services and advanced enterprise features.
Senior Engineer 3 at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud offers flexible licensing, moderately high pricing, comprehensive features, and competitive Microsoft 365 rates; free trials available.
Akamai Connected Cloud provides affordable, predictable pricing, valued for flexibility and transparency compared to major cloud providers.
In India, the pricing of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is relatively low compared to other competitors.
Associate Product Executive at Connex Information Technologies
I find Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)'s pricing very competitive.
Managing Director at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
 

Valuable Features

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud offers scalable, user-friendly data protection with robust backup, cybersecurity integration, and centralized management.
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) offers fast, cost-effective services with a user-friendly interface, strong support, and flexible automation options.
AI functionality enhances malware and threat detection by summarizing vulnerabilities, providing engineers with a direct idea about what needs to be covered.
Associate Product Executive at Connex Information Technologies
The centralized management dashboard helps with team efficiency as well as handling security tasks.
Director at esupport Solutions Pvt ltd
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) is easy to use and has a fair price, making it accessible and straightforward, which is crucial when compared to other complex solutions.
System Administrator at mmcytech
The API support in Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) helps me automate routine infrastructure tasks, such as creating or deleting virtual machines and managing DNS records while configuring resources through scripts or infrastructure as code.
Senior Engineer 3 at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) is cheaper.
Senior Software Engineer at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (24th), SaaS Backup (10th)
Akamai Connected Cloud (Lin...
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (4th), Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Cloud Services solutions, they serve different purposes. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is designed for Cloud Backup and holds a mindshare of 1.4%, down 1.7% compared to last year.
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode), on the other hand, focuses on Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS), holds 7.1% mindshare, up 6.3% since last year.
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud1.4%
Veeam Data Platform6.7%
Commvault Cloud4.6%
Other87.3%
Cloud Backup
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)7.1%
Amazon AWS14.3%
Microsoft Azure8.7%
Other69.9%
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

Bala_Krishna - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at esupport Solutions Pvt ltd
Has supported virtual and file backups efficiently while some support issues remain
Our major use case is virtual systems backup as well as file backups The centralized management dashboard helps with team efficiency as well as handling security tasks. The product also includes an AI-based anti-malware feature. It effectively helps us with team efficiency and managing security…
Vishwanath Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Engineer 3 at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Fast cloud deployment has transformed web hosting and automated infrastructure management
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) offers multiple valuable features. The best features include straightforward cloud server deployment that is very reliable. The interface is intuitive, along with object storage and strong API support for automation. The API support in Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) helps me automate routine infrastructure tasks, such as creating or deleting virtual machines and managing DNS records while configuring resources through scripts or infrastructure as code. In those cases, I use the API model, which significantly reduces manual work and speeds up processes, helping me maintain a consistent environment. One of the most handy features is that it is straightforward, making it easy to manage. The control panel is also very user-friendly for managing servers, networking, and storage, with an interface that is clear and intuitive. Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) has positively impacted my organization by providing reliable cloud infrastructure. I can deploy servers very quickly, scale up resources whenever needed, and spend less time managing the infrastructure. Specific outcomes since adopting Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) include a significant reduction in time and effort required for server provisioning, which previously took an hour and now takes just a minute. This has helped me speed up development and testing. The predictable pricing has also helped control infrastructure costs, allowing me to track resource consumption and expenses better. The platform's reliability has contributed to stable application uptime.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
16%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
6%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
Support could be improved, and awareness is important.
What is your primary use case for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
Our major use case is virtual systems backup as well as file backups.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
In India, the pricing of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is relatively low compared to other competitors. It is well-suited for tech companies and institutes.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Linode?
I find Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)'s pricing very competitive. They never charge extra without improvements. I always receive more features for the same price.
What needs improvement with Linode?
While Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) is straightforward and smooth, there is room for improvement in offering a broader range of managed services and advanced enterprise features. There is also sc...
What is your primary use case for Linode?
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) is primarily used for web hosting and cloud infrastructure, specifically in infrastructure as a service, running virtual machines and cloud servers, and object stora...
 

Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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Sample Customers

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