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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs iDrive comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Ranking in Cloud Backup
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (5th)
iDrive
Ranking in Cloud Backup
27th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is 1.5%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of iDrive is 0.5%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Stavros Samiotis - PeerSpot reviewer
Restores files accidentally deleted by developers and efficiently blocked a lot of attacks against our servers
The backup, the vulnerability assessment, and the anti-malware capabilities have been most impactful for data protection. Acronis approaches cybersecurity holistically, focusing on five key pillars: * Protection * Detection * Response * Recovery * Forensics It covers the need to block threats, investigate incidents, and ensure disaster recovery. This approach aligns well with current cybersecurity trends, including backups and deploying Malware Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems alongside Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) systems. While it doesn't yet include features like password management or security awareness training for end-users, Acronis has announced plans to integrate those in upcoming updates.
Jose Francisco Rosario - PeerSpot reviewer
A reliable platform with good encryption process for data security
Setting up iDrive is straightforward and easy. The local software can be installed after setting up everything in the cloud. The deployment process can take a few hours or more depending on the complexity of the structure you want to create. Integrating iDrive into our ecosystem was not complex. I handled the deployment process by myself and did not need much workforce for deployment. Our IT technicians handle all implementations and changes. The maintenance process for iDrive is smooth, but often faces challenges in terms of sensitivity to internet bandwidth variations. If there's a large variation, it might pause the backup process. But in such cases, the notifications keep us updated as it is very swift and reliable.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature I have found the be the management console it is very easy to use and automation is important. Additionally, overall the solution is easy to use."
"The product offers a user-friendly dashboard and a seamless backup process"
"We can use the tool to set up an automated backup from our on-premises server directly to the cloud."
"The product is stable and has good performance. The product is scalable The solution is easy to set up."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that its console itself is user-friendly."
"The solution has helped us maintain the backups, compliance, and integrity of the data residing on the servers and endpoints."
"The integration with multiple modules in the console and the backup and recovery features are very good."
"Data protection and ransomware protection are the most valuable features of the solution."
"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."
"iDrive will keep up to 30 versions of a file."
 

Cons

"I think the pricing part of the solution is very complicated, making it an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud needs to be more flexible with its pricing."
"I would like to have support for agentless backup, where you don't have to install an agent on the host."
"Its mailbox migration feature needs improvement."
"Technical support needs to be improved because they do not respond in a timely fashion."
"​For you to actually see the full logs, you have to use additional tools or even contact support so they can pull them with own tools."
"Acronis may claim it's due to security reasons, but I believe there should be an option to delete specific files from old backups stored on the Acronis Cloud. Currently, there is no such feature, and I strongly feel the need for a deletion option for erroneous backups."
"Technical support needs improvement. They are too slow to respond, and when it comes to backups, it's critical to deal with issues quickly."
"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."
"I’ve had issues like the scheduler mysteriously erasing my settings. I have to babysit it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is good value for money."
"Acronis is cost effective and I would rate it two out of ten."
"It is not a cheap product."
"The pricing is a little lower than the competition, at least in India."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is an expensive solution."
"I am not the one who is paying for it, but based on what I know, it is not very expensive. It has a good price."
"I would rate the pricing of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud as five out of ten"
"We pay monthly for the use of the solution."
"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
Comms Service Provider
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Real Estate/Law Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
It covers the need to block threats, investigate incidents, and ensure disaster recovery. This approach aligns well with current cybersecurity trends.
What needs improvement with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
We are forced to purchase space in Acronis' private cloud, which is expensive. When you clean the registry, the tool no longer recognizes things like drives. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is not an e...
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.
What needs improvement with iDrive?
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...
What is your primary use case for iDrive?
We have a wide variation of use cases.
 

Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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Sample Customers

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