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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Retrospect Backup comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Ranking in Cloud Backup
25th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (9th)
Retrospect Backup
Ranking in Cloud Backup
65th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (81st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is 1.4%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Retrospect Backup is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud1.4%
Retrospect Backup0.6%
Other98.0%
Cloud Backup
 

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…
Sujeet Rai - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Lighthouse Solutions
Can be used to back up servers and desktops, but needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model
Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops. The solution supports tape and cloud since certain customers are still on tape. The solution provides a dissimilar hardware restore feature. If you have a complete machine burnout, you can restore it on new dissimilar hardware. Retrospect Backup is used to protect file data and SQL databases. Streamlining data backup processes with Retrospect Backup is automated and does not need any human intervention. The solution doesn't take up much time and does the backups automatically. Policy creation is very easy with Retrospect Backup. Once it's done, you don't have to bother about it because it keeps working on its own. A disaster recovery (DR) solution has been built into Retrospect Backup. You can restore the whole machine on a fresh setup with ISO images. Retrospect Backup is very easy to use and not very complicated. Creating policies and adding clients is very easy in the solution. The solution doesn't take up much LAN bandwidth except for the first full backup. The solution is efficient and does the backups really fast. It takes backups in batches of 14 machines at a time.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product is stable and has good performance. The product is scalable The solution is easy to set up."
"This product enables us to use one management console to look after all of our customers' backups."
"Stability is a ten. No issues, no performance drops, and no crashes."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud provides unlimited backup features for Office 365 accounts."
"You can backup whatever you want, anything from your mobile phone to your OneDrive."
"I have found many of the backup options valuable such as logging the event backup and the ability to run an analysis of the backup before you start for problems."
"Technically, the solution is good, but we also have to look at the ecosystem, the pricing policy, and such things."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it can cover both the cloud and the on-prem devices."
"Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops."
 

Cons

"Technical support needs to be improved because they do not respond in a timely fashion."
"I would rate the product an eight out of ten. The tool needs to have better protection. The tool should be also able to take backups while users are offline and upload to the cloud whenever the internet connection is restored or if there is a good bandwidth."
"The speed of the backup process in the solution can be improved"
"​The logs could be better. Logs through the website are just too simple and basic.​"
"I would like to see more integration with SIEM solutions."
"The solution is expensive."
"It would be better if the price of the solution was improved for medium-sized businesses. Moreover, the email security should be improved. We are awaiting new updates on the product."
"There is more room for improvement in the training."
"Retrospect Backup needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay for whatever we use, and they bill us accordingly."
"The solution is moderately priced."
"The solution is a bit expensive, but it's worth the price."
"The price of the product falls under a medium range."
"Acronis is cost effective and I would rate it two out of ten."
"Acronis offers a 30-day free trial of the product."
"The product’s pricing is expensive."
"The cost of Acronis Backup Cloud is good. They have several licensing models that customers can choose from."
"Retrospect Backup is more cost-effective compared to other products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
17%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
Construction Company
23%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
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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.
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Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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