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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 has been very reliable from day one. The biggest advantage of the cloud is that you can scale up and down as you go along."
"The most valuable feature is disaster recovery."
"The customer service and support are really good."
"I have experience with the technical team of the product, and I feel that they offer good support."
"I like the disaster recovery feature of this solution and the interface is great."
"The agent, which is installed on the system, can do Quality of Service."
"It covers the need to block threats, investigate incidents, and ensure disaster recovery. This approach aligns well with current cybersecurity trends."
"The most valuable features are the automated backup, and that you are able to manage all of your devices centrally."
"Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops."
 

Cons

"Not many people know about this product, so they may need to concentrate more on marketing."
"Technical support needs improvement. They are too slow to respond, and when it comes to backups, it's critical to deal with issues quickly."
"We've had some troubles with the data center."
"Acronis Backup Cloud can improve by having fewer updates and patches to the solution. Additionally, should improve the functions that already exist in the solution rather than add new ones."
"Licensing costs could be improved."
"The solution should increase its security features."
"Technical support needs to be improved because they do not respond in a timely fashion."
"We are forced to purchase space in Acronis' private cloud, which is expensive."
"Retrospect Backup needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud as five out of ten"
"The cost of Acronis Backup Cloud is good. They have several licensing models that customers can choose from."
"It is good value for money."
"The product is not expensive. It's in the middle. For its capabilities, it's on the affordable side."
"The pricing is a little lower than the competition, at least in India."
"It's a monthly payment of $1,000 USD."
"I have been using pay as you go with Acronis, so the price is good.​"
"The product is not that expensive, making it a product that can be considered for purchase. I rate the product's price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap."
"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
12%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Construction Company
23%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
9%
 

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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