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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Retrospect Backup comparison

 

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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
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (3rd)
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 (79th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 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 0.2% 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

"One of the best benefits of using Acronis is that it also provides data security along with the backup of data. It checks everything, and that's the main benefit of using Acronis"
"From a security standpoint, it provides robust protection to prevent system crashes and data loss."
"It has one console for many loads and one backup for many recovery options, and converting backups as a virtual machine offers an edge as a low-cost Disaster Recovery solution."
"The most valuable features are its ease of use, the speed, and its got a reasonable amount of granular control."
"Once you deploy, it's very easy to manage. It took us about an hour to deploy."
"I am from Perú, and IT departments are not very advanced here; basically, it is way better than whatever we are used to using, tapes, etc."
"The update process is quite efficient. They send admin alerts one day in advance when updating data centers or products."
"We like the backup functionality."
"Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops."
 

Cons

"Reporting is not on par. It needs some more information as per customer or partner interest. I hope Acronis is working on it."
"They could support Linux OS primarily for servers."
"I would like them to improve the command line feature. The command line is not working smoothly, and there is some problem with it."
"The platform's interface could be user-friendly."
"The Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud server could improve by having better performance."
"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'd like to see more DLP, data loss prevention."
"One of the areas where the product could be improved is its online cloud backup."
"Retrospect Backup needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"There is a free trial available in order for people to evaluate it."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is an expensive solution."
"With the price, there is a certain limitation on terabytes but no limits on how many servers or how many services you can run."
"The solution is moderately priced."
"The product is not expensive. It's in the middle. For its capabilities, it's on the affordable side."
"The product’s pricing is expensive."
"I would rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten. The solution costs around 75 USD for 1TB per month."
"Retrospect Backup is more cost-effective compared to other products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
17%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Construction Company
25%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
University
7%
 

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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