Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 and Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud compete in the data protection and cloud backup category. Veeam appears to have an upper hand in ease of use and integration with Microsoft environments, while Acronis stands out for its combined data backup and security features.
Features: Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 is known for its ease of use, flexibility in restoration, and integration with Microsoft products. It can recover data from various cloud providers, making it suitable for companies with hybrid environments. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud integrates backup and cybersecurity features, providing protection against ransomware and malware with a unified data security approach. Users value the integrated management console and disaster recovery options.
Room for Improvement: Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 could improve database support, speed up backup and restoration times, and enhance scalability for large businesses. Users also seek advanced integration features, such as better deduplication and support for archiving. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud may improve technical support responsiveness, user interface intuitiveness, and provide enhanced reporting and backup parameter flexibility.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 offers diverse deployment options, including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, with responsive technical support. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is focused on public cloud deployments and also supports hybrid environments. Although generally easy to use, users have requested improvements in technical support response times.
Pricing and ROI: Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365's pricing is considered reasonable but not the cheapest, with costs usually based on user or mailbox licenses. Despite the cost, users report a strong ROI due to the robust data protection offered. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud provides competitive pricing, often seen as lower than Veeam, along with flexible billing and licensing models. It combines backup and cybersecurity functionalities, yet some users note higher costs for large-scale use.
Veeam® Backup for Microsoft 365 aims to eliminate the risk of losing access and control over Microsoft 365 data including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams – so that data is always protected and accessible. Veeam can securely backup Microsoft 365 to any location, including on premises, a hyperscale cloud, or a service provider and:
NEW in Version 7: Advanced monitoring and reporting through an integration with Veeam ONE v12. This is available as a separate installation and comes at no additional cost to Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 customers. V7 also includes: Backup copy between ANY object storage systems with immutability for ransomware protection, and Microsoft Teams support for self-service restores via the Restore Portal.
The vendor offers a 30-day trial and a demo on Microsoft 365 backup.
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