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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Veritas Alta SaaS Protection comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 12, 2025

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 SaaS Backup
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (9th)
Veritas Alta SaaS Protection
Ranking in SaaS Backup
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (30th), SaaS Management Platforms (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is 3.3%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is 1.8%, down from 2.7% 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.
SunilPanigrahi - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable solution with good duplication capabilities and fair pricing
The duplication is the solution's most valuable feature The backup reports and the dashboard need improvement.  I've been using the solution for five years. The solution is quite stable. We haven't had any problems over the past five years of use. Scalability is fine. We keep adding different…

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 a good anti-ransomware solution."
"The management, backup, and recovery features are all very good."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that its console itself is user-friendly."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud provides unlimited backup features for Office 365 accounts."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud has very easy backup and recovery capabilities."
"It provides quick backup recovery."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it can cover both the cloud and the on-prem devices."
"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 solution is stable; I haven't experienced any bugs or glitches on it."
"he most valuable feature is that it's not so intrusive with computer resources."
"I think the most important feature is the ability of SaaS Backup to cover all modules proposed by Office 365, because competing solutions don't cover the total scope."
"Veritas is loaded with features because the appliance is ready to integrate with the cloud in cases where the customers have a hybrid or cloud environment."
"What I like most about Veritas SaaS Backup is that it is easy to work on."
"The most valuable feature is that it is simple to use."
"The most valuable features are the ease of administration and the ease of configuration."
"It's very comprehensive. It's one of the first brands to appear in its field."
 

Cons

"They should integrate the solution with Storage Area Network(SAN)."
"We've had some troubles with the data center."
"I think the pricing part of the solution is very complicated, making it an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Its mailbox migration feature needs improvement."
"​The logs could be better. Logs through the website are just too simple and basic.​"
"The speed of the backup process in the solution can be improved"
"One of the areas where the product could be improved is its online cloud backup. I do appreciate the way the product is easy to navigate, however, sometimes I have difficulty managing the security permissions on my backups."
"While we use the product to perform daily backups, restoring them from the cloud server often takes a significant amount of time."
"The go-between is a Veritas partner, so the customer support was not that good. The solution is fine except when there is a purchasing crisis where you have to remake the ecosystem. It causes a lot of issues. The support was a problem, but we're okay with it as long as we have someone to communicate with."
"In the future, we would like to see support for virtualized machines."
"The tool can be improved in terms of maintainability and flexibility, especially as companies grow larger. In these aspects, I feel Veeam is better for cloud and operational purposes."
"Technical support can be improved."
"The solution does lack a lot of features, and we're considering switching."
"Licensing has been a struggle. It went from bronze, silver to gold. Licensing needs more sophistication. It has features that are sold as separate add-ons."
"The backup reports and the dashboard need improvement."
"The usability of the solution isn't the best."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Acronis offers a 30-day free trial of the product."
"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."
"The solution is a bit expensive for medium-sized companies."
"I would rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten. The solution costs around 75 USD for 1TB per month."
"The product’s pricing is expensive."
"I would rate the pricing of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud as five out of ten"
"I recommend the tool's monthly licensing model."
"The solution is moderately priced."
"I would rate this solution's pricing as five out of five."
"The tool is expensive compared to Veeam."
"SaaS Backup isn't the most expensive solution."
"The program is quite expensive."
"This solution is not cheap and not expensive but priced in the mid-range."
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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%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 needs improvement with Veritas Alto SaaS Protection?
The tool can be improved in terms of maintainability and flexibility, especially as companies grow larger. In these aspects, I feel Veeam is better for cloud and operational purposes.
What is your primary use case for Veritas Alto SaaS Protection?
Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is good for cloud backups and has many integration features. It works well in a hybrid model.
 

Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
SaaS Backup
 

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