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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Veritas Alta SaaS Protection comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Ranking in SaaS Backup
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (9th)
Veritas Alta SaaS Protection
Ranking in SaaS Backup
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (30th), SaaS Management Platforms (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is 4.1%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas Alta SaaS Protection is 2.3%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Stavros Samiotis - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 15, 2024
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.
Daniel Ogola - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 2, 2022
The appliance is ready to integrate with the cloud in cases where the customers have a hybrid or cloud environment.
Our customers use Veritas for taking media backups. There is are two on-prem backup appliances 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. The go-between is a Veritas partner, so the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features are the automated backup, and that you are able to manage all of your devices centrally."
"The platform's most valuable features include its backup functionality, particularly the snapshot and image backup capabilities."
"The main strengths of Acronis lie in its cost-effectiveness, user-friendly interface, and comprehensive services."
"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"
"The update process is quite efficient. They send admin alerts one day in advance when updating data centers or products."
"The integration with multiple modules in the console and the backup and recovery features are very good."
"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."
"Technical support is great."
"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."
"he most valuable feature is that it's not so intrusive with computer resources."
"The most valuable features are the ease of administration and the ease of configuration."
"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."
"It's very comprehensive. It's one of the first brands to appear in its field."
"The solution's hardware appliance is very scalable and very useful."
"The duplication is the solution's most valuable feature."
"What I like most about Veritas SaaS Backup is that it is easy to work on."
 

Cons

"The reporting could be improved. I would like to see some enhancements in that regard."
"The solution's provisioning of packages and how they are charged could be improved."
"The platform's interface could be user-friendly."
"The speed of the backup process in the solution can be improved"
"I would like to see more integration with SIEM solutions."
"It could be a little more user-friendly. The technical support also should be improved."
"I don't see any room for improvement in the solution itself, but their marketing could be better. Dealers and customers aren't aware of this product or the company, so maybe they should concentrate more on marketing."
"In the solution, you have the customization option for reports but it is limited and should allow more customizations in terms of how long or when you can do the reports."
"The technical team wasn't very helpful."
"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."
"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."
"The usability of the solution isn't the best."
"Technical support can be improved."
"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."
"In the future, we would like to see support for virtualized machines."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud's price is reasonable."
"Its cost depends on storage size and number of endpoints."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is an expensive solution."
"The pricing is a little lower than the competition, at least in India."
"There is a free trial available in order for people to evaluate it."
"It's relatively cheap, but you see the benefits more at a higher volume."
"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 a bit expensive, but it's worth the price."
"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."
"I would rate this solution's pricing as five out of five."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
14%
Computer Software Company
14%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
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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Sample Customers

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