Acronis Cyber Protect vs Barracuda Intronis Backup comparison

The compared Acronis and Barracuda Networks solutions aren't in the same category. Acronis is ranked #11 in CB , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 3.4% mindshare in the category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #11 in DS , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Acronis users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Barracuda Networks users who would recommend it.

Acronis Cyber Protect

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Acronis Cyber Protect and Barracuda Intronis Backup based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Backup solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

124

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (16th), Cloud Backup (11th)

Barracuda Intronis Backup

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (11th), MSP Backup (7th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Cloud Services solutions, they serve different purposes. Acronis Cyber Protect is designed for Cloud Backup and holds a mindshare of 3.4%, down 6.1% compared to last year.
Barracuda Intronis Backup, on the other hand, focuses on Deduplication Software, holds 1.8% mindshare, up 0.3% since last year.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect	3.4%
Veeam Data Platform	7.2%
Commvault Cloud	5.1%
Other	84.3%

Cloud Backup

Deduplication Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Barracuda Intronis Backup	1.8%
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain	21.4%
HPE StoreOnce	17.2%
Other	59.6%

Deduplication Software

Featured Reviews

ArunKumar24

Chairman at ONGC

Reliable image backups have protected our HMIs and simplified on‑premises recovery

We have not tried the vulnerability assessment feature yet because we have a different set of protocols for our cybersecurity. We conduct audits and plug the gaps as part of our security approach. We are not using AI with the anti-malware from Acronis; we are using it only for backup and recovery. On the backup and restoration side with Acronis Backup, some on-premises AI features which can detect anomalies may be something which would improve the product significantly. Otherwise, we are not very comfortable with cloud-based solutions at this time. We are looking for products which are entirely on-premises, so they remain within our control.

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Gerard Wolters

ICT manager at Oosterhof Holman

Easy to use, immutable, and provides good deduplication features

When we wanted to back up our Microsoft environment, we looked for a cloud backup. Barracuda provided a cloud backup. There were no other products that offered similar features at that time. I will recommend the product to others. It is easy to use. It is a complete package. It is easy to integrate the product with Microsoft. We have a complete package that includes antispam and email gateway solutions. We can choose any package we want. We use Barracuda Essentials. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I can encrypt the data, I can make it send me an email if it fails. It lets me choose which files I want to ignore during backup."

"We tried Acronis and it was easy to use and it worked."

"For me, the cost is a significant advantage."

"I have not used other backup solutions to compare how well the features work but I have found Acronis Backup to be user-friendly, overall easy to use, and performance is good."

"True Image has a slew of enterprise and end-user features and the interface is both easy to use and simple to understand."

"The configuration of automatic backups and the full image of the hard drive, so in case something happens I can recover the full hard drive."

"The most valuable feature is its ability to back up and recover our production environment from ransomware."

"The performance has been fine so far."

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"They are the best support that we have had so far. When you contact or email them, they are very quick to respond. They always have someone available for us. That's what we want as a customer, we want someone to listen to us."

"The backup feature is most valuable. That's why we took it."

"Most important is its ease of use. You plug it in, follow the steps, and you have your backup file."

"Trust Barracuda, at least give them a try, because unfortunately, they're not very known."

"Barracuda Backup is really easy in terms of maintenance, and I don't have to worry about changing tapes."

"The most valuable features are the deduplication that analyzes data to identify duplicate patterns and granular restore."

"One of the strong points of Barracuda is that you can go from zero to having your first backup running within 10 minutes."

"Customers get a return on their investment from day one."

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Cons

"The replication part and failover are areas in which improvements are required."

"The biggest problem that we have is when the antivirus is installed, the whole machine runs very slowly and some of the machines hang."

"I would like to have more hardware space. It would make it better."

"The new version has anti-malware and software management features, but these features should be enhanced."

"The product isn't very scalable."

"The only problem that I face while using this software is that the backup taken using its older versions do at times create problem while being restored with new versions."

"The tool's dashboard for daily operations is useful, but I find that it could benefit from enhancements, particularly in terms of reporting. While exporting reports, the format is not fancy as it appears on the dashboard. The exported files are typically in Excel CSV or PDF format."

"It takes a long to backup data using Acronis backup and recovery v11 and I found Acronis support not really helpful as they always suggest to update the software instead of solving the issue with the current version."

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"The backup feature could be a bit simpler to utilize."

"I am working in some of the more rural areas of Sweden, and some of the customers here are a little bit wary of cloud technology at the moment. It is not like in Gothenburg or Stockholm, where people rely on it so much more. In the rural areas, companies are saying that we do need to use the cloud, and they are being very wary about their data, especially with GDPR and all that kind of stuff. Having more control and having an option for backing up locally, even if you don't want to use it, would be something very good. The cloud backup is brilliant, but there should be an option to take that cloud backup and save it locally as well. If you lose connection to the internet or you lose access to your data in the cloud, having a backup copy of the latest data on your server is helpful. You need to be able to get access to your customers' files, especially with GDPR, where you need to know where your customers' details are. If they're in the cloud and you've lost access to them, then you'll go into those GDPR regulations. This is somewhere where both Barracuda and Veeam haven't gone as far. As far as I have understood, with Veeam, you can back up your local servers to the cloud but not vice versa. I haven't worked on it much."

"It would be nice to have some reports generated on the usage, but it is not essential."

"The solution needs fine-grained backup capabilities to service individual users. But this is a minor issue considering all that the product does."

"We're working with them on our file share backups. Our solution needs a little bit more fine-tuning."

"They keep you waiting and then they don't come up with a real solution."

"We are still trying to get confident with daily usage of the solution. It is not always stable."

"Compared to Avamar and Data Domain (our other systems), the backup speed is slow."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"Licensing fees are billed annually and there are no extra charges."

"We use the free version that provides very basic functionalities."

"The price is reasonable."

"Acronis Backup is cheaper. If you install it on a hypervisor, you only pay for a single license. It would be for the backup server, and everything else will be covered by it. In that sense, it becomes a much cheaper option. However, if you have virtual machines, then it can be more expensive. Also, if you have a lot of physical machines the cost can be higher because each entity will need a separate license. There is a monthly license cost."

"Its price is quite friendly on the pocket. You need to pay the licensing cost upfront, and then the support charges are on an annual basis."

"The current subscription model of Acronis Backup compared to other backup solutions is not costly."

"The pricing is significantly higher than it was last year, which is understandable since they have introduced new technology, such as transitioning from backup to cybersecurity."

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"The tool's pricing is reasonable."

"All the storage is included in Barracuda, so you're just paying for the package. I think with Veeam, you pay for the package, and you pay for the storage."

"Because it is a single package that includes everything, they are worth the money that you need to pay for it. You are paying for the hardware, licensing, the software that runs on it, regular updates, the cloud features included with it along with the replication, and your space allocated in the cloud for replication. It is fairly priced for what you get."

"What I like best about Barracuda Backup is the licensing model."

"You have two options, which we have. We pay for it bi-monthly. Then, you can purchase the project hours and support annually."

"Low, fixed cost with great savings."

"They're on par with their competitors."

"It is about 6,900 or 7,000 a year. It goes up a little every year. Its price includes live updates, support, antivirus, and cloud storage. If I increase the cloud space, then the price would increase. It has been consistent for us."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Marketing Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	69
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	24

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	3

Questions from the Community

Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?

Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...

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How does Acronis Backup compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?

Acronis Backup is a versatile backup-as-a-service solution for service providers. It allows you to protect workloads on-premises and in the cloud and provide backup to any storage. The deployment i...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Acronis Backup?

Overall, the price is very good. I would rate the price as nine out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda Backup?

The pricing is very competitive. Licensing is on a yearly basis, and Barracuda even provides replacements after three years if a device reaches end of life, without any extra charges.

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What needs improvement with Barracuda Backup?

The product needs improvement to become better. For example, we attempted to integrate with Postgres SQL server to backup the database alone, which was not supported. For this reason, we required a...

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What is your primary use case for Barracuda Backup?

We are partners with Trellix Move Antivirus and we have sold it previously. That particular bundle has changed as Trellix has moved to Complete Protection and the DLP comes under another bundle. We...

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Also Known As

Acronis Backup, Acronis Backup 12.5 Standard, Acronis Backup 12.5 Advanced

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Overview

Acronis Cyber Protect streamlines data recovery and security with cloud compatibility, supporting diverse environments seamlessly. Its powerful interface facilitates management and deployment, ensuring data integrity for businesses prioritizing operational efficiency.

Acronis Cyber Protect delivers comprehensive protection with easy data recovery, encryption, and a user-centric interface that simplifies management tasks. It excels in supporting a broad range of hardware and operating systems. Featuring universal restore and image backup, it enables rapid deployment, while providing robust anti-malware and ransomware protection, coupled with backup deduplication. The flexible deployment options and effective management console are complemented by real-time reporting and customizable backups, enhancing operational efficiency. However, resource consumption during installation, complex interface, and limited database support can be points of consideration. The complexity in installation and pricing structure can affect affordability, yet its multifaceted utility in securing critical data remains a compelling advantage.

What are the key features of Acronis Cyber Protect?

Easy Data Recovery: Facilitates rapid data recovery to minimize downtime.
Encryption: Provides secure data protection through advanced encryption methods.
Cloud Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with cloud platforms for flexible deployment.
Universal Restore: Allows quick system recovery on different hardware.
Anti-Malware: Offers strong protection against malware threats.
Ransomware Protection: Shields data from ransomware attacks.
Backup Deduplication: Saves storage space through efficient backup management.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Enhanced workflow with real-time reporting and customizable backups.
Data Integrity: Security features significantly bolster data protection.
Deployment Flexibility: Supports diverse environments for easy adaptation.
Effective Management Console: Streamlines management of backup and recovery tasks.

Acronis Cyber Protect finds significant use in industries such as finance, healthcare, and IT services where data security and recovery are paramount. By supporting server, workstation, and cloud environments like Azure VMs, it provides versatile recovery and backup solutions. Its implementation by solution providers ensures clients benefit from comprehensive data protection strategies, enhancing business resilience.

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Barracuda Intronis Backup is recognized for its email archiving, ease of use, and reliable performance, providing efficient data protection and recovery across systems including servers and virtual machines.

Its intuitive management interface, efficient deduplication, and Live Boot feature for quick recovery make it a popular choice. The solution supports granular file restores, offers unlimited cloud storage, and provides robust support. Users appreciate Barracuda's compression and fast backup speeds. The platform's advanced threat protection, user-friendly cloud portal, and seamless integration with multiple products add to its strong reputation. However, there is a need for improved speed, enhanced user profile backup, and better space management. Users report slow restore times for large data and see a need for improved cloud support and reporting features.

What are the key features of Barracuda Intronis Backup?

Email Archiving: Efficiently manages and stores email data.
Intuitive Management: Simplifies operations with a user-friendly interface.
Live Boot: Facilitates quick recovery minimizing downtime.
Unlimited Cloud Storage: Provides extensive storage capabilities.
Advanced Threat Protection: Secures data with superior protection.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from Barracuda Intronis Backup?

Efficiency: Streamlines data protection and management.
Reliability: Ensures consistent performance for backups and restores.
Scalability: Offers flexible solutions adaptable to growing needs.
Support: Provides strong technical assistance and reliable customer service.

Organizations utilize Barracuda Intronis Backup primarily for comprehensive data protection and recovery within sectors such as IT and cloud services. It's often implemented for system-wide backups including servers and virtual machines, facilitating cloud-to-cloud backups for Office 365 applications. Hybrid models combining on-premises environments with Barracuda's appliances and cloud integration are common, aiding in daily, weekly, and monthly backup routines to ensure disaster recovery and secure data archiving.

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Sample Customers

Kings Academy, Rush Memorial, Pentagon Credit Union, Oxford School District, New York City Probation, Dolmen Insurance, New Bedford Community Health, Gerard Darel, Ready Honda

Dematic, Levitt Safety, Osoyoos Credit Union, Viborel Distribuiao, European Tour, Papergraphics, Levitt Safety, Academy of Contemporary Music, Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton, LLP, National History Museum, California Almond Board, American Radio Relay League, Kirkpatrick Bank, IAC, Healey Brothers Automotive Group, Mechanicsburg Area School District, Taylor Shellfish Farms, Drew Marine, inMusic, Mills Law Library, Healy Brothers Automotive Group, Thomas Kinkade Company, Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit

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