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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86% willing to recommend

Barracuda Intronis Backup

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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%

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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

"Image based backup, restore Windows based images quickly and on different hardware."

"It’s invaluable for disaster recovery and is pretty quick doing a restore."

"The web-based interface makes it easy to use."

"The solution is stable and reliable."

"The solution is exceptional for desktop backup."

"Ease of deployment is something that was important, and that's what this solution did offer."

"I've used Acronis Backup for the past two years."

"It makes a full image of the hard drive. If a hard drive fails, all we do is recover to another hard drive."

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"The stability of the solution is very good; we haven't had any trouble at all with it so far and it's very reliable."

"Setting up Barracuda Backup is straightforward."

"Easy, immediate protection for data that is virtually infinitely scalable."

"The most valuable feature is the speed of backup, which is very good compared to other solutions."

"Of all the backup products we have used, this by far is the simplest to install and use."

"Barracuda's support is probably one of the best things about them, even with all their solutions. With any problem that we have, or even questions, we get the assistance that we need. The turnaround is pretty quick."

"Whenever you have a crash or your service is not working, you can just live-boot the machine and have your service up and running."

"The superior support from Barracuda in setting up, using, and helping with issues for the product."

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Cons

"It seems like I haven't had any issues since I added the RAM to the Management Server, but it does seem to start being sluggish because I have it running on a Windows 7 machine."

"There are some limitations to the backup."

"The stability could be compromised if there's no program or scheduling of Windows updates."

"Acronis Backup can improve on the virtualization backups because they are not as good as Veeam Backup."

"Their support process can be quite lengthy...This is an area that needs improvement."

"The dashboards for digital operations can be improved."

"The technical support is less than average."

"If there was a wizard that would lead you down a road, when creating a backup, that would probably be better than having to go online or call somebody to actually do a backup. It's not intuitive..."

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"Our second issue was backing up Solaris / Sun systems."

"The restore time can be improved. The restore time for large quantities of folders is slow."

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

"Its speed can be a bit improved, and of course, its pricing can go a lot cheaper."

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

"I would like to see the automatic backup of critical applications to the cloud."

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

"Its speed can be a bit improved, and of course, its pricing can go a lot cheaper."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would describe the product as a mid-priced tool for small and medium businesses."

"When it comes to elements like cost, I think it is the only backup solution which has perpetual licenses, whereby you buy the license once and for all."

"I find the pricing structure satisfactory, it is around $25 per year."

"Our licenses come with a one-time yearly subscription fee."

"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."

"You don't have to pay for licenses. You can pay per gig per month. It is pretty reasonable, especially when you do it per gig."

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

"Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis."

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"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."

"Its pricing is very reasonable, but it can be reduced."

"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."

"The licensing is charged yearly. It's my understanding that the cost of the solution is somewhere around $7,000 every two years."

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

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

"It allows us a low cost backup solution for hardware-based, VMware, and Hyper-V systems all from a single platform."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Marketing Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

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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