Acronis Cyber Protect vs Barracuda Intronis Backup comparison

The compared Acronis and Barracuda Networks solutions aren't in the same category. Acronis is ranked #7 in CB , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 3.7% mindshare in the category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #11 in DS , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 1.5% 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 (8th), Cloud Backup (7th)

Barracuda Intronis Backup

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (11th), MSP Backup (6th)

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 3.7%, down 6.3% compared to last year.
Barracuda Intronis Backup, on the other hand, focuses on Deduplication Software, holds 1.5% mindshare, up 0.2% since last year.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect	3.7%
Veeam Data Platform	8.2%
Commvault Cloud	6.0%
Other	82.1%

Cloud Backup

Deduplication Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Barracuda Intronis Backup	1.5%
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain	24.2%
HPE StoreOnce	18.5%
Other	55.8%

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

"The interface is easy to use. They keep on adding new features. Acronis recently added multi-platform support."

"Compared to what we had before, we now have ease of use."

"It's always stable; it's very good, useful, and user-friendly."

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

"The most valuable feature is that you can do a bare-metal restore even with dissimilar hardware."

"Our customers can backup to local storage and they can back up or replicate to the cloud."

"This is a full software so deployment time is very quick."

"The solution's most valuable features are its ease of use and its user-friendly interface compared to other tools."

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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."

"The product is easy to use."

"With Barracuda backup solutions, we have a complete and all-round data protection in place."

"It is very stable, and I'm very happy with this solution."

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

"In summary, this is a good product and we plan to continue recommending it to our clients."

"Setting up Barracuda Backup is straightforward."

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

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Cons

"When an error occurs, the information is not always easy to understand and these messages should be made more clear."

"More flexibility with Acronis Linux Console ability to run modules such as the Acronis Windows console; some LINUS modules are locked."

"The problems that we face are often related to the customer's network, although sometimes there are problems with the software, such as an error in the configuration."

"Network based data backup and recovery is supported, however network recovery quite often crashes the application."

"I also think the fact that it is extremely customizable means that it's really easy to get something wrong, and it not work as intended."

"I have had an issue at times with support, because they weren't able to get to me and I've had to call back after an hour or so, but other than that, I can't be more pleased with the product."

"The UI performance can be slow at times, especially when handling operations like checking backup status or initiating a restore. The response time for these actions could be improved."

"It could have a better ability to manage backups over a longer period."

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

"The cloud backup is brilliant, but there should be an option to take that cloud backup and save it locally as well."

"It would be nice to have some reports generated on the usage of the system such as detailed backup statistics, but it is not essential."

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

"The solution is pretty expensive. This is the usual customer complaint."

"It is not always stable."

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

"The solution needs fine-grained backup capabilities to service individual users."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the solution’s pricing an eight out of ten. The tool’s subscription is yearly."

"I think that the prices of the product go up every year. If one is extremely expensive and ten is absolutely cheap, I rate the product price as six."

"The price is reasonable."

"Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis."

"The price of Acronis Backup could be reduced, it is expensive."

"You pay for what you use in the cloud. If you don't start the virtual machine in the cloud, you only pay for the information stored there. But when you start the virtual machine, another pricing model is activated."

"We were on a perpetual license for Acronis Backup."

"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."

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"You don't need to buy an extra license or agent. With one box, you have licenses for any amount of devices that you want to backed up for whatever is backed up."

"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."

"The tool's pricing is reasonable."

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

"Normally, there is the hardware on the site. So, essentially, there is a server and storage. They can price it a little lower because the customers are making a little investment upfront. Even though it is trouble-free for the end-users, and once it is set up and running, they don't have to really think about it, there is essentially an initial investment. It is not really pricey. We're actually competitive, but we are in a different market. In Asia, customers are a little more price-sensitive than in the west. It is not really a real issue."

"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."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Marketing Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	68
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 do you like most about Barracuda Backup?

The solution’s scalability is good because its space is unlimited. We can start in Office365 with one terabyte bit of information and leverage through an enterprise solution of 1000 users.

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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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Also Known As

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

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Overview

Acronis Cyber Protect offers a revolutionary approach to cyber protection by integrating data protection with cybersecurity. This integrated method eliminates complexity challenges, delivers better protection against today’s threats, and maximizes efficiency by saving time and money. With its full-stack antimalware protection and comprehensive endpoint management, Acronis Cyber Protect combats advanced cyberattacks with a unique integration of protection technologies while simplifying daily IT operations, endpoint deployments and management, and reporting. Now you can manage all cyber protection aspects from a single pane of glass.

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Barracuda Intronis Backup is a comprehensive data protection solution designed to safeguard critical business information. It offers secure and efficient backup and recovery capabilities for physical and virtual environments. With its user-friendly interface, businesses can easily manage and monitor their backups, ensuring data integrity and availability.

The solution supports a wide range of platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux, making it suitable for diverse IT environments. Barracuda Intronis Backup utilizes advanced deduplication and compression techniques to optimize storage utilization and reduce backup windows.

It also offers flexible recovery options, allowing businesses to restore files, folders, or entire systems quickly and efficiently. The solution ensures data security through encryption and secure transmission protocols, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.

With its robust reporting and alerting features, businesses can proactively monitor backup status and address any issues promptly. Barracuda Intronis Backup provides businesses with peace of mind, knowing that their critical data is protected and easily recoverable in the event of a disaster.

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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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