Acronis Cyber Protect vs NetApp SnapCenter comparison

Acronis and NetApp are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Acronis is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.1, while NetApp is ranked #36 with an average rating of 8.0. Acronis holds a 4.8% mindshare in BRS, compared to NetApp’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Acronis users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NetApp users who would recommend it.

Acronis Cyber Protect

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87% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Acronis Cyber Protect and NetApp SnapCenter compete in the backup and data protection category. NetApp SnapCenter appears to have the upper hand due to its superior features and integration capabilities.

Features: Users highlight the advanced ransomware protection and integrated backup features of Acronis Cyber Protect. Acronis offers a wider range of security features. In contrast, NetApp SnapCenter is praised for its ease of integration with NetApp storage systems and efficient snapshot management.

Room for Improvement: Reviews indicate that Acronis Cyber Protect could improve its reporting and analytics capabilities. Users suggest enhancing its data insight tools and analytics issues. NetApp SnapCenter users desire improvements in workflow automation and user access controls. NetApp SnapCenter should focus on refining its automation and permission settings.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Acronis Cyber Protect is often commended for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. NetApp SnapCenter may require more technical expertise for deployment but benefits from a strong support network and comprehensive documentation.

Pricing and ROI: Acronis Cyber Protect provides good value with its competitive pricing and solid ROI. NetApp SnapCenter, despite being perceived as pricier, delivers substantial ROI, particularly in environments already using NetApp solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

10th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

120

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (5th)

NetApp SnapCenter

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

36th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect is 4.8%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp SnapCenter is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Stuart Grigor

Senior Manager Governance and Quality Assurance at Motus Car Rental

Good backup solution but challenges with the stability

It is recommended that people know what they are starting with. A part of our challenge was we bought and needed to implement it. So by the time we went to implement it, we were running into support issues. Also, make a market comparison to ensure that the product you choose is what you want to end up with. I would give it a six out of ten because restoring from a backup takes longer than usual. It should happen in a matter of hours, not a matter of days. We are yet to have an experience when trying to restore from Acronis that we haven't had to wait at least a couple of days for our server to be available for testing or working.

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MervynMorgan

IT Storage Engineer at Unixque Solutions Pty Ltd

Enables us to save data for data projection but could improve its integration with other backup solutions

NetApp SnapCenter is highly efficient because it allows you to automate the creation of snapshots. Instead of manually creating snapshots using IMS or HMS, you can schedule and automate them, specifying the timing and frequency. This eliminates the need for daily manual intervention and streamlines the process. SnapCenter also enables you to assign specific user roles to manage these tasks, enhancing efficiency. SnapCenter ensures that your LPOs and RTOs are extremely quick. Although it may seem expensive initially, after using it for a while, you'll appreciate the efficiencies and gains it provides. I recommend the solution. Overall, I rate the solution a seven 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

"Acronis Backup is easy to use, intuitive, and has high performance."

"The image backup and image restore features have been very beneficial to us."

"The setup is very easy."

"I've reimaged servers and been back up and running in exactly no time with the completely new hardware."

"Universal Restore is valuable to us."

"The most valuable feature is the fact that you can archive backups quite easily and minimize the amount of space you're using."

"The best thing about it is that we can back up pretty much everything we want to. We don't have to have multiple solutions. It can back up any physical or virtual server, including servers in Azure. It can back up SharePoint, OneDrive, and G Suite. Everything we need to back up can be backed up, and that's why we like it."

"One of the most valuable features of Acronis is its AnyData Engine which allows any device to connect to any other device for the purpose of data restoration."

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"I like the instant backups and recovery feature that SnapCenter provides within NetApp storage systems."

"You can quickly deploy new virtual environments. It provides efficient and easy-to-use data protection. If a file goes missing or corruption occurs, you can restore it swiftly using the snap restore feature, allowing you to return to work almost immediately."

"The reporting feature has been particularly beneficial to upper management... When you do manual backups, you do not get the benefit of seeing successes and failures and how often you have to do restores. With SnapCenter, you get all of that."

"It's very helpful because SnapCenter is already integrated with VMware Snapshot, so it's very easy to use."

"It's integrated with VMware vCenter. You can also see the backups there and you can do a restore completely out of vCenter."

"The backup features are the most valuable because they allow the DBAs to replace SnapManager for Oracle (SMO), which is going away, and to do cloning as well. We can also clone to different servers and have the actual backup clone mounted on different servers. And we can split easily too."

"The most valuable feature is the RBAC, the Role-Based Access Control. In our managed service, we can have different layers of security."

"The most valuable feature is that it's centralized. In the old SnapManager days, we had software for each server. Now, with a centralized system, we're able to manage all systems remotely, and all agents remotely, and update them remotely. That's a huge benefit for us."

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Cons

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

"The technical support of Acronis Backup could improve. They have the depth of knowledge but the speed of the response could be quicker."

"It does not delete locked files."

"Acronis Backup can improve the latency when the file size is larger, we have had issues. Additionally, they could allow more flexibility when searching for information and I cannot download the CBIS backup copy information which could be made easier."

"It supports Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Exchange, but it does not support Oracle databases or Postgres."

"They can include something called a backup appliance. Although Acronis is a software-driven company, it would be good for customers to have some kind of backup appliance on top of a lightweight operating system. This will also reduce the cost. Currently, the customers have to buy the hardware in addition to the operating system, which increases the overhead in terms of procurement."

"This is not a feature-rich solution."

"We needed to have help from the vendor for implementation. The vendor used two personnel. We have system administrators and they do the server backups themself."

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"The documentation could be a little bit better so that we could handle more of the troubleshooting ourselves, rather than having to go through support."

"The UI, the User Interface, needs to be improved. It's not as clean or modern as it could be."

"The product lags in terms of availability."

"Plugins should be developed in shorter times. Performance generally could be a little bit faster."

"If it was possible to create backups on non-NetApp storage, that would be helpful."

"What I did witness lately are issues with some Microsoft KBs, the updates. But it happened only once, and not on a major platform, it was on a small one."

"The replication feature needs improvement in future releases."

"I'm waiting for SnapCenter for hybrid solutions. Right now, we only have SnapManager for hybrid. I need agents for that. People are looking to install SnapCenter in a SQL environment, but where they're running SQL on Hyper-V and using virtual files. Currently, we don't have support for hybrid."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If the solution was less expensive it would be better."

"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 would say that at the pricepoint that it's at, it's definitely worth the money."

"Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis."

"The tool's subscription costs are monthly. The product's pricing is fair."

"The pricing model is a little complex to find the right size for what you need. It takes a lot of hours to figure it out."

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

"The price of the solution is expensive and could be reduced a little."

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"We have a site license, so it comes with the product."

"The product is inexpensive."

"It comes free with the amount of equipment we purchase from NetApp. In terms of pricing, zero is my favorite number."

"It's free. The license is included with other NetApp products."

"The licensing is well-designed because it's already included in some packages with NetApp storage. Therefore, for most customers, it's okay as the SnapCenter license is already included in some NetApp bundles."

"We see a financial value with SnapCenter because we don't have to license Commvault, which is pretty expensive."

"The license for SnapCenter was included with the storage array."

"Pricing is very good because if you already have NepApp controllers, then it's included."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

22%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

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How does Acronis Backup compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?

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What do you like most about Acronis Backup?

One of its most valuable aspects is its user-friendly interface.

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What do you like most about NetApp SnapCenter?

Most banks and financial institutions use the solution.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp SnapCenter?

If you have a license, you don't need to buy anything extra. If you have multiple storage systems and want to manage them with a central tool, you are covered.

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What needs improvement with NetApp SnapCenter?

There is always a chance for improvement. One thing that might be improved is the ease of management. It might be made a little less complicated.

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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.

Unified, scalable platform for application-consistent data protection and clone management. This software simplifies backup, restore, and clone lifecycle management with application-integrated workflows.

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

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