Acronis Cyber Protect vs pCloud comparison

Acronis and pCloud are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. Acronis is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.2, while pCloud is ranked #61. Acronis holds a 6.3% mindshare in CB, compared to pCloud’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Acronis users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of pCloud 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 Dec 3, 2024

Acronis Cyber Protect and pCloud compete in the cybersecurity and cloud storage sectors. Acronis seems to have an edge in pricing and support, while pCloud offers a unique feature set.

Features: Acronis Cyber Protect offers integrated cybersecurity and backup solutions, advanced threat protection, and data synchronization between multiple systems. pCloud provides secure cloud storage with client-side encryption, a virtual hard drive feature, and branded download links for a more personalized user experience.

Room for Improvement: Acronis could enhance its user interface to improve ease of use and streamline backup configurations. Additionally, simplifying complex backup tasks and reducing cost for smaller businesses may be beneficial. pCloud might focus on offering more competitive pricing for larger storage spaces, streamlining its customer support for enterprise solutions, and improving integration with other productivity tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Acronis provides a comprehensive deployment process with hands-on support ideal for larger enterprises. pCloud offers a straightforward deployment suited for individual users, with customer service that excels in personal problem resolution but could be enhanced for broader scale business applications.

Pricing and ROI: Acronis Cyber Protect has a higher setup cost but offers significant ROI for businesses needing extensive data protection. pCloud provides a cost-effective solution with flexible lifetime pricing options, appealing to users looking to optimize expenditure while maintaining essential data storage capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect

Ranking in Cloud Backup

5th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

121

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (9th)

pCloud

Ranking in Cloud Backup

61st

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect is 6.3%, down from 8.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of pCloud is 0.5%. 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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Brad Jonson

Owner at self-employed

The sync process has been quick and the software correctly maintains the same file structure as in File Explorer

The pCloud sync server client has worked well in the trial version. As advertised, it has a sync drive integrated into File Explorer. I can easily configure it to selectively sync any local drive in File Explorer and use it normally. The sync process has been quick, and the software correctly maintains the same file structure as in File Explorer.

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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

"There is advanced management where we can do passing, software inventory, and hardware inventory."

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

"The tool is user-friendly."

"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."

"In our recent experiences, Acronis Cyber Protect proved most valuable during instances of colleagues facing migration challenges due to ransomware impacts. In these situations, where servers and backups were affected, having a backup stored in external drives or other devices within our data centers posed risks. To address this vulnerability, we decided to shift to a cloud backup solution."

"All the necessary features required to set up a proper backup are already present in Acronis Backup."

"Consistency and reliability. The interface is easy to understand and consistent across applications. While not 100%, it is a very reliable backup solution."

"The solution was easy to install and to deploy."

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"I can access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems. I do not need any more external flash drives. I can even edit my files directly in the cloud using pCloud Drive."

"The sync process has been quick, and the software correctly maintains the same file structure as in File Explorer."

Cons

"We would always support better pricing."

"It would be better if they made it easier to obtain images for laptops and desktops. It isn't easy right now to have many different types of desktop computers. This is because Microsoft is changing a lot of things in Windows 10."

"Acronis Backup has a straightforward initial setup process and an easy-to-use interface. However, a potential issue for Acronis partners is that registered partners do not have access to marketing materials, which can make it difficult for them to reach mass markets and sell the product. This could be improved by allowing registered partners to access marketing materials and tools, such as email templates, that would help them to promote Acronis Backup effectively."

"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."

"They've got an agent to back up Microsoft SQL, to our Office 365, but there is not an agent to back up my SQL databases."

"I wish Acronis had a feature that would allow me to set an expiry date for customers when I send them Acronis, such as when I create a customer workload or gigabyte."

"We have issues with the SQL databases which are a little shaky."

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

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"My recommendation is that support could be better, even though sometimes things can be technically complicated."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"The tool is cheap compared to other products."

"There are monthly fees to use Acronis Backup."

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

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

"We have a Cyber Cloud backup license and we have on-premises storage. Both can be useful for our customers."

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

"The price is reasonable."

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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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pCloud is a personal cloud space where you can store all your files and folders. It has a user-friendly interface that clearly shows where everything is located and what it does. The software is available for almost any devices and platforms – iOS and Android devices, Mac, Windows, and Linux. By installing pCloud on your computer (through its desktop application pCloud Drive), the app creates a secure virtual drive which expands your local storage space. Every change you make in your pCloud can be seen immediately on your computer, phone or tablet. All your devices are instantly synchronized and you have direct file access to any update you make.

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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

Nike, Twitter, Coca-Cola, Uber, Adidas, Adobe, LinkedIn, BWW, Shell

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