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Acronis Cyber Protect vs Synology C2 Backup comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect
Ranking in Cloud Backup
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
120
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (10th)
Synology C2 Backup
Ranking in Cloud Backup
37th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (17th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect is 7.3%, down from 8.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Synology C2 Backup is 0.8%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Stuart Grigor - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
ZH
Provides fast access to files and offers a reliable backup solution without compatibility issues
Versioning control helps speed up data recovery by providing easy access to previous versions of files. This is particularly useful when moving backups to off-site storage and deploying them quickly during installations. My experience with Synology Backup's security features includes partitioning for production environments, regular scans for new threats, and support for multifactor authentication. Password security is also emphasized, meeting basic security requirements. Before choosing Synology, consider its sensitivity in your network infrastructure, especially for critical backup and storage tasks. Prioritize security, including testing and recovery procedures, and evaluate the device's performance to ensure it meets your needs effectively. Overall, I would rate Synology C2 Backup as an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I would definitely say the backup and recovery. It used to be a separate module. It was a recovery part and it would literally duplicate the machine to bare bones."
"In my opinion, it's the best product for end-users and PCs."
"The most valuable feature is its consistency."
"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."
"Centralized management is valuable to us."
"This is a perfect option for an SMB."
"The ability to clone backups."
"Acronis has many features, which are really very interesting, when it comes to data backup and recovery, especially disaster recovery (DR)."
"I find Synology C2 Backup valuable for its speed, features, and server compatibility."
"It's good for file services."
 

Cons

"The licensing approach becomes intricate when dealing with SharePoint."
"I would ​change the GUI a little to make it a bit more interactive. It should have a slightly more updated look, not something which looks like it was designed five years ago despite the fact it is easy to follow and very appealing.​"
"It would be nice to have it on the cloud platform without using third-party equipment."
"The solution could use a single sign-on integration that can default to the admin dashboard. Right now, it's only username and password. If you had had an additional two-factor authentication, this would be beneficial for me."
"This might be a lack of understanding on my part, but it's difficult to purge old backups."
"The backing up of virtual machines in VMware and Nutanix needs better integration and the performance of the solution needs improvement."
"The biggest problem that we have is when the antivirus is installed, the whole machine runs very slowly and some of the machines hang."
"​It would be nice if it could support more types of storage: EMC, HPE, Veeam, etc."
"The main drawbacks of Synology C2 Backup are slower processes in certain regions and less frequent updates."
"Improving the pricing would be great."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would say that at the pricepoint that it's at, it's definitely worth the money."
"Pricing is what it is. I don't shop around once I find a good solution. I insist they maintain ongoing support year after year for updates and tech support."
"The tool is cheap compared to other products."
"I find the pricing structure satisfactory, it is around $25 per year."
"If the solution was less expensive it would be better."
"The cost of updates is less than $100 USD yearly."
"I would rate the solution’s pricing an eight out of ten. The tool’s subscription is yearly."
"It is a low-cost solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Construction Company
10%
University
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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 ...
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...
What do you like most about Acronis Backup?
One of its most valuable aspects is its user-friendly interface.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Synology C2 Backup?
It's a reasonable price, but it could be improved. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten.
What needs improvement with Synology C2 Backup?
None of the features require improvement as we only use it as a file server. However, improving the pricing would be great.
What is your primary use case for Synology C2 Backup?
We primarily use it as a file server. We don't use Synology for backups; we only use it as a file server.
 

Also Known As

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