The solution is a premium backup solution. It can back up disks, tape, and clouds.
Managing Director at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
A great backup with good pricing and a user-friendly interface
Pros and Cons
- "The setup is very easy."
- "We would always support better pricing."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The user interface is very good.
They have storage node software. It's safer and better for data deduplication and network traffic.
It offers the best pricing.
So far, the support I've received is very good.
The setup is very easy.
What needs improvement?
I don't have any notes about missing features.
We would always support better pricing.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for ten years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I'd rate stability ten out of ten. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It is reliable. The performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I'd rate scalability ten out of ten. It easily extends.
We are resellers with a couple of customers.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is excellent. They are fast, responsive, and knowledgeable. We are very satisfied with the level of service.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've also used Veeam Backup. It's very similar to Acronis. Veeam does have a separate console for its backup.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment takes two hours.
You have an installation file that includes everything you need. You can do a backup within two hours.
The cloud is integrated into the same console as the local backup.
We only need one person to manage the setup process.
What about the implementation team?
We can set up the solution ourselves for our clients.
What was our ROI?
The solution does provide a good ROI.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is excellent. It's one of the best-priced on the market. I'd rate the solution ten out of ten in terms of affordability.
Users do need to pay a licensing fee. There are no extra fees for the solution. That said, you can buy various subscriptions depending on what you need.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution ten out of ten. I'd recommend the solution to others.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
Manager implementation at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees
A cost-effective solution that helps to take backup of applications and files
Pros and Cons
- "The tool’s licensing and pricing are economical for SMB customers."
- "The solution needs to have better stability. I would like to improve the tool’s support through calls."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to take backups of applications and files.
What is most valuable?
The tool’s licensing and pricing are economical for SMB customers.
What needs improvement?
The solution needs to have better stability. I would like to improve the tool’s support through calls.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the solution for eight years. I use the tool’s latest cloud version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the tool’s stability an eight out of ten. The solution is stable. I haven’t faced any stability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the tool an eight out of ten. Acronis is an agent-based solution and it is scalable. We have around 50 customers.
How are customer service and support?
The tool’s support is quite difficult. Support is mainly available only through the mail. The toll-free numbers are not available.
How was the initial setup?
The tool’s initial setup is straightforward. The overall deployment takes one week to complete but the software can be installed within a day. You need to install the management console and then pick up the agent. We can take the backup post these processes.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment was done in-house.
What was our ROI?
We have seen ROI with the use of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would rate the solution’s pricing an eight out of ten. The tool’s subscription is yearly.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. Acronis is a cost-effective solution compared to other vendors. I haven’t faced any issues with the tool’s performance. The solution’s support was different before. Now, the support is changed. The solution needs only one engineer to manage the deployment and maintenance processes.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Integrator
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Responsible for Internet Technology Development at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
Reliable, stable, and effective restore capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "Acronis Backup is valuable if your data is affected by ransomware, you are able to get it back."
- "There are times when the backups are slow. A faster backup would be better."
What is our primary use case?
My initial experience with Acronis was to backup my email server's contents. This happened in 2008 when my email suddenly went down, but to my surprise, the backup didn't include the email server. However, after restoring everything, I gained confidence in the software and began using it to backup my DC servers.
What is most valuable?
Acronis Backup is valuable if your data is affected by ransomware, you are able to get it back.
What needs improvement?
There are times when the backups are slow. A faster backup would be better.
The cloud faces a danger concerning data integrity. Briefly, the threat is to attack the integrity of data stored in the cloud. A hybrid solution that combines cloud storage with local storage on your DC server and provides a secure perimeter to protect data without alterations would be ideal. It's crucial that this solution also synchronizes with the cloud to prevent data from being distorted or stolen.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Acronis Backup for approximately 10 years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is reliable and stable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Acronis Backup could be reduced, it is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Acronis Backup a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Presales & Projects Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Easy to set up with good restoration capabilities and a nice central console
Pros and Cons
- "This is a perfect option for an SMB."
- "On the cloud side, security could always be better."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution as a backup.
What is most valuable?
The good thing is that it's a central console. In that console itself, we have multiple options. You can install a file sync option. With the backup itself, you can take a second backup with the client's own cloud and the universal backup, which is like a complete image of the server backup level.
That restoration is very good on the Acronis side compared to other products.
They have their own cloud. Users can work with Azure or AWS as well.
It's very easy to manage. We are an MSSP partner, so we have multiple customers in a single console we can easily manage. There is no need for a server requirement. The server is okay for a backup. If all the backups are in Arcserve, we need a separate server to install the backup. There is an additional cost associated with that approach, however, here, there is no cost.
The solution is easy to set up.
It is very stable.
Scalability isn't an issue.
This is a perfect option for an SMB.
What needs improvement?
Comparatively, depending on the setup, it can be costly.
On the cloud side, security could always be better.
If you are taking a secondary backup on the cloud, more compression would be better. It would help reduce sizing.
I'm not certain how effective the solution would be for enterprise-level companies.
We'd like the ability to be able to restore on-premises. Right now, we can only restore on the cloud.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for the last five to ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We don't have issues with scalability. We're mostly selling to SMB customers, not enterprises. It can scale for their purposes. Typically companies in the category we work with have 50 to 100 users, or maybe a maximum of 200 users.
How are customer service and support?
Normally, we get support from our team.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Normally, we used to provide Veeam as well. That said, Veeam has a completely different product and a different portfolio. They have a different cloud-based option, and Veeam doesn't have a cloud-based option. Which we would use would depend on the client's needs. Both products are good. If a client has multiple servers for backing up, Acronis is best. The way they are priced is completely different as well. As an MSSP partner, we typically get good pricing with Acronis. We don't have the same relationship with Veeam.
How was the initial setup?
This product is very straightforward to set up. It's not a complex process.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are an MSSP partner for the Acronis Cloud, so we are getting a good price.
What other advice do I have?
We have a lot of customers on Acronis right now.
I'm handling the presales, so I'm involved with implementations in all of the environments.
I would rate the solution eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
Engineering Specialist at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Easy to initially set up, good for backups, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is stable and reliable."
- "I have no suggestions for improvements as I have only used the product for a month and have yet to really discover all of its aspects."
What is our primary use case?
I've been using Acronis Backup for backups primarily.
What is most valuable?
It's a good solution for backing up items.
The initial setup is easy.
The solution is stable and reliable.
What needs improvement?
I have no suggestions for improvements as I have only used the product for a month and have yet to really discover all of its aspects.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for just one month.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable. So far, there are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I haven't attempted to scale the product. We haven't had a chance to look at it yet.
How are customer service and support?
We haven't reached out to technical support yet. We only have used the product for a month.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did previously use other backup solutions. We switched to Acronis as we wanted to try something new.
How was the initial setup?
We found the initial setup to be straightforward and simple. It's not overly complex or difficult. However, I am not sure how long the deployment itself took. We had ten people working on it.
What about the implementation team?
We did the implementation ourselves without the help of any consultants or integrators.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have a one-year license for the product, however, I can't speak to the exact cost.
What other advice do I have?
We're a customer and end-user.
I'm not sure which version of the solution we use.
I'd rate the solution ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Jr. Solutions Architect & Service Delivery at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Provides endpoint protection and backup features
Pros and Cons
- "The tool is user-friendly."
- "The replication part and failover are areas in which improvements are required."
What is our primary use case?
I use the company's solution for endpoint protection and backup.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it provides endpoint protection and helps deal with disaster recovery needs for now. We need to set up malware, and sometimes, we need to set up some malware for our viruses. The tool also helps to deal with malware and ransomware attacks.
What needs improvement?
The replication part and failover are areas in which improvements are required.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Acronis Cyber Protect for seven years. My company provides the tool to our customers.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
The tool is good for small and medium-sized companies.
How are customer service and support?
I have contacted the solution's technical support team. I got a quick response from the tool's support team. I rate the technical support an eight or nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup phase is simple. The tool is user-friendly.
The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.
What about the implementation team?
Our clients do the product's setup phase with our company's help.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would describe the product as a mid-priced tool for small and medium businesses.
What other advice do I have?
The product meets our company's disaster recovery needs.
The tool's anti-malware and anti-virus protection functionalities are integrated with Acronis Cyber Protect.
The tool helps with real-time threat monitoring.
It is easy to integrate the product with SIEM or some other tools.
Though the tool is good for enterprise-sized companies, there is a need to get more licenses and upgrade the existing ones.
Acronis Cyber Protect need not be integrated with any AI tools since its engine already has AI to deal with anti-virus.
I recommend the product to others.
I rate the tool a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
Product Manager at a printing company with 51-200 employees
Suitable for backing up and securing data and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "For me, the cost is a significant advantage."
- "Improved support for immutability and Utility AirGAP could be beneficial."
What is our primary use case?
I use it to back up my home laboratory. I use it to back up my demo lab and secure my data.
What is most valuable?
For me, the cost is a significant advantage.
What needs improvement?
Acronis Cyber Protect should support immutability storage and user support for immutability and Air Gap. These features would be beneficial.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for four years or more.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability a seven out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I fix the problems by myself.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward for me. I'm technical, so it was easy. It took about an hour to protect my servers and registration service.
What about the implementation team?
For maintenance, I'm the only administrator, so just me.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution offers a classic price, and I'm okay with it.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I've worked with various products, such as Networker, NetBackup, and others.
I use them all simultaneously.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Acronis to other users. Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. There is room for improvement.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Has good system-critical technical support but deployment needs improvement
Pros and Cons
- "In terms of system-critical support, Acronis' technical support does really well. I would give them an eight out of ten for that."
- "Because Acronis Backup is an on-premises solution, there is extra overhead. It's harder to manage, and there's no real remote access. You have to physically log in to the machine to manage it. The reporting feature works fine, and you will be able to send out reports. However, that is where it stops. The deployment could be improved and could be through a network chain. If we need to deploy two machines that are not connected to the internet but connected to two different networks, it would be great to have a machine with dual mix that has access to the backup server and to those machines. It would be like a relay that you can install on the machine with a two-mix, and that machine can then connect to your backup server and to the other machines. You should be able to see the other machines on that network and be able to deploy to it and push jobs to it."
What needs improvement?
Because Acronis Backup is an on-premises solution, there is extra overhead. It's harder to manage, and there's no real remote access. You have to physically log in to the machine to manage it. The reporting feature works fine, and you will be able to send out reports. However, that is where it stops.
The deployment could be improved and could be through a network chain. If we need to deploy two machines that are not connected to the internet but connected to two different networks, it would be great to have a machine with dual mix that has access to the backup server and to those machines. It would be like a relay that you can install on the machine with a two-mix, and that machine can then connect to your backup server and to the other machines. You should be able to see the other machines on that network and be able to deploy to it and push jobs to it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for quite a while. We have two clients who use it at present.
How are customer service and support?
In terms of system-critical support, Acronis' technical support does really well. I would give them an eight out of ten for that. However, for mid-level issues, I'd give them a six out of ten. They take a long time to provide solutions.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up the backup server is quite a complex process. There is a bit of a learning curve. You have to make sure that all your services are up and that the actual machine is up and running. If the machine goes down, then you won't have any visibility into what is actually happening.
The installation of the product is not as hard as the configuration process. For instance, the licensing can be quite daunting because you still need a cloud license or access to a cloud portal. This is the old legacy portal where you have to upload the license file and then register it directly from there or download a registered file that you can upload onto the machine. This would then activate the machine. If you only want to do a local backup or backup to local storage, it will work fine. However, if you try to attach cloud storage to it, then another level of complexity will come into play.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Acronis Backup is cheaper. If you install it on a hypervisor, you only pay for a single license. It would be for the backup server, and everything else will be covered by it. In that sense, it becomes a much cheaper option.
However, if you have virtual machines, then it can be more expensive. Also, if you have a lot of physical machines the cost can be higher because each entity will need a separate license. There is a monthly license cost.
What other advice do I have?
If you don't want to run everything off of the cloud because you're concerned that Acronis Cloud might go down for days, Acronis Backup is a good option. It is an on-premises solution. However, it's a legacy version and is not really Acronis' mainstream product.
Overall, I would give Acronis Backup a rating of six out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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