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Acronis Cyber Infrastructure vs Scale Computing Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Infrastructure
Ranking in HCI
19th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Scale Computing Platform
Ranking in HCI
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Edge Computing Platforms (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the HCI category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure is 1.1%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Scale Computing Platform is 2.5%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
HCI Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Scale Computing Platform2.5%
Acronis Cyber Infrastructure1.1%
Other96.4%
HCI
 

Featured Reviews

PE
CEO at ASOVA
User-friendly backup has simplified file access and boosted customer satisfaction
I use Acronis Cyber Infrastructure primarily to save our M365 resources. The implementation was simple, and the licensing fees were not too high. This allowed us to sell it to our customers with a little profit for us The best feature of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure is how it backs up files in a…
AbdulSattar - PeerSpot reviewer
Channel Sales Manager at Softech Microsystems
Extremely easy to learn and use for beginners
Some features go well with other tools like VMware, where making something on the fly or making some changes on the fly in the area of memory or something is possible. On the fly, you cannot do anything on Scale Computing HC3, though it is a very rarely needed area. Being able to make some changes on the fly is very risky, but even then, you see customers saying since it is an area that is not possible with Scale Computing HC3, it is better to go with some other tools. My company convinces our customers that opting for another solution is not required since a tool that allows us to make some changes on the fly can be very risky, and it is also not something that fits in according to certain policies or good practices.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The best feature of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure is how it backs up files in a user-friendly manner."
"Because they have multiple solutions integrated into one license, we can justify the cost."
"The most valuable features are the full image backup, and the file or document sharing, allowing documents to be easily accessed from anywhere."
"The most valuable feature is the backup capability."
"The most valuable feature of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure is the multi-tenancy model, we can create customers and services for them."
"The technical support provided by Acronis is great."
"The reporting and auditing features of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure are the most effective for data protection; it has a single console management system, and all products are integrated into one console, which makes it very efficient."
"The product's initial setup phase is too easy."
"The most valuable feature of Scale Computing HC3 is if one of the devices fails, you won't even notice, the service maintains operation. The customers don't have to waste two, or three days on delays. Additionally, you do not have to waste time with recovery software, it is a lot easier."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the nice GUI."
"I like that Scale Computing HCR is slimmed down and gives me the features I need and not features that I don't need."
"It gives the ease of management for a small IT department."
"The most valuable features are the appliance-type feel and that you don't need additional licenses as everything is built-in."
"I rate Scale Computing support 10 out of 10. They're accessible and responsive."
"The solution is scalable."
 

Cons

"Backing up Azure resources is an area where there's room for improvement, as they are not fully covered yet."
"I would like to see real-time backup supported in the next release of this solution."
"Backing up Azure resources is an area where there's room for improvement, as they are not fully covered yet."
"Acronis Cyber Infrastructure is too populated. They have many features, but some features are still missing, it is not complete. They need to improve many features, such as email security and disaster recovery."
"The only downside is when comparing backup scenarios. Veeam has much more backup capabilities for data center and enterprise environments, but Acronis only focuses on SMBs and mid-level markets."
"If they could make improvements with the virtual environment then it would be better."
"The product struggles to cope with bigger workloads. In the next release, I'd like some backup solutions to be added."
"The snapshot technology takes up 500 times more space compared to other solutions."
"I would like bigger clusters with more than eight nodes."
"There could be an easier way to see which servers are on each node"
"On the fly, you cannot do anything on Scale Computing HC3, though it is a very rarely needed area."
"Scale Computing HC3 said in an announcement they were going to integrate with a backup service which would be good. If they could do this it would be beneficial."
"The product could use a better control center."
"Scale HC3 improvements would involve literally fixing up the replication."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is on the high side and the subscription is renewed every year."
"We pay monthly for the use of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure. There are additional features that we use that have an extra fee."
"rate HC3's pricing a five out of ten since it is affordable."
"I pay for Scale Computing HC3 and it includes customer service for one year. We paid for an additional year for customer service but that includes the updates and everything for the software. Additionally, the licensing is for Windows, which is the same for everybody."
"I give the pricing a nine out of ten."
"The product is worth the money, but I would not say it's very cheap or very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
7%
University
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Acronis Cyber Infrastructure?
I would rate the pricing of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure as nine out of ten.
What needs improvement with Acronis Cyber Infrastructure?
I have not found any drawbacks so far. In terms of future updates, I would like to see more AI features.
What is your primary use case for Acronis Cyber Infrastructure?
I primarily use Acronis Cyber Infrastructure for cloud backup and email backup.
What do you like most about Scale Computing HC3?
The product's initial setup phase is too easy.
What needs improvement with Scale Computing HC3?
There could be an easier way to see which servers are on each node. It shows you a small graphical interface, but you have to see them all, and you have to really struggle to figure out which nodes...
 

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Scale Computing HC3
 

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Sample Customers

Computol, dmi Networking
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