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AWS Backup vs Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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 Protect Cloud
Ranking in Cloud Backup
10th
Ranking in SaaS Backup
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
AWS Backup
Ranking in Cloud Backup
12th
Ranking in SaaS Backup
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is 1.4%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AWS Backup is 2.7%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud1.4%
AWS Backup2.7%
Other95.9%
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

Bala_Krishna - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at esupport Solutions Pvt ltd
Has supported virtual and file backups efficiently while some support issues remain
Our major use case is virtual systems backup as well as file backups The centralized management dashboard helps with team efficiency as well as handling security tasks. The product also includes an AI-based anti-malware feature. It effectively helps us with team efficiency and managing security…
RiteshPurbey - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Analyst at ESRI INDIA
Manages virtual machine backups smoothly and simplifies restoration across environments
It is quite easy to manage AWS Backup's centralized console for multiple environments. The product's interface is intuitive. AWS Backup has a much higher price if you compare it with the snapshots. I have to pay for the whole environment by AWS. We have a backup solution with only virtual machines. The rest of it, we have a restore point.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The update process is quite efficient. They send admin alerts one day in advance when updating data centers or products."
"We like the backup functionality."
"The tool's backup and cybersecurity features are good. I haven't had any complaints from any users. Everybody likes the XDR and EDR that it provides. The solution is simple and easy to use."
"The integration with multiple modules in the console and the backup and recovery features are very good."
"From a security standpoint, it provides robust protection to prevent system crashes and data loss."
"Technical support is great."
"It covers the need to block threats, investigate incidents, and ensure disaster recovery. This approach aligns well with current cybersecurity trends."
"I am impressed with the product's file-sharing feature."
"The customer service is top-notch, rated ten out of ten."
"The advantage that AWS Backup has over competitors is that it's very simple."
"The most valuable features we have found are the flexibility in the services offered."
"We can directly back up EC2 instances in AWS without using any third-party applications."
"It is highly scalable for both SMEs and large enterprises."
"The solution has an effective overwrite feature."
"The auto-scaling feature and the time efficiency of setting up AWS Backup are the most valuable aspects for us."
"RDS backup is one of the most crucial components of any client's cloud environment, so we generally use that. Additionally, we store EBS snapshots in S3."
 

Cons

"Acronis may claim it's due to security reasons, but I believe there should be an option to delete specific files from old backups stored on the Acronis Cloud. Currently, there is no such feature, and I strongly feel the need for a deletion option for erroneous backups."
"It will be good if Acronis can provide more documentation and videos describing how to do different things. Their documentation is good, but it is without examples. They don't have lots of videos. They should put more videos on YouTube to show how to set up certain things, how to restore, and how to back up. They should provide step-by-step documentation and videos for specific scenarios. I would like them to improve the command line feature. The command line is not working smoothly, and there is some problem with it. If the command line is improved, it will take the product to the next level. It would be great if it can back up data from storage so that people are able to back up old data. Such a feature will make it an enterprise solution for a full backup."
"They should integrate the solution with Storage Area Network(SAN)."
"Some proactive alerts or emails are not currently available."
"There could be some changes done to the action page to simplify it."
"I would like to have support for agentless backup, where you don't have to install an agent on the host."
"The speed of the backup process in the solution can be improved"
"Technical support needs improvement. They are too slow to respond, and when it comes to backups, it's critical to deal with issues quickly."
"AWS Backup could benefit from including more services. Currently, it only includes around ten services, while AWS offers over three hundred plus services."
"AWS Backup could improve because you cannot use Glacier or anything but EFS."
"The initial setup of the solution is complex."
"There are multiple enhancements needed in terms of compatibility with all database services, as AWS Backup is currently limited to specific ones."
"If AWS Backup were a hybrid solution that also supported on-premises backups then it would be very helpful, especially if you are doing a migration to the cloud."
"The support people face some challenges in coming on for remote sessions. They always prefer giving some logs."
"The solution's reporting features and restore features can be improved."
"For additional functionalities, it should be more intelligent, like more AI-capabilities."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten. You don't have to pay any additional costs."
"I recommend the tool's monthly licensing model."
"We pay for whatever we use, and they bill us accordingly."
"We pay monthly for the use of the solution."
"The solution is moderately priced, where it is neither cheap nor expensive."
"When we tested the scenario for over 20 employees, the cost was much lower than the other solutions in the market."
"The solution is a bit expensive, but it's worth the price."
"The solution is a bit expensive for medium-sized companies."
"The clients pay for the whole AWS bundle. It is an affordable solution."
"The product is inexpensive."
"Its price is much cheaper than some vendors but more expensive than others."
"There is a lot of flexibility with the services and pricing. The price is reasonable when compared to other products. This is very good for us."
"We don't use a lot of space, only approximately 900 GB, so the price is reasonable. For standing, it's okay. We normally do a payment to SSML, and they are the ones who pay over there. It is around $100 monthly."
"AWS is more expensive than some competitors like Azure."
"AWS Backup is a very cheap solution."
"There are no licensing costs for AWS Backup. You pay only for the amount of backup storage you use and then the data transferred between regions. Overall AWS Backup is priced reasonably."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
20%
Computer Software Company
10%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise15
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
It covers the need to block threats, investigate incidents, and ensure disaster recovery. This approach aligns well with current cybersecurity trends.
What needs improvement with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
Support could be improved, and awareness is important.
What is your primary use case for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
Our major use case is virtual systems backup as well as file backups.
What do you like most about AWS Backup?
The solution's most valuable features are its backup capability and tight integration with other AWS services.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS Backup?
AWS Backup operates on a pay-as-you-go model without requiring a license.
What needs improvement with AWS Backup?
I would need to get feedback from my colleague to see what additional features I would like to see in AWS Backup in the next release to make it closer to ten.
 

Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Zebra Systems
TransferWise
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