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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Retrospect Backup comparison

 

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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
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (4th)
Retrospect Backup
Ranking in Cloud Backup
66th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (98th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is 1.6%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Retrospect Backup is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Vinoth Thangavelu - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective data loss prevention and good for small and medium enterprises
We are almost ready to acquire ManageEngine Endpoint DLP Plus. We have a lot of tools. We currently use Acronis Cyber Protect and are looking at zero trust file transfer tools. We have hands-on experience with some tools and are continuously upgrading our infrastructure and security tools. We started with Acronis. I think we had McAfee before I joined, and then we switched to Acronis. We are okay with it. Price and features were the main reason you decided to go with Acronis. It is good value for the money.
Sujeet Rai - PeerSpot reviewer
Can be used to back up servers and desktops, but needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model
Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops. The solution supports tape and cloud since certain customers are still on tape. The solution provides a dissimilar hardware restore feature. If you have a complete machine burnout, you can restore it on new dissimilar hardware. Retrospect Backup is used to protect file data and SQL databases. Streamlining data backup processes with Retrospect Backup is automated and does not need any human intervention. The solution doesn't take up much time and does the backups automatically. Policy creation is very easy with Retrospect Backup. Once it's done, you don't have to bother about it because it keeps working on its own. A disaster recovery (DR) solution has been built into Retrospect Backup. You can restore the whole machine on a fresh setup with ISO images. Retrospect Backup is very easy to use and not very complicated. Creating policies and adding clients is very easy in the solution. The solution doesn't take up much LAN bandwidth except for the first full backup. The solution is efficient and does the backups really fast. It takes backups in batches of 14 machines at a time.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We like the backup functionality."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud provides unlimited backup features for Office 365 accounts."
"The disaster recovery feature."
"The product offers a user-friendly dashboard and a seamless backup process"
"The product is stable and has good performance. The product is scalable The solution is easy to set up."
"Technical support is great."
"The most valuable features are the automated backup, and that you are able to manage all of your devices centrally."
"It is easy to use. I don't need any help to figure out how to do it. It is also very easy to install and upgrade. It is very simple and easy to use for restoring. It supports universal restoration. I can restore a full machine to another hardware with this, which is a very good feature."
"Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops."
 

Cons

"The agent stability needs improvement."
"I think the pricing part of the solution is very complicated, making it an area of concern where improvements are required."
"I would rate the product an eight out of ten. The tool needs to have better protection. The tool should be also able to take backups while users are offline and upload to the cloud whenever the internet connection is restored or if there is a good bandwidth."
"We are forced to purchase space in Acronis' private cloud, which is expensive."
"Its mailbox migration feature needs improvement."
"Slow response from technical support."
"Reporting is not on par. It needs some more information as per customer or partner interest. I hope Acronis is working on it."
"The speed of the backup process in the solution can be improved"
"Retrospect Backup needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is a bit expensive for medium-sized companies."
"It's a subscription license with free trial licenses."
"It's relatively cheap, but you see the benefits more at a higher volume."
"The solution is moderately priced."
"Acronis is cost effective and I would rate it two out of ten."
"I have been using pay as you go with Acronis, so the price is good.​"
"The cost of Acronis Backup Cloud is good. They have several licensing models that customers can choose from."
"I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten. You don't have to pay any additional costs."
"Retrospect Backup is more cost-effective compared to other products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
17%
Computer Software Company
14%
Real Estate/Law Firm
8%
Retailer
5%
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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?
I would like to see more mature XDR and EDR features. Additionally, for backups, I would like more replication options beyond the current VMXI replication. Specific areas also need improvement, and...
What is your primary use case for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
We are a distributor of cybersecurity and IT solutions. I am responsible for Acronis development in our country. We use both Acronis Cyber Protect On Prem and Cyber Protect Cloud.
What do you like most about Retrospect Backup?
Retrospect Backup has a single console that can be used to manage and backup servers and desktops.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Retrospect Backup?
Retrospect Backup is more cost-effective compared to other products. Since it is sold as a perpetual license, users don't have to pay yearly. The solution's cost per client is much less. On a scale...
What needs improvement with Retrospect Backup?
Retrospect Backup needs to have an Oracle agent for its on-premises model. The solution has it in the virtual version, but it needs Oracle support for the Oracle database for the on-premise model. ...
 

Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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