No more typing reviews! Try our Samantha, our new voice AI agent.

Acronis Cyber Protect vs Carbonite Safe Backup comparison

Why PeerSpot?
 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

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
Ranking in Cloud Backup
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
125
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (14th)
Carbonite Safe Backup
Ranking in Cloud Backup
29th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect is 3.1%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Carbonite Safe Backup is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect3.1%
Carbonite Safe Backup0.5%
Other96.4%
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

ArunKumar24 - PeerSpot reviewer
Chairman at ONGC
Reliable image backups have protected our HMIs and simplified on‑premises recovery
We have not tried the vulnerability assessment feature yet because we have a different set of protocols for our cybersecurity. We conduct audits and plug the gaps as part of our security approach. We are not using AI with the anti-malware from Acronis; we are using it only for backup and recovery. On the backup and restoration side with Acronis Backup, some on-premises AI features which can detect anomalies may be something which would improve the product significantly. Otherwise, we are not very comfortable with cloud-based solutions at this time. We are looking for products which are entirely on-premises, so they remain within our control.
BH
Owner at Stoneridge Engineering, LLC
Continuous backup ensures data safety and seamless operation
One of the most valuable features of Carbonite Safe Backup is its ability to support versioning, which allows me to restore previous versions if I accidentally mess up the data. It works silently in the background, and when needed, it's readily available. The seamless operation, 'set it and forget it,' ensures ease of use without causing system issues or interactions. Additionally, the continuous backup mode functions flawlessly.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It solved our problem with Linux servers by giving us an image based backup system that is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature is the fact that you can archive backups quite easily and minimize the amount of space you're using."
"In my opinion, it's the best product for end-users and PCs."
"The most valuable features of Acronis Backup are instant restore, antivirus, and ransomware protection, and additionally, the documentation is good."
"For local backups, it has options to back up almost any storage. The back can be either a shared folder or anything you want, it's pretty flexible."
"We tried Acronis and it was easy to use and it worked."
"I've used Acronis Backup for the past two years."
"The solution was easy to install and to deploy."
"I would recommend Carbonite to others with simple requirements. It does exactly what I need."
"One of the most valuable features of Carbonite Safe Backup is its ability to support versioning, which allows me to restore previous versions if I accidentally mess up the data."
 

Cons

"They need to continue working on it to make it work more smoothly and faster."
"There are a lot of products out there that are a little bit stronger than Acronis where AV is concerned."
"This solution would not scale well in a large environment."
"If you are the owner of the information, and even when you need it faster, you have to pay for the information, come on. It's ridiculous what they are asking for."
"Yes, mostly with Acronis Snap Deploy, using network deployment, most clients do not automatically get DHCP settings when using dual network adapters on the Server."
"The solution could use a single sign-on integration that can default to the admin dashboard."
"Acronis Backup can improve the latency when the file size is larger, we have had issues. Additionally, they could allow more flexibility when searching for information and I cannot download the CBIS backup copy information which could be made easier."
"In some cases, at the time of reinstallation, some disasters happen. For the licensing on the computer the name of the computer and domain, everything is removed from the registry level. Then we have to install the Acronis from the start for it to work properly. Otherwise, the Acronis software will cause a lot of trouble at the time of reinstallation. That's where they need to improve the product. In the case people want to install the same software with the same hardware, it should not stop me."
"In the past, I faced a problem where Carbonite would interfere with system restore operations on a Windows 10 machine. This issue was resolved with Windows 11."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If the solution was less expensive it would be better."
"It is very cost-effective for the SMB segment, especially for start-ups and smaller environments. It is cost-effective for on-premises and on-cloud deployments in such environments."
"​I like the pricing​, and that it is easy to use and has performed well. ​"
"The tool is cheap compared to other products."
"The tool's subscription costs are monthly. The product's pricing is fair."
"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 price is reasonable."
"We have a Cyber Cloud backup license and we have on-premises storage. Both can be useful for our customers."
Information not available
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Cloud Backup solutions are best for your needs.
920,769 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
No data available
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business69
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise24
No data available
 

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Acronis Backup?
I am from the technical team, so I do not get pricing information, and those things are managed by product managers. I think it is not that expensive. That is why many of our customers are using it...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Carbonite Safe Backup?
My experience with pricing is positive. The plan is fairly priced, and since Carbonite meets my needs, I have no reason to change.
What needs improvement with Carbonite Safe Backup?
In the past, I faced a problem where Carbonite would interfere with system restore operations on a Windows 10 machine. This issue was resolved with Windows 11. That said, initially, Carbonite and W...
What is your primary use case for Carbonite Safe Backup?
I utilize Carbonite Safe Backup for continuous cloud backup. It is set to continually back up my files and data.
 

Also Known As

Acronis Backup, Acronis Backup 12.5 Standard, Acronis Backup 12.5 Advanced
No data available
 

Overview

 

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
Information Not Available
Find out what your peers are saying about Veeam Software, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, N2WS and others in Cloud Backup. Updated: October 2026.
920,769 professionals have used our research since 2012.