Acronis Cyber Protect vs Dell PowerProtect Data Manager comparison

Acronis Cyber Protect vs. Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

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Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

123

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (6th)

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

9th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect is 3.4%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is 3.7%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager	3.7%
Acronis Cyber Protect	3.4%
Other	92.9%

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

Mohamed Naeem

Responsible for Internet Technology Development at College of International Transport & Logistics - CITLC

Has ensured reliable data protection and quick recovery across various industries

The features of Acronis Cyber Protect that I find most useful for my customers are the Vault, data protection, and the ability to protect and access data anytime with the Vault feature. The AI-based antimalware feature in Acronis Cyber Protect is very effective in preventing cyber threats. AI is a good asset in protecting cybersecurity because it provides inception into threats and how to react with them before securing. It is very important and a great asset as a feature. The biggest benefit of Acronis Cyber Protect for my customers is that it is a great asset to protect business data and ensure data is in a secure Vault. Users can gain access to their data anytime. My future work will require mobility, so cloud-based access to data will be very beneficial.

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MinaMagdy1

Senior System Engineer at Nutanix

Comprehensive integration and user-friendly dashboard enhance data protection workflows

PowerProtect Data Manager lacks the tape-out functionality, which is important for organizations relying on it for offsite backup. While PowerProtect Data Manager offers a workaround, it's not always accepted, notably by sectors like banking. Additionally, I would like PowerProtect Data Manager to provide microservices and container backup for modern applications.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"All the necessary features required to set up a proper backup are already present in Acronis Backup."

"The image backup and image restore features have been very beneficial to us."

"It's always stable. It's very good, useful, and user-friendly."

"The most valuable feature of Acronis Backup is the data recovery and restoration details."

"One of the features I have found most valuable is the restore point - it gives us what we need at the time we need it. The important thing is that the backup for Acronis doesn't depend as much on the device."

"Our customers can backup to local storage and they can back up or replicate to the cloud."

"The NASDAQ level CFS level backup is the feature I find most beneficial for our data protection strategy."

"The main reason we went with Acronis Cyber Protect is because it provides a virtual machine backup feature."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integrated approach."

"The solution's initial setup is straightforward."

"It satisfies my customers' scalability needs and provides interactive features, allowing efficient integration."

"The deduplication is the most valuable feature because it helps to control the overhead."

"The most valuable features of the solution are flexibility and data protection."

"The solution adequately handles data storage."

"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager helps to reduce the amount of data being transferred and stored."

"The product's initial setup phase was easy."

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Cons

"The solution could improve by providing more database backup features and have better integration with many different types of databases. We cannot implement it in all of our infrastructures."

"I can't select a network location. I have to map a drive on the server, and then I have to select the mapped drive in order for it to put the backup out there."

"It could back up more things. I don't think it can back up Box and some of the other third-party ones. Not that we use them that much, but the more they can do, the better it would be. There could also be better integrations with RMM tools."

"Improved support for immutability and Utility AirGAP could be beneficial."

"A little bit more integration would be good. It should support broader platforms."

"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."

"There are a lot of products out there that are a little bit stronger than Acronis where AV is concerned."

"We have issues with the SQL databases which are a little shaky."

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"The Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager reports could improve. There should be different kinds of reports on failures, such as dashboards that we can submit to top management or auditors."

"PowerProtect Data Manager is missing a feature for takeout, which means I cannot store backup data off-site within the software. This is a limitation for organizations that require off-site solutions."

"When I raise a ticket, it sometimes takes a while to get a response."

"The main issue that needs improvement is the support system. When I raise a ticket, it sometimes takes a while to get a response."

"The marketing strategy is lagging behind competitors such as CommVault. Dell needs to improve its market presence and communication with customers and solution providers."

"The interface is too complex."

"The solution should enhance its user interface and make it more flexible."

"They should include a feature similar to S3 bucket."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The current subscription model of Acronis Backup compared to other backup solutions is not costly."

"We pay a yearly subscription fee and the pricing is reasonable."

"Acronis Cyber Protect's pricing is reasonable."

"It is a low-cost solution."

"The pricing is reasonable. However, it depends on the storage that you use. It would be great to have a package that we can use up to a certain size of the backup, this would allow us to know what the price is going to be up to that capacity."

"The price of the solution is expensive and could be reduced a little."

"It has already paid off itself in the first few months that we implemented it."

"There is a license required to use this solution and it is inexpensive. However, it is an old license."

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"The product is offered at a very competitive price in the market."

"The solution is more affordable than other vendors."

"We offer monthly or yearly subscriptions. The price could be cheaper."

"The licensing costs and pricing model are based on capacity and the license is easy to upgrade."

"Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is not an expensive solution."

"The price of Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager is reasonable."

"The solution is not less expensive than competitors but pricing deals are available."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	67
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	23

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	6

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 do you like most about Acronis Backup?

One of its most valuable aspects is its user-friendly interface.

What do you like most about Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?

One notable feature is its robust backup support for Kubernetes and container environments. Additionally, PPDM stands out for its ease of deployment and management compared to other backup solution...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?

Overall, pricing does not significantly impact our decision. The main concern is the solution itself, presales activities, and positioning it in the right place. Commercial aspects are secondary to...

What needs improvement with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?

The marketing strategy is lagging behind competitors such as CommVault. Dell needs to improve its market presence and communication with customers and solution providers.

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Also Known As

Acronis Backup, Acronis Backup 12.5 Standard, Acronis Backup 12.5 Advanced

PowerProtect, Dell EMC PowerProtect

Overview

Acronis Cyber Protect offers a revolutionary approach to cyber protection by integrating data protection with cybersecurity. This integrated method eliminates complexity challenges, delivers better protection against today’s threats, and maximizes efficiency by saving time and money. With its full-stack antimalware protection and comprehensive endpoint management, Acronis Cyber Protect combats advanced cyberattacks with a unique integration of protection technologies while simplifying daily IT operations, endpoint deployments and management, and reporting. Now you can manage all cyber protection aspects from a single pane of glass.

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Dell PowerProtect Data Manager provides efficient backup and recovery for hybrid and multicloud environments. It consolidates VMware, Kubernetes, database, and file system protection through a singular interface.

PowerProtect Data Manager is a software-defined platform that integrates modern backup and recovery capabilities, focusing on enhancing performance metrics like RPO and RTO. It supports operations through automated discovery, policy-driven protection, and intelligent analytics while offering cloud mobility and robust cyber recovery mechanisms. Its architecture is designed to address complex data management needs while providing flexibility, backup efficiency, and capacity management. With capabilities spanning on-premise and cloud options, it delivers a comprehensive approach for data protection.

What key features make Dell PowerProtect Data Manager stand out?

High Deduplication: Optimizes storage by reducing data footprint.
Kubernetes Support: Ensures seamless integration with containerized environments.
Data Domain Integration: Enhances recovery metrics and performance.
Advanced Access Controls: Strengthens security measures.
Scalable Architecture: Adapts to growing enterprise needs.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Ease of Deployment: Simplifies initial setup and configuration processes.
User-Friendly Interface: Facilitates an intuitive user experience.
Flexibility in Deployment: Supports both cloud and on-premise environments.
Efficient Data Reduction: Saves storage costs and optimizes resources.
Secure Data Management: Provides peace of mind with robust security features.

Organizations in telecom and enterprise sectors employ Dell PowerProtect Data Manager for backing up and securing data in virtual and cloud-native environments. It supports continuous data protection for VMware and Kubernetes and plays a crucial role in ensuring container stability in platforms like OpenShift. Its native application integrations and disaster recovery through incremental backups make it suitable for larger businesses seeking a reliable data management partner.

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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

National Bank of Greece, USC Australia, PCS Publishing, Dell Digital IT, Rushmore Electric, Melanson Health, Arrow Electronics

Acronis Cyber Protect vs. Dell PowerProtect Data Manager