Acronis Cyber Protect vs HPE Zerto Software comparison

Acronis and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Acronis is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0. Acronis holds a 2.3% mindshare in BRS, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Acronis users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

Acronis Cyber Protect

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

Acronis Cyber Protect and HPE Zerto Software are leading solutions in the data protection category. Acronis stands out due to its comprehensive cyber protection suite, while Zerto offers advantages in real-time data protection and disaster recovery capabilities.

Features: Acronis Cyber Protect provides robust desktop and cloud backup capabilities, integrates anti-malware solutions, and has powerful image creation features. HPE Zerto Software specializes in near-synchronous data replication, real-time data protection, and efficient disaster recovery orchestration.

Room for Improvement: Acronis Cyber Protect could benefit from improved SQL database support, additional cloud integrations, and a more intuitive user interface. HPE Zerto Software might enhance its Hyper-V support, simplify licensing for smaller enterprises, and provide more extensive reporting options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Acronis Cyber Protect is generally easy to deploy across various environments though some users experience slow initial support. HPE Zerto Software facilitates hybrid deployments, yet some cloud installations present challenges. Its customer service is responsive, but users suggest better communication on updates.

Pricing and ROI: Acronis Cyber Protect offers flexible pricing with an advantageous ROI, especially effective in data recovery situations, though some users desire clearer long-term cost assessments. HPE Zerto Software is more costly but delivers high value for mission-critical applications due to its superior replication and quick recovery capabilities.

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Acronis Cyber Protect vs. HPE Zerto Software

June 2026

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

6.8

Acronis Cyber Protect boosts ROI by enhancing time efficiency, data recovery, and employee morale despite some pricing challenges.

Sentiment score

6.9

HPE Zerto Software offers rapid recovery, reduces downtime and costs, and simplifies disaster recovery with significant ROI and efficiency.

My customers see value in money and ROI with Acronis Cyber Protect, so they purchase it.

Mohamed Naeem

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

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Before, it was a huge cost. It was several thousand dollars to do a DR test, whereas now, I click a button.

Thomas Sipf

CTO at Erisa Administrative Services, Inc.

It saves us a lot of time and gives us the ability to perform other DR plans for other systems.

reviewer2728620

System Engineer at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees

It's not only in the cloud; it's DR as a service, which means that the recovery operations are performed by a dedicated team specializing in this area.

Itsik Ohana

Founder & CEO at Itix Cyber Ltd

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.5

Acronis Cyber Protect's support feedback varies, with mixed reviews on responsiveness, communication, and problem-solving effectiveness, highlighting improvement areas.

Sentiment score

7.5

HPE Zerto Software's support is highly rated for responsiveness, knowledge, though concerns exist post-HP acquisition about initial support levels.

Whenever I have a question, they respond very quickly each time.

Ronald Walther Domjan

IT Manager at HASNER TECNOLOGIA

I'll give them a nine for how responsive they are in technical support.

SameerMogale

Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions

The help team is very helpful and they reply very fast

reviewer2847057

Intern Systems And Security at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees

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I have never had an issue that was not resolved, and I have never been in a situation where they did not respond.

reviewer762012

Sr. Systems Engineer at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would give them a rating of ten because it represents the highest level of support based on the technical knowledge of the support team, response time, and effectiveness of the provided resolutions.

reviewer1599558

Disaster Recovery Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

When I open a ticket, I usually get a call within an hour or two.

David Comer

Systems Engineering Manager at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.0

Acronis Cyber Protect is scalable for various businesses with flexible licensing, though initial setup can be complex.

Sentiment score

7.5

HPE Zerto Software scales easily across environments, offering adaptability, simple licensing, and robust disaster recovery with minor performance considerations.

Scalability for Acronis Cyber Protect ranges from small to medium businesses to large businesses.

reviewer2847057

Intern Systems And Security at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees

Acronis Cyber Protect is a scalable product.

Mohd Fahim

IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd

I would rate it eight on a scale from 1 to 10 for scalability, considering it will be multiple assets.

SameerMogale

Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions

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I would rate it a ten out of ten for scalability.

Alan Barrett

Head of IT at TWM SOLICITORS LLP

Customers need to follow good engineering practices for optimal product use.

Proby Patel

Tech Lead, Storage and Data Protection at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

By adding more hosts and installing VRAs on each, tasks can be efficiently managed.

reviewer2641974

Senior Systems Engineer at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.4

Acronis Cyber Protect is generally stable and dependable, with minor performance issues often due to user environment factors.

Sentiment score

8.0

HPE Zerto Software is praised for strong stability, minimal issues, and reliability across various environments, including VMware and cloud platforms.

It ended up being at a point where we actually had to disable some features in order for the client to work through that specific purpose.

SameerMogale

Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions

Acronis Cyber Protect is stable and if we get any issues, the help team is very helpful and their support team replies very fast.

reviewer2847057

Intern Systems And Security at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees

The stability of Acronis Cyber Protect is very high.

Mohd Fahim

IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd

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I promptly delete the malfunctioning elements and set them up again to resume replication, ensuring stability.

Jagadeesh Ethiraj

Technical Architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

The ease of use was so good with Zerto that they were able to migrate things much quicker.

reviewer2691450

Inside Sales Representative at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

It is very reliable.

David Comer

Systems Engineering Manager at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Room For Improvement

Acronis Cyber Protect requires enhanced data stability, ease of installation, user interface improvements, and better pricing and support.

HPE Zerto Software requires better Hyper-V support, pricing, UI enhancements, integration, documentation, automation, and improved backup and alerting systems.

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.

ArunKumar24

Chairman at ONGC

It's only after we discovered there was a compatibility issue with the application that the client was running that we actually had to do a lot of log file shipping to Acronis themselves and getting solutions because of other problems.

SameerMogale

Independent Business Owner at 3Kay Solutions

Having something such as a community for peer-to-peer interaction would be a valuable asset.

Mohamed Naeem

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

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If I have 350 objects that I am protecting, I would like Zerto to be able to fire them up in one order, rather than having to manually bring them up in a sequence.

David Riberdy

Enterprise data management supervisor at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

If the host has a lot of VMs on it, there may not always be enough time to relocate all of the VMs from a protection group standpoint to other hosts before the replication appliance that Zerto uses to manage that powers itself down.

David Comer

Systems Engineering Manager at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

If HPE Zerto Software has it built-in where we're going to vCenter and you click on it, it will build the VPG and indicate configuration requirements, that would be amazing.

reviewer2729427

Senior Converged Infrastructure Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Setup Cost

Acronis Cyber Protect offers competitive, affordable pricing with flexible, user-based models and minimal setup costs, ideal for SMBs and enterprises.

HPE Zerto Software is seen as a worthwhile investment for enterprise needs despite higher costs than some competitors.

I would rate the price as nine out of ten.

Mohd Fahim

IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd

I think it is not that expensive.

reviewer2847057

Intern Systems And Security at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees

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If you want a good-quality tool that is robust and does a good job for you, you have to pay a higher price to get that, and Zerto is no different.

JeffSmith12

IT Manager at American Pioneer Federal Credit Union

However, it can become quite expensive when you start looking at the number of workloads you have in the environment and what you would like to do.

reviewer2645856

Cloud and Infrastructure Services Manager at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Zerto is easier to set up and use, and it's less expensive.

Bill Dudgeon

Professional Services Engineer at US Signal

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Valuable Features

Acronis Cyber Protect is user-friendly, supports various platforms, offers robust backup, recovery, and integrates malware protection efficiently.

HPE Zerto Software offers real-time disaster recovery, data protection, and seamless replication, enhancing resilience and reducing downtime significantly.

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.

Mohamed Naeem

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

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

Mohd Fahim

IT Specialist at Ramton Technologies Pvt Ltd

This is beneficial because any backup package stored in the cloud is not free, and if it shrinks well, it allows users to pay less for cloud storage.

Ronald Walther Domjan

IT Manager at HASNER TECNOLOGIA

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Zerto offers excellent technical support with responsive and helpful experts.

Sachin Vinay

Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

If we were attacked, I could revert to a backup from five seconds before the attack, and no one would know we were attacked.

reviewer2641974

Senior Systems Engineer at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

The replication time and the minor amount of time it takes to sync a new server outside of any of my huge 40-terabyte boxes is ridiculously quick.

reviewer762012

Sr. Systems Engineer at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

8th

Ranking in Cloud Backup

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

125

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE Zerto Software

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

2nd

Ranking in Cloud Backup

2nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

357

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Autonomous Operational Resilience (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect is 2.3%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Zerto Software is 1.9%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE Zerto Software	1.9%
Acronis Cyber Protect	2.3%
Other	95.8%

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Featured Reviews

ArunKumar24

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.

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reviewer2802231

Dev Ops Engineer at a media company with 201-500 employees

Near-zero downtime has protected critical workloads and now simplifies hybrid cloud recovery

The best features of HPE Zerto Software are mainly very sophisticated and relevant to the current market. The data protection CDP part has real-time replication, unlike other solutions that have snapshot backups. We can set it up hourly, making it ideal for use with workloads. Another attraction is the near-zero RTO, with automated failover within minutes and one-click failover and failback. Currently, we are using a hybrid cloud solution, and HPE Zerto Software supports multi-cloud environments, making it easy to migrate between on-premises and cloud. Regarding the impact of HPE Zerto Software on our RTOs, we have near-zero RTO, meaning the system must be back online within thirty minutes if we measure the time. It is very quick to recover services. With HPE Zerto Software's near-synchronous replication, we have some CDP protection, so we typically write interceptions along with some asynchronous replication. There is almost real-time replication available.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Construction Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	70
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	24

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	93
Midsize Enterprise	93
Large Enterprise	204

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zerto?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is good.

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What needs improvement with Zerto?

I believe HPE Zerto Software can be improved by providing more clarity on roadmap features coming.

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Also Known As

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

Zerto Virtual Replication

Overview

Acronis Cyber Protect streamlines data recovery and security with cloud compatibility, supporting diverse environments seamlessly. Its powerful interface facilitates management and deployment, ensuring data integrity for businesses prioritizing operational efficiency.

Acronis Cyber Protect delivers comprehensive protection with easy data recovery, encryption, and a user-centric interface that simplifies management tasks. It excels in supporting a broad range of hardware and operating systems. Featuring universal restore and image backup, it enables rapid deployment, while providing robust anti-malware and ransomware protection, coupled with backup deduplication. The flexible deployment options and effective management console are complemented by real-time reporting and customizable backups, enhancing operational efficiency. However, resource consumption during installation, complex interface, and limited database support can be points of consideration. The complexity in installation and pricing structure can affect affordability, yet its multifaceted utility in securing critical data remains a compelling advantage.

What are the key features of Acronis Cyber Protect?

Easy Data Recovery: Facilitates rapid data recovery to minimize downtime.
Encryption: Provides secure data protection through advanced encryption methods.
Cloud Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with cloud platforms for flexible deployment.
Universal Restore: Allows quick system recovery on different hardware.
Anti-Malware: Offers strong protection against malware threats.
Ransomware Protection: Shields data from ransomware attacks.
Backup Deduplication: Saves storage space through efficient backup management.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Enhanced workflow with real-time reporting and customizable backups.
Data Integrity: Security features significantly bolster data protection.
Deployment Flexibility: Supports diverse environments for easy adaptation.
Effective Management Console: Streamlines management of backup and recovery tasks.

Acronis Cyber Protect finds significant use in industries such as finance, healthcare, and IT services where data security and recovery are paramount. By supporting server, workstation, and cloud environments like Azure VMs, it provides versatile recovery and backup solutions. Its implementation by solution providers ensures clients benefit from comprehensive data protection strategies, enhancing business resilience.

Acronis

Zerto is used for disaster recovery, business continuity, data migration, and ransomware recovery, providing continuous data protection and near real-time replication. Valued for ease of use, efficient failover processes, and versatile integration, it enhances organizational efficiency, reduces errors, and boosts productivity.

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