Acronis Cyber Protect vs pCloud comparison

Acronis and pCloud are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. Acronis is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0, while pCloud is ranked #49. Acronis holds a 3.9% mindshare in CB, compared to pCloud’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Acronis users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of pCloud users who would recommend it.

Acronis Cyber Protect

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Acronis Cyber Protect and pCloud compete in the cybersecurity and cloud storage sectors. Acronis seems to have an edge in pricing and support, while pCloud offers a unique feature set.

Features: Acronis Cyber Protect offers integrated cybersecurity and backup solutions, advanced threat protection, and data synchronization between multiple systems. pCloud provides secure cloud storage with client-side encryption, a virtual hard drive feature, and branded download links for a more personalized user experience.

Room for Improvement: Acronis could enhance its user interface to improve ease of use and streamline backup configurations. Additionally, simplifying complex backup tasks and reducing cost for smaller businesses may be beneficial. pCloud might focus on offering more competitive pricing for larger storage spaces, streamlining its customer support for enterprise solutions, and improving integration with other productivity tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Acronis provides a comprehensive deployment process with hands-on support ideal for larger enterprises. pCloud offers a straightforward deployment suited for individual users, with customer service that excels in personal problem resolution but could be enhanced for broader scale business applications.

Pricing and ROI: Acronis Cyber Protect has a higher setup cost but offers significant ROI for businesses needing extensive data protection. pCloud provides a cost-effective solution with flexible lifetime pricing options, appealing to users looking to optimize expenditure while maintaining essential data storage capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect

Ranking in Cloud Backup

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

124

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (12th)

pCloud

Ranking in Cloud Backup

49th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect is 3.9%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of pCloud is 0.9%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect	3.9%
pCloud	0.9%
Other	95.2%

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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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it_user1027515

Photographer at MS Solutions Ltd.

Enables me to access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems

I trust pCloud to store my business and personal files like photos, videos, university books, etc. pCloud is always there when I need it I can access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems. I do not need any more external flash drives. I can even edit my files directly in the…

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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

"This is a perfect option for an SMB."

"For me, the cost is a significant advantage."

"It is fast and easy for an image-based backup across all platforms."

"In terms of system-critical support, Acronis' technical support does really well. I would give them an eight out of ten for that."

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

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

"The AI-based antimalware feature in Acronis Cyber Protect is very effective in preventing cyber threats, providing inception into threats and how to react with them before securing, and is a great asset as a feature."

"In my opinion, it's the best product for end-users and PCs."

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"I can access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems. I do not need any more external flash drives. I can even edit my files directly in the cloud using pCloud Drive."

"The sync process has been quick, and the software correctly maintains the same file structure as in File Explorer."

Cons

"The biggest problem that we have is when the antivirus is installed, the whole machine runs very slowly and some of the machines hang."

"The problems that we face are often related to the customer's network, although sometimes there are problems with the software, such as an error in the configuration."

"The replication part and failover are areas in which improvements are required."

"The solution could be better if some of the features were more in-depth."

"The support takes too much time to respond to callbacks."

"I needed tech support to straighten out an issue with cloud backup. I have troubleshooting to do with failed backups."

"It could have a better ability to manage backups over a longer period."

"I would like to have more hardware space. It would make it better. I would like to have two more terabytes."

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"My recommendation is that support could be better, even though sometimes things can be technically complicated."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I like the pricing, and that it is easy to use and has performed well. "

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

"The license is a perpetual license. The cost is an area for improvement."

"The pricing model is a little complex to find the right size for what you need. It takes a lot of hours to figure it out."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"I think that the prices of the product go up every year. If one is extremely expensive and ten is absolutely cheap, I rate the product price as six."

"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."

"We were on a perpetual license for Acronis Backup."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	68
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	24

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Large Enterprise	1

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Also Known As

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

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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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pCloud is a personal cloud space where you can store all your files and folders. It has a user-friendly interface that clearly shows where everything is located and what it does. The software is available for almost any devices and platforms – iOS and Android devices, Mac, Windows, and Linux. By installing pCloud on your computer (through its desktop application pCloud Drive), the app creates a secure virtual drive which expands your local storage space. Every change you make in your pCloud can be seen immediately on your computer, phone or tablet. All your devices are instantly synchronized and you have direct file access to any update you make.

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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

Nike, Twitter, Coca-Cola, Uber, Adidas, Adobe, LinkedIn, BWW, Shell

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