Acronis Cyber Protect vs QoreStor comparison

Acronis and Quest Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Acronis is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.0, while Quest Software is ranked #53 with an average rating of 7.0. Acronis holds a 2.5% mindshare in BRS, compared to Quest Software’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Acronis users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Quest Software users who would recommend it.

Acronis Cyber Protect

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 23, 2025

Acronis Cyber Protect and QoreStor are notable competitors in the data protection market. Acronis Cyber Protect seems to stand out due to its integrated security features, whereas QoreStor takes the lead in storage optimization.

Features: Acronis Cyber Protect offers comprehensive security and backup within a single platform, featuring ransomware protection, antivirus, and cloud backup support for Windows and Linux. Its Universal Restore and centralized management enhance reliability and flexibility. QoreStor excels in data efficiency with deduplication and compression capabilities, significantly reducing storage costs. It integrates well with existing backup solutions and offers cloud tiering for expanded storage.

Room for Improvement: Users of Acronis Cyber Protect suggest improving resource efficiency during installations and enhancing compatibility across versions, along with a more intuitive interface. For QoreStor, there's a need for better ransomware protection and faster support response times, with clearer licensing models also in demand. Both products could enhance technical support and simplify deployment.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Acronis Cyber Protect supports hybrid and cloud environments but has mixed customer service reviews. QoreStor is strong in on-premises deployment but faces challenges in support response and initial setup, though post-deployment support is seen positively.

Pricing and ROI: Acronis Cyber Protect has an affordable pricing model, but users express concern about price hikes due to security features. Its ROI is positive, attributed to its comprehensive protection. QoreStor's capacity-based pricing is praised, although there's wariness of hidden third-party integration costs. Both products offer valuable returns, especially where robust data protection is critical.

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Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

12th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

124

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (7th)

QoreStor

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

53rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Replication (11th), Disk Based Backup Systems (8th), Storage Software (5th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (30th), Software Defined Storage (SDS) (21st), Copy Data Management (6th), File and Object Storage (22nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect is 2.5%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of QoreStor is 0.5%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect	2.5%
QoreStor	0.5%
Other	97.0%

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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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Calvin Hilgenstock

System Administrator at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees

Cost savings and efficient data management improve operations but support quality varies

The importance of support is significant to me. I was working for a service provider, and all of our customers had a Quest or warning. Sometimes the support really underperforms. I always had to get it escalated or ask for someone specifically because those other people would just read knowledge-based articles that I had already done myself. Quest QoreStor does not work with any backup software, server, or storage hardware. It has the hardware compatibility list, and you need a specific number of IOPS, so it needs to run on decent hardware at least to have enough input-output operations. Otherwise, the setup result will be canceled. I'm not too sure if there are still physical appliances, but when I first started, we had some customers with a physical Quest QoreStor appliance, and it would only run on certain hardware. It doesn't work with every backup program. For example, Veritas Backup Exec is incompatible, but Veeam is compatible, and V Ranger is compatible as well. I didn't even know that Quest QoreStor has any static AI and behavioral AI technologies.

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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

"The most valuable features of Acronis Backup are instant restore, antivirus, and ransomware protection. Additionally, the documentation is good."

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

"The interface is easy to use. They keep on adding new features. Acronis recently added multi-platform support."

"I recommend this solution every chance I get, including for personal use."

"It actually does its job very well and has interesting capabilities, but it has the most awful interface."

"The tool is user-friendly."

"Acronis Backup is easy to use, intuitive, and has high performance."

"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."

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"We need revisions and safe backup so that it could be held up in court, but deduplication and compression are the main features why we have Quest QoreStor. That's where it really shines. I use ZFS and XFS at home, and Quest QoreStor is even better."

"QoreStor has helped us to reduce our backup storage requirements on-premises. We've been using the same devices for quite a while, and so it lets us keep using them as opposed to having to rip out all that hardware and create a new on-prem solution. The advantage here is even if we had to retire the hardware tomorrow, the QoreStor part doesn't change. We just have to have additional hardware and put the solution back on whatever hardware we pick and it'll do the same thing."

"I would rate QoreStor a ten out of ten for what it offers for the price."

"Quest QoreStor is very stable compared to our previous solution."

"Deduplication is the most valuable feature. It saves us a lot of space. When we back up 100 terabytes of data, after dedupe, it only uses maybe five to six terabytes for the disk space in QoreStor."

"It integrates with various backup software solutions, which makes it compatible with existing backup workflows and processes."

"The dedupe and compression are pretty extreme. On disk, we're getting dedupe rates of up to 65 percent of data and compression of 34 percent. When you go to the cloud, it's more like 76 percent for dedupe and almost 50 percent for compression."

"The features we use for the data deduplication are nice because we're able to back up a much larger amount of data, yet it doesn't necessarily take up that much data on the devices."

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Cons

"Acronis Cyber Protect could be more affordable, especially for us in South America. It is important to review the cost for different countries."

"I would change the GUI a little to make it a bit more interactive. It should have a slightly more updated look, not something which looks like it was designed five years ago despite the fact it is easy to follow and very appealing."

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

"The product would be better if they offered more integration capabilities."

"It would be nice if it could support more types of storage: EMC, HPE, Veeam, etc."

"The tool's dashboard for daily operations is useful, but I find that it could benefit from enhancements, particularly in terms of reporting. While exporting reports, the format is not fancy as it appears on the dashboard. The exported files are typically in Excel CSV or PDF format."

"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."

"There are times when the backups are slow. A faster backup would be better."

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"Support is one point of improvement for Quest QoreStor. Support is sometimes not adequate."

"Overall, I am happy with this solution, but a way to export configuration settings would be beneficial."

"The ransomware protection of QoreStor could use improvement."

"Overall, I am happy with this solution, but a way to export configuration settings would be beneficial. After everything is set up and configured, there should be a way to export the configuration. In case something happens to the QoreStor server, and we need to reinstall and configure everything, being able to import the configuration would be helpful. This feature does not currently exist."

"The importance of support is significant to me. I was working for a service provider, and all of our customers had a Quest or warning. Sometimes the support really underperforms."

"They could improve on support a little bit. We have not had to engage their support much, but when we do have issues, it can take longer to get things resolved."

"The installation could use improvement. The initial installation was a little touchy and it's not really user-installable. You have to have a connection to support to install."

"They need to increase their maximum capacity. Other than that, they're doing a pretty good job."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Doing what this is capable of doing, the cost of it is in line."

"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 pricing is comparable to the newest solution available on the market, Altaro."

"If the solution was less expensive it would be better."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

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

"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."

"The cost of updates is less than $100 USD yearly."

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"The cost is per terabyte, and overall, the cost was reasonable when compared to some competitors."

"The pricing is good. It is competitive for a managed services provider. I like the ability to pay by the terabyte, allowing for an incremental cost that we and our customers can afford, so the solution grows with the customer."

"Its pricing model is very attractive. You have one price, and you get everything from QoreStor."

"Quest QoreStor's pricing is affordable. We evaluated Veeam, a well-known company for backup solutions, but found their pricing to be quite high. Veeam's price was almost double. For us, Quest QoreStor is very affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Performing Arts

12%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Media Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

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Also Known As

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

QoreStor

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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QoreStor optimizes storage costs through advanced deduplication and compression, seamlessly integrating with backup infrastructures and supporting diverse hardware. It enhances data security with replication and offers flexible deployment with minimal maintenance.

QoreStor offers significant benefits in deduplication, which leads to space savings and reduced storage expenses. This system integrates effortlessly with backup platforms like NetVault and Veeam, functioning as a reliable backup target for both on-premises and cloud environments. The ease of integration is complemented by its replication capabilities, which add a layer of data security by enabling geographically dispersed backups. Its cloud tiering functionality extends storage capabilities, ensuring cost-effectiveness compared to other solutions. While enhancements are needed in areas like Cloud Tier support, Air Gap features, and GUI intuitiveness, the continued developments aim to further optimize storage and backup solutions.

What are QoreStor's key features?

Deduplication and Compression: Achieves high deduplication rates and space savings.
Seamless Integration: Works well with diverse backup infrastructures.
Replication: Facilitates data security through multi-location backups.
Cloud Tiering: Extends storage capabilities efficiently.
Minimal Maintenance: Requires low maintenance efforts.

What benefits should be considered in user reviews?

Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing and optimized storage.
Storage Optimization: Reduces storage needs with advanced data handling.
Flexibility: Supports diverse hardware and deployment options.
Data Security: Enhances protection with robust replication features.

QoreStor is widely implemented in industries for backup and restore operations, providing data deduplication and compression as key functionalities. Its integration as a backup target across platforms like NetVault and Veeam makes it ideal for enterprises that require efficient data management and storage cost control. Many organizations utilize its features to optimize cloud storage seamlessly while focusing on internal data handling or acting as service resellers.

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