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Acronis Cyber Protect vs Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] comparison

 

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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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
124
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (16th), Cloud Backup (11th)
Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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.
David Villota - PeerSpot reviewer
EMEA Hosting Engineer at Yanfeng Automotive
Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard
The solution has been installed on Linux machines.  The solution is issue-free. We are happy with it.  The solution has been stable and reliable.  It is scalable.  My understanding the setup is pretty straightforward and that the onboarding wizard is pretty easy to follow.  I've never had to…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The recent release, Acronis 12, is integrated with Cloud Acronis and is useful to backup data while providing a stronger security policy for critical data."
"One of the most valuable features of Acronis is its AnyData Engine which allows any device to connect to any other device for the purpose of data restoration."
"For my first experience, it is the best software for backups, especially for a five-system backup."
"Technical support from Acronis is pretty good; it is world-class, with very good and broad support."
"The backup timing and restoring process is great compared to other options."
"The tool is user-friendly."
"It is one of my favorite backup software, much faster and more reliable than the other software that I have tried."
"The most valuable feature is the quick restoration. We can restore the data quickly."
"I haven't explored all of what this solution has to offer as I have only been using it for four months, but so far it's good and I would recommend it."
"In one balanced solution, one single management pane, I can take care of everything, even my cloud infrastructure."
"The really amazing feature about Veeam Agent is that when you're using the central deployment model, you can actually use the instant VM recovery feature, which is really a pain point that I find some days."
"Veeam Agent for Linux works like a charm and after-sales support is amazing, so I can only say that the product is very new."
"What I found most valuable in Veeam Agent for Linux is that it can unify machines and even simplify management."
"We are very satisfied with Veeam's technical support."
"Veeam has a "next, next, finish" installer, and the overall deployment is straightforward. The deployment is easy because Veeam is compatible with all our VMware services and VMs. Veeam Backup and Veeam ONE are integrated into vCenter or vSphere site deployments, so we don't need to deploy each server one by one."
"I like the backup features of this solution and the integration is very useful."
 

Cons

"It would be nice to have it on the cloud platform without using third-party equipment."
"The initial installation of the product was difficult."
"The new version has anti-malware and software management features, but these features should be enhanced. It is working as an exclusive solution along with the backup and recovery."
"The solution could improve by providing more database backup features and have better integration with many different types of databases."
"It would be nice to have it on the cloud platform without using third-party equipment."
"The reporting can be improved."
"No technical support and minimal documentation."
"Some of the default settings out-of-the-box should already be set up for the novice user."
"Their technical support could be better. I will often find a solution to a problem before they get back to me."
"The price of Veeam Agent for Linux could be reduced."
"I would like to be able to install Veeam directly to Linux instead of having to go through a Windows server."
"One problem in Veeam Agent for Linux is that you can't use your license for all your machines because you don't have a virtual machine, so if you're going to add machines and scale, you'd need to pay extra."
"Technical support is okay. They could be more customer-friendly."
"It could use deduplication features."
"There are some roadblocks with the licensing. Right now we are dealing with an issue because we cannot merge licenses."
"Scalability, if you are talking about Linux, is good. However, if you need to backup more types of solutions or Unix systems, like HP/UX, AIX, etc., it's not compatible."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Doing what this is capable of doing, the cost of it is in line."
"We have a Cyber Cloud backup license and we have on-premises storage. Both can be useful for our customers."
"We pay a yearly subscription fee and the pricing is reasonable."
"It has already paid off itself in the first few months that we implemented it."
"Acronis Cyber Protect's pricing is reasonable."
"There is a license required for this solution and it can be on a monthly basis."
"The price is reasonable."
"Acronis Backup is cheaper. If you install it on a hypervisor, you only pay for a single license. It would be for the backup server, and everything else will be covered by it. In that sense, it becomes a much cheaper option. However, if you have virtual machines, then it can be more expensive. Also, if you have a lot of physical machines the cost can be higher because each entity will need a separate license. There is a monthly license cost."
"Price-wise it's good."
"Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market."
"We have purchased a license to use Veeam Agent for Linux and the additional support. The overall cost of Veeam Agent for Linux is expensive."
"It's a subscription based license, which is started on a yearly basis. Currently the licensing is split between three editions: standard, enterprise, and enterprise plus. As long as you check the comparison between the additions and make sure that you have what you need, there are no extra costs with Veeam."
"The costing is very competitive."
"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."
"Licensing costs are $300,000 USD yearly, and we pay for three years at a time."
"Licensing costs are monthly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Photography Company
27%
Construction Company
17%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business69
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise10
 

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Also Known As

Acronis Backup, Acronis Backup 12.5 Standard, Acronis Backup 12.5 Advanced
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Kings Academy, Rush Memorial, Pentagon Credit Union, Oxford School District, New York City Probation, Dolmen Insurance, New Bedford Community Health, Gerard Darel, Ready Honda
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