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Compare Acronis Cyber Protect and Macrium Backup & Restore 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Acronis Cyber Protect
Star Rating
(735)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Browse all 3 pricing plansMacrium Backup & Restore
Star Rating
(69)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Macrium Backup & Restore excels in ease of use and setup, with users highlighting its intuitive interface and quick implementation process. One user mentioned, "I've used Macrium Backup & Restore for so many years, and what I really like is that I get a complete backup in a short period of time."
- Users say Acronis Cyber Protect offers a comprehensive solution by integrating backup, disaster recovery, and endpoint protection. Reviewers appreciate the software's ability to handle local and cloud solutions seamlessly, making it a versatile choice for various backup needs.
- According to verified reviews, Macrium Backup & Restore stands out for its reliability and customer support. Users have praised the software for its consistent performance, stating, "Never fail and when you see one problem it's from the other side. Easy to use, and fantastic customer service and technical support."
- Reviewers mention that Acronis Cyber Protect, while feature-rich, sometimes faces challenges with user experience. Some users found it less intuitive compared to Macrium, with one noting that the software is "easy to use" but could benefit from a more streamlined interface.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Macrium Backup & Restore provides excellent incremental backup capabilities, which users find incredibly helpful for daily operations. This feature allows for efficient data management, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- Users report that Acronis Cyber Protect's cloud recovery features are robust, with many appreciating the ability to perform tasks offline using a live disk. This flexibility is a significant advantage for users needing reliable recovery options in various scenarios.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Acronis Cyber Protect
Standard
Free Trial
Designed for SMBs that need standard backup features, and multilayered cyber protection against any threat. Includes comprehensive data protection plus additional cybersecurity capabilities such as data protection maps, URL filtering and categorization, continuous data protection, and HDD health.
- Backup
- Data Protection
- Cyber Security
Macrium Backup & Restore
SiteBackup Annual Plan & Perpetual
Starting at $65.00
1 Device Per Year
Centralized business backup and recovery solution for medium to large enterprises.
- Centralized management and control
- Scheduled Backup and Restore
- Local/Remote server options
Free Trial
Acronis Cyber Protect
Free Trial is available
Macrium Backup & Restore
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
551
9.0
62
Ease of Use
8.6
557
9.1
62
Ease of Setup
8.5
291
9.2
50
Ease of Admin
8.4
290
8.7
40
Quality of Support
8.3
489
8.8
43
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
269
9.0
35
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
551
9.2
59
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.1
214
9.1
17
9.0
212
8.8
16
8.9
205
7.7
14
8.9
196
8.8
14
Management
9.0
211
9.4
16
9.0
209
9.1
17
9.1
212
8.5
12
9.1
210
8.3
13
9.0
205
7.7
15
Compliance
9.1
211
8.6
14
9.1
200
Feature Not Available
8.8
203
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
8.5
27
8.5
12
8.6
28
9.5
13
8.2
28
9.1
13
8.1
28
9.4
13
6.8
19
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
8.6
28
9.5
16
8.4
28
9.6
14
8.2
27
9.4
13
Management
8.1
26
Feature Not Available
8.8
28
Feature Not Available
8.2
28
9.2
12
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
9.1
27
Feature Not Available
8.9
25
Feature Not Available
8.2
24
Feature Not Available
Management
9.1
27
9.6
8
9.0
26
9.4
8
8.7
25
Feature Not Available
Security
Feature Not Available
9.2
8
9.1
25
9.4
8
9.0
25
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
8.3
10
Deployment
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Imaging
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
7.8
10
Functionality
Feature Not Available
7.9
8
8.4
27
7.5
6
Feature Not Available
7.2
6
8.6
26
Feature Not Available
8.7
26
6.7
7
Management
8.9
28
9.2
8
8.8
29
8.8
8
8.9
25
8.8
8
8.8
27
7.4
7
8.6
25
7.5
6
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Solution Provision
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Management
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
Solution Provision
8.6
22
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
9.6
21
Not enough data
8.2
17
Performance
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.7
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
20
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Acronis Cyber Protect and Macrium Backup & Restore are categorized as Disaster Recovery, Online Backup, Server Backup, and File Recovery
Unique Categories
Acronis Cyber Protect is categorized as Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), Patch Management, Endpoint Management, Antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Data Replication
Macrium Backup & Restore is categorized as PC Backup, Hard Drive Cloning, and OS Imaging & Deployment
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Acronis Cyber Protect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Macrium Backup & Restore
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
23.0%
Computer Software
9.1%
Retail
6.8%
Computer & Network Security
4.2%
Financial Services
3.2%
Other
53.6%
Information Technology and Services
16.4%
Computer Software
16.4%
Education Management
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.5%
Other
49.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Does Acronis Backup 12.5 include centralized and remote management of backups?
1 Comment
RK
Centralized Acronis backup console is web based and can be accessed remotely. Backup agents can be deployed via the centralized console. And those backups...Read more
Is Acronis Backup 12.5 a cloud backup-as-a-service (BaaS) or on-premises backup software?
1 Comment
RK
Acronis 12.5 can be installed and run on a local server, VM server in the data center or on a VM server in the cloud.Read more
How can I purchase Acronis Backup 12.5?
1 Comment
RK
https://www.acronis.com/en-us/business/backup/purchasing/Read more
Is macrium software safe?
2 Comments
AG
Macrium Reflect is a secure option, granting you the confidence to employ it without worry. It is devoid of any malicious intent and serves as a completely...Read more
What does Macrium Reflect do?
1 Comment
IL
Macrium Reflect backs up files and folders on an automated scheduleRead more
Macrium Backup & Restore has no more discussions with answers
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