Compare Acronis Cyber Protect and SmartDeploy 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (71.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Contact Us 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 plansSmartDeploy
Star Rating
(152)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that SmartDeploy excels in user experience, with many praising its ease of use and the variety of deployment options it offers. Users highlight how it simplifies the imaging process, making it a preferred choice for businesses looking for efficient solutions.
- Users say Acronis Cyber Protect stands out for its comprehensive features, particularly in backup and disaster recovery. Reviewers appreciate the software's ability to seamlessly integrate these functionalities, making tasks like recovering data or migrating to new hardware straightforward and efficient.
- According to verified reviews, SmartDeploy's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with users mentioning the support they receive as a significant advantage. Many find the onboarding process smooth, which helps teams get up and running without extensive delays.
- Reviewers mention that while Acronis Cyber Protect offers a robust set of features, some users feel it can be less intuitive compared to SmartDeploy. Despite its strengths, there are comments about the learning curve associated with its more complex functionalities.
- G2 reviewers highlight SmartDeploy's strong customer support, with many users expressing satisfaction with the assistance they receive. This level of support is often cited as a key factor in their positive experiences, reinforcing the product's reputation as a reliable partner for businesses.
- Users report that Acronis Cyber Protect, while effective, has a larger focus on small businesses, which may not cater as well to mid-market needs compared to SmartDeploy. This distinction can influence the choice for organizations based on their specific size and operational requirements.
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
SmartDeploy
Starter
Contact Us
Per Year
- Centralized single-image management
- Model-specific driver packs (Platform Packs)
- Flexible offline & on-network deployments
Free Trial
Acronis Cyber Protect
Free Trial is available
SmartDeploy
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
550
9.3
114
Ease of Use
8.6
556
9.3
115
Ease of Setup
8.5
290
9.1
100
Ease of Admin
8.4
289
9.5
98
Quality of Support
8.3
488
9.5
106
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
268
9.6
97
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
550
9.5
109
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.1
213
Not enough data
9.0
211
Not enough data
8.9
204
Not enough data
8.9
195
Not enough data
Management
9.0
210
Not enough data
9.0
208
Not enough data
9.1
211
Not enough data
9.1
209
Not enough data
9.0
204
Not enough data
Compliance
9.1
210
Not enough data
9.1
199
Not enough data
8.8
202
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Backup
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
6.8
19
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.2
27
Not enough data
Management
8.0
25
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.2
27
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Backup
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.1
27
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
Management
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
Security
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.0
69
Not enough data
8.9
89
Deployment
Not enough data
9.2
86
Not enough data
9.0
81
Not enough data
9.4
91
Imaging
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
9.3
76
Not enough data
9.1
72
Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
Management
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.8
29
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Generative AI
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
12
7.2
6
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 SmartDeploy are categorized as Patch Management and Endpoint Management
Unique Categories
Acronis Cyber Protect is categorized as Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), Disaster Recovery, Online Backup, Server Backup, File Recovery, Antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Data Replication
SmartDeploy is categorized as OS Imaging & Deployment
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Acronis Cyber Protect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SmartDeploy
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
22.9%
Computer Software
9.1%
Retail
6.8%
Computer & Network Security
4.2%
Financial Services
3.2%
Other
53.8%
Education Management
10.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.0%
Higher Education
7.0%
Hospital & Health Care
6.3%
Other
62.0%
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
I have troubles with trying to use the capture images from machines so I keep a backup image of some machines.
1 Comment
AZ
All you need is to create 1 image in a VM client, then copy that image for each type of image or software use. IE: Engineering, Office365 users, etc. Then...Read more
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