# Acronis True Image vs NovaBACKUP Comparison | | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 71 | 11 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (63.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $399.95 Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Acronis True Image Pros: - Features (2 reviews) - Data Security (1 reviews) Cons: - Poor Interface Design (2 reviews) - Backup Issues (1 reviews) ### NovaBACKUP Pros: - Backup Solutions (8 reviews) - Ease of Use (7 reviews) Cons: - Backup Issues (2 reviews) - Limited Features (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (65 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (64 reviews) | 9.2 (10 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 9.7 (10 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (24 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (60 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (63 reviews) | 10.0 (7 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Acronis True Image #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### NovaBACKUP #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: NovaBACKUP Server Agent - Windows Server Backup (with 250 GB Cloud Storage) Price: Starting at $399.95 Per Year Description: Windows Server Backup for SQL, Exchange, and Virtual Machines. Includes 250 GB of Cloud Storage. Key Features: - Backup for Physical and Virtual Servers - Exchange, SQL, VMware & Hyper-V Servers - Single File Restore for Virtual Machines [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/novabackup-corporation-novabackup/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Server Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | | **NovaBACKUP** | N/A | N/A | #### Compatibility | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **File Server Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Database Server Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Repository Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Compliance | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Server Backup | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Online Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acronis True Image** | 8.1/10 | 30 | | **NovaBACKUP** | 9.3/10 | 8 | #### Functionality | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Real-time Sync** | 8.1 (27 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Storage Capacity** | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | | **Remote Backup** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | | **Versioning** | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Mobile Backup Application** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | #### Compatibility | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Disk Backup** | 8.3 (29 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Local Backup** | 8.1 (27 reviews) | 9.4 (8 reviews) | | **Storage Formats** | 7.9 (26 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | 8.2 (25 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | | **Security Standards** | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | | **Encrypted Storage** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Online Backup | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### File Recovery | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | | **NovaBACKUP** | N/A | N/A | #### Compatibility | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **File Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Partitions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Scan** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Deletion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - File Recovery | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Database Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | | **NovaBACKUP** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Data Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Diverse Database Handling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Admin | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Backup Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Database Backup | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Disaster Recovery | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | | **NovaBACKUP** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Replication** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Management | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Local Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### PC Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acronis True Image** | 9.1/10 | 6 | | **NovaBACKUP** | 9.2/10 | 8 | #### Functionality | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Incremental Backup** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **OS Boot Recovery** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Bootable Disk** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Online Restore** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Performance | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Multiple Backup Versions** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Unlimited Backup** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Deduplication** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Lag Free Operation** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - PC Backup | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | | **NovaBACKUP** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Hard Drive Cloning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | | **NovaBACKUP** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | | **NovaBACKUP** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Prevention | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acronis True Image** | N/A | N/A | | **NovaBACKUP** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [PC Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pc-backup) **Unique to Acronis True Image (2):** [Hard Drive Cloning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hard-drive-cloning), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus) **Unique to NovaBACKUP (4):** [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery), [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup), [Database Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-backup), [File Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-recovery-software) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Acronis True Image | NovaBACKUP | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 47.1% | 63.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 40.0% | 36.4% | | **Enterprise** | 12.9% | 0% | ### By Industry #### Acronis True Image - **Information Technology and Services:** 27.1% - **Computer Software:** 14.3% - **Automotive:** 4.3% - **Financial Services:** 2.9% - **Sports:** 2.9% - **Retail:** 2.9% - **Broadcast Media:** 2.9% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.9% - **Graphic Design:** 2.9% - **Other:** 34.3% #### NovaBACKUP - **Computer & Network Security:** 36.4% - **Computer Software:** 18.2% - **Public Safety:** 9.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 9.1% - **Financial Services:** 9.1% - **Consumer Services:** 9.1% - **Banking:** 9.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Acronis True Image - [Macrium Backup & Restore](https://www.g2.com/products/macrium-backup-restore/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (91 reviews) - [AOMEI Backupper](https://www.g2.com/products/aomei-technology-aomei-backupper/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (18 reviews) - [GoodSync](https://www.g2.com/products/goodsync/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (74 reviews) - [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1982 reviews) - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (747 reviews) - [EaseUS Todo Backup Business](https://www.g2.com/products/easeus-todo-backup-business/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (133 reviews) - [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (550 reviews) - [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4999 reviews) - [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (441 reviews) - [Iperius Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/iperius-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (49 reviews) ### Alternatives to NovaBACKUP - [CrashPlan SMB](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-smb/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (415 reviews) - [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1982 reviews) - [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (550 reviews) - [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (397 reviews) - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (747 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews) - [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (462 reviews) - [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (441 reviews) - [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4999 reviews) - [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (741 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Acronis True Image - Title: [Is Acronis True Image free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-acronis-true-image-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I am unaware of a free version but they do offer a trial " ### NovaBACKUP - Title: [What is NovaBACKUP used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/novabackup-what-is-novabackup-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "for small businesses and home users, offering solutions for file, system, and cloud backups, as well as disaster recovery." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/acronis-true-image-vs-novabackup-corporation-novabackup)