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We performed a comparison between Acronis Cyber Protect and Arcserve UDP based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Backup and Recovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Acronis Cyber Protect vs. Arcserve UDP Report (Updated: May 2024).
771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"Universal Restore is valuable to us.""The most valuable feature is the fact that you can archive backups quite easily and minimize the amount of space you're using.""It has simple buying options and deployments. You can buy on-cloud, on-premises, or hybrid solutions. Acronis Backup is very easy to deploy. It also does not consume much hardware. The administrator's tasks are very simple. It is very user friendly, and it also has good security features with low-level encryption and data encryption.""The solution is stable and reliable.""The most valuable feature is the extra protection, especially for the backup.""Centralized management is valuable to us.""The user interface (UI) is easy to use.""I have not used other backup solutions to compare how well the features work but I have found Acronis Backup to be user-friendly, overall easy to use, and performance is good."

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"The most valuable features are that it is able to restore quickly and that it is able to virtually restore on Hyper-V.""It is a very stable solution...It is a scalable solution.""The ROI is very good because of the speed of the backup.""The most valuable features of this solution are that I can by just one click, copy and paste anything that I would want. I do not have to restore the whole virtual machine.""It allows us to back up all the servers and centrally manage them.""The interface is very refined, works fine, and is very intuitive most of the time. Scalability is nice. The multi-tenancy feature is very welcome. The integration with Linux works fine too.""I would recommend it if there is a general case.""The backup is the most valuable feature. It also makes storage very easy."

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Cons
"It supports Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Exchange, but it does not support Oracle databases or Postgres.""There are a lot of products out there that are a little bit stronger than Acronis where AV is concerned.""I believe that the next release should be easier to configure as this one is difficult to configure even the easiest of tasks.""The support and documentation must be improved.""The backing up of virtual machines in VMware and Nutanix needs better integration and the performance of the solution needs improvement.""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.""The pricing could be improved.""The whole product structure is confusing. You can actually get to do what you want to do. But Acronis seems to have a singular ability to make things difficult."

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"We have to use a Microsoft hypervisor for installation which is expensive.""A lot of their new technologies are not very good.""StorageCraft ShadowProtect can improve by making one console that can control backups of all desktops and servers in one place. Additionally, the recovery process of the backups is very slow and could improve. It's very slow when we went to recover a complete disc but to recover one file is very fast.""The solution's reporting could be improved and should provide customized reports.""Licensing can be quite difficult.""We are looking at scaling up to the cloud and using immutable copies on the cloud. Arcserve UDP 8.0 does have the immutable feature supporting AWS, but I'm looking for multi-cloud support. So, I'm waiting for Arcserve to release that in the next release.""The speed of restores should be improved. We have found the speed of large restores rather slow.""The only problem with the solution is that when I change the drive capacity, it has to do a full backup. It's a problem when I have five servers to backup. When I only want to change the size of the drive, I have to do a full backup that can take one week."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Doing what this is capable of doing, the cost of it is in line."
  • "Pricing is what it is. I don't shop around once I find a good solution. I insist they maintain ongoing support year after year for updates and tech support."
  • "I would say that at the pricepoint that it's at, it's definitely worth the money."
  • "It has already paid off itself in the first few months that we implemented it."
  • "When it comes to elements like cost, I think it is the only backup solution which has perpetual licenses, whereby you buy the license once and for all."
  • "​I like the pricing​, and that it is easy to use and has performed well. ​"
  • "Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "The pricing is comparable to the newest solution available on the market, Altaro."
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  • "I do not work with the pricing or licensing issues of the solution for our organization."
  • "We only have the maintenance of three standard UDP licenses. Each license is 50 Euro. There are some additional costs for the storage and software but it has nothing to do with the UDP."
  • "Normally our customers purchase the premium plus license, rather than the standard one, which provides more options."
  • "The price of this product is high and it should be lower."
  • "It is approximately $400 to purchase a virtual service outright."
  • "There is an annual license required for this solution and it is priced well."
  • "Pricing is most likely comparable."
  • "The retail fee is $1300 for a year for one server. Other than that, there is just the cost of your hardware."
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    Answers from the Community
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    Bret Mantey - PeerSpot reviewerBret Mantey
    User

    I agree with @Syed Abid Hussain


    Arcserve is a true DR / Ransomware enabled solution for all businesses and when compared apples to apples to other solutions, very affordable.  It is available in cloud, hybrid cloud and appliance, your choice.  Use the cloud solution and keep what you have if you like, or replace it all with ARCSERVE.


    Is it good? I think it is underrated personally. Arcserve just received PC Editors choice, which isn't too shabby.  I've worked with Arcserve for a while and it is a "SET AND FORGET" solution when configured properly. I also know many who use it who only have issues due to misconfiguring the software. Never place it directly on your domain is a starter suggestion.


    Arcserve gives you:



    • Global deduplication

    • Direct-to-cloud backup

    • WAN-optimized replication

    • Agentless backup for VMware and Hyper-V

    • Backup of CIFS/NFS

    • Cross-platform Virtual Standby and Recovery

    • P2P, P2V, V2P and V2V migration

      What doesn't Acronis do?


    • It does not have integrated DR and backup appliances, 

    • Not secured from ransomware and malware (Arcserve uses SOPHOS)

    • Limited to no tape support for devices

    • No agentless Nutanix AHV backup and support of Nutanix Objects

    • No support for Solaris / IBM AIX / HP-UX / FreeBSD / IBM System z

    • No SLA/RTO/RPO reports

    • Doe not have continuous availability and CDP

    • No Email archiving

      So it truly depends upon what you are really looking for in a solution. I hope this helps. 

    Syed Abid Hussain - PeerSpot reviewerSyed Abid Hussain
    Real User

    Acronis is good but with very limited features also expensive.


    Arcserve has more features like Integrated DR, ransomware security, malware detection. different backups support, multiple hardware support. Also, pricing is lower than Acronis.

    if you need just backup service Acronis is good while Arcserve UDP is a full-fledged complete suite for small, medium & large-scale businesses.

    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four… more »
    Top Answer:Acronis Backup is a versatile backup-as-a-service solution for service providers. It allows you to protect workloads on-premises and in the cloud and provide backup to any storage. The deployment is… more »
    Top Answer:One of its most valuable aspects is its user-friendly interface.
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Arcserve UDP is the initiative UI and the logs are clear and detailed that are generated when there has been an issue or failure on the user's system. We only have to log… more »
    Top Answer:The licensing cost is for one year. There are not any hidden costs involved in the pricing model of the solution.
    Top Answer:The solution could improve by being more user-friendly. It can be difficult to assign destinations and choose which files and folders we need to back up. There are some aspects that are unclear. When… more »
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    Also Known As
    Acronis Backup, Acronis Backup 12.5 Standard, Acronis Backup 12.5 Advanced
    StorageCraft ShadowProtect, StorageCraft Backup Analyzer
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    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.
    Arcserve UDP is a comprehensive solution that empowers even a one-person IT department to protect virtual and physical environments with a high degree of simplicity. It allows you to design and manage your entire data protection strategy with a unified management console, and enables you to scale your data backup coverage as your organization grows with the push of a button.
    Sample Customers
    Kings Academy, Rush Memorial, Pentagon Credit Union, Oxford School District, New York City Probation, Dolmen Insurance, New Bedford Community Health, Gerard Darel, Ready Honda
    ITPS, North Hertfordshire Homes, SEMIKRON, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Test Valley Borough Council, EK Services
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company10%
    Non Profit10%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Construction Company5%
    REVIEWERS
    Construction Company21%
    Non Tech Company11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Wholesaler/Distributor5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Government7%
    Non Profit7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business62%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise22%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise51%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business59%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise22%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    Acronis Cyber Protect vs. Arcserve UDP
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Acronis Cyber Protect vs. Arcserve UDP and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Acronis Cyber Protect is ranked 10th in Backup and Recovery with 117 reviews while Arcserve UDP is ranked 18th in Backup and Recovery with 41 reviews. Acronis Cyber Protect is rated 8.2, while Arcserve UDP is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Acronis Cyber Protect writes " Good backup solution but challenges with the stability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Arcserve UDP writes "Global deduplication, stable, and flexible licensing options". Acronis Cyber Protect is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, Azure Backup and Druva inSync, whereas Arcserve UDP is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), Veritas Backup Exec, Rubrik and Veritas NetBackup. See our Acronis Cyber Protect vs. Arcserve UDP report.

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