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Acronis Cyber Protect review

Backup and cyber protection combined in one agent.

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8.5ExcellentEditorial score / 10Editorial score 8.5 out of 10
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Per-workload pricing; editions vary — check Acronis
Free plan
No
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Our verdict · 8.5/10 Excellent

A capable all-in-one for businesses wanting backup and protection together. More complex than simple backup tools.

Key takeaways

  • Best for: Full-image backup.
  • Strongest area: Features & fit (9.2/10). Weakest: Support & reliability (7.6/10).
  • Price: Per-workload pricing; editions vary — check Acronis — free trial available.
  • Watch out for: Complex licensing.

What is Acronis Cyber Protect?

Acronis Cyber Protect integrates full-image backup, disaster recovery, anti-malware and patch management, plus Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup options.

Acronis Cyber Protect is made by Acronis and is reviewed here as a backup service (it also appears in our 1 other category). It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.5 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.

Who it’s for — and who should skip it

Choose Acronis Cyber Protect if

  • Full-image backup
  • Server and workstation recovery
  • SaaS backup in one console

Not for you if

  • Users wanting very simple backup only

Key features

Full-image backup

Restore entire machines.

Anti-ransomware

Behaviour-based protection.

M365 / Workspace backup

Protect SaaS data.

Disaster recovery

Failover options on advanced tiers.

Integrates with
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace
  • VMware
  • Hyper-V

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Image-level backup
  • Integrated anti-malware
  • SaaS backup available
  • Disaster recovery options

Watch out for

  • Complex licensing
  • Learning curve
  • Price varies by workload

Pricing & true cost

ModelSubscription
Starts atPer-workload pricing; editions vary — check Acronis
Free planNot available
Free trialAvailable
Acronis Cyber Protect pricing tiers (indicative)
PlanIndicative priceNotes
Cyber Protect editionsCustom quotePer-workload pricing; editions vary

Pricing watch-outs

  • Quote-only tier. Cyber Protect editions has no public price. Ask for a written quote that includes onboarding and support fees.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
  1. Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
  2. Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
  3. Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
  4. Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
  5. Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
  6. How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?

General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.

Indicative USD pricing, last checked October 30, 2026. Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.

Score breakdown

How the Acronis Cyber Protect score is calculated
CriterionWeightScoreWhat it meansPoints
Features & fit25% 9.2Category-defining: Covers every core and advanced need in the category with depth that competitors measure themselves against.2.30
Ease of use15% 7.6Easy: Productive within a day; occasional help docs needed for advanced features.1.10
Value for money15% 7.8Good: Fair pricing; key features available on mid tiers; renewals predictable.1.20
Support & reliability10% 7.6Strong: Responsive support on paid tiers, strong docs and a good reliability record.0.80
Security & privacy30% 9.0Strong: MFA, encryption and admin controls as standard; audits published; minor gaps such as SSO only on top tiers.2.70
Integrations & ecosystem5% 7.8Well connected: Native integrations with the tools most small businesses use, plus a documented API.0.40
Overall100%Weighted for security products8.5

Security & compliance facts

Security and compliance status for Acronis Cyber Protect
ItemStatusQuestion to ask Acronis
Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords.Not verified by usCan admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan?
Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place.Not verified by usIs SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers?
SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers.Not verified by usCan we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)?
ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme.Not verified by usWhich legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover?
GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK.Not verified by usDo you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors?
HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information.Not verified by usWill you sign a BAA, and on which plans?

We have not yet verified these items for Acronis Cyber Protect against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Acronis’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.

Before you buy any backup service

Check Acronis Cyber Protect against the same list we use for every backup service — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.

  • Automatic, continuous backup
  • Version history and retention
  • Immutable or ransomware-protected storage
  • Simple restore workflow
  • Transparent storage pricing

See every ranked option in Backup & Recovery.

Acronis Cyber Protect alternatives

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Review history

  1. Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).

Acronis Cyber Protect FAQ

Can Acronis back up Microsoft 365?

Yes, Acronis offers Microsoft 365 backup as part of its cyber protection platform.

Does Acronis Cyber Protect have a free plan?

No, Acronis Cyber Protect does not offer a permanent free plan, but a free trial is available. Pricing starts at Per-workload pricing; editions vary — check Acronis (indicative).

Who is Acronis Cyber Protect best for?

Acronis Cyber Protect is best for: full-image backup; server and workstation recovery; saaS backup in one console.

How is the Acronis Cyber Protect score calculated?

The 8.5/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for security products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.

What are the best alternatives to Acronis Cyber Protect?

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