Backup & Disaster Recovery · head to head
Acronis Cyber Protect vs CloudAlly
Acronis Cyber Protect
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Integrated backup and cybersecurity protection
- From
- $68/year
- Rated
- -
CloudAlly
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Enterprise SaaS backup made simple
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only CloudAlly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Acronis Cyber Protect technical support response is slow and inconsistent for resolving issues; CloudAlly pricing not transparently displayed; requires customer inquiry
- They diverge on capability: Acronis Cyber Protect covers AI-based ransomware protection, CloudAlly covers Automated daily backup.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acronis Cyber Protect and CloudAlly actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acronis Cyber Protect | CloudAlly |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $68/year | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux, Cloud, On-premises | Web, Cloud |
| Founded | 2003 | 2011 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Backup & Disaster Recovery).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Acronis Cyber Protect
- AI-based ransomware protection
- Continuous data protection
- Disk cloning
- Universal restore
- Backup validation
- Vulnerability assessments
- VMware
- Hyper-V
Only in CloudAlly
- Automated daily backup
- Point-in-time recovery
- Cross-account restore
- Archive export
- Activity logs
- Multi-admin support
- Salesforce
- Box
Both cover
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Acronis Cyber Protect
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
CloudAlly
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
Both are used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection, compliance, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Acronis Cyber Protect
- Technical support response is slow and inconsistent for resolving issues
- UI performance is slow when handling operations like checking backup status or initiating restores
- Backup speed can be slow with limited replication options
- Complex pricing policies with multiple licensing models make cost prediction difficult
- Antivirus engine can significantly impact system performance on client machines
CloudAlly
- Pricing not transparently displayed; requires customer inquiry
- Limited visibility into data center locations for compliance-sensitive organizations
- Transition to OpenText Cybersecurity branding may cause confusion
Pricing, plan by plan
Acronis Cyber Protect
$68/year- Standard$68/year
- Backup and recovery
- Basic security
- Advanced$129/year
- Enhanced security
- Ransomware protection
- Anti-malware
- Business$5.67/month
- Enterprise features
- Support
- Multiple workloads
CloudAlly
Free- CloudAlly Backup$3/month
- Daily backup
- Point-in-time restore
- Unlimited storage
Which should you pick?
Choose Acronis Cyber Protect if
- You need ai-based ransomware protection.
- You work on Windows, Mac, Linux, Cloud, On-premises.
- You also want continuous data protection.
Choose CloudAlly if
- You need automated daily backup.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want point-in-time recovery.
Questions people ask
- Is Acronis Cyber Protect or CloudAlly better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acronis Cyber Protect starts at $68/year and CloudAlly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acronis Cyber Protect or CloudAlly?
- CloudAlly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $68/year for Acronis Cyber Protect and Free for CloudAlly.
- Does Acronis Cyber Protect or CloudAlly run on more platforms?
- Acronis Cyber Protect runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Cloud, On-premises. CloudAlly runs on Web, Cloud.
- Can I use CloudAlly for free?
- Yes. CloudAlly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acronis Cyber Protect starts at $68/year.
- What is Acronis Cyber Protect best used for?
- Acronis Cyber Protect is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
- What can Acronis Cyber Protect do that CloudAlly cannot?
- Acronis Cyber Protect covers AI-based ransomware protection, Continuous data protection, Disk cloning, Universal restore. CloudAlly covers Automated daily backup, Point-in-time recovery, Cross-account restore, Archive export. Both handle Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Acronis Cyber Protect: What does Acronis Cyber Protect include?
Acronis Cyber Protect combines backup, disaster recovery, next-generation anti-malware, cybersecurity, and endpoint management in a single platform for complete cyber resilience.
SourceCloudAlly: What cloud applications can CloudAlly backup?
CloudAlly backs up Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SharePoint/OneDrive, Salesforce, Box, and Dropbox with daily automated backups and unlimited retention.
SourceAcronis Cyber Protect: What are the main pricing plans for Acronis Cyber Protect?
Acronis offers Cyber Protect Standard at $68/year, Cyber Protect Advanced at $129+/year for consumers, and business plans at $5.67-$8.60/month. Acronis runs three licensing models: per-workload, per-GB, and solution-based.
SourceCloudAlly: How is CloudAlly data encrypted and stored?
CloudAlly stores backups on AWS servers with 128-bit SSL encryption and AES 256-bit encryption, maintaining compliance certifications including ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR.
SourceAcronis Cyber Protect: Does Acronis offer an API for integrations?
Yes, Acronis exposes REST APIs allowing partners to integrate existing solutions and create new ones. They provide 300+ pre-built integrations and support both inbound (CyberApps) and outbound API integrations.
SourceCloudAlly: What recovery options does CloudAlly provide?
CloudAlly offers granular point-in-time recovery with unlimited retention, allowing three-click recovery of deleted files, and point-in-time restore capabilities for ransomware protection.
SourceAcronis Cyber Protect: Can Acronis Cyber Protect be deployed on-premises?
Yes, Acronis Cyber Protect supports multiple deployment options including on-premises and SaaS, giving organizations flexibility in how they manage their backup and disaster recovery infrastructure.
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