Software · head to head
Acronis Cyber Protect vs Cohesity DataProtect
Acronis Cyber Protect
Software
Integrated backup and cybersecurity protection
- From
- $68/year
- Rated
- -
Cohesity DataProtect
Software
Hyperconverged secondary data protection
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Acronis Cyber Protect technical support response is slow and inconsistent for resolving issues; Cohesity DataProtect primarily focused on enterprise customers; less suitable for small businesses
- They diverge on capability: Acronis Cyber Protect covers AI-based ransomware protection, Cohesity DataProtect covers Hyperconverged architecture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acronis Cyber Protect and Cohesity DataProtect actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acronis Cyber Protect | Cohesity DataProtect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $68/year | On request |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux, Cloud, On-premises | On-premises, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
Only in Cohesity DataProtect
- Hyperconverged architecture
- Instant mass restore
- Global deduplication
- Global search
- Ransomware protection
- Cloud tiering
- Pure Storage
- Cisco
Both cover
- VMware
- Hyper-V
- AWS
- Azure
- Windows support
- Linux support
- 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
Cohesity DataProtect
- 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
Cohesity DataProtect
- Primarily focused on enterprise customers; less suitable for small businesses
- Requires significant IT expertise to optimize deduplication and retention policies
- High upfront infrastructure costs for on-premises deployment
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
Cohesity DataProtect
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Cohesity DataProtect review.
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 Cohesity DataProtect if
- You need hyperconverged architecture.
- You work on On-premises, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
- You also want instant mass restore.
Questions people ask
- Is Acronis Cyber Protect or Cohesity DataProtect better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acronis Cyber Protect starts at $68/year and Cohesity DataProtect at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acronis Cyber Protect or Cohesity DataProtect?
- Acronis Cyber Protect starts at $68/year and Cohesity DataProtect at On request.
- Does Acronis Cyber Protect or Cohesity DataProtect run on more platforms?
- Acronis Cyber Protect runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Cloud, On-premises. Cohesity DataProtect runs on On-premises, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
- 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 Cohesity DataProtect cannot?
- Acronis Cyber Protect covers AI-based ransomware protection, Continuous data protection, Disk cloning, Universal restore. Cohesity DataProtect covers Hyperconverged architecture, Instant mass restore, Global deduplication, Global search. Both handle VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure.
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.
SourceCohesity DataProtect: What is the main benefit of Cohesity DataProtect's instant recovery?
Cohesity uniquely reduces downtime by enabling instant mass restoration of any number of VMs, large volumes of unstructured data, and Oracle databases to any point in time.
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.
SourceCohesity DataProtect: How much can Cohesity reduce data protection costs?
Cohesity DataProtect reduces data protection costs by 70% or more through unified management and deduplication.
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.
SourceCohesity DataProtect: What platforms and workloads does Cohesity DataProtect support?
Cohesity DataProtect protects on-premises systems, multiple cloud environments, and SaaS applications through a single unified platform.
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.
SourceCohesity DataProtect: Does Cohesity use security best practices for backup protection?
Yes. Cohesity DataProtect uses multilayered security architecture designed to minimize the risk of backups becoming a ransomware target.
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