Backup & Disaster Recovery · head to head
NAKIVO Backup & Replication vs Acronis Cyber Protect
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Fast and affordable VM backup solution
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Acronis Cyber Protect
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Integrated backup and cybersecurity protection
- From
- $68/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only NAKIVO Backup & Replication has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: NAKIVO Backup & Replication no macOS support and limited Linux support due to absence of native Linux agent; Acronis Cyber Protect technical support response is slow and inconsistent for resolving issues
- They diverge on capability: NAKIVO Backup & Replication covers Instant VM recovery, Acronis Cyber Protect covers AI-based ransomware protection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which NAKIVO Backup & Replication and Acronis Cyber Protect actually diverge.
| Attribute | NAKIVO Backup & Replication | Acronis Cyber Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $68/year |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, Cloud, On-premise | Windows, Mac, Linux, Cloud, On-premises |
| Founded | 2012 | 2003 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 NAKIVO Backup & Replication
- Instant VM recovery
- Site recovery
- Global deduplication
- Network acceleration
- Multi-tenancy
- Self-service portal
- Nutanix
- Oracle
Only in Acronis Cyber Protect
- AI-based ransomware protection
- Continuous data protection
- Disk cloning
- Universal restore
- Backup validation
- Vulnerability assessments
- Google Workspace
- Azure
Both cover
- VMware
- Hyper-V
- AWS
- Microsoft 365
- Windows support
- Linux support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
Acronis Cyber Protect
- 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.
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
- No macOS support and limited Linux support due to absence of native Linux agent
- Limited SQL Server transaction log backup options restricting database protection granularity
- Weak ITSM platform integrations - lacks tight integration with ServiceNow or Jira Service Desk
- Encrypted VMware VMs only support crash-consistent backups in application-aware mode, limiting granular app-level recovery
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
Pricing, plan by plan
NAKIVO Backup & Replication
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the NAKIVO Backup & Replication review.
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
Which should you pick?
Choose NAKIVO Backup & Replication if
- You need instant vm recovery.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Linux, Cloud, On-premise.
- You also want site recovery.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is NAKIVO Backup & Replication or Acronis Cyber Protect better?
- Neither clearly leads. NAKIVO Backup & Replication starts at Free and Acronis Cyber Protect at $68/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, NAKIVO Backup & Replication or Acronis Cyber Protect?
- NAKIVO Backup & Replication has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for NAKIVO Backup & Replication and $68/year for Acronis Cyber Protect.
- Does NAKIVO Backup & Replication or Acronis Cyber Protect run on more platforms?
- NAKIVO Backup & Replication runs on Windows, Linux, Cloud, On-premise. Acronis Cyber Protect runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Cloud, On-premises.
- Can I use NAKIVO Backup & Replication for free?
- Yes. NAKIVO Backup & Replication has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acronis Cyber Protect starts at $68/year.
- What is NAKIVO Backup & Replication best used for?
- NAKIVO Backup & Replication is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
- What can NAKIVO Backup & Replication do that Acronis Cyber Protect cannot?
- NAKIVO Backup & Replication covers Instant VM recovery, Site recovery, Global deduplication, Network acceleration. Acronis Cyber Protect covers AI-based ransomware protection, Continuous data protection, Disk cloning, Universal restore. Both handle VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Microsoft 365.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
NAKIVO Backup & Replication: What does NAKIVO backup?
NAKIVO backs up virtual machines from VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, and Proxmox VE, plus physical Windows and Linux servers, Amazon EC2 instances, Microsoft 365 data, databases, and NAS file shares.
SourceAcronis 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.
SourceNAKIVO Backup & Replication: What is NAKIVO's pricing structure?
NAKIVO offers subscription pricing starting at $2.45 per workload per month or perpetual licensing starting at $19 per workstation. Additional tiers include $229 per CPU socket for larger deployments. Both on-premise and SaaS deployment options are available.
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.
SourceNAKIVO Backup & Replication: Does NAKIVO include ransomware protection?
Yes. NAKIVO includes AES-256 encryption, role-based access control, two-factor authentication, and built-in ransomware protection through immutable storage options.
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.
SourceNAKIVO Backup & Replication: Can NAKIVO replicate virtual machines?
Yes. NAKIVO Backup & Replication includes VM replication capabilities, disaster recovery orchestration, and automated failover for business continuity planning.
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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