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Kaseya VSA vs Acronis
Higher MSP Productivity and Security
Acronis offers a secure, AI-powered, and natively integrated RMM alternative to legacy Kaseya VSA, providing native integration of patching, vulnerability assessments, remote monitoring and management, EDR, backup, and disaster recovery in a single agent and single console.
Three reasons MSPs switch to Acronis
30% higher technician productivity
One agent, one console, one protection policy — less context switching, faster resolution.
Lower risk with built-in cyber protection
Backup, anti-malware and XDR stop ransomware and data loss in the same workflow.
AI-powered automation
Machine-learning anomaly alerts and auto-remediation free up time and reduce downtime.
The differences that matter
Acronis
Kaseya
Architecture | Secure by design Acronis follows a secure-development lifecycle and embeds self-defense in every agent. | Legacy attack surface Kaseya VSA’s update mechanism was exploited in the past, impacting 1,000+ customers. |
Patch management | Fail-safe patching Fully automated and AI-assisted patching with automatic rollback — covering operating system and 300+ over apps. | Manual patch workflows Technicians must script rollbacks, limited third-party catalog. Lacks automation and apps support. |
Productivity | Single agent and console Multiple services delivered with one agent and one console. | Patchwork of tools Multiple agents, multiple consoles, constant switching, agent fatigue. |
Analyst reports
Frost & Sullivan names Acronis a Leader in its 2025 Endpoint Security Radar
Global Canalys Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2025 identifies Acronis as a Champion
Compare Acronis to Kaseya VSA 9 and Kaseya VSA 10
Feature / Capability
Acronis RMM
Kaseya VSA 9
Kaseya VSA 10
Architecture | New, cloud-native, unified platform | 25 years old codebase | New, separate cloud platform |
Security | Built-in AV, XDR, secure scripting, M365 posture | Add-ons only | 3-rd party integration only |
Patch Management | Fail-safe, AI-assisted and automated for 300+ apps | Manual, limited 3rd party support | Improved, still siloed |
AI & Automation | AI for patching, scripting and software deployment; anomaly alerts, auto-response | Minimal | Early features |
Microsoft 365 Management | Multi-tenant M365 user & security posture management | None | Limited |
Remote Support | Built-in remote desktop at no cost | Built-in | Built-in |
Agent Footprint | Single lightweight agent for the whole platform | Multiple agents for different capabilities | Multiple agents for different capabilities |
UI / Usability | Unified, modern, technician-friendly | Complex, outdated | Clean but limited |
Vendor Trust | Trusted partner with strong MSP reputation | Eroded by breaches and sales tactics | Unproven yet |
Client stories
Cloud aggregator Altitude Sync delivers the power of native Acronis RMM to MSPs
“With Acronis, you get all the modular components together automatically in one console. When MSPs use multiple tools, they spend more time making sure those tools are doing the right things. They're reducing the resources to grow their client base.”
Ready to start?
3 easy steps to a hassle-free migration to Acronis
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Fill out the form
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Provide all necessary documentation
3
Get up to 100% rebate!
And done! You can discover the platform trusted by thousands of service providers worldwide!
Frequently asked questions
Is Acronis better than Kaseya VSA?
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud provides an integrated cybersecurity and data protection solution, making it a more efficient and comprehensive choice for MSPs compared to Kaseya VSA's approach. With Acronis, MSPs benefit from better data resilience, business continuity, and advanced threat protection — all managed from a unified platform. Unlike Kaseya VSA, Acronis eliminates the need for separate tools for cybersecurity and data protection, simplifying the management and maintenance.What makes Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud a better choice than Kaseya VSA?
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud offers a unified platform for data protection and integrated cybersecurity, which greatly simplifies management, reduces operational risk and enables faster recovery. Acronis also includes advanced features like AI-driven threat detection, anti-malware protection and proactive vulnerability detection and patching, making it a better choice for today's complex IT environments. Compared to Kaseya VSA, which requires more tools and integrations, Acronis delivers an all-in-one solution that is easier to deploy and maintain.
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