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Why MSPs and CSPs choose Acronis as their Veeam alternative
Acronis helps MSPs build cyber protection services without additional tools for backup, endpoint security, patching, RMM and disaster recovery.
Acronis | Veeam | |
Overview | One platform with natively integrated backup, security and management. Single agent, single console, flexible licensing and broad workload support reduce complexity and operational overhead. | Strong backup focus which requires additional tools for security, endpoint management, and some cloud scenarios. This increases integration effort, cost and day-to-day management load. |
Integrated security | Built-in anti-malware, ransomware protection, vulnerability assessment and patch management run from the same agent and console as backup. Protection is active before, during and after backup, reducing gaps and response time. | Primarily focuses on backup integrity. Security capabilities are limited to scanning backups after creation. Real-time protection requires separate AV/EDR tools and separate management workflows. |
Disaster Recovery | Built-in disaster recovery is managed from the same console as backup, with options for Acronis Cloud, service provider cloud and Microsoft Azure. This helps reduce failover complexity. | Offers DR orchestration for virtualized environments, but advanced workflows often depend on extra components, separate setup, and more hands-on configuration increasing complexity for failover planning, testing, and recovery management. |
Microsoft 365 backup | Protects Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams and public folders with flexible per-GB or per-seat licensing and multiple storage options. | Mature Microsoft 365 backup with broad recovery capabilities. But deployment, storage and management choices may require separate complex setup. |
VMware / Hyper-V backup | Supports VMware and Hyper-V backup and recovery as part of a broader cyber protection platform with integrated security, management and storage flexibility. | Broad VMware and Hyper-V backup, replication and recovery capabilities. Strong choice for organizations focused primarily on virtualized infrastructure backup. |
Platform approach | Single agent, single console, single policy model. All services (backup, DR, security, RMM) are managed together, reducing deployment time and ongoing maintenance. | Multiple components and consoles depending on use case. Adding security, DR orchestration or cloud storage often introduces new tools and integrations. |
MSP operations | Designed for MSPs with native multitenancy, role-based access, white-labeling and built-in PSA / RMM integrations. | Requires separate service provider setup and additional infrastructure for multitenancy. |
Storage flexibility | Supports local, service provider, public cloud, and Acronis-hosted storage with geo-redundancy and immutability options. | Cloud options are more limited or require additional configuration. Some newer offerings are tied to specific cloud providers, reducing flexibility. |
Workload coverage | Protects 30+ workload types including physical, virtual, cloud, SaaS, mobile and legacy systems from one console and agent. | Strong for virtualized and enterprise workloads but lacks coverage for mobile devices and some legacy systems. Often requires additional tools. |
Recovery and resilience | Instant Restore enables systems to run directly from backup. Integrated malware scanning ensures only clean backups are restored. Supports mass recovery scenarios. | Provides fast VM recovery, but clean restore depends on external security tools. Large-scale recovery can require more coordination and time. |
Automation and efficiency | Built-in automation, scripting and workflow orchestration across backup, security and management tasks reduce manual effort and response time. | Automation exists mainly around backup and recovery. Broader IT and security workflows depend on third-party integrations. |
Compliance and reporting | Includes compliance-ready features such as encryption standards, immutability and automated reporting on protection status and data location. | Fewer built-in compliance features. Reporting and compliance workflows often require additional configuration or external tools. |
Licensing and pricing | Flexible licensing models (per-GB, per-workload or packaged solutions). Pay-as-you-go approach simplifies billing and aligns costs with usage. | Separate licensing for different components (backup, cloud, security). Costs accumulate across tools, making pricing less predictable. |
Operational complexity | Consolidates multiple services into one platform, reducing vendor management, integration work and training needs. | Relies on a combination of products and partners, increasing operational overhead and support effort. |
What unique features does Acronis offer compared to Veeam?
For service providers
Acronis helps MSPs build cyber protection services without additional tools for backup, endpoint security, patching, RMM and disaster recovery.
It includes native multitenancy, role-based access, white labeling, MSP integrations, flexible licensing and centralized management.
This matters when teams need to onboard clients quickly, control margins, reduce support hours and manage many customer environments from one place.
For businesses
Acronis gives internal IT teams a unified way to protect endpoints, servers, cloud workloads, and Microsoft 365 while also managing security risks. Beyond backup, it adds built-in anti-malware, anti-ransomware, vulnerability assessment, patch management, forensic backup, safe recovery and clean restore workflows.
This is useful for companies that want fewer agents, fewer consoles and faster response during ransomware, data loss or outage events.
Awards and certifications
Partner success stories
Case StudyDubai-based business setup advisor backs up 24.6 TB of Microsoft 365 data with Acronis and is exploring patch management and remote desktop capabilities.
“Upon discovering Acronis, I decided to start a free trial. It became evident that the solution is user friendly, making it easy for individuals of all skill levels to navigate and utilize its features. Additionally, the setup process didn’t require strenuous involvement or special attention.”
Case StudyPozitif Varlık Yönetim A.Ș., financial sector expert, replaces VEEAM with Acronis Cyber Platform
“Maintaining backups securely is a huge advantage for both the business and IT staff. Employees who don't have to worry about whether company data is safe become more efficient, and the business becomes more secure.”
Case StudyComputer Superheroes switches from StorageCraft and Veeam to Acronis and improves recovery time by 90%
“Acronis provides something rarely seen in the industry – speed and reliability at a very affordable price. We are able to pass these savings onto our customers thereby increasing retention.”
Useful resources
ReportG2 user satisfaction report
See how IT professionals rate Acronis and Veeam across customer satisfaction, ease of use, support and product capabilities.
ReportHow Acronis secures modern IT
Learn how Acronis combines backup, cybersecurity and endpoint management to strengthen cyber resilience and simplify IT operations.
ReportOmdia Global Cybersecurity MSP Ecosystems Leadership Matrix 2026
See why Omdia recognized Acronis as a Leader and compare the strengths of today's leading cybersecurity platforms for MSPs.
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