Is Acronis Cyber Protect any good?

Acronis Cyber Protect is a comprehensive cyber protection solution that combines backup and data protection features with advanced cybersecurity capabilities. It's designed to provide businesses with a single solution that protects different types of workloads from a wide range of cyber threats. Thanks to this comprehensive approach which delivers complete protection from a single platform, it has been considered the go to all in one solution for all types of businesses. Acronis Cyber Protect is a great protection software offering both antivirus and backup features.

How many licenses do I need for my environment?

A license is required for every machine or physical host that you want to backup. In the case when the product is used on a cluster, each node of the cluster must be licensed.

What is the difference between Standard and Advanced editions?

Acronis Cyber Protect Advanced offers a number of advanced features and benefits in comparison with the Standard Edition, such as centralized management of backup plans, backup to tapes, SAN storage snapshots, Acronis Notary, Acronis ASign and other. In case of agent installation inside VM and agent-based backup, the following rules apply: Advanced license is required under the following hypervisors: XenServer, KVM, RHV, Oracle VM Server Standard license can be used under VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Virtuozzo. Please refer to this article for the full comparative table of the options.

What is the difference between on-premises and cloud deployment?

Cloud deployment means that the management server is located in one of the Acronis data centers. The benefit of this approach is that you do not need to maintain the management server in your local network. This type of deployment is available only for subscription licenses and at the moment does not include some features of the Advanced edition. This type of deployment is recommended if you have a Mac-only environment or a single Mac to back up (since Management Server cannot be installed on a Mac). On-premises deployment means that all of the product components are installed in your local network. You have to use this method if your machines are not connected to the Internet. You can find more detailed information here .

What is Acronis Cloud Storage and how is it licensed?

Acronis Cloud Storage is a storage option that saves backups to safe and secure Acronis Data Centers . Acronis Cloud Storage licenses are subscription-based and depend on the storage capacity levels. You can save backups from an unlimited number of machines and any type of platform to cloud storage, including mobile device backups. The quota is shared among all the devices registered in the account*. (!) Note that in order to use Acronis Cloud Storage you need at least one Acronis Cyber Protect license. *Does not apply to the free cloud storage. The free cloud storage available with a subscription license is valid only for the licensed workload and cannot be shared across other workloads.

Features, deployment and licensing

Acronis Cyber Protect

Name: Cyber Protect
Price: 103.2 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (599 reviews)

Get your business cyber resilient with secure backup

Buy now Try now

+1 202-601-3104 Get as a managed service

Local deployment

Sovereign Private Cloud

Protect your data and infrastructure on premises — whether it’s a single server or an entire environment — to stay compliant with security and regulatory requirements.

Operational Technology
Safeguard critical data and always-on infrastructure in air-gapped on-shore and off-shore production facilities
Enterprise Edge
Enable secure, self-service backup and one-click recovery for remote worker and branch office continuity and productivity

Core capabilities

Protect all systems, old and new
From legacy operating systems to supporting critical applications, to modern cloud and hyper-converged infrastructures to drive business agility, Acronis Cyber Protect Local has your back.
Flex it with P2V & V2V portability
Recover from and migrate to any physical or virtual machine. Windows or Linux, VMware, Microsoft, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Proxmox, Red Hat and more, right now or in the future.
One-click self-service
Enable employees and professionals with no or low IT skills to act upon incidents and recover data and productivity for themselves and their functions with ease and speed.
Built-in security and management
Merge local backup & recovery, anti-malware, asset inventory and patch management into one system. Buy less and get all in one. Easy and effective.

Navigate regulatory complexities with confidence

Acronis Cyber Protect Local helps you meet stringent data sovereignty and regulatory requirements, ensuring peace of mind and simplified adherence to global and regional standards.

Compliance navigator

Plans & Features

Acronis Cyber Protect Local is an on-premises deployment option of Acronis Cyber Protect, which also supports cloud deployment.

Looking for help?

Frequently Asked Questions

What licensing and deployment options are available, and how do they impact cost of ownership?
There are different subscription licenses for Acronis Cyber Protect are available for one, three or five years with maintenance included.

We license both local (on-premises) and cloud systems, as well as virtual hosts. Additionally, any license supports an unlimited number of VMs. It couldn't be easier: simply count the servers, workstations, hosts and VMs you want to cover and you're done.
For how long is version support guaranteed? Upgrades, compatibility with new OSs, etc.
Acronis Cyber Protect Local emphasizes strong backward compatibility, supporting legacy operating systems from Windows XP upwards. It also supports modern hyper-converged infrastructures, ensuring long-term utility and broad OS compatibility.
Does the solution integrate with virtual environments, cloud, SaaS and legacy systems?
Yes, it integrates widely:

- Virtual environments: Supports Nutanix and Proxmox, and enables easy workload portability and P2V / V2V migrations.
- Legacy systems: Offers strong compatibility back to Windows XP.
- Cloud / SaaS: While Local is on premises, the cloud deployment version of Acronis Cyber Protect includes cloud backup for Microsoft 365 and SaaS email archiving. Local deployments can still manage data protection across cloud and SaaS environments.
What is the difference between local and cloud backup?
Local backup stores data on premises, giving you direct control and meeting strict data sovereignty or air-gapped requirements. Cloud backup stores data in Acronis data centers, managed off-site, typically via subscription for capacity.
How much bandwidth, network resources, storage IO / latency is required?
These factors depend on the infrastructure, data volume, backup frequency, and recovery objectives.
Why choose local deployment for compliance?
Local deployment is crucial for compliance due to:

- Data Sovereignty: Keeps all data within national/regional borders.
- Strict Regulations: Meets specific security and compliance mandates that prohibit cloud solutions.
- Air-gapped Environments: Secures critical systems in disconnected settings.
- Control: Provides full control over data location and security, essential for many compliance frameworks.
How does Acronis Cyber Protect Local secure OT and air-gapped systems?
It secures these systems by:

- On-premise deployment: Allows full deployment within your perimeter, meeting strict compliance for disconnected environments.
- Rapid Recovery: Focuses on fast, image-based recovery to minimize downtime for OT, ICS, and specialty equipment.
- Legacy Support: Compatible with major OT/ICS vendors and older systems.
- Simplicity: Enables non-IT staff to perform recoveries, speeding up operational resumption.

Sorry, your browser is not supported.

It seems that our new website is incompatible with your current browser's version. Don’t worry, this is easily fixed! To view our complete website, simply update your browser now or continue anyway.

Acronis Cyber Protect

Local deployment

Sovereign Private Cloud

Core capabilities

Navigate regulatory complexities with confidence

Explore Acronis Cyber Protect Hands-On — No Setup, No Waiting

Plans & Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What licensing and deployment options are available, and how do they impact cost of ownership?

For how long is version support guaranteed? Upgrades, compatibility with new OSs, etc.

Does the solution integrate with virtual environments, cloud, SaaS and legacy systems?

What is the difference between local and cloud backup?

How much bandwidth, network resources, storage IO / latency is required?

Why choose local deployment for compliance?

How does Acronis Cyber Protect Local secure OT and air-gapped systems?