--- title: Full comparison of Acronis vs Carbonite for personal use description: Don't compromise on personal cyber security. Explore our comparison of Acronis vs Carbonite to select the optimal solution for protecting your digital world. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/comparison/acronis-vs-carbonite/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- # Full comparison of Acronis vs Carbonite for personal use Now with boosted security From **€49.99** per year [Buy now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/purchasing/?utm_webteam=product-header) [Try now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/trial/?utm_webteam=product-header) ## Protect your digital life – Benefits of Acronis True Image over Carbonite Enjoy all-round protection for yourself and your loved ones with the only personal solution that integrates secure data backup, cybersecurity and Identity Protection ** — eliminating the cost and time of managing multiple tools. ![Image 2: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b6f0f1affb044d26476ee5be319d441c.png) 0:31 [Acronis (0:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvzASCcrUX0) ## Acronis True Image vs Carbonite Personal | Features | Acronis True Image | Carbonite Personal | | --- | --- | --- | | Offers | Complete cyber protection | Cloud backup | | Supported operating systems | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | Windows, macOS | | Data protection: backup, cloning and recovery | | Full image backup (Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Active disk cloning (Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk.) | ✅ | ❌ | | File and folder backup (Protect frequent file changes by selecting individual files and folders that you want specific replicas of.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Incremental and differential backups (Save time and disk space by backing up only files that have been modified since the last backup.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Recover to similar or dissimilar hardware * (Restore a complete system backup even to dissimilar hardware (e.g. new hard drive).) | ✅ | ❌ | | Disk and partition backup (Protect individual disks or partitions.) | ✅ | ✅ | | All-in-one recovery drive (Acronis Survival Kit) (Recover your system data even if the OS fails to boot.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Backup scheduling (Schedule time-based backups, or set them to run dynamically based on events (e.g. when users attach a USB drive).) | ✅ | Limited | | Cloud storage (Easily access, restore, and recover your data from anywhere.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Cloud storage upgrades (Expand your cloud storage as your data grows.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Microsoft 365 backup, including Outlook.com and OneDrive * (Back up your Microsoft 365 mailbox and OneDrive directly to the Acronis Cloud allowing for full account restoration in the event of disaster.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Local-to-cloud backups (Automatically replicate local backups to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring you always have an off-site copy available for recovery.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Cloud restores (Restore data from the Acronis Cloud with the click of a button.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Cloud sync and share * (Sync files to the Acronis Cloud and access them from any device.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Automatic mobile backups (Back up mobile data to your PC and Mac automatically when connected to your Wi-Fi network.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Integrated anti-malware and privacy features | | Anti-ransomware and cryptojacking * protection (Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats.) | ✅ | Not integrated, available through Carbonite Safe plan with Webroot | | Vulnerability assessments (Identify security weaknesses in your operating system and the apps you rely on.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Videoconference app protection * (Secure your data and ensure privacy when videoconferencing via Zoom, Cisco Webex, or Microsoft Teams.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Real-time anti-malware protection (Block cyberthreats before they can do harm with automatic anti-malware scanning of every file you interact with.) | ✅ | Not integrated, available through Carbonite Safe plan with Webroot | | Antivirus scans (Ensure threats aren’t lurking on your computer by scanning for malware whenever you want.) | ✅ | Not integrated, available through Carbonite Safe plan with Webroot | | Web filtering * (Avoid website-based cyberthreats by blocking malicious URLs from loading.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Quarantine and exclusions (Isolate potential threats in quarantine. Set exclusions to allow admin-approved processes.) | ✅ | ❌ | | User-defined passwords (Create encrypted backups for each individual user, with custom password protection.) | ✅ | ✅ | | Identity Protection ** (Protect your identity and personal information, such as social security numbers, financial details and more to prevent identity theft.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Electronic signatures (Acronis ASign) (Capture electronic signatures from multiple parties and record them in a blockchain ledger.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Blockchain notarization (Acronis Notary) (Confirm data authenticity with blockchain technology.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Easy management | | User-friendly cyber protection dashboard (Monitor everything at a glance, including backup activity, data statistics, and cybersecurity metrics for all your devices.) | ✅ | Basic | | Control backup-on-battery (Restrict backup activity based on your device's battery level. Optionally postpone backups when unplugged.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Back up on preferred Wi-Fi (Set cloud backups to run only over known, trusted Wi-Fi networks.) | ✅ | ❌ | | CPU load balancing (Streamline system performance during anti-malware scans with dynamic allocation of processing power.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Protection pause (Pause the anti-malware functions for a specified length of time.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Tray notification center (Track the status of backups and anti-malware protection with desktop push notifications.) | ✅ | ❌ | | Remote data management (Access your account and retrieve files or folders from your Acronis Cloud backup — anywhere, anytime.) | ✅ | ✅ | | | | Tech support | ✅ | ✅ | | Updates | ✅ | ✅ | | Price | From **€49.99** per year | **$95.99** per year | * Windows only. ** Only available in the U.S. for Advanced and Premium subscriptions. [![Image 3](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/aadbaf079ed3109ec512a9b9a5eb45dc.png) 100% Detection Rate and 0 False Alarms in independent tests](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-true-image-excels-in-av-test-certification-unmatched-protection-and-usability/) [![Image 4](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4d5333d1ea505ec644f498b4b7d3593d.png) Best Windows backup software, PCWorld](https://www.pcworld.com/article/407021/best-windows-backup-software.html) [![Image 5](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/2f919f77b7afbe9e3386eef3a49b2135.png) Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Winner](https://cybersecurity-excellence-awards.com/candidates/acronis-cyber-protect-home-office/) [![Image 6](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/03fe5f638ee1ac6a581ecdd72554c749.png) Editors' Choice, PCWorld](https://www.pcworld.com/article/393356/acronis-true-image-review.html) [![Image 7](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/0d56ed0fe1ba43c51e1c0d7f180c1e1b.png) OPSWAT Anti-malware Platinum certification](https://www.opswat.com/blog/opswat-access-control-certification-oaccp-update-for-july-2021) [![Image 8](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b2ce59307620ff669b7f1b88612fdd1c.png) TIME's Best Cloud Backup Services](https://time.com/4738916/best-cloud-backup-services/) ## Three ways in which Acronis True Image outperforms Carbonite 1. Protect not only individual files but the entire snapshot of your system In the digital age, our lives are increasingly intertwined with technology. Every day, you capture moments with your loved ones in photos, download your favorite music and movies, create work files for projects, and install and customize applications on your laptop. But exactly how vulnerable is your data? From a simple coffee spill on your laptop to a hardware crash or a ransomware attack can leave you with irreparable damage. Carbonite is an excellent and simplistic file backup solution that makes sure your files are protected against accidents. However, Acronis goes a step further to provide a comprehensive approach to data protection. Acronis’ image backup captures snapshots of your entire system or select drives to keep you prepared for bigger disasters. ![Image 9: Protect not only individual files but the entire snapshot of your system](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/334f7a4af9208904c4bc6ff12716bdd1.png) ### System failures and crashes In the events of ransomware attack, hardware failure or sudden system crash, image backups enable you to restore the entire system, including the operating system, applications, and settings, ensuring a swift recovery to a functional state. ### Ransomware attacks Ransomware target and encrypt files, having a complete system image enables you to recover everything, minimizing the impact of the attack on your system. ### Hardware upgrades or replacements If you just are planning to upgrade or replace your hardware components, Acronis’ Disk Cloning tool simplifies the migration process. You can restore the system image to the new hardware, ensuring a seamless transition with no downtime. ### Operating system corruption In case your operating system becomes corrupted, or device is rendered unbootable Acronis’ Survival Kit comes to rescue. You can boot your device and restore the entire system to a clean and stable state in one go. 2. Safeguard what matters most to you according to your unique needs Every machine is unique, and every user has their own preferences. Acronis gives you a wide array of backup options to ensure personalized data protection. * Choose to back up specific files, selected disk partitions, the entire machine, or Office 365 accounts. * Extend data protection to your mobile phones by backing up an unlimited number of devices. * Choose to back up to Acronis Cloud or to your personal detachable and NAS devices. * Schedule your backups and let Acronis automatically update your data daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. * Enhance the security of your backups with military grade encryption. * Take control of your personal data with Acronis Identity Protection.** ![Image 10: Safeguard what matters most to you according to your unique needs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/fc606bc5dac8316a59c82cfbf0c583e7.png) 3. Integrated cyber protection Backup and recovery offer crucial reactive protection against modern-day threats. However, as essential as they are, relying solely on these measures does not guarantee comprehensive protection. To fortify your defense strategy, proactive measures such as robust antivirus and anti-ransomware must be in place. However, the classic approach of employing a combination of standalone protection tools for backup, anti-malware, patch management, configuration management and others, is both complex and inefficient. While Carbonite offers Webroot Anywhere Security subscription included in their higher tier plans, Acronis offers a more well-rounded approach that integrates reactive and proactive elements in a single interface. ![Image 11: Integrated cyber protection](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/9b4829e70941670f2ca24a6ebff4459d.png) ### Anti-ransomware and cryptojacking protection Safeguard your files, apps, and systems by detecting and stopping ransomware before they affect. Automatically restore any affected files from backups. ### Real-time protection Keep your device and backup files safe from malicious activities in real time with AI-enhanced protection. Block even never-seen-before threats by checking every file you access or interact with. ### Web filtering Stay protected from potentially harmful websites and untrusted web resources that often distribute malware and use the so called "drive-by download" method of infection. ### Videoconference app protection Protect your web conferencing sessions on Zoom, Cisco Webex Meetings and Microsoft Teams from code injections and other suspicious operations by attackers. ### Identity Protection ** Safeguard personal information such as social security numbers, financial details and much more, to prevent identity theft. ### Antivirus scan Ensure threats aren’t lurking on your computer by scanning for malware whenever required. ### Vulnerability assessment Ensure all your installed applications are up to date and have no vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers. ## Choose the Acronis True Image plan that meets your needs Essentials Local backup and anti-ransomware protection One-year subscription €49.99/year For 1 computer Cloud is not available Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS Most popular Advanced Local and cloud backup and security One-year subscription €72.99/year For 1 computer 250 GB Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * Identity Protection Protect your identity and personal information, such as social security numbers, financial details and more to prevent identity theft. * Block viruses and malware Block even never-seen-before threats – by checking every file you interact with in real-time. * Cloud backup and features Access your account and retrieve files or folders from your Acronis Cloud backup — anywhere, anytime. * Automatic replication of data in the cloud Automatically replicate local backups to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring you always have an off-site copy available for recovery. * Microsoft 365 backups Back up your Microsoft 365 mailbox and OneDrive directly to the Acronis Cloud allowing for full account restoration in case of a disaster. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS Premium Up to 10 TB of cloud and local backup and security One-year subscription €124.99/year For 1 computer 1 TB for free Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * Identity Protection Protect your identity and personal information, such as social security numbers, financial details and more to prevent identity theft. * Block viruses and malware Block even never-seen-before threats – by checking every file you interact with in real-time. * Cloud backup and features Access your account and retrieve files or folders from your Acronis Cloud backup — anywhere, anytime. * Automatic replication of data in the cloud Automatically replicate local backups to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring you always have an off-site copy available for recovery. * Microsoft 365 backups Back up your Microsoft 365 mailbox and OneDrive directly to the Acronis Cloud allowing for full account restoration in case of a disaster. * Blockchain certification of files Confirm data authenticity with blockchain technology. * Electronic signatures on files Capture electronic signatures from multiple parties and record them in a blockchain ledger. * Ability to add up to 10 TB of cloud storage Expand your cloud storage as your data grows. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Priority phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS **Give the gift of cyber protection** [Get Acronis True Image as a gift](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/lp/personal/gift/) **Need more details?** [Compare our products in depth](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/true-image/comparison/) ## What the experts say [![Image 12: Case study](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/3dc0b756d6b8386ea3560e65065bf142.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/renowned-composer-william-goldstein-relies-on-acronis-true-image-to-protect-his-valuable-music-files/) Case study ### [Renowned composer William Goldstein relies on Acronis True Image to protect his valuable music files](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/renowned-composer-william-goldstein-relies-on-acronis-true-image-to-protect-his-valuable-music-files/) “The backups I make with Acronis True Image are part of my life. They make it possible for me to access my work and be able to get back to it.” **William Goldstein** Grammy-nominated composer, pianist and recording artist [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/renowned-composer-william-goldstein-relies-on-acronis-true-image-to-protect-his-valuable-music-files/) [![Image 13: Case study](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/a3eeb966eded0c71ac0aa3eb76db75e6.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/case-study-eli-yablonovitch/) Case study ### [Acronis True Image has saved my career on numerous occasions](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/case-study-eli-yablonovitch/) “I was hit by a ransomware attack and a gentleman told me on the phone that I should pay a certain amount of money to get my data back. But in the back of my head, I knew that I had the ace card as I had Acronis True Image.” **Eli Yablonovitch** Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/case-study-eli-yablonovitch/) ## Trustpilot reviews Acronis solutions are trusted by thousands worldwide ## Want to learn more? Read the latest news and articles on our blog. [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) ![Image 14: Best antivirus for Windows 11: Guide to choosing the right software](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-card/ce9cf68c9a85a1451d89cb2d9af58ff1.png) [Best antivirus for Windows 11: Guide to choosing the right software](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/best-antivirus-for-windows-11/) Discover the best antivirus software for Windows 11 that provide robust protection against threats. 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