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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs. Microsoft Defender for Business

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AAcronis Cyber Protect Cloud combines data backup with AI-based anti-malware, antivirus, and endpoint protection management in one solution. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud also provides integrations and automation functionality to service providers with the aim of reducing complex technical infrastructure.N/A

    Microsoft Defender for Business

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Defender for Business is an enterprise-grade endpoint security that is designed especially for businesses with up to 300 employees. It is used to deploy security across devices, and use automated built-in intelligence to rapidly protect, detect, and respond to threats.N/A
    Pricing
    Acronis Cyber Protect CloudMicrosoft Defender for Business
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Acronis Cyber Protect CloudMicrosoft Defender for Business
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Acronis Cyber Protect CloudMicrosoft Defender for Business
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud and Microsoft Defender for Business
    Feature
    Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Defender for Business
    9.9
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Centralized Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Infection Remediation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Malware Detection00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Acronis Cyber Protect CloudMicrosoft Defender for Business
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (15 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Acronis Cyber Protect CloudMicrosoft Defender for Business
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Acronis
    The services are easy to learn and manage. The support team is very competent and resolves my issues that come s up easily. As a business partner, they are proactive in offering solutions and help to improve what we are doing. They are always there for engineering solutions that we are not sure how to do.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Business is well suited for small and medium businesses that are running on a smaller budget, with little to no IT department and require a quick and effective setup to manage and protect their endpoints. It can be deployed and managed very quickly, and the person doing it can have little to no experience as long as they follow directions.
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    Pros
    Acronis
    • Local backup to local encrypted and protected hard drives
    • Cloud backups of files, folders, or entire machines
    • Vulnerability assessment of systems
    • Antivirus and content filtering
    • Remote control of systems
    • Integration with Connectwise and other RMM and MSP tools
    • Replacement that's better than Dropbox or Google drive
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    Microsoft
    • Already integrated with Windows
    • Allows for folder and executable-specific exceptions when combined with Intune.
    • Incident response and analytics are fantastic.
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    Cons
    Acronis
    • The website is pretty slow and will kick you off sometimes. I know they are working on this. For now, this is the biggest problem we have with Acronis.
    • Their support team isn't great. It can take a while to get an issue resolved, although issues do not happen frequently.
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    Microsoft
    • Confusion between the different Defender products
    • Ease of setup and configuration
    • Reporting and Alerts
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Acronis
    They recently raised the pricing for backup usage and our price has nearly doubled. It is still lower than some other vendors, but we might review other options before renewing next year.
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    Microsoft
    So far we have found no alternative that would overall offer us more than we are getting from Microsoft Defender for Business!
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    Usability
    Acronis
    Overall, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is powerful and effective. The platform has user-friendly features and a centralized dashboard that simplifies management across multiple clients. This platform integrates backup, recovery, and security features effectively, all in one. It makes our lives easier.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Business is a solid tool for smaller businesses looking to manage their endpoints and devices, while staying on budget. The setup is minimal compared to the full-blown InTune and EMS suite, and the product can be included in some Small Business SKUs that they may already have.
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    Support Rating
    Acronis
    Support has been helpful when we have had to reach out. We have not had to contact support that much so I do not have much feedback on them. I met the support team at the Cyber Summit and they are all very nice, smart individuals.
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    Microsoft
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    Alternatives Considered
    Acronis
    Price! All the services have low entry points and then hit you with big fees. Acronis Advanced Backup provides better management and control of your cost then the other services we evaluated. We have tested a number of solutions not on the list that have are price competitive, but the support was lacking.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Business has better reporting and incident response. There is limited client rollout due to being integrated with Windows. Microsoft Defender for Business is much better at identifying asset risks and giving a broad security overview. Because we moved to Microsoft 365 to access the Office applications and Exchange online, Microsoft Defender for Business was essentially cost free to us. Where Microsoft Defender for Business falls short in comparison to Sophos is that it requires integration with Intune to enforce many of the physical controls that Sophos offers in their client.
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    Return on Investment
    Acronis
    • We have been able to further develop our customerbase and and more MSP as our partners
    • Overall the recurring revenue coming from Acronis, will help us to increase revenue and margin, without investing in new hardware and save on energy-cost.
    • It is time consuming to implement Acronis into our system and train our employees. With this there is also cost involved, but we believe in the long-term investements we make here.
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    Microsoft
    • Improved cybersecurity
    • Learning curve
    • Resource consumption
    Incentivized
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