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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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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 Endpoint

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint (formerly Microsoft Defender ATP) is a holistic, cloud delivered endpoint security solution that includes risk-based vulnerability management and assessment, attack surface reduction, behavioral based and cloud-powered next generation protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), automatic investigation and remediation, managed hunting services, rich APIs, and unified security management.

    $2.50

    per user/per month

    Pricing
    Acronis Cyber Protect CloudMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Editions & Modules
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    Academic
    $2.50
    per user/per month
    Standalone
    $5.20
    per user/per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Acronis Cyber Protect CloudMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Acronis Cyber Protect CloudMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Considered Both Products
    Acronis
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    Microsoft
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    98%
    Would buy again
    117 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    109 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    113 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    103 Answers
    Features
    Acronis Cyber Protect CloudMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    Feature
    Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
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    Ratings
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    8.3
    56 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology00 Ratings7.653 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings9.155 Ratings
    Centralized Management00 Ratings8.955 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support00 Ratings7.110 Ratings
    Infection Remediation00 Ratings9.454 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management00 Ratings7.252 Ratings
    Malware Detection00 Ratings8.955 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Acronis Cyber Protect CloudMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (15 ratings)
    8.4
    (99 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.4
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Acronis Cyber Protect CloudMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    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
    Because of its integration with Windows, it is very easy to deploy and manage. Any IT department should be able to leverage the software and interface. The admin portal provides weighted recommendations that comprise the Secure Store, offering admins, security teams, and business owners valuable insights into their security footprint without requiring a strong security background. The software would be ideal for small and mid-sized businesses that cannot dedicate resources to security. Larger enterprises would also benefit, but may require the enhanced license.
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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
    • One, it's crazy lightweight, so compared to some of the competitors that we also have used with our security services, it's really lightweight and so I don't have a lot of overhead on the system that it's running on.
    • It does really fantastic PowerShell integration.
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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
    • So the fact that Defender for Endpoint still works with signatures is actually, I don't know, a little difficult for us because, I mean, since Microsoft trusts those signatures, you can easily inject code. And we've done it many times. To show that you can inject code through vulnerabilities like CV 2013, 99, and 33 but still keep the signature. So because of the trust of those signatures, the malware just kind of slides into the environment without Defender knowing. That's the first part. The second part is that the behavioral analysis is not precisely its Prime. It's not Defender's best capability for endpoints. So, Defender does not identify all behaviors considered by other EDRs in the market.
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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
    Cost add-ons for Security features is nickel and diming the process to keep pace with cybercrime. Limited Education budgets require us to be more pro-active in finding cost-effective measures to protect our devices, staff and students. Defender is a strong, well-featured product that is pricing itself out of the education market
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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
    It offers multiple security features and integrates well with Microsoft ecosystems. A workflow for threat detection, investigation, automated remediation, and a centralized dashboard is an added advantage. This application is mainly designed for experienced users; new users may feel challenged.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Acronis
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint chugs along just fine no matter what we throw at it and what systems it's running on. It doesn't take up a lot of resources either, so that's welcomed.
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    Performance
    Acronis
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easy on memory and resources on clients.
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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
    The first time I tried to onboard my macOS endpoints to MDE I struggled for quite a bit. I had to reach out to Microsoft's MDE support team. The tech was very helpful in walking me through the steps during a screen share session
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    Implementation Rating
    Acronis
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Deployment was handled by our team here and everything went pretty smoothly. We did have a few hiccups in our test group, but that only took a bit to get ironed out.
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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
    Cylance's policy is to block everything and requires an active person to monitor and unblock legitimate processes. As updates and software continue to evolve, it is a full-time job to be a Cylance administrator. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a set-and-forget solution that catches threats when they occur and leaves you to focus on your work unimpeded.
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    Scalability
    Acronis
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easily scaled from small orgs to giant enterprises.
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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
    • Reduced incidents of security breaches lead to lower remediation costs and avoid potential financial losses and reputational damage.
    • Reduces the need for additional third-party security solutions and training, thereby lowering overall security management costs.
    • Increased efficiency and productivity of IT staff lead to better allocation of resources and cost savings.
    • Reduces the risk of fines and sanctions associated with non-compliance, ensuring business continuity and protecting revenue.
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