7 Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Backup Alternatives for MSPs in 2026
The best Acronis backup alternative for most MSPs depends on what you want to replace. NinjaOne fits if you want RMM and backup in one console, Cove if you want appliance-free cloud backup with storage included, Veeam for heavy VM estates, MSP360 for bring-your-own storage, and Syncro for small shops that want PSA, RMM and backup together.
One naming note before the list: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is now called Acronis Cyber Platform. Acronis sells it as one AI-native platform to protect, manage and automate client environments, with one agent, one policy and one console covering backup, security and management. If you're searching for the old name, it's the same product line.
This list covers 7 alternatives with user ratings, pricing where it's published, and PSA and RMM integration details. Selection focused on MSP-specific features (multi-tenancy, centralized management), Gartner, SoftwareAdvice and SoftwareReviews ratings, and how well each one connects to the tools you already run.
Why MSPs look for an Acronis alternative
Acronis is a solid platform, and it does some things well. It integrates with 100+ MSP tools, including ConnectWise, Autotask and Kaseya, and Gartner reviewers rate it ahead of Microsoft Azure Backup on service and support, and ahead of Commvault Cloud on ease of integration and deployment. So the reasons to leave are usually specific to your shop.
The ones that come up most:
- You want cleaner PSA integrations or a backup tool that lives inside the RMM you already use.
- Pricing and licensing changes are hard to plan around over a multi-year client contract.
- The single agent bundles anti-malware, vulnerability management, patching and backup, which can be heavy on older machines with little headroom. Macrium, a competitor, makes this case for production floors running legacy Windows.
- Cloud-connected management is a poor fit for sites that run offline, behind strict firewalls or air-gapped, according to the same Macrium write-up.
- You don't trust bare-metal restores to dissimilar hardware and want a tool you can prove in testing.
If none of these apply, staying put may be the cheaper decision once you count migration time.
Quick comparison of Acronis backup alternatives
| Product | Best for | Rating | Starting price | Key PSA/RMM integrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NinjaOne | All-in-one RMM + backup | n/a (see note) | $1.50 to $3.75/endpoint/month | ConnectWise, Autotask, HaloPSA |
| Veeam Data Platform | Enterprise VM backup | 4.6/5 (Gartner) | Custom per workload | ConnectWise, Autotask |
| Cove Data Protection | Appliance-free cloud backup | 4.6/5 (SoftwareAdvice) | Custom per device | N-central, N-sight |
| MSP360 | Storage flexibility | 8.6/10 (SoftwareReviews) | From $19.99/year (Pro) | ConnectWise, Autotask |
| Rubrik Security Cloud | Compliance-heavy environments | 4.7/5 (Gartner) | Usage-based | API-first, limited native PSA |
| Druva Data Security Cloud | Zero infrastructure | 4.9/5 (Gartner) | Consumption-based | Limited direct PSA |
| Syncro | Small MSPs, predictable costs | 4.6/5 (SoftwareAdvice) | $129/tech/month | Built-in PSA+RMM |
Note: NinjaOne's SoftwareAdvice backup profile, the source of its rating in earlier versions of this post, no longer loads, so no current rating is listed.
The 7 best Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud alternatives
1. NinjaOne
NinjaOne is a unified IT operations platform for endpoint management, autonomous patching, backup and remote access. The same console now also covers mobile device management and a service desk module. It's sold to both internal IT teams and MSPs.
Key features:
- Autonomous patching for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Endpoint backup with file, folder, and system image recovery
- Built-in remote access (no Splashtop or TeamViewer required)
- Single-pane management for endpoints, servers, and network devices
- Android and Apple mobile device management
MSP angle: The platform was built for multi-tenant MSP workflows from the start, so backup sits next to the RMM data your techs already use.
Integrations: ConnectWise PSA, Autotask, HaloPSA, IT Glue, Hudu, Bitdefender, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike
Pricing:
NinjaOne prices per device and quotes each deal. Its pricing page says pricing starts as low as $1.50 per endpoint per month at 10,000 endpoints and rises to $3.75 at 50 or fewer, varying by region and the products you buy, with no implementation fees. It does not list a separate backup price.
14-day free trial available. For how quotes tend to land in practice, see this NinjaOne pricing breakdown for MSPs.
User feedback: G2 users comparing the two say NinjaOne is "better at support" and "easier to admin" than Acronis.
Best for: MSPs wanting one platform instead of stitching RMM, backup, and PSA tools together.
2. Veeam Data Platform
Veeam is the market leader in backup and recovery, with 550,000+ customers including 70% of the Fortune 500. The current release is Veeam Data Platform v13.1, which combines backup, monitoring, and recovery orchestration in one offering. Veeam is also the first alternative Gartner lists for Acronis Cyber Protect buyers.
Key features:
- Immutable backups with ransomware protection
- Cleanroom recovery for malware-free restores
- Instant VM recovery (minutes, not hours)
- Veeam Service Provider Console for multi-tenant MSP management
MSP angle: Veeam is 100% channel-focused. They don't sell direct, so you're not competing with the vendor for customer relationships. The rental licensing program lets you pay monthly and bill clients your own rates.
Integrations: ConnectWise PSA, Autotask, various RMMs via API
Pricing: Per-workload subscription (VMs, physical servers, cloud workloads). Foundation, Advanced, and Premium tiers. Custom quotes required.
User feedback: 4.6/5 on Gartner (1,823 ratings). Reviewers keep coming back to reliable restores on on-premises servers. One wrote: "I've been using Veeam for around 8 years now for backing up on premises servers and users. These servers hold critical office functions like controllers, dhcp and dns."
Best for: MSPs with heavy virtualized environments and compliance requirements. If Veeam's licensing is the sticking point, compare it against these Veeam alternatives for MSPs.
3. Cove Data Protection
Cove is N-able's cloud-first backup product, built for MSPs. N-able says it protects 14,000 MSPs, 200,000+ businesses, 700,000+ devices and 3M+ Microsoft 365 users with direct-to-cloud backup that needs no local appliance.
Key features:
- TrueDelta technology for block-level incremental backups
- Backups as often as every 15 minutes
- Worldwide cloud storage included (no separate storage bills)
- Backups isolated by default, with immutable copies
- Automated recovery testing
- Cove DRaaS for cloud-native disaster recovery with no upfront hardware
MSP angle: Cove was designed for MSP workflows, and N-able manages patching, security and storage for you. The multi-tenant dashboard lets you manage all clients from one interface. Google Workspace backup is in public preview, which matters if you have Google shops alongside Microsoft 365 clients.
Integrations: N-central, N-sight RMM, major PSA tools
Pricing: Per-device model with pooled storage across all endpoints. Pricing on request.
User feedback: 4.6/5 on SoftwareAdvice (375 reviews). Cove was also named Omdia Global Managed BDR Champion for the third consecutive year. On r/msp, one MSP described moving from Acronis to Veeam, then Axcient, and landing on Cove for backup, disaster recovery and DRaaS.
Best for: MSPs wanting simple, appliance-free backup with included cloud storage.
4. MSP360 Managed Backup
MSP360 (formerly CloudBerry) is a backup platform that lets MSPs choose their own cloud storage backend. It has grown into an MSP platform that puts Managed Backup, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup, RMM, remote access (Connect) and a free ticketing system (MSP360 Tickets) under one management console.
Key features:
- Bring-your-own storage: Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud
- Local storage support for drives, network shares, and NAS
- Windows, macOS, Linux, SQL Server, Hyper-V, VMware and Proxmox backup
- White-label options for client branding
MSP angle: The bring-your-own-storage model means you can pick cheaper storage tiers or negotiate directly with cloud providers. If you'd rather have one bill, MSP360 Storage runs on AWS or Wasabi and puts licenses and storage on a single invoice. MSP360 also offers a price guarantee that locks in your pricing with no automatic increases, which speaks directly to the mid-contract licensing complaint.
Integrations: ConnectWise PSA, Autotask, ConnectWise Automate
Pricing:
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Personal workstation backup |
| Pro | From $19.99/year | Locally managed backup; that price is macOS/Linux on an annual subscription |
| MSP Platform | Custom | Centralized multi-tenant management, free trial |
Storage costs are separate unless you use MSP360 Storage.
User feedback: 8.6/10 composite and 8.9/10 CX score on SoftwareReviews (72 reviews). It was named a 2026 Emotional Footprint Champion in Enterprise Backup.
Best for: MSPs wanting storage flexibility and cost control.
5. Rubrik Security Cloud
Rubrik is a cloud-native data security platform with a zero-trust architecture. It serves 6,000+ organizations and says it has been named a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader seven times.
Key features:
- Policy-driven automation for backup and recovery
- Ransomware recovery with cyber recovery planning
- Sensitive data discovery and classification
- Identity security for AD, Entra ID, and Okta
MSP angle: Rubrik Security Cloud is delivered as SaaS with no hardware to manage. The Scale Utility program offers consumption-based pricing for MSPs. Multi-tenancy is built in, with detailed audit logs for compliance reporting.
Integrations: API-first approach with limited native PSA integrations
Pricing: Usage-based subscription. Custom quotes required.
User feedback: 4.7/5 on Gartner (776 ratings). Users praise reliability and ease of restore, and the platform is noted for its compliance and automation features.
Best for: Larger MSPs with strict compliance and audit requirements.
6. Druva Data Security Cloud
Druva is a 100% SaaS data security platform with no hardware or infrastructure to manage. It processes 7B+ backups per year across 450PB+ of data under management.
Key features:
- Air-gapped backups with end-to-end encryption
- Automated ransomware response
- Global deduplication
- $10M Data Resilience Guarantee
MSP angle: Druva is fully cloud-native, so there are no appliances to deploy, maintain, or upgrade. The platform auto-tunes and self-heals, which cuts the operational overhead that usually bogs down backup teams.
Integrations: SIEM/SOAR integrations, limited direct PSA integrations
Pricing: Consumption-based with enterprise discounts. Custom quotes required.
User feedback: 4.9/5 on Gartner (827 ratings), the highest rating on this list. One reviewer with 34 years in the business said: "The Tech support at Druva is one of the best I have encountered... It is a pleasure to speak with them and their willingness to go out of their way to resolve any issue until it is done correctly."
Best for: MSPs wanting zero infrastructure overhead and a strong security posture.
7. Syncro
Syncro is an all-in-one PSA, RMM, and backup platform designed for smaller MSPs. It combines ticketing, remote monitoring, and backup in a single platform with published pricing.
Key features:
- Unified ticketing and helpdesk
- Remote monitoring and management
- M365 and Entra ID backup add-on
- Automated patch management
- Built-in billing and invoicing
MSP angle: Syncro charges per technician, not per endpoint, so you get unlimited endpoints for one predictable price. The platform covers ticketing, RMM and billing without integrating separate tools.
Integrations: Bitdefender, Splashtop, QuickBooks, Xero, Pax8, Hudu
Pricing:
| Plan | Annual (per tech/month) | Monthly (per tech/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Core | $129 | $159 |
| Team | $179 | $209 |
M365 Backup add-on: $1.90/user/month. 14-day free trial available. See the full Syncro pricing guide for add-ons and how the tiers compare.
User feedback: 4.6/5 on SoftwareAdvice (143 reviews). Praised for value and ease of use, with users pointing to the transparent pricing and quick setup.
Best for: Smaller MSPs wanting simplicity and predictable costs.
Other alternatives to Acronis worth a look
A few names show up on Gartner's Acronis alternatives list and in r/msp threads that didn't make the main seven, mostly because they lean enterprise or have a narrower MSP story.
Commvault Cloud scores 4.6/5 on Gartner (632 ratings) and covers almost any workload, though reviewers say it takes a lot of knowledge to run, and Gartner reviewers rate Acronis easier to integrate and deploy. Microsoft Azure Backup scores 4.5/5 (149 ratings) and makes sense for clients already living in Azure. Axcient comes up in r/msp switching stories as a backup and DR option MSPs have tried between Acronis and their current tool.
Arcserve UDP is on Gartner's list at 4.2/5 (117 ratings), but Acronis reports that Arcserve is discontinuing its Cloud Services, so confirm the roadmap before moving cloud-hosted clients there. For a wider list built around server and VM workloads, see this roundup of enterprise backup software for MSPs.
How to choose an Acronis backup alternative
Start with your stack. What PSA and RMM do you use today? Pick a backup tool that integrates natively rather than forcing another integration project, and check that you won't lose an Acronis integration your techs rely on.
Consider your clients. Compliance-heavy industries like healthcare or finance need immutable backups and audit trails, which points to Veeam, Rubrik, Druva or Cove. Budget-conscious clients might be better served by Syncro or MSP360. If you're packaging this as a client offering, this guide to backup and disaster recovery services covers how MSPs scope and price BDR.
Evaluate total cost, not just the headline price. Per-endpoint pricing adds up fast at scale, per-TB pricing can surprise you during growth, and all-in-one platforms look expensive until you count the tools they replace.
Test before committing, and test restores rather than backups. Most vendors offer 14 to 30 day trials, which is enough time to restore a server to dissimilar hardware, check that the PSA integration creates tickets the way you expect, and time how long it takes to onboard a new client.
Plan the migration around retention. Acronis backup files don't convert to another vendor's format, so most MSPs run both platforms in parallel and let Acronis backups age out as retention periods expire. Line the cutover up with your Acronis contract dates, because that overlap is where the extra cost sits, along with the hours spent retraining techs.
After backup: the L1 tickets in your PSA
A new backup tool protects client data, but it doesn't touch the queue. The tickets that eat tech time are usually L1 tickets: password resets, account unlocks, and onboarding workflows that touch five different systems while the client waits for someone to pick them up.
Rallied is an AI agent that closes those tickets in ConnectWise, HaloPSA or Autotask. It runs the fix in Microsoft 365 and your RMM (including NinjaOne), pulls the client's docs from IT Glue or Hudu during triage, and writes the notes and time entry back to the ticket. It does the work instead of suggesting it, which is how autonomous L1 resolution differs from PSA AI that drafts a reply.
Pricing is one plan at $300 a month with 2,000 credits included. In Rallied's production data a charged ticket averages about 2.7 credits, so that covers roughly 700 tickets in a typical month, and a ticket the agent couldn't finish or wasn't allowed to act on is never charged. To size the time against your own ticket counts, run your numbers through the MSP ROI calculator.
For the wider picture, read Best MSP Software in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud still called that?
No. Acronis now sells it as Acronis Cyber Platform, described on its site as formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. It's the same product line, positioned as one platform with one agent, one policy and one console for backup, security and management.
Which Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud alternative has the best PSA integrations?
NinjaOne and Veeam have native integrations with ConnectWise and Autotask, and NinjaOne also connects to HaloPSA. Cove integrates tightly with N-central and N-sight. If you want ticketing in the same product, Syncro includes PSA and billing, and MSP360 now ships a free ticketing system, MSP360 Tickets, alongside its backup and RMM.
Are there any Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud alternatives with transparent pricing?
Yes. MSP360 and Syncro publish price lists, with MSP360 Pro starting at $19.99 a year for locally managed backup, and NinjaOne publishes a per-endpoint range of $1.50 to $3.75 a month. Veeam, Rubrik and Druva require custom quotes, and Cove pricing is available on request. MSP360 also offers a price guarantee with no automatic increases.
Which Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud alternative is best for small MSPs?
Syncro is built for smaller MSPs, with per-technician pricing and PSA, RMM and backup in one platform. MSP360 is also cost-effective if you bring your own storage, and it has a free RMM Community edition and free ticketing. Both keep costs predictable without enterprise complexity.
Do any Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud alternatives include ransomware protection?
All seven alternatives include ransomware protection features. Veeam, Rubrik and Druva emphasize immutable backups and air-gapped storage, and Cove isolates backups by default with immutable copies and automated recovery testing. The difference is depth, since the enterprise tools offer more detection and response features.
Can I migrate existing Acronis backups to these alternatives?
You cannot directly convert Acronis backup files to another vendor's format. Most MSPs run both platforms in parallel and age out Acronis backups as retention periods expire. Plan the cutover around your Acronis contract dates and budget for that overlap.
Which Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud alternative has the fastest restore times?
Veeam is consistently rated fastest for VM restores with its instant recovery feature. Rubrik and Druva emphasize orchestrated recovery for entire environments. For file-level restores most platforms are comparable, so time a real restore during your trial.