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Acronis True Image vs MSP360 Backup

Both stand on cloud backup services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Acronis True Image

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Acronis True Image combines computer and mobile backup with ransomware protection across four platforms. Its annual plans and differing cloud-storage amounts are the main purchase considerations.

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MSP360 Backup

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

MSP360 Backup offers a free workstation option and paid plans organized around supported systems and workloads. Review the plan scope and VAT exclusions to identify the listed annual price that applies.

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The facts

Acronis True ImageMSP360 Backup
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNoNo
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, WindowsAndroid, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planEssentials: $49.99 a yearSee the plans
Plans published36
MakerAcronis True ImageMSP360 Backup
Websiteacronis.commsp360.com
On cloud backup services#14 of 47#10 of 47

Acronis True Image: what it does well

  • Supports Windows and macOS
  • Backs up iOS and Android devices
  • Includes ransomware protection
  • Unlimited mobile devices on listed plans
  • Offers 50 GB or 1 TB cloud storage

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Annual subscription billing
  • Computer allowance capped at five PCs or Macs
  • Higher plans cost more

MSP360 Backup: what it does well

  • Free plan covers personal workstation backup
  • Supports file-based and image-based backup
  • Includes bare-metal restore and bootable recovery media
  • Ultimate includes unlimited cloud storage allowance

What to know first

  • Free plan support is forum-based
  • Desktop, Server, SQL, and Ultimate prices exclude VAT
  • Mobile backup is not supported

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