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Backup and recovery
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Highest documented score first. Fit adds up the 20 feature checks below, including AI, across documented plans. Entry prices may exclude scored capabilities. The upper end of a range represents unverified points.
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| Product / good fit for | Pricing context | Documented fit | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
Acronis Cyber Protect Acronis Cyber Protect Businesses protecting mixed workloads through one managed backup configuration. | Request pricingConfigured subscription VAT basis not stated quote | 80–100/100 documented fit80% evidence coverage | Details ↗ |
Veeam Data Platform Veeam Data Platform IT teams managing virtual machines, physical devices and cloud workloads. | Request pricingConfigured subscription VAT basis not stated quote | 80–100/100 documented fit80% evidence coverage | Details ↗ |
Backblaze Business Computer Backup Backblaze Business Computer Backup Teams mainly protecting staff computer files rather than server images. | US$99.00computer/year VAT basis not stated annual | 70–100/100 documented fit70% evidence coverage | Details ↗ |
Prices retain their original currency, billing basis and VAT status. Check the evidence and plan requirements before buying.
| Capability & demo question | Acronis Cyber Protect80–100/100 documented fit | Veeam Data Platform80–100/100 documented fit | Backblaze Business Computer Backup70–100/100 documented fit |
|---|---|---|---|
Core workflowIndividual file recovery5.0 points availableAsk in the demoRestore one deleted file to a safe destination. | ✓ Supported File-level backup and recovery. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Agents support file recovery. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Restore app and web file recovery. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowAutomatic backup execution5.0 points availableAsk in the demoShow the scheduled or continuous backup policy. | ✓ Supported Backup scheduling is listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Backup jobs manage recurring retention. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Continuous automatic backup. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowEarlier-version recovery5.0 points availableAsk in the demoRecover a version from before a chosen change. | ✓ Supported Retained backup versions support dated recovery. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Recoverable restore-point chains. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Extended file-version history. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowEncrypted backup storage5.0 points availableAsk in the demoShow how backup encryption is configured. | ✓ Supported Archive encryption is listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Backup-file encryption is configured in job storage. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Encrypted storage with optional private key. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowCloud backup destination5.0 points availableAsk in the demoIdentify the selected cloud location and ownership. | ✓ Supported Acronis Cloud storage is available. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Cloud destinations and Data Cloud Vault. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Computer data is backed up to cloud. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowCentral backup administration5.0 points availableAsk in the demoReview protected devices or workloads together. | ✓ Supported Central backup-plan management. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Backup console manages agent workloads. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Central users, backups and restores. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowBackup status reporting5.0 points availableAsk in the demoFind a missed or failed backup. | ✓ Supported Customisable backup reporting. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Live statistics and emailed reports. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Administrators monitor backup status. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowWindows and Mac coverage5.0 points availableAsk in the demoShow supported client versions for both systems. | ✓ Supported Mac backup and Windows management are described. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Windows and Mac agents supported. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Native Windows and Mac clients. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowExternal-drive or network-file protection5.0 points availableAsk in the demoShow a supported attached-drive or network-file backup. | ✓ Supported NAS/network-share backup is listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points | ✓ Supported Connected external drives are included. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthConfigurable retention5.0 points availableAsk in the demoSet and explain a retention period and deletion consequence. | ✓ Supported Age, count or size retention rules. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Configurable restore-point retention. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Extended history and retention options. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthRestricted restore privileges5.0 points availableAsk in the demoShow an account permitted to restore only authorised data. | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points | ✓ Supported Granular role-based administration. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Enterprise Control restricts restore access. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthSingle sign-on for administration5.0 points availableAsk in the demoAuthenticate a backup administrator through an identity provider. | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points | ✓ Supported Google/Microsoft; OIDC in Enterprise Control. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthDeployment across multiple devices5.0 points availableAsk in the demoShow a supported managed deployment or grouped policy. | ✓ Supported Shared protection plans and group management. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Remote agent deployment and administration. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported MSI and managed deployment support. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthProtection against backup deletion5.0 points availableAsk in the demoDemonstrate the documented deletion restriction and its limits. | ✓ Supported Immutable backup storage is offered. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Hardened repositories and object lock. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Enterprise legal hold blocks backup deletion until released. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthAutomated recovery validation5.0 points availableAsk in the demoShow a recorded automated restore or integrity check. | ✓ Supported Checksum and boot validation. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported SureBackup isolated recovery verification. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points |
Workflow depthWhole-workload recovery5.0 points availableAsk in the demoRecover a system image or virtual workload in a test environment. | ✓ Supported Full-image recovery is supported. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Instant and cross-platform recovery. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points |
Workflow depthExportable operational evidence5.0 points availableAsk in the demoExport a backup report or query documented operational data. | ? Not verified Reporting is documented, but the reviewed evidence does not establish exportable backup audit events. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Operational reports can be emailed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points |
AIAI-assisted backup threat detection5.0 points availableAsk in the demoShow where a model helps identify suspicious backup content or activity. | ✓ Supported AI-backed anti-malware; security scope varies. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points |
AIAI-assisted recovery validation5.0 points availableAsk in the demoShow a model-supported assessment of a recovery test. | ✓ Supported AI-assisted post-boot screenshot checks. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points |
AINatural-language recovery assistance5.0 points availableAsk in the demoAsk a recovery question tied to the product context. | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points | ✓ Supported Veeam Intelligence offers contextual assistance. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Not established by the reviewed official evidence; request a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points |
“Not verified” means the recorded evidence does not settle this specific check. It does not mean the feature is absent. Read the scoring method.
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Before you buy backup and recovery software.
What to look for
- Set acceptable data loss and downtime before selecting storage.
- Restore representative files and a critical system in a trial.
- Use separate administrative credentials and review deletion controls.
What changes the cost
- Protected devices, workloads or stored capacity.
- Retention, immutable storage and recovery transfer charges.
- Managed service labour and recovery testing.
What to watch out for
- Mistaking file synchronisation for an independent backup.
- Assuming laptop file backup can recover a server image.
- Checking successful jobs without attempting a restore.
Common questions
Are all products in this category interchangeable?
No. Laptop file protection and full workload recovery meet different needs. Read supported workloads and exclusions first.
Does immutable storage remove ransomware risk?
No. Configuration, credentials, retention and recovery testing still matter.
What do AI features change?
They may flag threats or explain recovery evidence. A generated recommendation does not prove a backup will restore.