Head-to-head · Backup Software
Acronis True Image vs UrBackup
Acronis True Image leads on 0 checks, UrBackup on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAcronis True Image · 7.2/10
- Free planonly UrBackup
- Free trialonly Acronis True Image
- Most featuresUrBackup · 4 of 4
Acronis True Image scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 7.2 against 6.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #19 and #27.
UrBackup offers free plan; Acronis True Image doesn't.
Acronis True Image is the better fit for consumer full-image and mobile backup. UrBackup is the better fit for free open-source mixed file and image backup.
- Acronis True Image fits best
Consumer full-image and mobile backup
- UrBackup fits best
Free open-source mixed file and image backup
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Side by side
| Feature | Acronis True Image 7.2/10 Visit ↗ | UrBackup 6.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Ranking | #19 in Backup Software | #27 in Backup Software |
| Best for | Consumer full-image and mobile backup | Free open-source mixed file and image backup |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $49.99/yr | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Acronis True Image 3/4 · UrBackup 4/4 | ||
| Computer backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Server backup | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Ransomware protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Backup scope | Mixed | Mixed |
| Restore modes | Mixed | Mixed |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | windows, macos, linux, android |
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| Our verdict | Acronis True Image is personal backup and cyber-protection software for home and office users. It covers Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, with support for full-image backups of computers, disks and partitions alongside file, folder,… Read the review → |
UrBackup is a free, open-source client/server backup system for computers and servers. It is designed for people who want self-hosted protection across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with the server running on Windows, GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, or… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Acronis True Image — where it wins
- Full-image backup, disk cloning and Universal Restore
- Backs up computers, mobile devices, NAS and cloud destinations
- Active Protection adds anti-ransomware monitoring
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; annual pricing starts at $49.99
- Server backup is not included
- Cloud storage is limited by plan
UrBackup — where it wins
- Free and open source with Windows, macOS, and Linux clients
- Combines file backups, image backups, and whole-partition protection
- Web management, deduplication, Internet backup, and bootable restoration
Where it doesn't
- Requires managing a self-hosted backup server and client setup
- Desktop and server coverage does not include a dedicated mobile client
- Image restoration uses a bootable USB stick for bare-metal recovery
- Acronis True Image7.2/10 · 30-day trial
Full-image, mobile and cloud backup for personal devices, with no free plan.
Visit AcronisFull verdict → - UrBackup6.4/10 · Free plan
A free, self-hosted choice for mixed file and image backups across desktop systems.
Visit UrBackupFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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