Head-to-head · Backup Software
MSP360 Backup vs Acronis True Image
MSP360 Backup leads on 1 check, Acronis True Image on 1, and 3 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 scoreMSP360 Backup · 7.7/10
- Free planonly MSP360 Backup
- Free trialboth
MSP360 Backup scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 7.7 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #19.
MSP360 Backup offers free plan; Acronis True Image doesn't. Acronis True Image offers mobile backup; MSP360 Backup doesn't.
MSP360 Backup is the better fit for budget-conscious mixed-environment teams. Acronis True Image is the better fit for consumer full-image and mobile backup.
- MSP360 Backup fits best
Budget-conscious mixed-environment teams
- Acronis True Image fits best
Consumer full-image and mobile backup
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Side by side
| Feature | MSP360 Backup 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Acronis True Image 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #14 in Backup Software | #19 in Backup Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious mixed-environment teams | Consumer full-image and mobile backup |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $19.99/device/yr | $49.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 15 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 15 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Web | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features MSP360 Backup 3/4 · Acronis True Image 3/4 | ||
| Computer backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile backup | — | ✓ (best) |
| Server backup | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Ransomware protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Backup scope | Mixed | Mixed |
| Restore modes | Mixed | Mixed |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
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| Our verdict | MSP360 Backup is a cross-platform backup solution for individuals, small businesses, IT departments, and managed service providers. It covers file-level and image-based backup across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with support for local and… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MSP360 Backup — where it wins
- Free plan includes file and image-based backup
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, servers, VMs, and SQL Server
- Object Lock, encryption, retention controls, and restore verification
Where it doesn't
- Pro pricing is billed annually per computer
- Centralized web-console management is limited to Managed edition
- Managed Backup pricing is quote-based
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
- MSP360 Backup7.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
A flexible backup option for mixed environments, with a free tier and broad restore coverage.
Visit MSP360Full verdict → - Acronis True Image7.2/10 · 30-day trial
Full-image, mobile and cloud backup for personal devices, with no free plan.
Visit AcronisFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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