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Head-to-head · Data Backup Software

Rubrik Security Cloud vs Acronis True Image

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Rubrik Security Cloud #4 in Data Backup Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Rubrik
Acronis True Image #7 in Data Backup Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Acronis

Rubrik Security Cloud leads on 0 checks, Acronis True Image on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRubrik Security Cloud · 9.1/10
  • Free trialonly Acronis True Image

Rubrik Security Cloud scores higher on our rubric for data backup software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Rubrik Security Cloud is the better fit for enterprises prioritizing ransomware recovery. Acronis True Image is the better fit for individuals and small teams needing full-device backup.

  • Rubrik Security Cloud fits best

    Enterprises prioritizing ransomware recovery

  • Acronis True Image fits best

    Individuals and small teams needing full-device backup

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Side by side

Feature Rubrik Security Cloud 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Acronis True Image 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #4 in Data Backup Software #7 in Data Backup Software
Best for Enterprises prioritizing ransomware recovery Individuals and small teams needing full-device backup
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $49.99/yr
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 9 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Rubrik Security Cloud 0/2 · Acronis True Image 0/2
Immutable backups Not checked yet Not checked yet
Ransomware recovery Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Backup scope Not checked yet Not checked yet
Retention period Not checked yet Not checked yet
Restore types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Cloud Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Immutable, logically air-gapped backups support recovery from ransomware.
  • Behavioral anomaly detection and impact analysis aid threat investigation.
  • Orchestrated recovery and APIs connect backup response with security workflows.
  • Backs up complete machines, files and folders to several destination types
  • Clones disks and supports scheduled incremental and differential backups
  • Offers recovery to dissimilar hardware plus mobile and ransomware recovery
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
  • Its broad security and recovery scope may exceed simpler backup needs.
  • Deployment options and capabilities span cloud and self-hosted setups.
  • Cloud backup and storage require a higher-priced plan
  • No free plan; annual plans start at $49.99
  • Wide-ranging features may exceed the needs of buyers seeking file-only backup
Our verdict

Rubrik Security Cloud combines data protection with ransomware monitoring and cyber recovery for organizations managing enterprise, cloud, and SaaS workloads. Its focus is mid-market and enterprise environments where recovery from…

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Acronis True Image is subscription backup software for individuals, families, home offices and small teams that need to protect more than individual files. It can back up complete computers, drives, partitions, files and folders to local…

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  1. Rubrik Security CloudData Backup Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Acronis True ImageData Backup Software 8.730-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Rubrik Security Cloud — where it wins

    • Immutable, logically air-gapped backups support recovery from ransomware.
    • Behavioral anomaly detection and impact analysis aid threat investigation.
    • Orchestrated recovery and APIs connect backup response with security workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
    • Its broad security and recovery scope may exceed simpler backup needs.
    • Deployment options and capabilities span cloud and self-hosted setups.
  • Acronis True Image — where it wins

    • Backs up complete machines, files and folders to several destination types
    • Clones disks and supports scheduled incremental and differential backups
    • Offers recovery to dissimilar hardware plus mobile and ransomware recovery

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud backup and storage require a higher-priced plan
    • No free plan; annual plans start at $49.99
    • Wide-ranging features may exceed the needs of buyers seeking file-only backup
  • Rubrik Security Cloud9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    Immutable backups, threat investigation, and orchestrated recovery for enterprise workloads.

    Visit RubrikFull verdict →
  • Acronis True Image8.7/10 · 30-day trial

    A full-device backup suite with local and cloud options, cloning, and mobile backup.

    Visit AcronisFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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