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Microsoft Defender for Business vs. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud (now Acronis Cyber Platform)

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMicrosoft Defender for Business

by Microsoft

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud (now Acronis Cyber Platform)

by Acronis

Overall rating4.54.7
Review count301,479
Ease of use9.19.2
Ease of setup8.69.2
Quality of support8.49.0
Meets requirements8.99.2
NPS66.66666781.481481
Small Business53.3%69.3%
Mid-Market36.7%28.2%
Enterprise10.0%2.5%
Total page views2514,990
Total LLM citations1,6550

Microsoft Defender for Business

Microsoft Defender for Business is an AI-powered, enterprise-grade security solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with up to 300 employees. It offers comprehensive protection against cyberthreats such as ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. Designed for ease of use, it provides robust security features without the need for specialized IT expertise.

Pros

  • Security
  • System Protection
  • Ease of Use
  • Antivirus Protection
  • Protection
  • Alert Notifications

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud (now Acronis Cyber Platform)

Acronis delivers the world’s most complete cyber resilience platform, combining backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, RMM, and business operations tools into a single, natively integrated solution. Built specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT teams, Acronis simplifies operations with one agent, one console, and one license model. Automation, AI-driven insights, and multi-tenant management ensure that fewer technicians can manage more clients at lower cost.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Backup Solutions
  • Backup Ease
  • Security
  • Protection
  • Reliability