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Acronis vs Drata

Acronis and Drata are both security & identity tools aimed at small businesses and enterprise.

Acronis

Backup, disaster recovery and endpoint security for MSPs and PCs

Drata

Continuous compliance automation

PricingPaidPaid
Starting priceNot publishedNot published
Free planNoNo
Free trial30 days—
Built forSmall businesses, Enterprise, AgenciesSmall businesses, Enterprise
Platformsweb, windows, macos, linux, ios, androidweb
CountryCH · 2003US · 2020
Rating——

Choose Acronis if

MSPs and IT teams that want backup, disaster recovery and endpoint security in one platform, and users who need reliable disk images.

  • One agent and console for backup, security and RMM
  • Mature, reliable disk imaging and cloning
  • Large partner network and global data centers

Look elsewhere if: Users who only need simple unlimited cloud backup (Backblaze) or SaaS-only backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace (Afi.ai).

Choose Drata if

B2B SaaS needing security certifications.

  • Strong automation and integrations
  • Good auditor network
  • Competitive with Vanta

Look elsewhere if: Companies without compliance needs yet.

Acronis vs Drata pricing

Acronis

  • True Image Essentials$49.99/yr1 computer; local backup, disk cloning, ransomware protection
  • True Image Advanced$57.99/yr1 computer + 50 GB cloud; 500 GB option $89.99/yr
  • True Image Premium$124.99/yr1 computer + 1 TB cloud, up to 10 TB options
  • Cyber Platform (business)CustomPer-workload usage billing via MSPs or annual terms

Drata

  • FoundationCustomUp to 50 FTEs, 1 pre-mapped framework
  • AdvancedCustomAny available framework, custom tests
  • EnterpriseCustomRisk Management Pro, Compliance as Code Pro

Acronis · Key features

  • Full-disk image, file and system backup with bare-metal restore
  • Disk cloning and bootable rescue media in True Image
  • Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup
  • Disaster recovery to Acronis cloud with failover
  • Endpoint detection and response plus managed detection and response
  • AI-based anti-ransomware and anti-malware protection

Cons

  • Business pricing is opaque and partner-dependent
  • Console is dense and takes time to learn
  • Agent can be resource-heavy on older PCs

Drata · Key features

  • Continuous control monitoring
  • Multiple frameworks and custom controls
  • Evidence collection and auditor access
  • Risk and vendor management
  • Trust center and questionnaire automation
  • Policy templates and training

Cons

  • Pricing not public
  • Requires internal ownership
  • Costs rise with frameworks

Acronis vs Drata: FAQ

Do Acronis and Drata have a free plan?

Acronis has no free plan, a 30-day free trial. Drata has no free plan.

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