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Acronis vs Rippling

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

Acronis

Backup, disaster recovery and endpoint security for MSPs and PCs

Rippling

HR, IT and finance in one system

PricingPaidPaid · $8
Starting priceNot published$8/mo
Free planNoNo
Free trial30 days—
Built forSmall businesses, Enterprise, AgenciesSmall businesses, Enterprise
Platformsweb, windows, macos, linux, ios, androidweb, ios, android
CountryCH · 2003US · 2016
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 Rippling if

Fast-growing companies from 50 to several thousand employees.

  • Deep automation across departments
  • Replaces several point tools
  • Strong IT and device management

Look elsewhere if: Very small businesses that only need payroll (Gusto).

Acronis vs Rippling 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

Rippling

  • Rippling Platformfrom $8/user/moPer employee plus monthly base fee
  • ModulesCustomHCM, IT, payroll, finance, global; quote

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

Rippling · Key features

  • Single employee record across HR, IT and finance
  • US and global payroll, EOR
  • Benefits administration and PEO option
  • App provisioning and device management
  • Spend: corporate cards and expenses
  • Workflow studio and custom reports

Cons

  • Pricing is opaque and modular
  • Can be complex to implement
  • Overkill for very small teams

Acronis vs Rippling: FAQ

Do Acronis and Rippling have a free plan?

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

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Acronis vs Rippling (2026): Pricing and Features