Comparison Guide
Cove Data Protection vs Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Cove Data Protection and Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud both offer M365 backup, but Acronis bundles backup with security features in a broader platform. Cove focuses on reliable, simple cloud backup.
Quick Answer
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud wins for most buyers.
Simpler M365 backup without bundled security complexity.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Cove Data Protection | Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Dedicated backup platform | Backup + security bundle |
| M365 Coverage | Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams | Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint |
| Security Features | Backup-focused (use dedicated tools) | Bundled AV, anti-malware |
| MSP Dashboard | Clean multi-tenant view | Complex multi-product console |
| Storage | Cloud included | Per-GB cloud storage |
Our Verdict
Cove is the better choice for MSPs that already have dedicated security tools (like Huntress) and want a focused, reliable M365 backup solution. Acronis suits MSPs looking for an all-in-one platform combining backup and security.
Quick Picks
Which one should you pick?
Three buyer profiles, three answers. Pick the row that fits.
SMB with a dedicated security stack
Pick: Cove Data Protection
Already running Huntress or similar and just need M365 backup that works: Exchange and Teams backed up to 6x a day, 7-year retention, cloud storage included in the price.
Get a Cove backup quoteWant one agent for backup plus security
Pick: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
If you want backup, anti-malware, and patching consolidated under a single console, Acronis bundles it. Budget for storage billing on top of workload licensing, and note M365 cloud backups default to once daily unless you schedule more.
Talk to a strategist about AcronisLicense-only, self-managed backup
Pick: Cove (licensed through Unio)
We procure Cove licensing at partner pricing, connect your M365 tenant, and set the 7-year retention policy. Your team owns the console and runs day-to-day restores.
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- Cove Data Protection backs up all four core Microsoft 365 workloads (Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams), with backups running up to 6x per day for Exchange and Teams and up to 4x per day for OneDrive and SharePoint. [source] · verified 2026-07-01
- Cove includes secure cloud storage of Microsoft 365 backups in a private, worldwide network of data centers (facilities certified for SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS), and can retain and restore M365 data for 7 years. [source] · verified 2026-07-01
- Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud's cloud-to-cloud 'Microsoft 365 Business - Backup' solution protects Exchange Online (user, shared, and group mailboxes plus public folders), OneDrive files and folders, SharePoint Online sites, and Microsoft Teams, including entire teams, team channels, channel files, team mailboxes, meetings, and team sites. [source] · verified 2026-07-01
- Per Acronis's current Cyber Protect Cloud user guide, cloud-to-cloud Microsoft 365 backups default to once a day with standard features (twice a day with the Advanced Backup pack) and can be scheduled up to six times per day. Backup start times run at approximate intervals that depend on the load of the shared cloud agent serving multiple customers. [source] · verified 2026-07-01
- Acronis bills cloud storage consumption separately from Microsoft 365 workload licensing. Even during its 2021 promotion waiving charges for protected Teams and SharePoint Online sites, Acronis stated that 'the storage usage generated by these two workloads will still be charged.' [source] · verified 2026-07-01
- Microsoft's own Services Agreement (Section 6.b) states: 'We recommend that you regularly backup Your Content and Data that you store on the Services or store using Third-Party Apps and Services.' [source] · verified 2026-07-01