Acronis True Image

Acronis True Image is paid backup software for Windows and macOS computers, as well as iOS and Android devices. It supports computer and mobile backup and includes ransomware protection. The plans differ in subscription cost and included cloud storage. Essentials costs $49.99 a year, billed as a one-year subscription, and covers up to 5 PCs or Macs and unlimited mobile devices. Advanced costs $72.99 a year on the same term and device allowance, with 50 GB of cloud storage. Premium costs $124.99 a year and includes 1 TB of cloud storage, again for up to 5 PCs or Macs and unlimited mobile devices. The listed backup scope and restore modes are mixed. There is no free plan; a 30-day trial is listed. Acronis, the maker, was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The plan details distinguish storage allowances while keeping the listed computer and mobile device limits the same across all three options.

Acronis True Image combines computer and mobile backup with ransomware protection. The three annual plans mainly differ in price and included cloud storage, so compare those allowances with your needs.

It suits people seeking backup across computers and mobile devices, particularly those comparing cloud storage allowances. Buyers can weigh the annual subscription tiers against the listed storage amounts.

Acronis True Image is a backup and ransomware-protection app for computers and mobile devices. It suits people who want one subscription for Windows or Mac backups plus mobile coverage. Its main trade-off is straightforward: the lowest-cost plan has no cloud storage, while cloud capacity raises the annual price.

Overview

The product combines computer backup, mobile backup and ransomware protection across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Its mixed backup scope and restore modes give it a broad role, though the plan details make cloud storage the clearest distinction between tiers.

Key features

Computer and mobile backup

Every plan supports up to five PCs or Macs and unlimited mobile devices. That makes the entry tier suitable for a household with several computers and phones, provided cloud storage is not a requirement. The device allowance is generous for mobile coverage, but computer use remains capped at five.

Ransomware protection

Ransomware protection is included alongside backup. That pairing is useful for people seeking both data copies and protection against ransomware, though the listed features do not establish any further security capabilities.

Pricing

All three plans are billed as one-year subscriptions, and a 30-day trial is offered. There is no free plan, so continued use requires a paid subscription.

• Essentials — $49.99 per year: Covers up to five PCs or Macs and unlimited mobile devices. It is the least expensive choice for users who want backup and ransomware protection without included cloud storage.
• Advanced — $72.99 per year: Adds 50 GB of cloud storage to the same device allowances. It fits users who want a modest included cloud quota; the extra $23 per year over Essentials buys that storage.
• Premium — $124.99 per year: Includes 1 TB of cloud storage, with the same device allowances. It is the tier for users who expect to use substantially more cloud capacity; its $52 higher annual price than Advanced buys 950 GB more storage.

Choosing between the plans is chiefly a question of cloud-storage needs. Essentials gives up included cloud capacity, while Advanced offers a relatively small 50 GB quota compared with Premium's 1 TB.

Platforms

Acronis True Image supports Windows and macOS for computer backup, and iOS and Android for mobile backup. That mix suits users combining different device types, while the five-computer limit applies to PCs and Macs together as described in the plan allowance.

Who it's for

Choose it if you want computer and mobile backup under one paid product, need ransomware protection, and can match one of the cloud-storage quotas to your needs. Essentials is the economical fit when included cloud storage is unnecessary; Advanced or Premium makes more sense when a 50 GB or 1 TB allowance is useful. Look elsewhere if a free plan is essential.

Pros and cons

• Pros: All plans include up to five PCs or Macs and unlimited mobile devices, making the device allowance suitable for households with multiple phones and computers.
• Pros: Backup and ransomware protection are combined across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
• Cons: Essentials includes no cloud storage, so cloud capacity requires paying more for Advanced or Premium.
• Cons: Advanced includes only 50 GB, which may not suit users who need substantially more cloud capacity; Premium costs $124.99 per year.
• Cons: There is no free plan, so the 30-day trial is the only no-cost way to try the product.

Alternatives

AOMEI Backupper is worth considering for a Windows user who wants a perpetually free backup plan; its Standard plan is free, while Acronis offers mobile support and ransomware protection across more platforms.

MiniTool ShadowMaker is another Windows option, with a free plan covering file, system, partition and disk backup and restore. Choose it if those backup and restore functions on Windows matter more than Acronis's mobile support and ransomware protection.

AOMEI Cyber Backup, Active@ Disk Image, HDClone, Relax-and-Recover, Clonezilla and Buddi are additional listed alternatives.

For more options, browse Disk Imaging Software, Backup software or Cloud Backup Services.

Verdict

Acronis True Image is a strong fit for people who want computer and mobile backup plus ransomware protection in one subscription, especially when unlimited mobile devices and up to five computers cover their household. Choose Essentials if cloud storage is unnecessary, or pay more for a defined 50 GB or 1 TB allowance. If a free backup plan is the priority, consider a free alternative instead.