--- title: Acronis True Image canonical: https://saasranked.com/software/acronis-true-image/ category: Backup Software points: 75 rank: 7 of 9 facts_checked: 2026-10-08 --- # Acronis True Image Subscription backup suite for PCs and Macs that pairs full-image backup with anti-ransomware protection and optional Acronis Cloud storage. 75 points out of 100. #7 of 9 backup tools. Vendor: Acronis International GmbH. Website: https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/true-image/ - Essentials costs $49.99 a year for one computer; every plan is a one-year subscription [1]. - Advanced adds 50 GB of Acronis Cloud for $57.99 a year; Premium adds 1 TB for $124.99 a year [1]. - Every plan includes anti-ransomware and cryptojacking protection [1]. - Backups are encrypted with AES-256, secured by a password you set [2][3]. - The Survival Kit recovery drive restores a system to identical or different hardware [1][2]. Verdict: Acronis True Image suits people who want imaging, cloud backup and ransomware protection from one vendor. All plans include full-image backup, the Survival Kit recovery drive and anti-ransomware protection, and backups use AES-256 encryption [1][2]. The catch is the price: there is no free edition or one-time licence, and Essentials, the cheapest plan, has no cloud storage [1]. Best for: People who want backup and ransomware protection in one subscription. Status: Acronis sells this product as Acronis True Image; it was formerly called Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office [2]. ## Points | Criterion | Line | Value | Points | Note | |---|---|---|---|---| | What it backs up | Full system image | Yes | 8/8 | Full image backup is included in all plans [1]. | | What it backs up | File and folder backup | Yes | 4/4 | File and folder backup is included in all plans [1]. | | What it backs up | Incremental backups | Yes | 6/6 | Incremental and differential backups save only the changes since the last backup [1][3]. | | What it backs up | Scheduled backups | Yes | 4/4 | Backup scheduling is included; you can create several schedules [1][3]. | | What it backs up | Bootable rescue media | Yes | 8/8 | The Survival Kit all-in-one recovery drive and bootable media restore the system [1][2]. | | Where backups go | Destinations | Local or USB drive, Network share or NAS, Vendor's own cloud | 15/20 | Internal or external drives, NAS, network locations and Acronis Cloud [3]. Other cloud services are not listed. | | Safety and recovery | Encrypted backups | Yes | 7/7 | AES-256 encryption protects backups, with passwords set by each user [2]. | | Safety and recovery | Backups shielded from ransomware | Yes | 6/6 | Active anti-ransomware protection, included in every plan, can recover affected files automatically [1][2]. | | Safety and recovery | Restore to different hardware | Yes | 6/6 | Restores systems to identical or different hardware with bootable media and the Survival Kit [2]. | | Safety and recovery | Versions and retention rules | Yes | 6/6 | You can limit the number and age of backup copies [3]. | | Price | Free edition | No | 0/10 | All three plans are paid one-year subscriptions [1]. | | Price | First-year price, one PC | $49.99/yr | 5/8 | Essentials, one computer, $49.99 for a one-year subscription [1]. | | Price | One-time licence | No | 0/7 | Licensing for Essentials, Advanced and Premium is a one-year subscription [1]. | ## Plans | Plan | Price | Per month (USD) | |---|---|---| | Essentials | $49.99/year [1] | $4.17 | | Advanced | $57.99/year [1] | $4.83 | | Premium | $124.99/year [1] | $10.42 | Essentials for 3 computers costs $79.99 a year and for 5 computers $99.99 a year [1]. The plan page does not list renewal prices [1]. ## Strengths - Full image, file and folder, incremental and differential backups on every plan [1]. - Anti-ransomware protection is included even in Essentials [1]. - Restores to identical or different hardware with bootable media and the Survival Kit [2]. - Backups can be limited by number and age of copies [3]. ## Limits - No free edition and no one-time licence: all plans are one-year subscriptions [1]. - Essentials includes no cloud storage; Acronis Cloud starts with Advanced at $57.99 a year [1]. - Third-party cloud services such as Google Drive are not listed as backup destinations [3]. ## Vendor claims (not scored) - Acronis says over 5.5 million users rely on Acronis True Image every day [1]. ## Sources 1. [Buy Acronis True Image (formerly Acronis Home Office)](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/true-image/purchasing/), Acronis, accessed 2026-10-08 2. [#1 Personal Backup Software - Acronis True Image (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office) - Features](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/true-image/features/), Acronis, accessed 2026-10-08 3. [Easy & Reliable personal backup software for home and office](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/true-image/backup/), Acronis, accessed 2026-10-08