Losing a drive shouldn't mean losing everything
One failed disk, one bad update or one ransomware infection can wipe out years of photos, documents and settings. Acronis True Image is built for that moment. It backs up your whole system or only chosen files, keeps copies on local drives and in the cloud, and adds security tools that guard the backups themselves.
Quick facts
- Licensing: annual subscription in three plans: Essentials, Advanced and Premium
- Platforms: Windows and macOS, plus mobile backup for smartphones and tablets
- Plan prices: Essentials $49.99/year, Advanced $57.99/year, Premium $124.99/year
- Cloud storage: none on Essentials; 50GB to 500GB on Advanced; 1TB to 10TB on Premium
- Trial: a free trial is offered
- Support: free 24-hour technical support for subscription owners
Key features
Full image backups of the whole system or just selected files
You can create a complete replica of a system disk or partition, then restore the entire system or individual files and folders. If you don't want a full image, selective file and folder backups let you pick exactly what to copy.
Local and cloud copies that follow the 3-2-1 rule
Dual protection keeps copies on your own storage and in the Acronis Cloud. After the first successful backup, the local backup is replicated to the cloud automatically, so you have an off-site copy without managing a second plan.
Real-time disk cloning to a bigger or faster drive
Clone a disk on Windows or macOS while you keep working. The clone includes the operating system, files, applications and settings.
Ransomware and cryptojacking protection that restores affected files
Anti-ransomware and anti-cryptojacking protection can automatically recover files that were hit. A dedicated module also protects your backup files and the backup agent from deletion or alteration by malware.
Recovery to the same or different hardware
Bootable media and the Survival Kit tool let you restore a system to identical or different hardware.
Encrypted backups, plus a way to test changes safely
AES-256 encryption protects backups on-site, in transit and in the cloud. Try and Decide lets you test new software, drivers, updates and settings, then revert to the previous configuration.
One license for every family phone and tablet
Unlimited mobile device protection covers all family smartphones and tablets under a single license. You can browse mobile backup contents directly on the local system.
Who it's for
It suits home users and families who want one tool for image backups, cloning and malware defense across several computers and phones. Premium also covers people who want blockchain certification, e-signatures and large cloud storage.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Backup, cloning and malware protection in one package
- Local and cloud backups can run together
- Backups are guarded against tampering by malware
- Unlimited mobile devices on one license
Cons
- Subscription only, so you pay every year
- Essentials has no cloud storage
- Identity protection is available only in the U.S. and only on Advanced and Premium
- Patch management is Windows only
- Real-time protection switches on only when no third-party real-time protection is running
FAQs
How do I back up to an external drive?
Connect the drive, click Add backup, choose the drive as the destination and click Back up now. The entire computer is the default source.
Do I still need my antivirus?
Acronis recommends relying on its own anti-malware. It is compatible with most common anti-malware solutions, though real-time protection stays off if another one is running.
Which plan includes cloud storage?
Advanced and Premium. Essentials has no cloud option.
Can I protect phones and tablets?
Yes. Unlimited smartphones and tablets are covered under a single license.
System requirements
The listing shows Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Home Server 2011 and Windows 10 for the older release. Current plans also cover macOS.