You find out your drive has failed, or ransomware has locked your photos, and the last copy you made was months ago. Acronis True Image is built for that moment. It backs up your whole machine on a schedule, and it also watches for the attacks that destroy data in the first place.
Quick facts
- Platforms: Windows 11 and Windows 10 (64-bit); macOS Tahoe 26, Sequoia 15, Sonoma 14, Ventura 13 and Monterey 12; iOS 15 or later; Android 10 or later
- Pricing: subscription. Essentials is $49.99/year, Advanced is $57.99/year, and Premium is $124.99/year.
- Plan sizes: each plan covers 1, 3 or 5 computers
- Cloud storage: none with Essentials. Advanced offers 50GB, 250GB or 500GB, and Premium offers 1TB up to 10TB.
- Formerly: Cyber Protect Home Office
Key features
Full image backups of the whole computer or just chosen files
You can copy a complete drive, including the operating system, applications and settings, or pick individual files and folders. Backups go to internal or external drives, a network share, or Acronis cloud data centers.
Disk cloning for moving to a new drive or PC
Disk cloning makes a complete replica of your data. You can use it as a backup or to migrate to a new drive or computer. Every plan includes backup, cloning and universal restore.
Ransomware detection that restores affected files automatically
Active Protection uses behavioral analysis with AI to spot ransomware and zero-day threats, and it blocks malicious processes in real time. If files are hit, one-click recovery brings back everything that was affected.
Antivirus, vulnerability scanning and identity protection on higher plans
The Advanced and Premium plans add malware protection. Antivirus scans run on demand. A daily vulnerability assessment looks for weak spots in your system and apps. Identity protection watches for exposure of your personal information, but it is only available in the U.S. on Advanced and Premium subscriptions.
Mobile backup and a web console to manage every device
The Acronis Mobile app backs up phone photos, videos, contacts and files. A web-based console shows the protection status of all your devices on one page. You can also configure and run backup and recovery remotely.
Cloud backup, Microsoft 365 backup and signatures on upper tiers
Advanced adds cloud backup and Microsoft 365 backup. Premium adds blockchain certification and e-signatures, plus up to 10TB of cloud storage.
Who it's for
It suits you if you want one tool to image a whole PC, clone a drive when you upgrade, and protect family photos and documents on several computers and phones. Essentials covers you if local backups are enough. Pick a higher plan if you want offsite copies and active malware protection.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Backup, cloning and security tools in one package
- Local, network and cloud destinations
- Covers Windows, Mac, iOS and Android
- Plans for 1, 3 or 5 computers
Cons
- It is a yearly subscription, not a one-time purchase
- Essentials has no cloud storage, and malware protection starts at Advanced
- Identity protection is limited to the U.S. and to the Advanced and Premium plans
- On Windows, only 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 are supported
FAQs
Can I back up my phone?
Yes. The Acronis Mobile app backs up photos, videos, contacts and files from iOS and Android devices.
Does the cheapest plan include cloud storage?
No. Essentials is for local backups. Cloud storage begins with Advanced at 50GB.
Can I move to a new computer with it?
Yes. Disk cloning and universal restore are included in every plan.
Does it protect against ransomware?
Yes. Active Protection detects ransomware by behavior, blocks malicious processes and can recover affected files in one click.
Which operating systems does it run on?
It runs on Windows 11 and Windows 10 (64-bit), plus recent macOS versions. Mobile apps need iOS 15 or later, or Android 10 or later.
System requirements
- Windows: Windows 11 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Mac: macOS Tahoe 26, Sequoia 15, Sonoma 14, Ventura 13, Monterey 12
- Mobile: iOS 15 or later, Android 10 or later
- File systems: NTFS, Ext2/Ext3/Ext4, ReiserFS(3), Linux SWAP, HFS+/HFSX, FAT16/32/exFAT; APFS on Mac