Acronis Microsoft 365 backup — overview
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud takes a different angle to the rest of the field: it folds Microsoft 365 backup into a single agent that also delivers anti-malware/EDR, vulnerability and patch management and endpoint/server backup. For organisations that want one tool for both data protection and security — usually delivered by a managed service provider — that integration is the entire point.
The Microsoft 365 backup itself is agentless and cloud-to-cloud, covering Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams. Data can sit in the Acronis Cloud (which includes a UK/London datacentre), in a provider’s own cloud, or in local storage — giving providers real flexibility over residency and cost. Servnet can deliver and manage Acronis on your behalf.
Key facts
Estimated cost
Indicative list pricing for Acronis is around £2–£3.5 per user/month (Per seat or per GB via an MSP (often bundled with security)). For a 25-user organisation that is roughly £600 – £1,050/year. These are estimates for sizing only — get exact pricing from Servnet.
Strengths
- Backup + security + patch in one platform
- Choice of cloud, local or partner storage
- UK datacentre
- Strong fit if you also want endpoint protection
Watch-outs
- Bought via MSPs rather than direct
- No native Entra ID backup
Best for SMBs that want Microsoft 365 backup bundled with cybersecurity through a managed provider, rather than bought as a standalone tool.
Best for: SMBs that want M365 backup bundled with cybersecurity through a managed provider.
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Acronis M365 backup — FAQs
Is Acronis just a backup tool?
No — Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud combines backup with anti-malware/EDR, patch management and more in one agent. If you only want backup it still works well, but its real strength is consolidating backup and security together.
Can I buy Acronis Microsoft 365 backup directly?
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is delivered through service providers rather than sold as a self-service SaaS. Servnet can provision, manage and support it for you, including choosing where your data is stored.
Where does Acronis store Microsoft 365 backups?
In the Acronis Cloud — which operates 50+ datacentres including a UK (London) site — or in a provider’s own/local storage, so UK data residency is achievable.