SME backup 2026: Veeam vs Acronis vs Wasabi+Veeam.
Comparison of the three solutions. Criteria, pricing, recommendation by profile. Updated May 2026.
Veeam Backup & Replication
SMEs with 20-500 seats running VMware/Hyper-V virtualization
- ✓Mature ecosystem, large community and documentation
- ✓Granular restore (file, app, full VM)
- ✓Immutable Linux Hardened Repository (anti-ransomware)
- ✓SureBackup: automatic restore testing
- ✓Covers VMware, Hyper-V, physical, M365, AWS, Azure
- −Windows console only (no full web console)
- −Per-workload licensing, can climb as you scale
- −Moderate learning curve (training recommended)
SMEs with VMware/Hyper-V virtualization, IT team of 1-5 people
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
SMEs with 10-200 seats or multi-client MSPs
- ✓Single cloud console for backup + anti-malware + patch management
- ✓Integrated cloud disaster recovery (optional)
- ✓Choice of EU datacenters (FR, DE, NL)
- ✓Ideal for MSPs: natively multi-tenant
- ✓Full image + granular restore as standard
- −Restore performance slower than Veeam on large volumes
- −Less flexible on exotic workloads (specific NAS)
- −Monthly cost adds up over 3-5 years
Multi-site SMEs, MSPs, organisations seeking unification
Wasabi + Veeam (cloud-tier)
SMEs with 30-500 seats wanting an affordable cloud tier
- ✓Wasabi = S3 storage with no egress or API fees
- ✓Native immutable Object Lock (anti-ransomware)
- ✓Paired with Veeam = best of both worlds
- ✓EU regions (Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt)
- ✓Storage cost 80% cheaper than AWS S3
- −Two-part architecture (Veeam license + Wasabi account)
- −More complex initial setup (1 person-day of services)
- −No native cloud DR (unlike Acronis)
FinOps-focused SMEs already using Veeam, large volumes
Detailed comparison table
| Criterion | Veeam B&R | Acronis CPC | Wasabi+Veeam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full image backup | Yes | Yes | Yes (via Veeam) |
| Granular restore (file/app) | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Anti-ransomware immutability | Linux Hardened Repo | S3 Object Lock | Native Object Lock |
| Built-in anti-malware | No | Yes (signature + AI) | No |
| Patch management | No | Yes (Win + 3rd party) | No |
| Cloud disaster recovery | Optional (Veeam DRO) | Integrated option | Not native |
| Cloud / on-prem console | Windows console | Cloud SaaS | Wasabi cloud + Veeam Win |
| Multi-tenant MSP | Possible (via VCSP) | Native | Possible |
| M365 / Google Workspace backup | Veeam for M365 separate | Included | Veeam for M365 separate |
| Automatic restore testing | SureBackup | Yes | SureBackup |
| Indicative annual cost, 30-seat SME | ~€3,000-5,000 | ~€3,500-6,000 | ~€3,500-5,500 |
| EU datacenters | Depends on provider | FR, DE, NL by choice | Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt |
Recommendation by profile
→ Veeam B&R
Proven reference, mature ecosystem, excellent restore. Suited to in-house IT teams or specialized providers.
→ Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Unified cloud console, native multi-tenant, anti-malware + patch management included = operational simplicity.
→ Wasabi + Veeam
Immutable cloud storage at a flat cost (zero egress), excellent ROI on large volumes. More demanding initial setup.
How these products were selected
This page does not rank the market. The products compared were selected because each meets at least one public, verifiable criterion: listed in the ANSSI catalogue of certified and qualified products, included in an independent comparative test published in open access, or covered by an official price list available online. What the sources do not say is not asserted here.
- 1.Acronis Cyber Protect 26.3, business Windows 11 test, June 2026, AV-TEST, 2026-06-30, checked 2026-09-09.A top score of 18 out of 18 in the May and June 2026 round. The test covers antimalware protection on the Windows client, not restore or immutability.
- 2.Veeam Ready, Veeam Software, checked 2026-09-09.The qualification categories, including Veeam Ready Repository and Archive Target for object storage. The list of qualified partners loads dynamically.
Vendor pricing changes without notice: the check date says when we last looked. Spotted an error or a source worth adding? Write to us and the page is corrected.
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