The 2021 version emphasizes a "Dual Protection" approach, allowing users to back up data locally to external drives or NAS devices while simultaneously replicating backups to the Acronis Cloud. This ensures data survivability even in cases of local hardware failure or physical disasters (e.g., fire, theft).

Beware: Many "cheap keys" on eBay or Amazon are either trials repackaged or volume license keys that will be blacklisted.