Best BCDR / Disaster Recovery Software · 2026

Axcient x360 logoAxcient x360 vs Zerto logoZerto

Axcient x360 vs Zerto: on our data-weighted scoring, Zerto edges ahead (7.9 vs 7.7/10). Axcient x360 starts at Custom quote and is best for MSPs wanting BCDR + M365 backup with flat per-protected pricing; Zerto starts at Custom quote and is best for enterprises needing near-zero-RPO continuous replication for DR, ransomware recovery, and multi-cloud mobility. Choose Zerto for the stronger overall track record; consider Axcient x360 if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.

Axcient x360

7.7/10
MSP Compared score
Starting price
Custom quote
Reviews
4.6/5 (~90 G2 reviews)
Free trial
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud + on-prem
Best for
MSPs wanting BCDR + M365 backup with flat per-protected pricing
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Our pick

Zerto

7.9/10
MSP Compared score
Starting price
Custom quote
Reviews
4.6/5 (~70 G2 reviews)
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud + on-prem
Best for
Enterprises needing near-zero-RPO continuous replication for DR, ransomware recovery, and multi-cloud mobility
Visit Zerto →

Strengths at a glance

Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →

EditorialUser reviewsAdoptionAffordabilityFeature breadthEase of trial
Axcient x360Zerto
CriterionAxcient x360Zerto
Editorial 7.7 7.9
User reviews 9.2 9.2
Adoption 5.2 4.9
Affordability 5.0 5.0
Feature breadth 5.0 6.0
Ease of trial 6.0 3.0

Axcient x360 vs Zerto: head-to-head

Axcient x360 vs Zerto — specs and pricing
Axcient x360Zerto
Starting price Custom quote Custom quote
Pricing model quote quote
Free trial / tier Free trial
Best for MSPs wanting BCDR + M365 backup with flat per-protected pricing Enterprises needing near-zero-RPO continuous replication for DR, ransomware recovery, and multi-cloud mobility
Deployment Cloud + on-prem Cloud + on-prem
G2 rating 4.6/5 (90) 4.6/5 (70)
Capterra rating
Our score 7.7 7.9

Choose Axcient x360 if…

You need msps wanting bcdr + m365 backup with flat per-protected pricing.

Pros

  • Flexible per-protected pricing
  • Good MSP economics
  • Chain-free reliability

Cons

  • Quote pricing
  • Smaller brand than Datto/Veeam
  • Channel-only

Axcient x360 pricing · review

Choose Zerto if…

You need enterprises needing near-zero-rpo continuous replication for dr, ransomware recovery, and multi-cloud mobility.

Pros

  • Industry-leading low RPO/RTO via CDP
  • Strong ransomware/cyber recovery
  • Hypervisor + multi-cloud coverage

Cons

  • Quote-only per-VM pricing
  • Maintenance/support required on all licenses
  • Premium price point

Zerto pricing · review

In depth

Pricing: Zerto vs Axcient x360

Zerto bills on a quote model from Custom quote, while Axcient x360 uses a quote model from Custom quote (yes trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.

Features & deployment

Zerto ships 6 headline capabilities (Continuous data protection (CDP), Near-second RPO / minute RTO, Journal-based point-in-time recovery, Immutable vault for ransomware recovery) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. Axcient x360 ships 5 (Image-based BCDR, Chain-free backup, M365/Workspace backup, Virtual office failover), deploying Cloud + on-prem.

Ratings & verdict

Zerto holds 4.6/5 (~70 G2 reviews); Axcient x360 holds 4.6/5 (~90 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Zerto edges ahead (7.9 vs 7.7/10). Pick Axcient x360 instead when msps wanting bcdr + m365 backup with flat per-protected pricing. See Zerto alternatives or Axcient x360 alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

Axcient x360 vs Zerto: which is better?
Axcient x360 vs Zerto: on our data-weighted scoring, Zerto edges ahead (7.9 vs 7.7/10). Axcient x360 starts at Custom quote and is best for MSPs wanting BCDR + M365 backup with flat per-protected pricing; Zerto starts at Custom quote and is best for enterprises needing near-zero-RPO continuous replication for DR, ransomware recovery, and multi-cloud mobility.
Is Axcient x360 cheaper than Zerto?
Axcient x360 starts at Custom quote and Zerto starts at Custom quote (see the pricing rows for models and limits).
Data as of July 20, 2026. Sources: axcient.com, zerto.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.