Commvault Cloud vs Datto ALTO comparison

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Commvault and datto are both solutions in the Disaster Recovery as a Service category. Commvault is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.2, while datto is ranked #12. Commvault holds a 8.5% mindshare in DRS, compared to datto’s 3.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Commvault users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of datto users who would recommend it.

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95% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Commvault Cloud

Ranking in Disaster Recovery as a Service

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

113

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (4th), eDiscovery (1st), Cloud Backup (4th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (6th), SaaS Backup (2nd), Container Backup Software (2nd), Autonomous Operational Resilience (2nd)

Datto ALTO

Ranking in Disaster Recovery as a Service

12th

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Disaster Recovery as a Service category, the mindshare of Commvault Cloud is 8.5%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Datto ALTO is 3.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Disaster Recovery as a Service Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Commvault Cloud	8.5%
Datto ALTO	3.8%
Other	87.7%

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Featured Reviews

Sanjay Singh Bisht

Assistant Manager - Datacenter at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Unified data protection has simplified hybrid backups and has improved ransomware recovery speed

Commvault Cloud's best feature in terms of protection is that it provides data protection and accomplishes its job effectively. It offers a unified approach to backup across all environments, including on-premises, public cloud, and SaaS applications such as M365 and Salesforce. I also use it for virtual machines and databases. The unified protection approach helps my team manage different environments effectively. Before Commvault Cloud, I used a separate VM backup tool to protect the VMware environment. For database backup, I had to use the native tool or backup scripts. For the cloud part, I had to use the native AWS or Azure cloud tools. After moving to Commvault Cloud, a single policy or a set of backup policies is applied across virtual machines, databases, workloads, and cloud workloads. I can protect my environments, which reduces manual configuration errors. Regarding visibility, it provides one dashboard to manage and centralize monitoring of all workloads. It is very easy to track backup success or failure. I can see the SLA compliance and storage usage without needing to jump between tools to check or have visibility of it. Regarding the recovery experience, the recovery time has been reduced drastically by using Commvault Cloud. It has simplified cloud management and provides easier manageability to manage retention policies, encryption policies, and compliance rules. This helps reduce operational workloads. Commvault Cloud has impacted me very positively. It simplifies and unifies data protection across hybrid workloads. Instead of managing multiple backup tools for virtual machines, databases, and SaaS applications, I now have a single platform with consistent policies and centralized visibility. This has really reduced my operational complexity and improved backup reliability. Regarding the cyber resiliency posture, the immutable backups and ransomware recovery workflow give me greater confidence in recovering quicker from potential risks. Commvault Cloud has positively impacted me in several key areas: unified backup management across environments, reduced operational overhead, improved ransomware resiliency, faster recovery times, better visibility for compliance, and easier management of hybrid or cloud workloads.

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Duncan_Goodwin

Owner at Oxford Network Solutions, Inc

Easy to scale, reliable, reasonably price, extremely simple to use, and manage

We are a reseller and primarily use Datto ALTO for disaster recovery It is extremely simple to use, set up, and manage. They do a good job of it. The interface is very easy. It stayed the same for a long time, which makes it easy to set up and easy to work with. Technical support was superior…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The product is a reliable solution."

"We switched to Commvault because we were looking to centralize management. This reduced IT administrator time as well as providing stability and reliability for data backups in a single console."

"Metallic's customer service — their technical support and their sales and customer contact representatives — were world-class; among the best customer service interactions I've had with anyone, anywhere, for any reason."

"Commvault allows us to centralize the administration of the data since it has a wide range of products that must support the different critical mission systems that must be protected to offer security."

"We use Commvault Command Center for backups and restores and for the creation of new clients. We use it for other functionalities as well. In terms of VMware, I can go directly to the Command Center, enter VMware, and I can search it directly. Command Center is very useful and it can be used for more advanced techniques."

"In terms of the speed of backup, it operates seamlessly, so I'd rate it as excellent... with my daily use and workload, quite honestly I don't even notice when it backs up."

"All workloads can be integrated with Commvault. If we use a new technology, Commvault integrates with it. Commvault is a data management solution with support for building the DR side of things. With Commvault we can rapidly back up and restore any application we add to our environment."

"Commvault provides us with a single platform to move, manage, and recover data."

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"It stayed the same for a long time, which makes it easy to set up and easy to work with."

"Previously, we used AppAssure; we switched to Datto ALTO because it was a better product, at the same price point."

Cons

"There could be improvements to the backup failures."

"Commvault has two management dashboards. The first is the CommCell Console, which is Java-based, and the second is Command Center. We don't always find all the features we need in the Command Center and we need to go through the Java console, and sometimes features are only on the Java console."

"Technical support is helpful but it can take one or two weeks to sort out issues."

"With so many features, sometimes you cannot find what you are looking for in the interface and you have to dig into books online to find out how to solve an issue."

"The price of Commvault HyperScale X could improve."

"There is room for improvement in the data center application running on the cloud for the platform."

"The deployment process should be simplified because it is not something that just anybody can do."

"Support could improve and the initial configuration would be easier with assistance from a professional engineer."

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"Technical support was superior when it was owned independently."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We work with Commvault and a partner on our environment needs according to capacity, licensing, pricing, components, modules, etc. Additional costs depend on your backup needs."

"The license is paid on an annual basis and the price is reasonable."

"The licensing costs are determined on a yearly basis. It might be around $40,000 or $50,000. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."

"The pricing has improved. It is simplified compared to the way that it was a few years ago. It is fairly straightforward and pretty easy to articulate to customers, which is handy."

"Hands down, Metallic provides us with more predictable costs for our backup requirements. You are getting what you pay for. If they are charging you X amount of dollars at that point, that is what you are going to pay. So far, I have not seen any hidden costs or any kind of gotchas. It is pretty cut-and-dry. They will let you know, "Hey, you are going to use our storage and it will cost you this much. You are going to use your storage, then we are going to charge you this much to backup.""

"Using a subscription-based license has been advantageous."

"I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten."

"We went from Veritas NetBackup to Commvault. We switched due to upfront licensing and costs. We have more visibility into what we're actually purchasing. It seemed like, overall, the cost of Commvault was cheaper."

More Commvault Cloud pricing and cost advice

"If you have a small server, it's approximately $100 per month."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	58
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	82

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is expensive, and there is room for the price to be 10-15 percent lower than what they are charging currently.

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What needs improvement with ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is a very powerful tool, but it can be improved in various ways. Commvault Cloud can be improved by simplifying its interface, reducing configuration complexity, and making more adv...

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What is your primary use case for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud's main core use case is backup and recovery for protecting on-premises workloads, databases, the file system, NAS, and on-premises infrastructure. Another primary use case is immuta...

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Also Known As

Commvault Complete Data Protection, Commvault Backup & Recovery, Commvault HyperScale X, Metallic, ThreatWise

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Overview

Commvault Cloud offers comprehensive data management with strong backup and recovery, security, and compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud setups. Supporting a variety of applications, its cost optimization and integration capabilities enhance data management and infrastructure operations.

Commvault Cloud facilitates seamless data management and protection for organizations dealing with complex IT infrastructures. Its capabilities spread across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring robust disaster recovery and compliance, while optimizing storage strategies. Extensive application compatibility and integration with IT infrastructure solutions allow for efficient data movement and enhanced security.

What are the key features of Commvault Cloud?

Backup and Recovery: Reliable data protection across environments.
Data Management: Seamless operations in hybrid and multi-cloud contexts.
Disaster Recovery: Comprehensive recovery features.
Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulatory standards.
Security: Advanced encryption and threat detection.
Cost Optimization: Efficient strategies and resource utilization.
Integration: Supports a wide array of IT applications.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Data Security: Protects sensitive information effectively.
Scalability: Adapts to extensive infrastructure needs.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses through optimization.
Simplified Management: Streamlined for better operations.
Comprehensive Support: Enhances compatibility and usability.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and technology, Commvault Cloud supports the protection of virtual machines, databases, and physical systems. It facilitates Office 365, SQL, and VMware backups, ensuring disaster recovery and compliance, while meeting the demanding storage requirements and safeguarding data integrity per industry standards.

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Datto ALTO is a versatile data backup and disaster recovery service designed for streamlined data protection and business continuity, ideal for small to medium businesses seeking reliable IT infrastructure support.

Datto ALTO offers businesses an all-in-one platform for preserving critical data, with features supporting full system snapshots, easy file restores, and hybrid cloud deployment. It provides instant virtualization, allowing businesses to quickly recover from digital disruptions and ensure minimal downtime, making it a trusted choice for safeguarding operations.

What features should users expect?

Hybrid Cloud Backup: Combines local and cloud backups to ensure robust data protection.
Instant Virtualization: Enables quick recovery with virtual server creation to maintain business functions.
Screenshot Verification: Validates backup integrity to prevent data loss and ensure reliability.
Incremental Backup: Efficient data management by updating only changes to existing backups.

Which benefits and ROI should reviews highlight?

Cost-Effectiveness: Offers affordable data protection with scalable pricing.
Data Security: Delivers robust encryption and secure storage, boosting confidence in data safety.
Downtime Reduction: Minimizes business interruptions with fast recovery options.
User-Friendly Setup: Simple deployment and management save time and resources.

Datto ALTO is particularly advantageous in finance, healthcare, and retail industries where data compliance and reliability are critical. Its implementation ensures adherence to data regulations and enhances resilience against technical failures, contributing to continuous and compliant operational performance.

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Sample Customers

Aberdeenshire Council, Acxiom, BAM Group Ireland, Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, CI Investments, Clifford Chance, American Municipal Power, American Pacific Mortgage, AstraZeneca, Dongbu Steel, Denver Health, Dow Jones, Emirates Steel, Penn State Health, Prime Healthcare, Sonic Healthcare, Sony Network Communications, TiVO, UCONN Health, The Weitz Company

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