Datto SIRIS vs Dell NetWorker comparison

datto and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. datto is ranked #32 with an average rating of 10.0, while Dell Technologies is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.8. datto holds a 0.0% mindshare in BRS, compared to Dell Technologies’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of datto users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

Datto SIRIS

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100% willing to recommend

Dell NetWorker

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90% willing to recommend

Datto SIRIS

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

Datto SIRIS

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

32nd

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disk Based Backup Systems (5th), Disaster Recovery as a Service (8th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (21st), MSP Backup (9th)

Dell NetWorker

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

10th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Datto SIRIS is 0.0%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 2.3%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell NetWorker	2.3%
Datto SIRIS	0.0%
Other	97.7%

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Andrea Zanonepoma

Engineer at a renewables & environment company with 51-200 employees

Has reduced downtime by enabling fast recovery after ransomware incidents

The facility to use Datto SIRIS is a function that I prefer. The user interface of Datto SIRIS is very simple and very user-friendly. The restore is very fast. The alerts that arrive in my email are very complete. Reporting in Datto SIRIS is very efficient. The reporting via email from Datto SIRIS for me, my customer, and my team shows that every single backup is okay or if there is a problem because the snapshot for the server is broken or another problem that I can address systematically. Since I started using Datto SIRIS, the time to recover data or servers has improved significantly; before, restoring a file or server was very long with the normal backup system. Datto reduced the time much more when I needed to recover a file or a machine. The cost for Datto SIRIS is very important. Using Datto SIRIS notably reduces time and introduces high-level security. Datto SIRIS positively impacts my organization by reducing downtime for the restore. The restore with Datto SIRIS is very fast compared to other solutions that I know.

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ErmiasGirma

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc

Offers seamless integration and cost-saving benefits with enhanced recovery capabilities

Currently, in my organization, I am using Dell NetWorker for open-source solutions like PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, and some large VM environments. It also supports the Dell library and is used for the library archiving system Dell NetWorker allows for extensive customization, supporting…

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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

"Since I started using Datto SIRIS, the time to recover data or servers has improved significantly; before, restoring a file or server was very long with the normal backup system, Datto reduced the time much more when I needed to recover a file or a machine."

"The solution has minimized the recovery time objective, and the recovery point objective, the RTO and RPO. Most customers are looking for to minimize downtime. The solution has helped ensure this."

"Dell's technical support are quite helpful with straightforward issues."

"I feel that it is a good product."

"It is an extremely stable product."

"Dell NetWorker allows for extensive customization, supporting various open-source databases like PostgreSQL."

"Good scalability and virtual environment protection."

"Taking backups is faster."

"The backup feature for this product is good. It is easy to set up and easy to scale."

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Cons

"The backup of the Mac OS solution in Datto SIRIS doesn't exist at this moment."

"They need to be compatible with the cloud because EMC NetWorker cannot compete with other products at the moment. EMC focuses only on their own cloud and do not take into consideration other cloud vendors."

"The initial setup is complex."

"Reporting and support for this product need to be improved. There are multiple bugs that need to be fixed."

"There could be a possibility of constructing full backups from incremental data intelligently."

"The interface could have a different appearance."

"The product should provide integration with AWS."

"Lacks a restore feature."

"The support is an area with concerns where improvements are required."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The tool is pricey."

"The solution follows a subscription model for licensing. We pay annually to use the solution and the price is high."

"Licensing is based on the number of terabytes, so you need to purchase packages."

"The licensing model can be traditional licensing or capacity-based licensing."

"It is excellent from the pricing point of view. It is free with Data Protection Suite. Similarly, when you purchase Avamar, Dell EMC NetWorker is free with one terabyte license capacity. Its price is very competitive."

"Dell NetWorker has two types of licensing models."

"The price is a little on the high side, but it's reliable and provides a good service."

"The pricing for the telecom, government, and banking sectors is relatively affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

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Financial Services Firm

15%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	33
Large Enterprise	37

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Datto SIRIS?

Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing, my experience was straightforward with no surprises or things I'd highlight for other buyers.

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What needs improvement with Datto SIRIS?

I can't think of anything that can be improved with Datto SIRIS; it's a very good all-round product. If I could imagine a future feature to enhance my experience with Datto SIRIS, it would be bette...

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What is your primary use case for Datto SIRIS?

My main use case for Datto SIRIS is for complete server and data backups, which I rely on most day-to-day. I use Datto SIRIS for server and data backup in my daily operations, as it constantly mirr...

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What's the difference between Dell EMC Avamar and Dell EMC NetWorker?

From the very beginning, Dell EMC NetWorker considers users and those who might potentially become users. In terms of both pricing and setup, this product offers an experience that is significantly...

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What do you like most about Dell NetWorker?

The feature that offers the greatest benefits in ensuring data integrity is its backup capability.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell NetWorker?

The licensing cost is somewhat expensive. While we use a traditional license, there is a capacity-based license available, but our customer is not comfortable switching to it. A five to seven perce...

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Also Known As

SIRIS

NetWorker

Overview

Datto SIRIS is a reliable, all-in-one business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) solution built for MSPs to prevent data loss and minimize downtime for clients, while building margins to grow their own business.

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Built on a reputation of efficiency and reliability, thousands of customers trust Dell NetWorker to protect their data and applications across multiple environments, from core to edge to cloud.

Inherently flexible, NetWorker helps you deploy and leverage the data protection that fits your needs. NetWorker protects both physical and virtual environments, including VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, as well as cloud workloads on AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

NetWorker is available as part of Dell Data Protection Suite, which offers comprehensive data protection software applications and tools. NetWorker is delivered as software and as a virtual edition.

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Datapac, Dynamic Business Technologies, SAX Technology Advisors

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