Datto SIRIS vs IBM Storage Protect comparison

datto and IBM are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. datto is ranked #32 with an average rating of 10.0, while IBM is ranked #13 with an average rating of 7.3. datto holds a 0.0% mindshare in BRS, compared to IBM’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of datto users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of IBM users who would recommend it.

Datto SIRIS

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100% willing to recommend

IBM Storage Protect

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86% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 12, 2025

Datto SIRIS and IBM Storage Protect compete in data protection and recovery solutions, with IBM Storage Protect having the upper hand due to its comprehensive features and robust performance.

Features: Datto SIRIS provides efficient backup and restoration, seamless integration with various platforms, and strong cybersecurity features. IBM Storage Protect stands out with scalability, extensive data management tools, and compatibility with enterprise systems.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Datto SIRIS offers a straightforward deployment process with responsive support, while IBM Storage Protect involves a complex setup but offers comprehensive customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Datto SIRIS is cost-effective with reasonable setup costs and quick ROI, ideal for smaller businesses. IBM Storage Protect, with higher initial costs, delivers long-term value through advanced features and scalability, suitable for growing organizations.

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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)

IBM Storage Protect

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

13th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

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 IBM Storage Protect is 2.1%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM Storage Protect	2.1%
Datto SIRIS	0.0%
Other	97.9%

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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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Syed Habib

Head of Infrastructure Security (S.A.V.P) at EXIM Bank Ltd

Manageable and comprehensive and integrates robust backup features for core banking

It's adequate for my core banking, however, I am looking for another solution for all systems. It is not compatible with other operating systems like Windows or Linux, and lacks a consolidated dashboard from Browser Spectrum. This is why I am searching for another solution. The product also lacks any centralized graphical user interface (GUI), such as Jarek Pod, and I am limited to using a console-based text user interface, which my local partner handles completely.

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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."

"It is very stable. A plus is to use POWERAge for the SNR copy of the Spectrum Protect, then it is more reliable."

"The amount of data that it protects with very little storage by doing incremental forever is one of its most valuable features."

"We are talking about a stable solution which boasts good performance and security."

"The backup is very good. In other backup systems, you need a lot of storage to gain the same backup policy."

"It is an IBM product. With SAP, you are using IBM software to protect it. DB2 and AIX servers are both IBM. Therefore, it is a total IBM solution, which helps."

"Once it is completed properly, it is low maintenance. Most of the functions do not require much deliberation. It is all the blueprints and technologies laid out, and it is straight forward."

"They have recently added support tickets specifically engineered around performance. This has been very useful for us when we run into issues where customers are looking to try to squeeze a lot more horsepower out of older system."

"I've had no problems with the stability of this solution."

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Cons

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

"We should be talking about the capacity of the tape drives. That's the only problem."

"I would like to see monitoring within the platform: monitoring for storage pools and monitoring for the server's health (e.g., CPU and memory)."

"There have been some sizing issues now, and we are dealing with those."

"It might be seen as leaning towards the legacy side, missing some features of newer solutions. The main drawbacks would be its complexity and high pricing."

"An area for improvement would be the ease of use - the GUI is not up to the mark compared to other products in the market."

"IBM Spectrum Protect does have a lot of the features that we need, but I think they need to improve their backup virtualization and backup for container."

"The features should be a little bit closer together."

"Perhaps if they could add replication to a second site or third site from the same console, that would be helpful. Currently, we have to connect to another console."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product is low cost. It is very cool when we design it to using licensing based on post capacity."

"The licensing is varied. If we have small environments (not many TB being managed) it is best to license by PVUs (depending on the number of cores of the machine). If we manage many TBs we look at licensing by capacity which allows us to use all the agents of the product."

"It is really expensive. Its price is not good for Latin America. Its price is good for the United States or Europe."

"IBM Spectrum Protect has a fixed price and includes no additional costs."

"Some of the new advanced features are definitely more into cost savings, e.g., dedupe compression, so doing more with less."

"IBM provides an open license policy, which is more like a gentlemen's agreement."

"Going to IBM Tech University Conference saved me from making a major purchase of the wrong thing, which was very helpful."

"The product is not cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

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Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	53
Midsize Enterprise	25
Large Enterprise	94

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 do you like most about IBM Storage Protect?

The best point about IBM Storage Protect is that it can use IBM tape environments, which we still use and will continue to use in the future.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Storage Protect?

IBM Storage Protect is generally an expensive tool. However, with good contracts with IBM or its partners, the cost might not be so high. New customers can expect very high prices.

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What needs improvement with IBM Storage Protect?

One point for improvement for IBM Spectrum Protect is security, as IBM has not been investing as much as in the past. There is a need for additional layers of security to fill the gaps, which is wh...

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Also Known As

SIRIS

IBM Spectrum Discover

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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IBM Storage Protect offers data protection and management to secure critical business information efficiently. It's designed to be a scalable and flexible solution for data backup, recovery, and archive needs in complex IT environments.

IBM Storage Protect delivers comprehensive data protection by integrating backup, recovery, and archiving functionalities. It supports a range of workloads and infrastructures, from on-premises to cloud environments, facilitating efficient data management. Its platform provides seamless scalability to meet evolving business needs, underpinned by reliable security measures. Organizations leverage its capabilities to ensure business continuity and minimize data loss risks, making it vital in a data-driven world.

What are the key features of IBM Storage Protect?

Advanced Data Protection: Offers robust encryption and data integrity for secure backup processes.
Scalability: Grows with your data demands, supporting large data volumes without compromising performance.
Cloud Integration: Seamlessly integrates with cloud platforms, enhancing backup strategies with hybrid options.
Automated Operations: Simplifies management tasks with automation, reducing manual intervention and errors.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating IBM Storage Protect?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces storage costs by optimizing backup processes and data retention strategies.
Data Safety: Ensures data accessibility and integrity during recovery efforts, building trust in data protection strategies.
Operational Efficiency: Boosts productivity through streamlined and automated backup management workflows.
Compliance Readiness: Helps maintain compliance with data protection regulations by providing thorough reporting and audit trails.

Industries like finance and healthcare implement IBM Storage Protect to safeguard sensitive information against threats. In financial services, it's crucial for maintaining client data confidentiality, while healthcare institutions use it to protect patient records, ensuring both accessibility and compliance with regulations.

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Datapac, Dynamic Business Technologies, SAX Technology Advisors

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