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Datto SIRIS vs IDERA SQL Safe Backup comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Datto SIRIS
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
18th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Disk Based Backup Systems (3rd), Disaster Recovery as a Service (4th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (12th), MSP Backup (4th)
IDERA SQL Safe Backup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
72nd
Average Rating
5.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Event Monitoring (19th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Datto SIRIS is 0.4%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IDERA SQL Safe Backup is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Datto SIRIS0.4%
IDERA SQL Safe Backup0.6%
Other99.0%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

James Melton - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Consultant
Reliable backups have protected email and servers and now enable rapid ransomware recovery
For the smaller Datto SIRIS devices that are made for backing up one or maybe two different machines, adding more RAM and giving it a better CPU would be phenomenal. Sometimes when dealing with entry-level Datto SIRIS products, you face an issue depending on how much storage there is on there when it's trying to parse through all of the data. It takes a while, and when it comes to data recovery, time is everything. Datto SIRIS should remove the ability to set it up as a NAS-based file share operation system. It seems counterintuitive for something that is made for immutable storage that is walled off so that it can't be destroyed to be allowed to be a local centralized file share that individuals have access to. This seems to be begging for a mishap. Datto SIRIS will require some maintenance when the hard drive gets past 50% capacity, which is Datto's statement on the capacity. You should never use past 50% of the storage locally. Then you have to reach out to Datto directly to get an external hard drive to transfer files to send off the data for it to be shot up to the cloud. We've had a couple of instances of devices not uploading to the cloud because either they were too full or there were failures in certain parts of the file upload to the cloud, which put it into a circle of death where it just kept trying to do the same thing over and over again and had to request assistance from Datto in those situations. Otherwise, if you store it in a dusty cabinet, you have to spray it with a computer duster every once in a while.
SeniorDB3550 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior DBA Lead at a government with 10,001+ employees
It has reduced our backup time, however backups do get skipped
I would like to see the pieces that they have put in the web only to be put into the thick client sitting on the desktop client. They moved a lot of the features to their web-based version of it. Because of the large number of databases that we have along with our backup, their web product can't handle it. So, we can't use it. So, we are missing out on a lot of the new features. The way the filtering goes, if you filter on your view, there is no indication that you have made a selection. Unless you can remember day-to-day that you may have something deselected or selected, your view may be different than you expect, and there is no visual indication of it.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Datto SIRIS works out of the box and it is a key feature that we really appreciate."
"The effectiveness of Datto SIRIS in ransomware recovery is fantastic; I would say it's the best, hands down."
"Datto SIRIS has changed my recovery time objectives significantly, as it is excellent, taking minimal time, with a simple and smoother interface that allows for a shorter backup process compared to other applications I have used, such as Commvault."
"Instant Virtualization is the best feature of Datto SIRIS that we have liked so far, as it allows us to boot servers in minutes during outages."
"The best feature of Datto SIRIS is that we are just two clicks away from remoting into the client environment, and we can fetch all the information in one place."
"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."
"Datto SIRIS has positively impacted my organization by drastically reducing downtime, with recovery from server failures now taking just five to ten minutes."
"Previously, three hours were spent on troubleshooting and everything, but now with Datto SIRIS, issues are resolved in half an hour or less."
"It has reduced our backup time and simplified our backup processes across all the servers."
"The compression, because it drastically reduces the disk space."
"It has reduced our backup time and simplified our backup processes across all the servers."
"It is far better than the native SQL compressed backup utility, and even though we are seeing approximately 1.4 : 1 de-duplication ratio (using compression at Level 3) we've saved so much space that we still have more than 33% free space on our backup appliances."
"I do like the central management console where you can see a global status for all your backups and manage restores."
 

Cons

"In my opinion about Datto SIRIS, areas for improvement include increasing speed in recovery processes and strengthening security to enhance the product's overall effectiveness in backup and disaster management."
"I was disappointed with the processing power and the storage capacity of the ALTO 5 device. Within two weeks of deploying it, I was getting emails that I need to upgrade it."
"The pricing offered to MSPs for Datto SIRIS is okay, but the ability for MSPs, their upcharge when it comes down to small, medium businesses, SMB clients, is actually putting Datto out of the market for SMB clients, especially with the ability to purchase Dropbox and all these cloud-based storage solutions now."
"The cost is higher compared to other platforms in the market like Veeam or Acronis."
"The backup of the Mac OS solution in Datto SIRIS doesn't exist at this moment."
"For improvements in Datto SIRIS, I would suggest enhancing large-scale virtualization performance and providing more transparent pricing, as that is often complex for MSPs and end customers."
"I have not seen any reduction in disaster recovery testing hours from Datto SIRIS."
"Backups do get missed with this tool, for whatever reason."
"I would like to see the pieces that they have put in the web only to be put into the thick client sitting on the desktop client."
"The way the filtering goes, if you filter on your view, there is no indication that you have made a selection."
"For a supposedly mature product, it lacks basic functionality that the built-in Microsoft SQL Server backup/restore programs provide and being told we'll be added to interested party list isn't very satisfying."
"Make sure you check your backups on a regular basis. Backups do get missed with this tool, for whatever reason."
"Lots of room for improvement. I have never experienced anything as buggy as SQLsafe."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product's pricing is a good value. They have a straightforward licensing model."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
15%
Construction Company
14%
Media Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
9%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise1
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Datto SIRIS?
The pricing offered to MSPs for Datto SIRIS is okay, but the ability for MSPs, their upcharge when it comes down to small, medium businesses, SMB clients, is actually putting Datto out of the marke...
What needs improvement with Datto SIRIS?
For the smaller Datto SIRIS devices that are made for backing up one or maybe two different machines, adding more RAM and giving it a better CPU would be phenomenal. Sometimes when dealing with ent...
What is your primary use case for Datto SIRIS?
The use cases for Datto SIRIS that we set up are that we back up all emails for 365, certain devices such as servers and data stores that are high priority. We ensure all of those are backed up, an...
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Also Known As

SIRIS
SQL Safe Backup
 

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Sample Customers

Datapac, Dynamic Business Technologies, SAX Technology Advisors
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