Datto SIRIS vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

datto and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. datto is ranked #32 with an average rating of 10.0, while OpenText is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.0. datto holds a 0.0% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of datto users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

Datto SIRIS

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100% willing to recommend

OpenText Data Protector

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80% willing to recommend

Datto SIRIS

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Datto SIRIS and OpenText Data Protector based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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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)

OpenText Data Protector

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

19th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

102

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 OpenText Data Protector is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
OpenText Data Protector	0.8%
Datto SIRIS	0.0%
Other	99.2%

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Featured Reviews

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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Jeroen Vranckaerts

System Engineer - Server & Storage, DBA at Audi Brussels

Though a highly stable tool, it needs to be made easier to use and configure

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten. OpenText Data Protector is complex to configure correctly, but the areas concerning the data and compression are good. Once you get the product to work, it works, but it's much too complex to configure and troubleshoot, as it takes a lot of time and energy, making it not so efficient. Once the tool is configured in your environment, it provides good backup and compression features. In my company, we use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our servers, and we have a team of 20 people to take care of the data backup using the tool. My company doesn't use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our client's computers. In my company, we have scheduled the process related to backup, which makes the tool run daily around 30 to 40 times.

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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 most valuable feature is the capability to back up our SQL server."

"OpenText Data Protector is good for physical backup, specifically for physical servers."

"Deduplication implementation with CAPA is very good."

"The solution allows us to be able to backup and exchange directly, to backup Microsoft exchange."

"It's user-friendly and not overly complicated to configure."

"Regarding scalability, it's unlimited with Data Protector. You can link multiple installations and let them work together. They can share backup devices. You have many possibilities with Data Protector. It's very proficient."

"I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The most valuable features of this solution were the features we worked most with which were telemetry, and the scheduler."

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Cons

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

"Other tools seem to be easier to use."

"Virtualization."

"The downside of the flexibility on offer is if you over-configure it, it may fail to function as some configurations may not match."

"The Micro Focus Data Protector support is not as good as Veeam Backup & Replication's support."

"We faced some certification issues after we upgraded to version 10.2."

"The GUI could be updated. The GUI hasn't changed since version 6. It's on version 10 now. The reporting could also be better. Also, while Data Protector is excellent for backing up physical hardware, it needs more features for backing up VM images because many environments use hypervisor."

"Recently, clients have raised concerns about the lack of comprehensive documentation for Data Protector."

"OpenText Data Protector is not user-friendly, especially for cloud backup."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Pricing for Micro Focus Data Protector is reasonable."

"The pricing is neither too expensive nor very cheap."

"The solution requires paying for a license."

"It is more affordable compared to other vendors."

"There is a perpetual license involved in addition to support which needs to be renewed annually."

"The pricing is acceptable for enterprise level companies, but it's not acceptable for small- and medium-sized businesses. Micro Focus Data Protector is not an enterprise level solution, and it should cover small- and medium-sized businesses with acceptable prices."

"The license for the solution is very expensive compared to the other products in the market."

"The licensing cost was not annual. We didn't pay any license. We paid when we deployed and we didn't pay for anything after that. There were no additional fees after the initial payment."

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Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Performing Arts

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	61

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 Micro Focus Data Protector?

I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Data Protector?

The solution is expensive as it requires purchasing all features without the option to negotiate based on client numbers, unlike Veeam which offers flexibility in pricing.

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What needs improvement with Micro Focus Data Protector?

OpenText Data Protector is not user-friendly, especially for cloud backup. It lacks functions and facilities compared to Veeam, which offers more user-friendliness for virtual machine backups. Ther...

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Also Known As

SIRIS

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector

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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OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.

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Datapac, Dynamic Business Technologies, SAX Technology Advisors

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