Backup & Disaster Recovery · head to head
Axcient x360Recover vs Datto SIRIS
Axcient x360Recover
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Unified BCDR for managed service providers
- From
- $99/month
- Rated
- -
Datto SIRIS
Backup & Disaster Recovery
All-in-one business continuity and disaster recovery
- From
- $1095/one-time + recurring
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Axcient x360Recover sMR hard drives not supported and cause severe performance degradation; Datto SIRIS requires on-premises appliance, not purely cloud-native
- They diverge on capability: Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, Datto SIRIS covers Screenshot verification.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Axcient x360Recover and Datto SIRIS actually diverge.
| Attribute | Axcient x360Recover | Datto SIRIS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/month | $1095/one-time + recurring |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Linux, Virtual Environments |
| Founded | 2002 | 2011 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Backup & Disaster Recovery).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Axcient x360Recover
- Chain-free backup
- AutoVerify testing
- Direct-to-cloud
- AirGap ransomware protection
- Run local
- Datto RMM
Only in Datto SIRIS
- Screenshot verification
- Ransomware detection
- Inverse chain technology
- Cloud-first architecture
- Automated DR testing
- Windows Server
- Autotask
Both cover
- Instant virtualization
- VMware
- Hyper-V
- Microsoft 365
- ConnectWise
- Windows support
- Linux support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Axcient x360Recover
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
Datto SIRIS
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
Both are used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection, compliance, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Axcient x360Recover
- SMR hard drives not supported and cause severe performance degradation
- Maximum 100TB per protected system in Axcient cloud storage
- Limited recovery operations for systems using 4K disks (mount, iSCSI, and bare metal only)
- Licensing model is complex and confusing, requiring careful mapping of servers versus workstations
Datto SIRIS
- Requires on-premises appliance, not purely cloud-native
- Initial setup and hardware costs can be substantial for smaller MSPs
Pricing, plan by plan
Axcient x360Recover
$99/month- x360Recover$99/month
- Chain-free backup
- AutoVerify
- Instant virtualization
Datto SIRIS
$1095/one-time + recurringNo published plan breakdown. See the Datto SIRIS review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Axcient x360Recover if
- You need chain-free backup.
- You work on Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
- You also want autoverify testing.
Choose Datto SIRIS if
- You need screenshot verification.
- You work on Linux, Virtual Environments.
- You also want ransomware detection.
Questions people ask
- Is Axcient x360Recover or Datto SIRIS better?
- Neither clearly leads. Axcient x360Recover starts at $99/month and Datto SIRIS at $1095/one-time + recurring, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Axcient x360Recover or Datto SIRIS?
- Axcient x360Recover starts at $99/month and Datto SIRIS at $1095/one-time + recurring.
- Does Axcient x360Recover or Datto SIRIS run on more platforms?
- Axcient x360Recover runs on Windows, VMware, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace. Datto SIRIS runs on Linux, Virtual Environments.
- What is Axcient x360Recover best used for?
- Axcient x360Recover is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
- What can Axcient x360Recover do that Datto SIRIS cannot?
- Axcient x360Recover covers Chain-free backup, AutoVerify testing, Direct-to-cloud, AirGap ransomware protection. Datto SIRIS covers Screenshot verification, Ransomware detection, Inverse chain technology, Cloud-first architecture. Both handle Instant virtualization, VMware, Hyper-V, Microsoft 365.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Axcient x360Recover: What are the RPO and RTO for x360Recover?
x360Recover delivers a recovery point objective of 15 minutes and recovery time objective of less than 1 hour, enabling rapid recovery from data loss events.
SourceDatto SIRIS: What does SIRIS protect against?
Datto SIRIS includes immutable cloud backups, automated recovery verification, and integrated ransomware detection through Cloud Deletion Defense which undoes accidental or malicious backup deletion.
SourceAxcient x360Recover: Can x360Recover be deployed without hardware appliances?
Yes. x360Recover Direct-to-Cloud allows backup directly to Axcient Cloud, private cloud, or public cloud without requiring local appliances, providing a hardware-free deployment option.
SourceDatto SIRIS: What's the pricing model?
Datto SIRIS uses flat-rate pricing starting at $1,095, which includes installation, storage, VIP support, recoveries, two annual DR tests, and five-year warranty.
SourceAxcient x360Recover: What platforms and cloud services does x360Recover protect?
x360Recover protects Windows, VMware, Linux, and macOS systems, as well as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud VMs, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace data.
SourceDatto SIRIS: What integrations does SIRIS have?
Datto SIRIS integrates natively with Autotask PSA, Datto RMM, ConnectWise Automate, and ConnectWise PSA. It also supports virtualization platforms like vSphere and CentOS Linux.
SourceAxcient x360Recover: Does x360Recover integrate with existing PSA and RMM tools?
Yes. x360Recover integrates with ConnectWise PSA and RMM to automate ticketing, billing, and alerts, and works with ConnectWise Asio for dashboard visibility.
SourceDatto SIRIS: Is SIRIS cloud-only or appliance-based?
Datto SIRIS is an on-premises appliance that backs up data to Datto's cloud. You do not need to maintain your own physical server infrastructure for the core SIRIS functionality.
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