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Commvault Complete Data Protection vs Datto SIRIS

Commvault Complete Data Protection logo

Commvault Complete Data Protection

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Enterprise-grade intelligent data management

From
On request
Rated
-
Datto SIRIS logo

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: Commvault Complete Data Protection requires specialized knowledge to optimize configurations for cost-effectiveness; Datto SIRIS requires on-premises appliance, not purely cloud-native
  • They diverge on capability: Commvault Complete Data Protection covers Unified data protection, Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Commvault Complete Data Protection and Datto SIRIS actually diverge.

Attributes where Commvault Complete Data Protection and Datto SIRIS differ
AttributeCommvault Complete Data ProtectionDatto SIRIS
Starting priceOn request$1095/one-time + recurring
PlatformsCloud, On-Premises, HybridLinux, Virtual Environments
Founded19882011

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Commvault Complete Data Protection

  • Unified data protection
  • Automated recovery orchestration
  • AI-driven insights
  • Cloud mobility
  • Compliance management
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Google Cloud

Only in Datto SIRIS

  • Instant virtualization
  • Screenshot verification
  • Inverse chain technology
  • Cloud-first architecture
  • Automated DR testing
  • VMware
  • Hyper-V
  • Windows Server

Both cover

  • Ransomware detection
  • Windows support
  • Linux support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Commvault Complete Data Protection

  • 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.

Commvault Complete Data Protection

  • Requires specialized knowledge to optimize configurations for cost-effectiveness
  • Integration with certain legacy systems can be challenging

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

Commvault Complete Data Protection

On request
  • Microsoft 365 Backup$1.7/per user per month
    • Cloud-based backup
  • Endpoint Backup$7.5/per user per month
    • User endpoints backup
  • Database Backup$90/per TB per month
    • Database protection
  • File and Object Backup$58.5/per TB per month
    • Storage backup

Datto SIRIS

$1095/one-time + recurring

No published plan breakdown. See the Datto SIRIS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Commvault Complete Data Protection if

  • You need unified data protection.
  • You work on Cloud, On-Premises, Hybrid.
  • You also want automated recovery orchestration.

Choose Datto SIRIS if

  • You need instant virtualization.
  • You work on Linux, Virtual Environments.
  • You also want screenshot verification.

Questions people ask

Is Commvault Complete Data Protection or Datto SIRIS better?
Neither clearly leads. Commvault Complete Data Protection starts at On request 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, Commvault Complete Data Protection or Datto SIRIS?
Commvault Complete Data Protection starts at On request and Datto SIRIS at $1095/one-time + recurring.
Does Commvault Complete Data Protection or Datto SIRIS run on more platforms?
Commvault Complete Data Protection runs on Cloud, On-Premises, Hybrid. Datto SIRIS runs on Linux, Virtual Environments.
What is Commvault Complete Data Protection best used for?
Commvault Complete Data Protection is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
What can Commvault Complete Data Protection do that Datto SIRIS cannot?
Commvault Complete Data Protection covers Unified data protection, Automated recovery orchestration, AI-driven insights, Cloud mobility. Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization, Screenshot verification, Inverse chain technology, Cloud-first architecture. Both handle Ransomware detection, Windows support, Linux support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Commvault Complete Data Protection: What does Commvault protect?

Commvault protects workloads across on-premises data centers, virtual machines, cloud-native applications, SaaS platforms, and AI data pipelines, offering backup and disaster recovery for diverse environments.

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Datto 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.

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Commvault Complete Data Protection: Does Commvault work with AWS and Azure?

Yes, Commvault integrates natively with AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Glacier) and Microsoft Azure (managed and non-managed VMs), with agentless protection via Virtual Server Agent.

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Datto 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.

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Commvault Complete Data Protection: What are Commvault's pricing tiers?

Commvault offers Silver (foundational protection and recovery), Gold (automated validation and live replication), and Platinum (data risk visibility and security posture management) packages, with usage-based pricing per workload type.

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Datto 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.

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Commvault Complete Data Protection: Does Commvault support compliance standards?

Yes, Commvault helps organizations meet GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA and other compliance standards, and is ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified for information security management.

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Datto 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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