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Datto SIRIS vs Barracuda Backup

Datto SIRIS logo

Datto SIRIS

Backup & Disaster Recovery

All-in-one business continuity and disaster recovery

From
$1095/one-time + recurring
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Barracuda Backup logo

Barracuda Backup

File Storage & Backup

Complete backup solution with built-in ransomware protection

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Datto SIRIS requires on-premises appliance, not purely cloud-native; Barracuda Backup requires subscription commitment per terabyte of data
  • They diverge on capability: Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization, Barracuda Backup covers Unlimited cloud storage.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Datto SIRIS and Barracuda Backup actually diverge.

Attributes where Datto SIRIS and Barracuda Backup differ
AttributeDatto SIRISBarracuda Backup
Starting price$1095/one-time + recurringOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsLinux, Virtual EnvironmentsWindows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V
CategoryBackup & Disaster RecoveryFile Storage & Backup
Founded20112003

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Datto SIRIS

  • Instant virtualization
  • Screenshot verification
  • Ransomware detection
  • Inverse chain technology
  • Cloud-first architecture
  • Automated DR testing
  • Windows Server
  • ConnectWise

Only in Barracuda Backup

  • Unlimited cloud storage
  • LiveBoot instant recovery
  • Instant replacement
  • Ransomware protection
  • Deduplication
  • Site-to-site replication
  • Exchange
  • SQL Server

Both cover

  • VMware
  • Hyper-V
  • Microsoft 365
  • Windows support
  • Linux support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Datto SIRIS

  • Data protectionnot Barracuda Backup
  • Disaster recoverynot Barracuda Backup
  • Business continuitynot Barracuda Backup
  • Ransomware protectionnot Barracuda Backup
  • Compliancenot Barracuda Backup

Barracuda Backup

  • Enterprise data protection across physical and virtual environmentsnot Datto SIRIS
  • Ransomware recovery and data resiliencenot Datto SIRIS
  • Multi-location backup and replicationnot Datto SIRIS
  • Compliance reporting for regulated industriesnot Datto SIRIS

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Datto SIRIS

  • Requires on-premises appliance, not purely cloud-native
  • Initial setup and hardware costs can be substantial for smaller MSPs

Barracuda Backup

  • Requires subscription commitment per terabyte of data
  • Complex appliance-based architecture

Pricing, plan by plan

Datto SIRIS

$1095/one-time + recurring

No published plan breakdown. See the Datto SIRIS review.

Barracuda Backup

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Barracuda Backup review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Datto SIRIS if

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

Choose Barracuda Backup if

  • You need unlimited cloud storage.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V.
  • You also want liveboot instant recovery.
Barracuda Backup review

Questions people ask

Is Datto SIRIS or Barracuda Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. Datto SIRIS starts at $1095/one-time + recurring and Barracuda Backup at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Datto SIRIS or Barracuda Backup?
Datto SIRIS starts at $1095/one-time + recurring and Barracuda Backup at On request.
Does Datto SIRIS or Barracuda Backup run on more platforms?
Datto SIRIS runs on Linux, Virtual Environments. Barracuda Backup runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V.
What is Datto SIRIS best used for?
Datto SIRIS is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what Barracuda Backup is typically brought in for.
What can Datto SIRIS do that Barracuda Backup cannot?
Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization, Screenshot verification, Ransomware detection, Inverse chain technology. Barracuda Backup covers Unlimited cloud storage, LiveBoot instant recovery, Instant replacement, Ransomware protection. Both handle VMware, Hyper-V, Microsoft 365, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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