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Datto SIRIS vs Dell EMC NetWorker

Datto SIRIS logo

Datto SIRIS

Backup & Disaster Recovery

All-in-one business continuity and disaster recovery

From
$1095/one-time + recurring
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dell EMC NetWorker logo

Dell EMC NetWorker

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Unified data protection for the enterprise

From
$80/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Datto SIRIS requires on-premises appliance, not purely cloud-native; Dell EMC NetWorker the Internet Archive's capture of Dell's NetWorker page on 9 December 2023 confirmed the product is sold only through direct enterprise sales engagement, with no price figure published on the page.
  • They diverge on capability: Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization, Dell EMC NetWorker covers ProtectPoint integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Datto SIRIS and Dell EMC NetWorker actually diverge.

Attributes where Datto SIRIS and Dell EMC NetWorker differ
AttributeDatto SIRISDell EMC NetWorker
Starting price$1095/one-time + recurring$80/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsLinux, Virtual EnvironmentsWindows, Linux, Web
Founded20111984

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 Datto SIRIS

  • Instant virtualization
  • Screenshot verification
  • Ransomware detection
  • Inverse chain technology
  • Cloud-first architecture
  • Automated DR testing
  • Windows Server
  • Microsoft 365

Only in Dell EMC NetWorker

  • ProtectPoint integration
  • Instant access
  • Cloud tiering
  • Federated deduplication
  • Block-based backup
  • Virtual synthetic full
  • Oracle
  • SAP

Both cover

  • VMware
  • Hyper-V
  • 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 protection
  • Disaster recovery
  • Business continuity
  • Ransomware protection
  • Compliance

Dell EMC NetWorker

  • 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.

Datto SIRIS

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

Dell EMC NetWorker

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Dell's NetWorker page on 9 December 2023 confirmed the product is sold only through direct enterprise sales engagement, with no price figure published on the page.

Pricing, plan by plan

Datto SIRIS

$1095/one-time + recurring

No published plan breakdown. See the Datto SIRIS review.

Dell EMC NetWorker

$80/month
  • NetWorker$80/month
    • ProtectPoint
    • Instant access
    • Cloud tiering

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 Dell EMC NetWorker if

  • You need protectpoint integration.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Web.
  • You also want instant access.
Dell EMC NetWorker review

Questions people ask

Is Datto SIRIS or Dell EMC NetWorker better?
Neither clearly leads. Datto SIRIS starts at $1095/one-time + recurring and Dell EMC NetWorker at $80/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Datto SIRIS or Dell EMC NetWorker?
Datto SIRIS starts at $1095/one-time + recurring and Dell EMC NetWorker at $80/month.
Does Datto SIRIS or Dell EMC NetWorker run on more platforms?
Datto SIRIS runs on Linux, Virtual Environments. Dell EMC NetWorker runs on Windows, Linux, Web.
What is Datto SIRIS best used for?
Datto SIRIS is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
What can Datto SIRIS do that Dell EMC NetWorker cannot?
Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization, Screenshot verification, Ransomware detection, Inverse chain technology. Dell EMC NetWorker covers ProtectPoint integration, Instant access, Cloud tiering, Federated deduplication. Both handle VMware, Hyper-V, Windows support, Linux 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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