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Datto SIRIS vs Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery

Datto SIRIS logo

Datto SIRIS

Backup & Disaster Recovery

All-in-one business continuity and disaster recovery

From
$1095/one-time + recurring
Rated
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Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery logo

Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Cloud-based disaster recovery for SMBs

From
$100/variable
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Datto SIRIS requires on-premises appliance, not purely cloud-native; Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery reporting dashboard and alerting granularity could provide more detailed proactive alerts
  • They diverge on capability: Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization, Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery covers Instant cloud failover.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Datto SIRIS and Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery actually diverge.

Attributes where Datto SIRIS and Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery differ
AttributeDatto SIRISInfrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery
Starting price$1095/one-time + recurring$100/variable
PlatformsLinux, Virtual EnvironmentsCloud, Physical Appliances, VMware, Hyper-V, Windows, Linux
Founded20112006

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 Datto SIRIS

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

Only in Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery

  • Instant cloud failover
  • Continuous data protection
  • Rapid recovery
  • WAN optimization
  • Boot in cloud
  • Dashboard analytics
  • Linux

Both cover

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

Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery

  • 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

Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery

  • Reporting dashboard and alerting granularity could provide more detailed proactive alerts
  • Internet dependency critical for cloud-based failover; bandwidth must be managed during uploads
  • Setup and management complexity increases significantly in large and complex IT environments

Pricing, plan by plan

Datto SIRIS

$1095/one-time + recurring

No published plan breakdown. See the Datto SIRIS review.

Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery

$100/variable

No published plan breakdown. See the Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Datto SIRIS if

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

Choose Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery if

  • You need instant cloud failover.
  • You work on Cloud, Physical Appliances, VMware, Hyper-V, Windows, Linux.
  • You also want continuous data protection.

Questions people ask

Is Datto SIRIS or Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery better?
Neither clearly leads. Datto SIRIS starts at $1095/one-time + recurring and Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery at $100/variable, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Datto SIRIS or Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery?
Datto SIRIS starts at $1095/one-time + recurring and Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery at $100/variable.
Does Datto SIRIS or Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery run on more platforms?
Datto SIRIS runs on Linux, Virtual Environments. Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery runs on Cloud, Physical Appliances, VMware, Hyper-V, Windows, Linux.
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 Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery cannot?
Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization, Screenshot verification, Ransomware detection, Inverse chain technology. Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery covers Instant cloud failover, Continuous data protection, Rapid recovery, WAN optimization. Both handle VMware, Hyper-V, Windows Server, Microsoft 365.

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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Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery: How is Infrascale IBDR pricing structured?

Infrascale IBDR uses aggregated component subscriptions with 1 TB storage increments for consistent monthly pricing. Organizations can lease or purchase physical appliances with flexible payment options.

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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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Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery: How fast can Infrascale IBDR recover from disasters?

Infrascale IBDR offers boot-ready failover in minutes with both local micro-disaster recovery on appliances and cloud-based failover with dedicated resources. Automated failback capabilities enable rapid restoration to primary systems.

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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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Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery: What systems can Infrascale IBDR protect?

Infrascale IBDR protects physical and virtual machines including Windows and Linux servers, VMware and Hyper-V environments, physical machines and workstations, and Active Directory environments.

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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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Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery: Does Infrascale IBDR support cloud application backup?

Yes, Infrascale supports backup of Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint), Google Workspace, Box, Dropbox, and Salesforce. Infrascale Cloud Application Backup is a cloud-to-cloud solution for these services.

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Infrascale Backup & Disaster Recovery: Can Infrascale IBDR replicate data to multiple cloud providers?

Yes, Infrascale can replicate to Infrascale's cloud, private cloud, or third-party clouds including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Version 6 includes backup copy options to Amazon S3 Glacier and Glacier Deep Archive.

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