Backup & Disaster Recovery · head to head
Datto SIRIS vs Microsoft OneDrive
Datto SIRIS
Backup & Disaster Recovery
All-in-one business continuity and disaster recovery
- From
- $1095/one-time + recurring
- Rated
- -
Microsoft OneDrive
File Storage & Backup
Cloud storage that comes with Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Datto SIRIS requires on-premises appliance, not purely cloud-native; Microsoft OneDrive storage is not sold standalone at these tiers; it is bundled into Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with Basic limited to 100 GB and only Personal and above reaching 1 TB per person
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Datto SIRIS and Microsoft OneDrive actually diverge.
| Attribute | Datto SIRIS | Microsoft OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1095/one-time + recurring | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Linux, Virtual Environments | Web |
| Category | Backup & Disaster Recovery | File Storage & Backup |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
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
- VMware
- Hyper-V
Only in Microsoft OneDrive
Nothing recorded that Datto SIRIS does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Datto SIRIS
- Data protectionnot Microsoft OneDrive
- Disaster recoverynot Microsoft OneDrive
- Business continuitynot Microsoft OneDrive
- Ransomware protectionnot Microsoft OneDrive
- Compliancenot Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft OneDrive
No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft OneDrive review.
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
Microsoft OneDrive
- Storage is not sold standalone at these tiers; it is bundled into Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with Basic limited to 100 GB and only Personal and above reaching 1 TB per person
- Family and Premium plans cap shared storage at 1 TB per person even when only 1 of the allotted 6 people are using the subscription
- Subscriptions automatically renew and must be canceled through the Microsoft account dashboard to stop billing
Pricing, plan by plan
Datto SIRIS
$1095/one-time + recurringNo published plan breakdown. See the Datto SIRIS review.
Microsoft OneDrive
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft OneDrive 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 Microsoft OneDrive if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft OneDrive from Datto SIRIS on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Datto SIRIS or Microsoft OneDrive better?
- Neither clearly leads. Datto SIRIS starts at $1095/one-time + recurring and Microsoft OneDrive at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Datto SIRIS or Microsoft OneDrive?
- Datto SIRIS starts at $1095/one-time + recurring and Microsoft OneDrive at On request.
- Does Datto SIRIS or Microsoft OneDrive run on more platforms?
- Datto SIRIS runs on Linux, Virtual Environments. Microsoft OneDrive runs on Web.
- 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 Microsoft OneDrive is typically brought in for.
- What can Datto SIRIS do that Microsoft OneDrive cannot?
- Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization, Screenshot verification, Ransomware detection, Inverse chain technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SourceRelated pages
More on Datto SIRIS
More on Microsoft OneDrive
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