Software · head to head
EaseUS Todo Backup vs Datto SIRIS
Datto SIRIS
Software
All-in-one business continuity and disaster recovery
- From
- $1095/one-time + recurring
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only EaseUS Todo Backup has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: EaseUS Todo Backup the free edition cannot clone a disk, partition or system; cloning is Home edition only; Datto SIRIS requires on-premises appliance, not purely cloud-native
- They diverge on capability: EaseUS Todo Backup covers One-click backup, Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which EaseUS Todo Backup and Datto SIRIS actually diverge.
| Attribute | EaseUS Todo Backup | Datto SIRIS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $1095/one-time + recurring |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Virtual Environments |
| Founded | 2004 | 2011 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 EaseUS Todo Backup
- One-click backup
- System clone
- Disk imaging
- File backup
- Cloud backup
- Pre-OS recovery
- OneDrive
- Google Drive
Only in Datto SIRIS
- Instant virtualization
- Screenshot verification
- Ransomware detection
- Inverse chain technology
- Cloud-first architecture
- Automated DR testing
- VMware
- Hyper-V
Both cover
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
EaseUS Todo Backup
- Imaging a Windows system disk before replacing a drivenot Datto SIRIS
- Scheduled file, partition and system backups on a home PCnot Datto SIRIS
Datto SIRIS
- Data protectionnot EaseUS Todo Backup
- Disaster recoverynot EaseUS Todo Backup
- Business continuitynot EaseUS Todo Backup
- Ransomware protectionnot EaseUS Todo Backup
- Compliancenot EaseUS Todo Backup
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
EaseUS Todo Backup
- The free edition cannot clone a disk, partition or system; cloning is Home edition only
- Outlook email backup and recovery is withheld from the free edition
- The Image Reserve Strategy is a paid Home edition feature
- The 250GB of cloud storage offered to each user lasts 30 days
- The product is Windows only
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
EaseUS Todo Backup
Free- Home$40/year
- System backup
- Disk clone
- Cloud backup
Datto SIRIS
$1095/one-time + recurringNo published plan breakdown. See the Datto SIRIS review.
Which should you pick?
Choose EaseUS Todo Backup if
- You need one-click backup.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want system clone.
Choose Datto SIRIS if
- You need instant virtualization.
- You work on Linux, Virtual Environments.
- You also want screenshot verification.
Questions people ask
- Is EaseUS Todo Backup or Datto SIRIS better?
- Neither clearly leads. EaseUS Todo Backup starts at Free 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, EaseUS Todo Backup or Datto SIRIS?
- EaseUS Todo Backup has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for EaseUS Todo Backup and $1095/one-time + recurring for Datto SIRIS.
- Does EaseUS Todo Backup or Datto SIRIS run on more platforms?
- EaseUS Todo Backup runs on Windows. Datto SIRIS runs on Linux, Virtual Environments.
- Can I use EaseUS Todo Backup for free?
- Yes. EaseUS Todo Backup has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Datto SIRIS starts at $1095/one-time + recurring.
- What is EaseUS Todo Backup best used for?
- EaseUS Todo Backup is most often used for imaging a windows system disk before replacing a drive, scheduled file, partition and system backups on a home pc. Of those, imaging a windows system disk before replacing a drive and scheduled file, partition and system backups on a home pc are not what Datto SIRIS is typically brought in for.
- What can EaseUS Todo Backup do that Datto SIRIS cannot?
- EaseUS Todo Backup covers One-click backup, System clone, Disk imaging, File backup. Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization, Screenshot verification, Ransomware detection, Inverse chain technology. Both handle 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.
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.
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