Backup & Disaster Recovery · head to head
Keepit vs Datto SIRIS
Keepit
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Independent cloud backup for SaaS workloads
- From
- $3/month
- Rated
- -
Datto SIRIS
Backup & Disaster Recovery
All-in-one business continuity and disaster recovery
- From
- $1095/one-time + recurring
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Keepit search functionality is very limited with restrictive search strings and poor filter options; Datto SIRIS requires on-premises appliance, not purely cloud-native
- They diverge on capability: Keepit covers Vendor-independent storage, Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Keepit and Datto SIRIS actually diverge.
| Attribute | Keepit | Datto SIRIS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $3/month | $1095/one-time + recurring |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, Virtual Environments |
| Founded | 2017 | 2011 |
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 Keepit
- Vendor-independent storage
- Immutable backup
- Blockchain verification
- Unlimited retention
- Granular restore
- API access
- Google Workspace
- Salesforce
Only in Datto SIRIS
- Instant virtualization
- Screenshot verification
- Ransomware detection
- Inverse chain technology
- Cloud-first architecture
- Automated DR testing
- VMware
- Hyper-V
Both cover
- Microsoft 365
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Keepit
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
Datto SIRIS
- 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.
Keepit
- Search functionality is very limited with restrictive search strings and poor filter options
- Download speeds during restoration are slow, particularly for mailbox restorations
- Console interface is complex and unintuitive, making file retrieval time-consuming
- Limited support for advanced features like Power Automate flows and manual backup job initiation
- Primarily targets SaaS applications and is not a single platform for on-premises workloads, VMs, or endpoint backup
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
Keepit
$3/month- Keepit Business$3/month
- Immutable backup
- Unlimited retention
- Blockchain verification
Datto SIRIS
$1095/one-time + recurringNo published plan breakdown. See the Datto SIRIS review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Datto SIRIS if
- You need instant virtualization.
- You work on Linux, Virtual Environments.
- You also want screenshot verification.
Questions people ask
- Is Keepit or Datto SIRIS better?
- Neither clearly leads. Keepit starts at $3/month 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, Keepit or Datto SIRIS?
- Keepit starts at $3/month and Datto SIRIS at $1095/one-time + recurring.
- Does Keepit or Datto SIRIS run on more platforms?
- Keepit runs on Web. Datto SIRIS runs on Linux, Virtual Environments.
- What is Keepit best used for?
- Keepit is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
- What can Keepit do that Datto SIRIS cannot?
- Keepit covers Vendor-independent storage, Immutable backup, Blockchain verification, Unlimited retention. Datto SIRIS covers Instant virtualization, Screenshot verification, Ransomware detection, Inverse chain technology. Both handle Microsoft 365, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Keepit: What SaaS applications does Keepit protect?
Keepit provides backup for Microsoft 365 workloads (Teams, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Groups, Public Folders), Microsoft Entra ID, Google, Salesforce, and 15 SaaS applications total as of 2026, with plans to add more.
SourceDatto 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.
SourceKeepit: How is Keepit priced?
Keepit uses custom pricing starting at $5 per seat monthly. Enterprise plans are custom quoted, with median annual contracts around $60,270. The pricing includes unlimited data storage.
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.
SourceKeepit: Does Keepit guarantee immutability?
Yes, Keepit's architecture runs on secure, private infrastructure offering data immutability to prevent ransomware and accidental deletion.
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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