Commvault Cloud vs Datto ALTO comparison

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Commvault and datto are both solutions in the Disaster Recovery as a Service category. Commvault is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.3, while datto is ranked #12. Commvault holds a 9.2% mindshare in DRS, compared to datto’s 3.7% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Commvault users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of datto users who would recommend it.

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95% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Commvault Cloud

Ranking in Disaster Recovery as a Service

4th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

113

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (6th), eDiscovery (2nd), Cloud Backup (6th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (10th), SaaS Backup (3rd), Container Backup Software (2nd), Autonomous Operational Resilience (2nd)

Datto ALTO

Ranking in Disaster Recovery as a Service

12th

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Disaster Recovery as a Service category, the mindshare of Commvault Cloud is 9.2%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Datto ALTO is 3.7%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Disaster Recovery as a Service Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Commvault Cloud	9.2%
Datto ALTO	3.7%
Other	87.1%

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Featured Reviews

Sanjay Singh Bisht

Assistant Manager at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Unified data protection has simplified hybrid backups and has improved ransomware recovery speed

Commvault Cloud's best feature in terms of protection is that it provides data protection and accomplishes its job effectively. It offers a unified approach to backup across all environments, including on-premises, public cloud, and SaaS applications such as M365 and Salesforce. I also use it for virtual machines and databases. The unified protection approach helps my team manage different environments effectively. Before Commvault Cloud, I used a separate VM backup tool to protect the VMware environment. For database backup, I had to use the native tool or backup scripts. For the cloud part, I had to use the native AWS or Azure cloud tools. After moving to Commvault Cloud, a single policy or a set of backup policies is applied across virtual machines, databases, workloads, and cloud workloads. I can protect my environments, which reduces manual configuration errors. Regarding visibility, it provides one dashboard to manage and centralize monitoring of all workloads. It is very easy to track backup success or failure. I can see the SLA compliance and storage usage without needing to jump between tools to check or have visibility of it. Regarding the recovery experience, the recovery time has been reduced drastically by using Commvault Cloud. It has simplified cloud management and provides easier manageability to manage retention policies, encryption policies, and compliance rules. This helps reduce operational workloads. Commvault Cloud has impacted me very positively. It simplifies and unifies data protection across hybrid workloads. Instead of managing multiple backup tools for virtual machines, databases, and SaaS applications, I now have a single platform with consistent policies and centralized visibility. This has really reduced my operational complexity and improved backup reliability. Regarding the cyber resiliency posture, the immutable backups and ransomware recovery workflow give me greater confidence in recovering quicker from potential risks. Commvault Cloud has positively impacted me in several key areas: unified backup management across environments, reduced operational overhead, improved ransomware resiliency, faster recovery times, better visibility for compliance, and easier management of hybrid or cloud workloads.

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Duncan_Goodwin

Owner at Oxford Network Solutions, Inc

Easy to scale, reliable, reasonably price, extremely simple to use, and manage

We are a reseller and primarily use Datto ALTO for disaster recovery It is extremely simple to use, set up, and manage. They do a good job of it. The interface is very easy. It stayed the same for a long time, which makes it easy to set up and easy to work with. Technical support was superior…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Several years ago, we encountered some ransomware; we just had to recover the file with Commvault, which was great."

"Our primary use case is for backing up the .NES file system, and I backup VMware and Windows cloud servers."

"Commvault makes it easier to back up new additions to our environment."

"I'm a big fan of the reporting. You can build your own reports; it's very customizable. You can have individual reports going to groups of people or individuals. You can have them go out multiple times a day. It's basically a free-for-all as far as reporting goes. If anybody wants a specific job report every day, you can build it, schedule it, and have it go out and never touched it again. It's pretty nice."

"The data is well-protected. It doesn't age off until it's copied. That's a big feature right there. When you reach the end of your retention, it does not expire until the secondary copy is completed. That allows you to hold onto data that otherwise would have aged off by retention. I like that feature. It's hard to just delete or lose data using the Commvault platform."

"Technical support is great."

"Commvault is a stable product."

"IntelliSnap and file system backups are valuable features."

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"Previously, we used AppAssure; we switched to Datto ALTO because it was a better product, at the same price point."

"It stayed the same for a long time, which makes it easy to set up and easy to work with."

Cons

"The price of Commvault HyperScale X could improve."

"I would rate the customer support five out of ten. Customer support has very closed departments, requiring us to shuffle between them to get one thing done because representatives have limited accessibility."

"I don't know much about the pricing and licensing, but I do know it is very expensive."

"The workflow has room for improvement."

"The tool must improve the 1-Touch recovery of Oracle and Active Directory."

"They can always improve the interface design to make it easier. Sometimes, you need to click two or three times to do something. They should look at what tabs are used most and make them more accessible, to cut the time it takes to get to that information."

"The HTML interface is a remarkable improvement. However, there are still some features that are not available in that interface that are available in the Java console, but I'm sure that will come with time."

"I think the one thing that could be improved is the customer experience. The interface should be more user friendly."

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"Technical support was superior when it was owned independently."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing has improved. It is simplified compared to the way that it was a few years ago. It is fairly straightforward and pretty easy to articulate to customers, which is handy."

"I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten."

"You have to pay for the licenses and the hardware you need for the Commvault environment. If you don't have all the hardware, you have to buy it, which can cost a few million. In the end, it's vital to protect our data, so the price isn't an issue."

"The license for Commvault HyperScale X is paid annually."

"Our yearly cost is around €20,000... The cost is based on the number of users and the amount of data. They sell it per terabyte."

"We went from Veritas NetBackup to Commvault. We switched due to upfront licensing and costs. We have more visibility into what we're actually purchasing. It seemed like, overall, the cost of Commvault was cheaper."

"The price of Commvault HyperScale X is a lot higher than competitors. As a government institution, we have annual costs. We made a budget for one year in advance. It was difficult to calculate the other solution's costs because each solution has another way of licensing. The solution is expensive but it is very good and we know the good quality we will be receiving."

"Commvault Backup & Recovery is perhaps the best value for our money that I have seen in a backup product."

More Commvault Cloud pricing and cost advice

"If you have a small server, it's approximately $100 per month."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	58
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	82

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is expensive, and there is room for the price to be 10-15 percent lower than what they are charging currently.

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What needs improvement with ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is a very powerful tool, but it can be improved in various ways. Commvault Cloud can be improved by simplifying its interface, reducing configuration complexity, and making more adv...

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What is your primary use case for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud's main core use case is backup and recovery for protecting on-premises workloads, databases, the file system, NAS, and on-premises infrastructure. Another primary use case is immuta...

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Also Known As

Commvault Complete Data Protection, Commvault Backup & Recovery, Commvault HyperScale X, Metallic, ThreatWise

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Overview

Commvault Cloud offers comprehensive data management with strong backup and recovery, security, and compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud setups. Supporting a variety of applications, its cost optimization and integration capabilities enhance data management and infrastructure operations.

Commvault Cloud facilitates seamless data management and protection for organizations dealing with complex IT infrastructures. Its capabilities spread across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring robust disaster recovery and compliance, while optimizing storage strategies. Extensive application compatibility and integration with IT infrastructure solutions allow for efficient data movement and enhanced security.

What are the key features of Commvault Cloud?

Backup and Recovery: Reliable data protection across environments.
Data Management: Seamless operations in hybrid and multi-cloud contexts.
Disaster Recovery: Comprehensive recovery features.
Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulatory standards.
Security: Advanced encryption and threat detection.
Cost Optimization: Efficient strategies and resource utilization.
Integration: Supports a wide array of IT applications.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Data Security: Protects sensitive information effectively.
Scalability: Adapts to extensive infrastructure needs.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses through optimization.
Simplified Management: Streamlined for better operations.
Comprehensive Support: Enhances compatibility and usability.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and technology, Commvault Cloud supports the protection of virtual machines, databases, and physical systems. It facilitates Office 365, SQL, and VMware backups, ensuring disaster recovery and compliance, while meeting the demanding storage requirements and safeguarding data integrity per industry standards.

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Datto ALTO is a versatile data backup and disaster recovery service designed for streamlined data protection and business continuity, ideal for small to medium businesses seeking reliable IT infrastructure support.

Datto ALTO offers businesses an all-in-one platform for preserving critical data, with features supporting full system snapshots, easy file restores, and hybrid cloud deployment. It provides instant virtualization, allowing businesses to quickly recover from digital disruptions and ensure minimal downtime, making it a trusted choice for safeguarding operations.

What features should users expect?

Hybrid Cloud Backup: Combines local and cloud backups to ensure robust data protection.
Instant Virtualization: Enables quick recovery with virtual server creation to maintain business functions.
Screenshot Verification: Validates backup integrity to prevent data loss and ensure reliability.
Incremental Backup: Efficient data management by updating only changes to existing backups.

Which benefits and ROI should reviews highlight?

Cost-Effectiveness: Offers affordable data protection with scalable pricing.
Data Security: Delivers robust encryption and secure storage, boosting confidence in data safety.
Downtime Reduction: Minimizes business interruptions with fast recovery options.
User-Friendly Setup: Simple deployment and management save time and resources.

Datto ALTO is particularly advantageous in finance, healthcare, and retail industries where data compliance and reliability are critical. Its implementation ensures adherence to data regulations and enhances resilience against technical failures, contributing to continuous and compliant operational performance.

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Sample Customers

Aberdeenshire Council, Acxiom, BAM Group Ireland, Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, CI Investments, Clifford Chance, American Municipal Power, American Pacific Mortgage, AstraZeneca, Dongbu Steel, Denver Health, Dow Jones, Emirates Steel, Penn State Health, Prime Healthcare, Sonic Healthcare, Sony Network Communications, TiVO, UCONN Health, The Weitz Company

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