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Datto SIRIS pros and cons

Vendor: datto
4.6 out of 5

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PROS

Datto SIRIS significantly improves data and server recovery time compared to normal backup systems.
Issues are resolved in half an hour or less, greatly enhancing troubleshooting efficiency.
Datto SIRIS works out of the box, appreciated as a key feature.
Recovery time objectives are drastically improved, reducing downtime with server recovery in just five to ten minutes.
Instant Virtualization allows servers to boot in minutes during outages.

CONS

Backup for Mac OS is currently unavailable in Datto SIRIS.
Datto ALTO 5's processing power and storage capacity are lacking, requiring early upgrades.
Speed in recovery processes and enhanced security are needed for Datto SIRIS to improve its effectiveness in backup and disaster management.
Datto SIRIS does not reduce disaster recovery testing hours.
Transparent pricing and enhanced large-scale virtualization performance are necessary improvements for Datto SIRIS.
 

Datto SIRIS Pros review quotes

AZ
Engineer at a renewables & environment company with 51-200 employees
Oct 15, 2025
Since I started using Datto SIRIS, the time to recover data or servers has improved significantly; before, restoring a file or server was very long with the normal backup system, Datto reduced the time much more when I needed to recover a file or a machine.
Omri F. - PeerSpot reviewer
President & CEO at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Nov 18, 2025
Datto SIRIS works out of the box and it is a key feature that we really appreciate.
Rahul Arvind - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure Engineer at Neurealm
Nov 24, 2025
Datto SIRIS has changed my recovery time objectives significantly, as it is excellent, taking minimal time, with a simple and smoother interface that allows for a shorter backup process compared to other applications I have used, such as Commvault.
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Peeyush Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Support Engineer I at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Dec 1, 2025
The best feature of Datto SIRIS is that we are just two clicks away from remoting into the client environment, and we can fetch all the information in one place.
AP
System Engineer II at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Dec 4, 2025
Datto SIRIS has positively impacted my organization by drastically reducing downtime, with recovery from server failures now taking just five to ten minutes.
Kunal Kishor - PeerSpot reviewer
AI/ML Engineer at IT BY DESIGN
Dec 10, 2025
Instant Virtualization is the best feature of Datto SIRIS that we have liked so far, as it allows us to boot servers in minutes during outages.
 

Datto SIRIS Cons review quotes

AZ
Engineer at a renewables & environment company with 51-200 employees
Oct 15, 2025
The backup of the Mac OS solution in Datto SIRIS doesn't exist at this moment.
Omri F. - PeerSpot reviewer
President & CEO at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Nov 18, 2025
I was disappointed with the processing power and the storage capacity of the ALTO 5 device. Within two weeks of deploying it, I was getting emails that I need to upgrade it.
Rahul Arvind - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure Engineer at Neurealm
Nov 24, 2025
In my opinion about Datto SIRIS, areas for improvement include increasing speed in recovery processes and strengthening security to enhance the product's overall effectiveness in backup and disaster management.
Learn what your peers think about Datto SIRIS. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
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Peeyush Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Support Engineer I at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Dec 1, 2025
I have not seen any reduction in disaster recovery testing hours from Datto SIRIS.
AP
System Engineer II at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Dec 4, 2025
For improvements in Datto SIRIS, I would suggest enhancing large-scale virtualization performance and providing more transparent pricing, as that is often complex for MSPs and end customers.
Kunal Kishor - PeerSpot reviewer
AI/ML Engineer at IT BY DESIGN
Dec 10, 2025
The cost is higher compared to other platforms in the market like Veeam or Acronis.