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Top 3 Key Differentiators: BDRShield vs Datto
Cost & TCO
Workload Breadth Without Product Sprawl
VMs (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, KVM, oVirt), SaaS (M365 and Google Workspace), cloud VMs (AWS/Azure), and databases — all from one console. Datto addresses these workloads through multiple distinct product lines (SIRIS, SaaS Protection, Endpoint Backup), requiring separate licensing and management.
MSP-First Architecture with Flexible Economics
The Real Cost of Staying on Datto
Based on a typical MSP environment — 500 Servers, 2,500 Endpoints, 1,200 Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace users. Select a scenario below.
| Cost Component | BDRShield (3-yr List Price) | Datto (3-yr Estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Software Licensing | $72,000 | $144,000–$288,000 |
| Training / Certification | $0 — Free Training & Certification included | $0–$2,000 |
| Implementation | Included | $0–$5,000 |
| Support | Included | Included |
| Total 3-Year TCO | $72,000 | $144,000–$295,000 |
Assumptions: 500 servers managed across 20–30 SIRIS appliances. Datto SIRIS service fee estimated at $200–$400/appliance/month based on publicly available pricing data; ; actual pricing may vary. Hardware CapEx for SIRIS appliances ($995–$1,200+ per unit) adds a further $25,000–$60,000 to Datto’s total and is not included above. BDRShield per-server annual rate of $144/server (3-year list price).
| Cost Component | BDRShield (3-yr List Price) | Datto (3-yr Estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Software Licensing | $90,000 | $107,640–$180,000 |
| Training / Certification | $0 — Free Training & Certification included | $0–$2,000 |
| Implementation | Included | Included |
| Support | Included | Included |
| OS Coverage | Windows · Linux · Mac | Windows only (macOS EOL · Linux not supported) |
| Total 3-Year TCO | $90,000 | $107,640–$181,000 |
Assumptions: 2,500 endpoints (Windows/macOS/Linux). Datto Endpoint Backup estimated at $2.99–$5.00/endpoint/month (Windows only) based on publicly available resources; actual pricing may vary. Mixed-OS environments incur additional costs not reflected here. Datto macOS agent noted as End of Life; Linux not supported. BDRShield per-endpoint annual rate of $36/endpoint (3-year list price).
| Cost Component | BDRShield (3-yr List Price) | Datto (3-yr Estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Software Licensing | $43,200 | $86,400–$129,600 |
| Training / Certification | $0 — Included | $0–$2,000 |
| Implementation | Included | Included |
| Support | Included | Included |
| Console & Billing | Unified — same console as Servers & Endpoints | Separate product (SaaS Protection) — own console, billing & CMQ |
| Total 3-Year TCO | $43,200 | $86,400–$130,100 |
Assumptions: 1,200 Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace users. Datto SaaS Protection is a separate product from SIRIS with its own console, billing, and Committed Minimum Quantity (CMQ). Datto SaaS Protection estimated at $2.00–$3.00/user/month based on publicly available MSP pricing data; actual pricing may vary. BDRShield per-user annual rate of $36/user (3-year list price).
| Cost Component | BDRShield (3-yr List Price) | Datto (3-yr Estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 Servers (Software Licensing) | $72,000 | $144,000–$288,000 |
| 2,500 Endpoints (Software Licensing) | $90,000 | $107,640–$180,000 |
| 1,200 SaaS Users (Software Licensing) | $43,200 | $86,400–$129,600 |
| Training / Certification | $0 — Free Training & Certification included | $0–$8,500 |
| Implementation | Included | $0–$5,000 |
| Support | Included | Included |
| Total 3-Year TCO | $205,200 | $338,040–$606,100 |
Assumptions: Datto pricing is based on publicly available resources; actual pricing may vary.
- 500 servers managed across 20–30 SIRIS appliances. Datto SIRIS service fee estimated at $200–$400/appliance/month. Hardware CapEx for SIRIS appliances ($995–$1,200+ per unit) adds a further $25,000–$60,000 to Datto’s total and is not included above. BDRShield per-server annual rate of $144/server (3-year list price)
- 1,200 Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace users. Datto SaaS Protection is a separate product from SIRIS with its own console, billing, and Committed Minimum Quantity (CMQ). Datto SaaS Protection estimated at $2.00–$3.00/user/month. BDRShield per-user annual rate of $36/user (3-year list price).
- 2,500 endpoints (Windows/macOS/Linux). Datto Endpoint Backup estimated at $2.99–$5.00/endpoint/month (Windows only). Mixed-OS environments incur additional costs not reflected here. Datto macOS agent noted as End of Life; Linux not supported. BDRShield per-endpoint annual rate of $36/endpoint (3-year list price)
- BDRShield offers exclusive partner discounts, along with multi-year and volume-based discounts, further reducing total cost of ownership (TCO)
Decision Matrix: BDRShield vs Datto
| Decision Criteria | BDRShield Summary | Datto Summary | Business Impact | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cost of Ownership | Industry-lowest software pricing; perpetual + subscription options; no hardware CapEx; no minimum purchase; monthly billing for MSPs; up to 70% lower TCO | Appliance-based model requires hardware investment; subscription service fees on top; separate licensing for SaaS Protection and Endpoint Backup products | High Impact: Hardware + software + cloud service fees compound over years for Datto deployments | BDRShield: No CapEx, lower TCO |
| Ease of Use & Deployment | Cloud console ready in minutes; single edition, all features included; low learning curve; on-premise console option also available | Plug-and-play appliance deployment; partner portal for fleet management; straightforward setup for MSPs already in Datto ecosystem | Medium Impact: Both platforms are accessible to MSPs; BDRShield eliminates hardware provisioning | BDRShield: Software-only speed |
| MSP Multi-Tenancy | Native multi-tenancy in unified console; monthly billing; white-labeling; PSA/RMM integration; WebServices API; no minimums or sales targets | Multi-tenant Partner Portal (Datto cloud-based); FLEXspend for portfolio management; sold exclusively through MSPs; no direct-to-business sales | High Impact: BDRShield offers greater licensing flexibility and margin | BDRShield: Higher margins, no minimums |
| Workload Coverage |
Single platform protects:
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SIRIS: Physical/virtual servers and workstations; Endpoint Backup: PCs; SaaS Protection: M365 and Google Workspace (separate product); Backup for Azure: cloud VMs (separate) | High Impact: BDRShield unifies all workload types under one license; Datto requires separate products and billing for SaaS and endpoint | BDRShield: Unified platform for diverse IT workloads |
| Storage Flexibility | BYOC (Amazon S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, Wasabi, any S3-compatible); BDRShield Cloud option; on-premise local/NAS/SAN; hybrid simultaneous | Datto Cloud (proprietary, immutable, geographically distributed); FLEXspend allows portfolio reassignment; no BYOC for primary backup storage | Medium Impact: BDRShield’s BYOC model reduces storage lock-in | BDRShield: Storage flexibility |
| RTO / RPO Capabilities | Instant Boot VM (<1 min, any hypervisor); backup every 15 mins; automated backup verification (3-tier); granular recovery; cross-platform restore; Azure VM restore | Instant virtualization locally or in Datto Cloud; Screenshot Verification for automated testing; bare metal recovery | Low Impact: Both platforms meet enterprise RTO/RPO targets | Tie: Both meet enterprise SLAs |
| Ransomware Protection | Immutable backups (Linux hardened repo + Object Lock); anomaly detection; pre-backup/pre-restore malware scanning; MFA enforced; RBAC; air-gapped 3-2-1; custom restore passwords; Zero Trust access model | Immutable Datto Cloud (proprietary); Cloud Deletion Defense; ransomware detection on all backups; forced 2FA; Screenshot Verification; FIPS Mode (SIRIS 6) | Low Impact: Both platforms offer layered ransomware defense | Tie: Enterprise-grade on both |
| Support & SLA | 24/7 support (email, chat, phone) included with all license types; free training and certification for all; highly responsive across all account sizes, 100% satisfaction rating | 24/7/365 US-based direct-to-tech support; dedicated Backup Solution Architect (free); some user reviews cite variable ticket resolution times | Medium Impact: BDRShield’s inclusive support model has no tiering; Datto’s US-based support is well-regarded though some community reports note inconsistency | BDRShield: Inclusive for all tiers |
| Compliance Readiness | Security controls support SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001; customizable retention (basic and GFS); audit logs; on-premise console for data sovereignty | FIPS Mode (SIRIS 6) for regulated industries; infinite cloud retention; geographically distributed Datto Cloud for data sovereignty; compliance reporting features | Low Impact: Both platforms address major compliance frameworks | Tie: Both compliance-ready |
| Hardware Dependency | Software-only; runs on any Windows/Linux server, VM, or Docker; no proprietary appliance required; can be deployed in minutes | Appliance-based (SIRIS hardware, 2TB–60TB) or software-only (vSIRIS on own hardware); appliance provides plug-and-play convenience but adds hardware cost and lifecycle management | Medium Impact: Software-only model reduces procurement complexity and eliminates hardware refresh cycles; appliance model provides simplicity for hardware-bundled deployments | BDRShield: No hardware dependency |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison: BDRShield vs Datto
- Windows Server 2012+, Windows 8.1+
- Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, SUSE)
- Mac (Intel & ARM), NAS
- Microsoft 365 (Mail, Calendar, Contacts, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams)
- Google Workspace
(both included in unified console licensing)
- VMware vSphere 5.x–8.x
- Hyper-V 2012–2025
- Proxmox VE 7.4–8.4
- KVM (Debian/Ubuntu/RHEL-based)
- oVirt 4.5+
- Windows Server 2012+, Windows 8.1+
- Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, SUSE)
- Mac (Intel & ARM), NAS
Customer Stories
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