Datto
Datto protects your business data, manages your endpoints, and keeps you running after ransomware or disaster strikes.
Overview
If a ransomware attack or hardware failure hit your business tomorrow, Datto is built to get you back up and running fast. Datto offers backup and disaster recovery for servers, PCs, SaaS applications like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, and cloud workloads. Its immutable cloud storage keeps backups invisible to attackers. Beyond backup, Datto provides endpoint monitoring and management, network hardware including routers and WiFi, and an AI-powered service management platform called Autotask. The platform uses BackupIQ technology to automate backup operations and accelerate recovery. Datto sells primarily through managed service providers, meaning most small businesses access Datto through an IT partner rather than buying directly. If you already work with an IT provider, there is a strong chance they already offer Datto as part of their stack.
Features
- Image-based backup and disaster recovery for servers and PCs
- Cloud-to-cloud backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
- Ransomware detection with automated threat response
- Remote monitoring and management of endpoints
- AI-driven antivirus and endpoint detection and response
Best for
Datto fits small businesses that rely on a managed service provider for IT support and cannot afford extended downtime from data loss or ransomware. It works especially well for businesses with on-site servers, cloud applications, or both that need a single solution covering all their data.
Why this SMB score
Datto delivers enterprise-grade data protection and ransomware resilience that small businesses genuinely need, but the MSP-first sales model and lack of transparent pricing create real friction for owners trying to evaluate or adopt it independently.