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Best Disaster Recovery Software in 2026: Pricing & Comparison
We compared four disaster recovery and business continuity platforms on public pricing, workload models, orchestration features and best-fit environments for 2026.
Acronis Cyber Protect fits small and mid-size businesses that want published per-device starting prices with integrated backup and security. Veeam suits organizations that need flexible workload licensing and strong recovery options (quote or pack-based). Datto SIRIS works for MSPs and mid-market teams that prefer appliance-based DRaaS. Zerto is the quote-led option for continuous replication and orchestration at scale.
Disaster recovery software protects critical systems so organizations can recover from outages, ransomware or site failures with defined RTO and RPO targets. Buyers care about backup and replication methods, orchestration, testing, cloud failover, security features and how pricing scales with workloads, storage or appliances.
We evaluated every vendor on the same fields: published pricing, free plan or trial, core focus and main limitation. Order is not a quality ranking. We sorted by public published price first, then quote-led platforms last.
Compared at a glance
| Provider | Published pricing | Free plan or trial | Best for | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acronis Cyber Protect | Standard from ~$85/year per device | Free trial | SMBs wanting per-device pricing | Visit → |
| Veeam | Data Platform packs (e.g. Foundation ~$155/workload/year est.) | Community Edition (limited); trial | Flexible workload protection | Visit → |
| Datto SIRIS | Quote / MSP channel (appliance + service) | Demo via partner | MSP-delivered appliance DRaaS | Visit → |
| Zerto | Quote only | Demo | Continuous replication and orchestration | Visit → |
Prices are public list prices or widely reported pack rates in USD where available, checked 13 Oct 2026; they change often — confirm on the vendor’s pricing page. How we evaluated: see methodology below.
The 4 companies in detail
Acronis Cyber Protect
Best for SMBs with published per-device rates
Best for: small and mid-size businesses that want backup, cybersecurity and disaster recovery options with clear starting prices.
| Published pricing | Standard from about $85/year per device; Advanced higher; Disaster Recovery often add-on |
|---|---|
| Free plan or trial | Free trial available |
| Core focus | Backup + cyber protection; cloud DR options |
| Main limitation | Full DR and advanced features may require higher editions or add-ons; pricing varies by region |
- Published starting prices for Standard, Backup Advanced and Advanced editions.
- Integrates backup with anti-malware and vulnerability assessment.
- Disaster Recovery is frequently an add-on; exact cloud costs depend on usage.
Veeam
Best for flexible workload licensing
Best for: organizations that need broad platform support and can buy via packs or partners.
| Published pricing | Data Platform Foundation, Advanced and Premium sold in packs (est. $155–$227.50/workload/year); Enterprise quote |
|---|---|
| Free plan or trial | Community Edition (limited workloads); 30-day trial |
| Core focus | Backup, replication, instant recovery, orchestration (Premium) |
| Main limitation | Most commercial pricing is partner or quote-based; storage is separate |
- Strong recovery options including instant VM recovery and orchestration on higher tiers.
- Supports VMware, Hyper-V, cloud, physical and Microsoft 365.
- Full commercial pricing often requires a reseller or sales conversation.
Datto SIRIS
Best for MSP-delivered appliance DRaaS
Best for: mid-market companies that prefer an all-in-one appliance with local and cloud virtualization via an MSP partner.
| Published pricing | Quote via MSP partners; appliance + monthly service model |
|---|---|
| Free plan or trial | Demo through partner |
| Core focus | Appliance-based backup, local/cloud virtualization, DRaaS |
| Main limitation | Sold exclusively through the MSP channel; no direct public list prices |
- All-in-one hardware and software with local and cloud recovery.
- Predictable monthly model once contracted through a partner.
- Cannot buy directly; final price includes MSP markup.
Zerto
Best for continuous replication at scale
Best for: enterprises that need continuous data protection, low RPOs and automated orchestration across hybrid environments.
| Published pricing | Quote only |
|---|---|
| Free plan or trial | Demo |
| Core focus | Continuous replication, journaling, orchestration, cyber recovery |
| Main limitation | No public list prices; typically higher investment for continuous protection |
- Continuous data protection with near-zero RPO options.
- Strong orchestration and testing for hybrid cloud environments.
- Fully quote-based; best suited to larger deployments with dedicated recovery needs.
Kurums Match: which disaster recovery platform fits your situation?
Small and mid-size businesses that want published per-device starting prices and integrated security should evaluate Acronis Cyber Protect. Organizations needing flexible workload licensing and broad platform support can look at Veeam packs or partner pricing. Teams that prefer an appliance-based solution delivered by an MSP usually shortlist Datto SIRIS. Enterprises that require continuous replication and low RPO orchestration typically request a Zerto quote after a technical demo.
Buying tip
Define your RTO and RPO targets first, then ask each vendor for the total cost of the recovery path you need (including storage, orchestration and testing). Confirm whether pricing is per workload, per device, per TB or appliance-based.
What is the difference between backup and disaster recovery software?
Backup software creates copies of data. Disaster recovery software adds the ability to restore systems quickly, often with orchestration, failover and defined recovery time and point objectives.
Which platform has the most transparent starting price?
Acronis publishes starting prices for its Cyber Protect editions. Veeam offers pack pricing through its store or partners. Datto and Zerto are primarily quote or channel-based.
Can I test disaster recovery without affecting production?
Most platforms, including Veeam, Datto and Zerto, support non-disruptive testing. Confirm the specific testing features and any related costs on the vendor page.
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