Best backup and disaster recovery solutions in 2025: Datto BCDR G2 awards

G2 is the world’s most trusted software marketplace, with over 2 million verified reviews. It empowers businesses to make smarter software decisions based on authentic, peer-driven insights. Each season, G2 ranks tools, software and platforms, helping companies identify best-in-class solutions.

How G2 scoring works

The ranking methodology combines both quantitative and qualitative factors, making its grid reports a trusted benchmark in the software industry.

Scores are based on two primary components:

• Satisfaction: Driven by metrics such as ease of use, setup and administration, user requirements, quality of support, recency and volume of reviews.
• Market presence: Determined by the volume and quality of category-specific reviews, along with company size, revenue and overall web presence.

Why it matters for Datto

Thanks to authentic peer reviews on G2, our partners and customers have a clear view into the real-world performance and value of our solutions — including Datto BCDR’s ease of use, reliability and support.

We’re proud to share that Datto BCDR has once again been named a top leader in Backup and Disaster Recovery. Recognized across multiple G2 categories, Datto BCDR continues to set the standard for business continuity. With over 98% of users rating it 4 or 5 stars, more than 96% saying it’s on the right track and 97% likely to recommend it, Datto BCDR remains a trusted choice for partners around the world.

Let’s take a closer look at where Datto BCDR stands out based on the feedback from our global community of partners.

Best online backup software

Online backup software allows businesses to store a copy of their data on remote servers in the cloud so that when disruptions like outages or cyberthreats occur, the stored data is secure and well-protected.

Why Datto BCDR stands out

According to G2’s SMB usability index, Datto earned a 93% overall score for usability while most competitors scored below 90%. This includes:

• 93% for ease of use, highlighting its intuitive interface and automation capabilities
• 94% for ease of admin, emphasizing straightforward management

On the SMB results index:

• 93% of users said it meets their requirements
• 91% would recommend it, reflecting strong user satisfaction

With a go-live time of just 0.77 months, Datto delivers a true turnkey experience that helps partners onboard faster, protect clients instantly and get to a faster ROI.

“UI is easy to use. Quick setup. I trust in Datto against a disaster. I recovered from ransomware and everything was pretty straightforward.” – Julio L.

Best server backup software

If there is a mechanical failure or a user error, the server backup software ensures that every single piece of information is well-protected and intact since it is stored by the backup solution in a remote location, remote cloud or on some other on-premises hardware device.

Backup leader

Datto BCDR has been recognized as a leader in server backup. While many competitors averaged scores of around 90% or less, Datto surpassed those across the board.

• 94% for ease of setup, indicative of Datto’s turnkey approach
• 96% for scheduled backups, ensuring consistent and reliable protection
• 94% for meeting requirements, validating real-world performance
• 90% for alerts and notifications, helping MSPs stay alert

With a go-live time in the category of just 1.09 months (compared to the 1.51-month average), Datto enables faster deployment and maximizes efficiency.

“The efficiency of local backup, to cloud backup, to screenshot verifications, to testing, to restoring is unmatched.” – Verified user in IT services

Best PC backup software

PC backup software ensures important files and operating systems are secure, helping you recover exactly what you need with minimal hassle. PC backup tools are simple to use and get you back up and running quickly.

Datto leads the way

Recognized as a PC backup leader, Datto BCDR excels where it counts for MSPs.

• 99% for incremental backup, highlighting bandwidth-efficient performance
• 97% for multiple backup versions, supporting flexible restore points
• 97% for online restore, emphasizing fast, secure cloud recovery
• 94% for quality support, giving partners peace of mind

“I love the speed at which I can virtualize and be back online, even before my failed PC is replaced. When I have a hardware failure, I can be back up and running in minutes instead of days.” — Verified user in comp & network security

Best disaster recovery software

Disaster recovery (DR) software solutions help businesses quickly recover software, settings and data to their original state in the event of an attack, minimizing downtime and business disruption.

Why Datto leads the pack

Recognized as a leader in disaster recovery software, Datto BCDR continues to raise the bar. While others scored 90% or less, here’s how Datto performed in critical areas:

• 97% for ease of use, powered by intuitive workflows and 1-Click DR
• 97% for cloud recovery, ensuring rapid access to secure backups
• 97% for prior state recovery, restoring systems to original status
• 91% for recovery automation, reducing manual steps and delays

“Datto BCDR has seamless backups with plenty of recovery options. In the event of a service disruption, such as ransomware attack or natural disaster, the recovery capabilities of Datto help restore operations quickly.” — Vincent T

Best Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) solution

DRaaS solutions provide cloud-based failover and recovery as it minimizes downtime for business applications and services by recovering data from secure, off-site environments.

Built for business continuity

As a leader in DRaaS, Datto BCDR earned the highest satisfaction score in its category.

• 94% for system failover, enabling fast failover during disruptions
• 94% for service provisioning, simplifying setup and deployment
• 95% for meeting requirements, proving its reliability in real-world use

 “I have rescued companies from ransomware, stolen computers, natural disasters and lost data. It’s not only disaster recovery but also business continuity. Datto BCDR gives you that peace of mind.” — Alejandro H.

Datto BCDR’s strong ratings and recognition reflect the deep trust our partners place in us — and our commitment to delivering a world-class experience through reliable performance and simplicity.

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