Why teams choose XReplicator
- You want backup and DR using infrastructure and storage you control.
- You want to avoid a recovery model centered on one vendor cloud.
- You want to evaluate file, partition, full-disk, and Azure-to-Azure DR recovery workflows.
- You want a Community Edition path before MSP or Enterprise licensing.
- You want customers to retain practical restore access to their backup data.
Linux CBT without an extra backup kernel module
XReplicator uses the host Linux kernel's supported eBPF capabilities for change tracking. It does not require an additional out-of-tree backup kernel module or turning off Secure Boot. The host still needs a supported Linux kernel and the required eBPF capabilities, so validate those prerequisites during evaluation.
Where Datto is strong
Datto Endpoint Backup with Disaster Recovery is positioned as an MSP-focused BCDR product with direct-to-cloud backup, Datto Cloud disaster recovery, ransomware protection, and unified portal management.
Vendor source: Datto Endpoint Backup with Disaster RecoveryWhat you keep control of with XReplicator
- XReplicator keeps the backup server and storage choice in the customer or MSP operating model.
- Backup data can be stored in customer-controlled local or object storage targets.
- Existing backup data remains restorable even if an expired license prevents new backups.
Datto may fit better when
- You want a turnkey MSP BCDR service where the vendor cloud is the primary recovery destination.
- You prefer not to deploy or maintain backup infrastructure.
- You already run MSP service delivery through Datto/Kaseya tooling.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Datto when turnkey vendor-cloud BCDR is the main requirement.
- Choose XReplicator when control over backup storage, recovery workflow, and infrastructure ownership matters more.
- Compare the two by running a restore drill and asking where the data lives, who controls it, and what happens if the commercial relationship changes.
Start with a restore test
The best way to compare backup products is to prove recovery in your own environment. Start with a small workload, confirm where the backup data lives, run a real restore, and choose the product that gives your team the right balance of control, efficiency, and recovery confidence.