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Head-to-head · Endpoint Backup Software

Axcient x360Recover vs Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Axcient x360Recover #3 in Endpoint Backup Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Axcient
Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows #4 in Endpoint Backup Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Datto

Axcient x360Recover leads on 0 checks, Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAxcient x360Recover · 9.1/10
  • Free trialonly Axcient x360Recover

Axcient x360Recover scores higher on our rubric for endpoint backup software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Axcient x360Recover is the better fit for MSPs needing image-based disaster recovery. Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows is the better fit for windows MSPs needing long retention.

  • Axcient x360Recover fits best

    MSPs needing image-based disaster recovery

  • Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows fits best

    Windows MSPs needing long retention

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Side by side

Feature Axcient x360Recover 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #3 in Endpoint Backup Software #4 in Endpoint Backup Software
Best for MSPs needing image-based disaster recovery Windows MSPs needing long retention
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request · 14-day trial Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux, macOS Web, Windows
Integrations 3 integrations 7 integrations
Features Axcient x360Recover 1/2 · Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows 1/2
Bare-metal recovery Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Ransomware protection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Backup scope Not checked yet Not checked yet
Retention period Not checked yet Not checked yet
Devices per license Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported endpoint OS Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Direct-to-Cloud and appliance-based deployment options
  • Immutable ZFS recovery points with AutoVerify integrity testing
  • Virtualization, air-gapping, and bare-metal recovery capabilities
  • Continuous direct-to-cloud backup with configurable schedules
  • Bare-metal recovery to the same or different hardware
  • Immutable encrypted storage with PSA and RMM integrations
Cons
  • Pricing is sales-led rather than published as a standard plan
  • No free plan is offered
  • MSP-focused operations may exceed simple backup requirements
  • Pricing requires a contact-sales conversation
  • Platform coverage centers on Windows endpoints
  • Retention choices use preset periods rather than a custom duration
Our verdict

Axcient x360Recover is a business continuity and disaster recovery platform designed for managed service providers. It supports image-based backup for desktops, laptops, workstations, servers, Linux systems, macOS systems, Azure data, and…

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Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows is a cloud-based backup and restore service for Windows PCs, servers, virtual machines, and cloud instances. Managed through Datto’s centralized platform, it is aimed at managed service providers and IT…

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  1. Axcient x360RecoverEndpoint Backup Software 9.1Pricing on request · 14-day trial
  2. Datto Endpoint Backup for WindowsEndpoint Backup Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Axcient x360Recover — where it wins

    • Direct-to-Cloud and appliance-based deployment options
    • Immutable ZFS recovery points with AutoVerify integrity testing
    • Virtualization, air-gapping, and bare-metal recovery capabilities

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is sales-led rather than published as a standard plan
    • No free plan is offered
    • MSP-focused operations may exceed simple backup requirements

  • Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows — where it wins

    • Continuous direct-to-cloud backup with configurable schedules
    • Bare-metal recovery to the same or different hardware
    • Immutable encrypted storage with PSA and RMM integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a contact-sales conversation
    • Platform coverage centers on Windows endpoints
    • Retention choices use preset periods rather than a custom duration
  • Axcient x360Recover9.1/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    Image-based backup with immutable recovery points, testing, virtualization, and MSP operations.

    Visit AxcientFull verdict →
  • Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A capable Windows endpoint backup service for MSPs that need long retention.

    Visit DattoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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