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Head-to-head · Backup Software

Iperius Backup vs DATASTOR Shield

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Iperius Backup #25 in Backup Software 6.6/10 Free plan · 21-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Iperius Backup
DATASTOR Shield #60 in Backup Software 3.4/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit DATASTOR

Iperius Backup leads on 1 check, DATASTOR Shield on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIperius Backup · 6.6/10
  • Free planonly Iperius Backup
  • Free trialboth

Iperius Backup scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 6.6 against 3.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #25 and #60.

Iperius Backup offers free plan; DATASTOR Shield doesn't.

Iperius Backup is the better fit for windows teams wanting broad one-time licensing. DATASTOR Shield is the better fit for long-retention backup with self-healing.

  • Iperius Backup fits best

    Windows teams wanting broad one-time licensing

  • DATASTOR Shield fits best

    Long-retention backup with self-healing

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Side by side

Feature Iperius Backup 6.6/10 Visit ↗ DATASTOR Shield 3.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.6 3.4
Ranking #25 in Backup Software #60 in Backup Software
Best for Windows teams wanting broad one-time licensing Long-retention backup with self-healing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 21 days 30 days
Free trial length 21 days · no card needed 30 days
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows Windows
Support Email, Phone, Docs Tickets, Docs
Integrations 20 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Enterprise
Features Iperius Backup 3/4 · DATASTOR Shield 3/4
Computer backup ✓ ✓
Mobile backup Not checked yet —
Server backup ✓ ✓
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Backup scope Mixed Mixed
Restore modes Mixed Mixed
Supported platforms windows Windows; client support for Mac OS, Linux, and Unix through standard SMB
Our review
Pros
  • Covers imaging, bare-metal recovery, VMs, databases, and Microsoft 365
  • Supports NAS, tape, FTP/SFTP, cloud storage, and major cloud services
  • Includes AES-256 encryption and ransomware-focused backup protections
  • Source-side global deduplication reduces transferred and stored data.
  • Supports disk, tape, NAS/DAS, and cloud storage targets.
  • Self-healing, verification, and bare-metal recovery strengthen recovery planning.
Cons
  • Windows-only platform coverage
  • Advanced capabilities require separate higher-priced plans
  • One-time licensing costs increase as coverage expands
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • There is no perpetual free plan.
  • Database protection is specified for Microsoft SQL Server and Exchange.
Our verdict

Iperius Backup is Windows software for protecting computers, servers, virtual machines, databases, mail systems, and Microsoft 365 data. It combines file and folder backup with incremental and differential jobs, full disk imaging, disk…

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DATASTOR Shield is hybrid cloud backup, restore, archiving, and replication software for businesses. It protects Windows servers, workstations, virtual machines, and selected databases, with support for Windows, macOS, and Linux…

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  1. Iperius BackupBackup Software 6.6Free plan · 21-day trial
  2. DATASTOR ShieldBackup Software 3.4Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Iperius Backup — where it wins

    • Covers imaging, bare-metal recovery, VMs, databases, and Microsoft 365
    • Supports NAS, tape, FTP/SFTP, cloud storage, and major cloud services
    • Includes AES-256 encryption and ransomware-focused backup protections

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only platform coverage
    • Advanced capabilities require separate higher-priced plans
    • One-time licensing costs increase as coverage expands

  • DATASTOR Shield — where it wins

    • Source-side global deduplication reduces transferred and stored data.
    • Supports disk, tape, NAS/DAS, and cloud storage targets.
    • Self-healing, verification, and bare-metal recovery strengthen recovery planning.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales.
    • There is no perpetual free plan.
    • Database protection is specified for Microsoft SQL Server and Exchange.
  • Iperius Backup6.6/10 · Free plan · 21-day trial

    Broad Windows backup coverage with flexible one-time plans, but no cross-platform support.

    Visit Iperius BackupFull verdict →
  • DATASTOR Shield3.4/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A business backup platform for long retention, recovery flexibility, and self-healing.

    Visit DATASTORFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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