Comparing Microsoft 365 Native Backup and Datto SaaS Protection

Hey there! It’s your pal Josh, Director of Engineering at Cortavo, where we’ve been dishing out unbeatable protection and rapid recovery for your data with our legendary 3-2-1 strategy—three copies, two media types, one offsite. In this cloud-crazy world, keeping your Microsoft 365 data safe is a must, and I’m here to spill the tea on Microsoft’s native backup versus Datto SaaS Protection. Buckle up for a cheeky comparison to help you stash your data and dodge downtime like a pro!

The Vital Role of Backups

Backups? They’re your knight in shining armor against ransomware, user oopsies, and those pesky outages that can burn through thousands per minute. Whether you’re flirting with Microsoft’s built-in goodies or going all-in with Datto, the mission is clear: keep your data alive and kicking. As Cortavo’s backup wizards, we’re here to turbocharge your bottom line with elite SaaS backups that laugh in the face of risk.

Understanding SaaS Backup Tools: Your Data’s Bodyguard

SaaS (Software as a Service) backup tools—like Microsoft 365 Native Backup and Datto SaaS Protection—are the muscle behind protecting your cloud-based goodies, from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace. These bad boys shield everything: emails, docs, calendars, contacts, and collab tools like Teams or SharePoint. Here’s the juicy scoop on how they’ve got your back:

• Automated Data Capture: They swoop in with auto-backups (daily or 3x daily with Datto), snagging every tweak—deleted emails, updated files—you name it. No IT sweat required!
• Granular Recovery Options: Forget restoring the whole shebang—restore a single file or email with ease. Datto’s point-in-time recovery even lets you rewind like a time-traveling DJ.
• Defense Against Threats: These tools are your anti-ransomware ninjas and outage bouncers. Microsoft’s basic recovery is fine, but Datto brings the big guns with malware and phishing smackdowns.
• Compliance and Retention: They lock down data for GDPR or HIPAA with retention up to 93 days (Microsoft) or a year (Datto)—legal worries? Pfft, handled!
• Independent Storage: Stashing copies outside the platform (especially with Datto or Cortavo’s cloud) keeps you safe from Microsoft mishaps, nailing that 3-2-1 rule like champs.

In short, a SaaS backup tool is your data’s personal bodyguard, ready to save the day—whether it’s one file or the whole circus—keeping your business humming.

Similarities Between Microsoft 365 Native Backup and Datto SaaS Protection

Both Microsoft 365 Native Backup and Datto SaaS Protection are here to guard your cloud treasures—Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams—and they whip up automated backups with recovery tricks up their sleeves. They’ve got your compliance game covered, and their API magic with Microsoft 365 makes setup a breeze from one slick interface. Team players, both!

Key Differences

Here’s where the gloves come off! Microsoft 365 Native Backup leans on the Recycle Bin and versioning—cute, but it’s capped at 93 days (with an archive nudge) and can’t handle fancy recoveries. It’s a basic shield, not a fortress against ransomware or big data disasters.

Datto SaaS Protection? Now that’s a heavyweight! With 3x daily backups, point-in-time recovery, and threat-busting power, it’s stored safe and sound in the Datto Cloud—outside Microsoft’s playground. Cortavo amps it up with our scalable private/hybrid cloud and Azure/AWS flair, tossing in encryption and instant recovery for good measure.

Management? Microsoft’s self-serve deal needs your elbow grease, while Datto’s portal (and Cortavo’s expert tweaks) makes it a walk in the park. We’re talking less downtime, more swagger!

Cost Comparison: Price per TB vs. Price per User

Let’s talk cash, folks! Microsoft 365 Native Backup bills by storage—per terabyte (TB)—covering live data, recycle bins, and versions. As of July 2025, it’s about $0.24 per GB per month ($240 per TB), dropping off once the data’s out of play. Great for data hogs with few users, but watch that bill climb!

Datto SaaS Protection plays the per-user game, clocking in at $2 to $3 per user per month (month-to-month or three-year deals with discounts). Storage is included, with retention up to a year or infinite with their fancy Infinite Cloud Retention. For 500 users at $2.50/month? That’s $1,250/month, no matter the data pile—way smoother for user-heavy crews.

The showdown? Microsoft wins for big data, low users (10 TB = $2,400/month vs. $1,250/month for 500 users), while Datto rocks user-packed setups. Cortavo’s got your back, mixing cost-smart resilience with our cloud wizardry.

Why Cortavo Champions the Right Choice

At Cortavo, we harness the 3-2-1 strategy to triple your shield, stashing copies on NAS and cloud with a wink and a grin. Pick Microsoft’s simple vibe or Datto’s powerhouse punch—either way, my team’s got your tailored fix. Power up with Cortavo’s secure, scalable cloud solutions—hit us at 1-866-CORTAVO or www.cortavo.com to lock in the protection your data’s begging for!