Best BCDR / Disaster Recovery Software · 2026
Arcserve UDP vs 
Datto BCDR Arcserve UDP vs Datto BCDR: on our data-weighted scoring, Arcserve UDP edges ahead (7.6 vs 7.4/10). Arcserve UDP starts at Custom quote and is best for mid-market and MSPs wanting unified backup, replication, and DR with simple per-terabyte (FETB) licensing; Datto BCDR starts at Custom quote and is best for MSPs wanting turnkey appliance-based BCDR. Choose Arcserve UDP for the stronger overall track record; consider Datto BCDR if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | Arcserve UDP | Datto BCDR |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| User reviews | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Adoption | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 3.0 |
| Arcserve UDP | Datto BCDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | quote | quote |
| Free trial / tier | 30 days | — |
| Best for | Mid-market and MSPs wanting unified backup, replication, and DR with simple per-terabyte (FETB) licensing | MSPs wanting turnkey appliance-based BCDR |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Hybrid (appliance + cloud) |
| G2 rating | 4.2/5 (135) | 4.5/5 (200) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.6 | 7.4 |
You need mid-market and msps wanting unified backup, replication, and dr with simple per-terabyte (fetb) licensing.
You need msps wanting turnkey appliance-based bcdr.
Arcserve UDP bills on a quote model from Custom quote (30 days trial), while Datto BCDR uses a quote model from Custom quote. Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Arcserve UDP ships 6 headline capabilities (Unified backup + replication + DR, Per-FETB universal licensing, Image-based bare-metal recovery, Instant VM / virtual standby) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. Datto BCDR ships 5 (Image-based BCDR appliances, Instant virtualization, Cloud failover, Ransomware detection), deploying Hybrid (appliance + cloud).
Arcserve UDP holds 4.2/5 (~135 G2 reviews); Datto BCDR holds 4.5/5 (~200 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Arcserve UDP edges ahead (7.6 vs 7.4/10). Pick Datto BCDR instead when msps wanting turnkey appliance-based bcdr. See Arcserve UDP alternatives or Datto BCDR alternatives.
