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Arcserve Backup vs Dell Avamar comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Arcserve Backup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
46th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell Avamar
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
13th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Arcserve Backup is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell Avamar is 1.9%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell Avamar1.9%
Arcserve Backup0.4%
Other97.7%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

MohammadFahim - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Specialist at Futuresoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Enabling efficient management with quick deployment and cost-effective solutions while needing improved support
I assess the value of Arcserve Backup's integration with multiple operating systems to be effective only for deploying the agent, as we deploy the agent and take the backup from the backup server only. I face no issues in terms of integration with Arcserve Backup. I do use Arcserve Backup's deduplication and compression features. These features help optimize storage resources by erasing duplicate data from the storage, so if we have two or three TB storage, it will take backup around three to four months. Regarding the disaster recovery feature of Arcserve Backup, we only do a simple one server disaster recovery feature. In terms of hybrid deployment scenarios, we have mostly done this in a Windows environment, with a small amount done in Linux. On a scale from one to ten, I rate Arcserve Backup a nine.
SamuelThomas - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
Have supported critical environments despite room for improvement in legacy backup options
It is very efficient in cyber resilience. Deduplication, automation, and everything is very efficient. It is multi-cloud enabled and has broad protections. The software delivers flexible and efficient backup and recovery options through its cyber resiliency features. Dell PowerProtect Manager provides insights in managing backup processes. Its encryption mechanisms are very efficient, helping to secure sensitive data. Its integration with Dell EMC Data Domain is very good. It is easy to integrate with Data Domain. Multi-cloud options are enabled, and backup in cloud options exist in Dell Avamar.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Arcserve Backup positively impacts the organization by providing a simple managed backup solution that is not complex, making it easy to manage and configure; that is the best feature I can describe."
"Arcserve Backup positively impacts the organization by providing a simple managed backup solution that is not complex, making it easy to manage and configure; that is the best feature I can describe."
"The solution is very stable."
"The stability of Dell EMC Avamar is very good."
"The tool's most valuable features are backup management and speed."
"The stability of Dell EMC Avamar is very good."
"The data reduction feature and the ease of enabling a server in a DR location are the most valuable."
"Avamar is a very good solution, and it stands out compared to other options, especially when we expand storage with Data Domain or other accessible storage systems."
"The most valuable feature for me in Dell Avamar is the automation, which is good for completion."
"This product is very easy to use; the interface is easier to use than other backup solutions, and the product is mature and can handle all of our data protection."
 

Cons

"I have noticed that support needs to improve in Arcserve Backup."
"I have noticed that support needs to improve in Arcserve Backup."
"The technical support should be improved. They could be more responsive in the future."
"More integration would be helpful, as well as the addition of more applications."
"We'd like to see something that could also work with Unix servers and physical servers to have a unified solution that works with everything."
"It's not the best solution for big databases."
"Performance can sometimes be affected when tools are utilized for tasks like backup or deep archiving."
"Dell EMC Avamar is a very complex product. It is not very user-friendly, and we won't be using Avamar anymore."
"There are instances where backups fail on certain applications, which is an area that could be improved."
"I have found the support from Dell EMC Avamar to be not as good as Veeam. The time it takes to receive support could be improved. However, once we have the support the agents are knowledgeable and helpful."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Licensing was generally on a per VM or terabyte basis. They changed their licensing model a couple of times and turned it into socket-based licensing, which is an improvement in their licensing model."
"Dell Avamar is free when we deploy the data protection. When we order data protection, this software is included in the hardware."
"I rate the tool's price as a three out of ten if one means expensive and ten means it is a cheaply priced tool."
"It is expensive. Its cost is the main thing."
"There are licensing costs for Dell EMC Avamar and it is paid annually."
"The cost of the solution is very expensive."
"Its price should be reduced. It would be good if you could pay as per usage, and there is a subscription model like VMware. There should be some flexibility because sometimes, the customer only uses the backup for one month or three months. Currently, I have to pay whether I use it or not. Its licensing should be flexible and based on consumption."
"It is easy to use."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise47
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arcserve Backup?
I think the licensing costs of Arcserve Backup are not very expensive. I am satisfied with the current price of Arcserve Backup.
What needs improvement with Arcserve Backup?
I have noticed that support needs to improve in Arcserve Backup.
What is your primary use case for Arcserve Backup?
I have been using Arcserve Backup for around 10 years.
What's the difference between Dell EMC Avamar and Dell EMC NetWorker?
From the very beginning, Dell EMC NetWorker considers users and those who might potentially become users. In terms of both pricing and setup, this product offers an experience that is significantly...
What needs improvement with Dell Avamar?
It is a very good product. My only concern is that there is no tape backup. For tape backup, we have to use Dell NetWorker. They could add more features for cyber resilience and multi-cloud options...
 

Also Known As

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Avamar
 

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Sample Customers

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Dodge County, St Laurence's College, FieldCore (a GE Company), Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Getronics, Lewisville Independent School District, EnvisionRxOptions, Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions
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