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Azure Backup vs Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
3.3
Azure Backup provides long-term ROI through affordability, security, and automation, reducing costs by eliminating data center requirements.
Sentiment score
1.0
Dell PowerProtect DP offers cost savings, improved data protection, faster backups, reduced downtime, simplified management, and higher productivity.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.3
Azure Backup support is generally praised but has mixed reviews on response times, communication, and resolution speed.
Sentiment score
8.5
Dell PowerProtect DP support is mixed, with slow frontline help but improved resolution upon escalation and partner level intervention.
The support from Microsoft is actually good; I have had positive experiences with it.
Project Manager at Capgemini
The technical support from Microsoft is good
Senior Infrastructure Engineer at MIC Global
Challenges exist in certain Linux-based cases.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
On the one or two occasions where we needed to engage with Dell support, they've been most helpful.
Senior Systems Engineer at NTT DATA
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) support from Dell EMC is consistent.
Lead Architect (HCI, Cloud, VMware, Storage, Security, Finops) at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Azure Backup offers high scalability, supporting companies of all sizes with seamless growth and adaptability to large data volumes.
Sentiment score
3.5
Dell PowerProtect DP is scalable and adaptable, supporting varied data needs with easy upgrades and expansion options.
Azure Backup is scalable since it is a global solution.
Ambassador at a pharma/biotech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
The scalability of Azure Backup is quite easy and affordable to scale, with many improved features like data transfer.
Project Manager at Capgemini
The product offers flexibility for scalability, making it user-friendly and adaptable to different performance requirements.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.4
Azure Backup is highly stable with a 95% success rate, praised for reliability but needs zone-redundant architecture.
Sentiment score
7.5
Dell PowerProtect DP is praised for stability and reliability, with minor network issues but effective patching and consistent operation.
I would rate the stability of Azure Backup as nine out of ten; it shows high stability in my experience.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer at MIC Global
Azure Backup is stable for Microsoft environments.
AI Solution Architect at Bitscape Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) is a stable solution because it's a mature product.
Senior Systems Engineer at NTT DATA
 

Room For Improvement

Azure Backup requires improvements in user interface, integration, pricing, backup efficiency, technical support, and security features.
Dell PowerProtect DP has authentication, space management, setup complexities, and lacks third-party integration, continuous backup, and AI innovations.
Azure Backup needs improvements for specific backup options beyond just full VM snapshots.
Project Manager at Capgemini
It is not a perfect tool for restoring SQL databases since it requires replacing everything instead of restoring specific files.
Ambassador at a pharma/biotech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
The reporting functionality of Azure Backup needs improvement.
AI Solution Architect at Bitscape Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) requires more updates and innovations in AI-powered cyber resilience.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
You cannot integrate with any other third-party solution or your Data Domain since it is very tightly coupled and has limited licenses with respect to capacity that are integrated directly with Avamar.
Lead Architect (HCI, Cloud, VMware, Storage, Security, Finops) at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
One area of Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) that can be improved is probably more integrations with third-party software, particularly third-party backup software.
Senior Systems Engineer at NTT DATA
 

Setup Cost

Azure Backup pricing is based on consumption without licensing fees, considered moderately priced and cost-effective within Microsoft's ecosystem.
Dell PowerProtect DP offers flexible licensing and good value with bundled features, despite higher costs than some competitors.
The pricing of Azure Backup is fine; it is a low-cost solution.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer at MIC Global
Azure Backup is expensive relative to the value we get from it.
Ambassador at a pharma/biotech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Pricing is competitive with other software vendors.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
The pricing of Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) is competitive compared to its peers in the market.
Senior Systems Engineer at NTT DATA
 

Valuable Features

Azure Backup offers seamless integration, security, scalability, cost-effectiveness, centralized monitoring, and user-friendly access, ensuring data protection and efficiency.
Dell PowerProtect DP offers high deduplication, easy deployment, AI security, scalability, fast recovery, and multi-cloud integration.
It has a good impact on our cost savings and operational efficiency as it is a low-cost solution.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer at MIC Global
The benefits I see from Azure Backup are that this solution is beneficial; we can access the data or files in Azure Backup anywhere, anytime.
Project Manager at Capgemini
Another valuable feature is its retention policies, which offer both archive and standard options.
AI Solution Architect at Bitscape Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) has a scalable architecture, offering flexibility, so you can always scale the capacity to meet any increased demands.
Senior Systems Engineer at NTT DATA
AI integration enhances backup operations by analyzing data and ensuring malware protection.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
It is easy for rebooting and upgrading since everything is managed from a single pane through DPA, where you can upgrade everything including your backup solution and backup storage in a one-touch interface.
Lead Architect (HCI, Cloud, VMware, Storage, Security, Finops) at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Azure Backup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
40th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Azure Backup is 1.8%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) is 0.7%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Azure Backup1.8%
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)0.7%
Other97.5%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Sanjay Sahu - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at Capgemini
Has supported secure data storage with incremental backups and centralized monitoring
Azure Backup supports all the features that we need, so additional features are not an immediate need for me. The documentation for Azure Backup seems okay for me; it is good overall, but it should be more descriptive for each item. It should elaborate more on how backup and restore are fulfilled in different scenarios. One of the reviews indicates that Azure Backup needs improvements for specific backup options beyond just full VM snapshots. I believe it should be improved actually. Regarding specific backup options, I say there should be improvements compared to how they provided them in older days.
Pranav Telang - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Architect (HCI, Cloud, VMware, Storage, Security, Finops) at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Integrated backup platform has simplified upgrades and centralized management for enterprise sites
You cannot integrate with any other third-party solution or your Data Domain since it is very tightly coupled and has limited licenses with respect to capacity that are integrated directly with Avamar. Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) solutions are usually costly. When it is virtualized or comes with additional licenses and additional hardware, the cost increases. The pricing is defined by what kind of performance you are looking for, so based on that, you have to decide what type of disk you need. Scalability is based on how much capacity you have or what slots are available. After that, you have to include the DAEs and capacities. Again, you have to purchase an additional license for Data Domain if you are increasing the capacity.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
5%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise23
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

How does Azure Backup differ from Veeam Backup & Replication?
Veeam has a version for Azure but there are organizations, like ours, that are considering moving to an Azure environment and wonder if Azure Backup is better than Veeam Backup and Replication (Vee...
What do you like most about Azure Backup?
Azure Backup is easy to configure and restore.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Backup?
The pricing of Azure Backup is fine; it is a low-cost solution.
What do you like most about Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)?
What I find valuable about Dell PowerProtect IDPA is its stability and strong performance.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)?
The pricing of Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) is competitive compared to its peers in the market, and while it can always come down, I still think it's a fair price.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)?
One area of Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) that can be improved is probably more integrations with third-party software, particularly third-party backup software.
 

Also Known As

No data available
Dell EMC IDPA, Dell IDPA, EMC IDPA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Russell Reynolds Associates, Somerset County Council, Kardem, PCL Construction
Under Armour, Christian Brothers University, Presidio
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