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Carbonite Server vs Dell Data Protection Suite comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Carbonite Server
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
57th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (42nd)
Dell Data Protection Suite
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
25th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Carbonite Server is 0.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell Data Protection Suite is 0.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell Data Protection Suite0.4%
Carbonite Server0.9%
Other98.7%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

CP
Backup, storage and disaster recovery technical specialist at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
A reliable backup product which needs little management
For most technical users the setup and initial deployment are fairly straightforward and once deployed it 99% of the time looks after itself. Installation of the agents is similar to most other products in that it has an install wizard to guide you, the accompanying documentation is also very useful to assist wherever you are in the agent install and policy setup process. Normally our customers' IT team does the deployment of agents, however, this isn't a daunting task unless you are dealing with multiple servers to protect the product. On a server-by-server basis, the deployment doesn't take long. From the MSP side of things, the infrastructure sitting behind the scenes doesn't take too much to install, configure and maintain.
D Alvarado - PeerSpot reviewer
Lider Soporte Cloud at a security firm with 51-200 employees
Unified backups have protected hybrid workloads and now enable rapid recovery from ransomware
Dell Data Protection Suite is the most effective solution for my needs. The best features include comprehensive backup recovery across hybrid environments, supporting physical, virtual, and cloud workloads with tools that ensure fast, efficient restores across diverse environments. The flexibility in supporting physical, virtual, and cloud workloads has been a real advantage for us. We had a legacy physical database workload running on-premises alongside a newer cloud application in Azure. Traditionally, we would have needed separate tools to protect each environment, which would have meant extra overhead and complexity. Dell Data Protection Suite has positively impacted our organization by strengthening resilience, simplifying operations, and reducing downtime. Fast recovery is a key positive outcome, as RecoveryPoint for VMs allows us to restore critical workloads to a clean point in time with snapshots within minutes, minimizing downtime during incidents. The accuracy and reliability of the output from Dell Data Protection Suite's AI are generally high, especially concerning anomaly detection and compliance reporting.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Easy verification of things is the most valuable feature."
"I find the BMR/image and the recovery pieces are valuable."
"The solution is a free engine to help work with the container."
"It does not slow down your computer or use a lot of resources as it works."
"It seems reliable and easy to use."
"The advice that I have for people looking into using Carbonite Server is that it seems reliable and easy to use."
"The efficiency and convenience are excellent."
"Technical support handled all our issues quickly and effectively."
"I recommend this solution because it is the most complete tool in the market, and Dell Data Protection Suite is a faster and excellent solution."
"Many of our customers and partners are very satisfied because using Dell Data Protection Suite or Data Domain allows them to manage their backups in a smooth way and gain significant savings in storage area because the deduplication of Data Domain is really effective."
"Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive product with comprehensive tools."
"I'd rate the solution ten out of ten."
"The best features that Dell Data Protection Suite offers are strong ransomware protection and reliable backup recovery across different workloads."
"Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive suite offering virus-free and ransomware-free data protection."
"From my end experience, the biggest impact of Dell Data Protection Suite has been operational efficiency and storage optimization."
"The essential point is its reliability and fast recovery of information from corporate equipment."
 

Cons

"It could be a little bit easier or faster to be able to access data files without having to download anything."
"When you have to restore it, Carbonite takes a lot of time."
"They do not yet have USB recovery but they are adding it in coming releases."
"The only thing that I would like to see improved is related to marketing. Currently, it is very difficult to find the right paper and stuff for me. Their marketing department should provide better information because currently, it is very difficult to find information on the internet. It was bought over by OpenText, and you won't be able to find a lot of information about this solution on their site. They should also provide training facilities for commercial purposes. Some of my colleagues recently went for pilot training, and they were technical. If I want to get trained, the training has to be more commercial. Currently, there is no such training for users like me."
"The stability has room for improvement."
"In the next release I would like to see an improvement in the auto failover option."
"The support for object storage isn't quite there yet; its public cloud support can be improved."
"I would like to see an improvement on the management user interface, as well as Kellion integrations."
"Regarding needed improvements for Dell Data Protection Suite, I think support must be upgraded."
"While Dell DPS is a powerful solution, it is expensive, which allows competitors to find their place in the market. The deployment is complex and not simplified, requiring professional expertise."
"From a data protection perspective, Dell is moving away from Dell Data Protection Suite to focus on PowerProtect Data Manager."
"The learning curve is relatively steep, the complexity of some advanced configurations is challenging, and the interface could be more intuitive."
"Dell Data Protection Suite could be improved in a few areas based on real-world use."
"Dell Data Protection Suite could provide support for more virtualization platforms."
"The biggest frustration I have with Dell Data Protection Suite is the initial setup."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay 9,000 dollars per year for our license."
"The solution is open source."
"Its price is reasonable."
"The pricing is between $120 and $150 per year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
15%
Construction Company
14%
Retailer
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise5
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell Data Protection Suite?
The pricing and licensing of Dell Data Protection Suite depend on factors such as the number of protected server virtual machines, storage capacity, workload types, and required features. From a se...
What needs improvement with Dell Data Protection Suite?
Dell Data Protection Suite can be improved in several areas. The user interface could be more intuitive, especially for new administrators. Reporting and dashboard customization could provide more ...
What is your primary use case for Dell Data Protection Suite?
My main use case for Dell Data Protection Suite is protecting VMware virtual machines, Windows and Linux servers, and critical applications. I configured backup policies, monitored scheduled backup...
 

Also Known As

Carbonite Recover Backup
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