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Clumio vs Dell Avamar comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 16, 2025

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

Clumio
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
32nd
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (29th), SaaS Backup (13th)
Dell Avamar
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Clumio is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell Avamar is 3.1%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

KetanPatel6 - PeerSpot reviewer
A backup solution with better reporting and easy configuration
We were looking to replace our backup software and started doing a POC. During the POC, we realized the benefits of Clumio, especially given our small team. We always look for solutions that are easily manageable and not cumbersome. Clumio offers an easy interface, is simple to set up, and is easy to maintain. It provides a way to get daily reports directly from the software. Clumio has a straightforward setup; it involves deploying an OVF agent and connecting it to the cloud. Once connected, it begins backing up to the cloud. You can easily go to the cloud console and specify which servers need backups, and it starts the process. Different policies can be defined and assigned to servers, making the process much easier. Clumio also sends daily report emails, so every morning, we receive a report detailing what was successfully backed up and what failed. Their support is also good. If a backup fails twice, they proactively open a ticket and contact to resolve the issue.
Ayodeji  Oyewole - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable with good backups but has occasional failures
I use Dell Avamar primarily for backup and recovery The most valuable feature for me is the backup functionality. It gives large enterprises the comfort of knowing their workloads are being backed up. There are instances where backups fail on certain applications, which is an area that could be…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Working with the Clumio/Commvault team has been a very good experience."
"Clumio has a straightforward setup"
"Dell EMC Avamar is very good with endpoint backups."
"The function I find most valuable in Dell Avamar is its ability to take differential backups for users. This feature is very effective for both backup and restore operations. We've had multiple cases where we needed to restore files directly from Avamar, and it worked perfectly. The Delta feature, which captures changes in user files, is particularly useful."
"Dell EMC Avamar has many valuable features. It's very stable and it's easy to manage."
"It works quickly and is very stable."
"It's a good solution."
"The most valuable feature for me in Dell Avamar is the automation, which is good for completion."
"The backup is the solution's most valuable feature. It's very reliable."
"The data reduction feature and the ease of enabling a server in a DR location are the most valuable."
 

Cons

"They need to improve their SQL backup services"
"Dell Avamar could improve by adding more backup features."
"The interface has room for improvement. It's not ideal right now."
"The solution used to freeze sometimes while taking a snapshot backup."
"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."
"The tool's interface is very much in a spreadsheet format...reporting is an area with shortcomings requiring improvement."
"The technical support from Dell is very poor, especially in terms of response time."
"The solution could improve by having better integration and more flexibility."
"There also needs to be single sign-on support."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Avamar's pricing is quite competitive compared to other vendors."
"Dell Avamar is a moderately priced solution."
"There is a license required for this solution."
"The solution is not expensive for the value one gets."
"It is expensive. Its cost is the main thing."
"It is very expensive. It's a trust based licensing. So that's an ethical challenge."
"Dell EMC needs to lower Avamar's price and add more features to stay competitive."
"It's an expensive tool"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
13%
Retailer
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Clumio?
The credit system can be confusing, but if you talk to your account manager, they can help alleviate those concerns.
What needs improvement with Clumio?
I would like to see a Dry Run feature for a full disaster recovery implemented.
What advice do you have for others considering Clumio?
I recommend starting with a trial and ensuring that the CloudFormation stack properly deploys in your environment. Set up email alerting to make sure you receive notifications about backup successe...
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 do you like most about Dell Avamar?
Easy to configure and highly reliable for backup.
 

Also Known As

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Avamar
 

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Sample Customers

Cava Restaurants, Pacific Dental Services, Defiance Digital, Frogslayer, Motion Picture Associations, Point Loma, Club Assist, Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC), Lakeside Process Controls, Maple Reindeers
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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