Commvault Cloud vs Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot comparison

Commvault and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the SaaS Backup category. Commvault is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.2, while Dell Technologies is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.0. Commvault holds a 5.9% mindshare in B, compared to Dell Technologies’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Commvault users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

Commvault Cloud

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95% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

Commvault Cloud

Ranking in SaaS Backup

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

113

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (4th), eDiscovery (2nd), Cloud Backup (3rd), Disaster Recovery as a Service (3rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (5th), Container Backup Software (2nd), Autonomous Operational Resilience (2nd)

Dell PowerProtect Cloud Sna...

Ranking in SaaS Backup

21st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the SaaS Backup category, the mindshare of Commvault Cloud is 5.9%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

SaaS Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Commvault Cloud	5.9%
Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot	0.4%
Other	93.7%

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Ankit Gagneja

Cloud Solution Architect at Tata Consultancy

Hybrid backup strategy has improved recovery orchestration and now supports flexible DR planning

I think improvements could be made in Commvault Cloud. Lately what I have seen is that there are AI capabilities that different data protection organizations are coming up with, which basically revolves around tiering of not frequently accessible data to glacier kind of storage, plus bringing in a high level of compression and deduplication capabilities. All those features I believe are there in other customers and they are bringing in new use cases from the AI perspective which I have not recently seen in Commvault. I have seen that Dell does have such features. We recently pitched a solution to the customers where we talked about data tiering and the other AI use cases, identifying the data by itself and autonomously taking decisions on how to tier the data between the different storage classes that we have. Those kind of capabilities that we have proposed to the customer as far as the partner solutions are concerned. I would like to see AI capabilities in Commvault Cloud. The rest of the features pretty much align with the other enterprise solutions that we have in the market. It is just the AI capability that is being asked by the customers as well as that I see missing with Commvault.

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Pranav Telang

DGM at Airtel Digital

Cloud backups have simplified disaster recovery and now demand simpler first-time setup

For people looking for on-premises infrastructure with their disaster recovery in the cloud, Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot can help because it is easy to recover from. Additionally, if they are trying to migrate, they can use this solution as well. However, it depends on the customer's use cases and whether they really want to spend that much money and time on it. It requires new setup, licenses, and infrastructure investments. If customers do not have the existing infrastructure, then there is no use for it. However, if a customer already has good enterprise-level infrastructure, they can integrate this solution very easily.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"IntelliSnap and file system backups are valuable features."

"The most valuable feature of Commvault HyperScale X is the automatic nature of its operation. We don't need to worry about sets of documents. It worked automatically, we don't need to think about it. When you set the solution up in a good way, you don't need to worry."

"The product is a reliable solution."

"The backup and restore capabilities are key. The most useful things to us about Commvault, in general, is the breadth of the applications that it can protect as well as the features inside of it, like deduplication and encryption. When people get their data encrypted, Commvault has a way to tell if somebody is being attacked through a cybersecurity threat because their data changes. So, Commvault has what they call honeypot files out there to look to see if anybody is changing these files. Only Commvault knows which files those are, so nobody should be messing with those files. If it changes, then it will alert you to say, "Oh, I potentially have somebody messing with my files." It will alert you to something going on in your environment that probably shouldn't be happening. We deploy that with all our customers so they have this capability as well."

"With Commvault, we run a single job as a one-pass job, it will run backup and archive in a single job, no need to run two jobs for backup and archive them differently."

"Overall it has great features that fulfill our customers' expectations."

"The 1-Touch recovery feature is helpful for all customers."

"The solution has enabled us to save on infrastructure costs by being able to manage what were disparate data management solutions in one place."

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"Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot has a positive impact by reducing downtime and giving us confidence in recovery."

"It is easy to restore VMs in the cloud."

Cons

"Its dashboard could be improved to provide a summarized version of all the jobs instead of having to go through each one of them."

"In an upcoming release, the reports could be better."

"Reduce the complexity for better understanding of the reports. There are a lot of variables in which you can get confused while elaborating on reports."

"We've faced problems backing up our virtual machines."

"Sometimes, for customers, the setup is difficult compared to Veeam, which we sometimes also sell to much smaller customers."

"You can't change Metallic's retention policies without contacting the Commvault support team."

"One issue we face is the complexity of the console. That could be improved on."

"I think there is room for improvement with the reports. They are a little poor."

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"One area for improvement with Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot is the reporting dashboard."

"However, it depends on the customer's use cases and whether they really want to spend that much money and time on it."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is cost-effective."

"The price should be reduced because it is too expensive for our customers."

"The price of Commvault HyperScale X is a lot higher than competitors. As a government institution, we have annual costs. We made a budget for one year in advance. It was difficult to calculate the other solution's costs because each solution has another way of licensing. The solution is expensive but it is very good and we know the good quality we will be receiving."

"It is quite expensive when compared to other applications in the market. Its license is completely based on workload capacity. If I buy a license for 100 terabytes, I can back up anything. I can back up any platform, technology, or application, which is an advantage. Previously, we had to buy an agent for a particular application, and the cost was different for each agent. Now, the cost is completely based on the storage capacity. The license for one terabyte can cost around $1,700 for backing up anything from your environment."

"The solution is expensive. However, there are no additional costs involved. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."

"Compared to other competitors and vendors the pricing is fair."

"I would rate the price of Commvault Cloud seven out of ten with ten being the cheapest."

"It is cheaper than NetBackup, but its price can be lower. If a good solution can be cheaper, it is always an advantage. Its licensing is on a yearly basis."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Construction Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	58
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	82

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is expensive, and there is room for the price to be 10-15 percent lower than what they are charging currently.

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What needs improvement with ThreatWise?

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What is your primary use case for ThreatWise?

I work with a variety of backup solutions including Commvault, Avamar, Rubrik, and similar tools. I am part of Tata Consultancy Services where we pitch all these solutions to customers from the bac...

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot?

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What is your primary use case for Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot?

I do deal with Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot. They were implementing a consolidation solution where they wanted to take a backup from the on-premises server and copy it into the public cloud, sp...

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What advice do you have for others considering Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot?

For Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot, I would say a rating of seven to eight only, not more than that. I would say it is a good solution, but a bit typical for the first time to use. My overall rev...

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Also Known As

Commvault Complete Data Protection, Commvault Backup & Recovery, Commvault HyperScale X, Metallic, ThreatWise

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Overview

Commvault Cloud offers comprehensive data management with strong backup and recovery, security, and compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud setups. Supporting a variety of applications, its cost optimization and integration capabilities enhance data management and infrastructure operations.

Commvault Cloud facilitates seamless data management and protection for organizations dealing with complex IT infrastructures. Its capabilities spread across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring robust disaster recovery and compliance, while optimizing storage strategies. Extensive application compatibility and integration with IT infrastructure solutions allow for efficient data movement and enhanced security.

What are the key features of Commvault Cloud?

Backup and Recovery: Reliable data protection across environments.
Data Management: Seamless operations in hybrid and multi-cloud contexts.
Disaster Recovery: Comprehensive recovery features.
Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulatory standards.
Security: Advanced encryption and threat detection.
Cost Optimization: Efficient strategies and resource utilization.
Integration: Supports a wide array of IT applications.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Data Security: Protects sensitive information effectively.
Scalability: Adapts to extensive infrastructure needs.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses through optimization.
Simplified Management: Streamlined for better operations.
Comprehensive Support: Enhances compatibility and usability.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and technology, Commvault Cloud supports the protection of virtual machines, databases, and physical systems. It facilitates Office 365, SQL, and VMware backups, ensuring disaster recovery and compliance, while meeting the demanding storage requirements and safeguarding data integrity per industry standards.

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Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot offers robust backup and recovery services for cloud environments, catering to businesses that require seamless data protection across their infrastructure.

Designed to handle demanding use cases, Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot integrates efficiently with cloud strategies, providing enhanced data backup and recovery capabilities. It supports consistent and efficient protection for workloads, enabling enterprises to maintain operational continuity with minimal effort. Users highlight its ability to seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure, offering automation and ease in managing complex environments.

What are the key features of Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot?

Automated Snapshots: Simplifies data backup with automated capture and storage of snapshots, reducing manual intervention.
Cloud Integration: Seamlessly integrates with cloud service providers, ensuring adaptability and resource optimization.
Scalable Architecture: Supports scalability to accommodate growing data volumes, ensuring future-proofing of data strategies.
Policy-Based Management: Offers centralized policy management to streamline backup tasks and align them with business requirements.

Why should users consider Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot?

Cost Efficiency: Minimizes costs with optimized resource usage and reduced administrative efforts.
Data Security: Provides enhanced security measures, ensuring data integrity and protection against unauthorized access.
Performance Improvement: Improves operational efficiency through streamlined processes and reduced backup windows.

Industries such as finance and healthcare benefit from Dell PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot by leveraging its structured data management capabilities to ensure compliance with industry regulations. The snapshot's automation and scalability address specific data handling requirements, facilitating smoother operations and improved service delivery.

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Sample Customers

Aberdeenshire Council, Acxiom, BAM Group Ireland, Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, CI Investments, Clifford Chance, American Municipal Power, American Pacific Mortgage, AstraZeneca, Dongbu Steel, Denver Health, Dow Jones, Emirates Steel, Penn State Health, Prime Healthcare, Sonic Healthcare, Sony Network Communications, TiVO, UCONN Health, The Weitz Company

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