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Dell Avamar vs Dell Data Protection Suite comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

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
5.8
Dell Avamar offers efficient data reduction, cost savings, enhanced IT operations, and strong data security against ransomware threats.
Sentiment score
6.5
Dell Data Protection Suite boosts efficiency, cuts costs by preventing data loss, and improves recovery and data management.
Dell Data Protection Suite justifies its ROI in cases of disaster by ensuring data availability and preventing losses in time and data.
Director - Sales & Operations at Techtrix System
If you have the right products in place with data recoverability, data protection strategies, and cyber resiliency strategy, customers can depend on this solution to recover their data rather than spending a lot of time and money paying ransomware to restore their data.
Pre Sales Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The essential point is its reliability and fast recovery of information from corporate equipment.
Analista de Infraestrutura de TI at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
Dell Avamar support is knowledgeable but slow, with communication challenges and limited first-level responsiveness hindering comprehensive assistance.
Sentiment score
7.6
Dell Data Protection Suite's customer service is praised for its knowledgeable team, although response times and documentation can improve.
When their technical person is online, the quality of service and technical knowledge are very good.
Project Engineer at Concept Information Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
The current technical support by Dell is very good.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
The support is excellent, with on-ground people and a well-established partner ecosystem providing assistance.
Director - Sales & Operations at Techtrix System
Customer support is great, as it is very easy to create different cases and quick to solve issues.
Lider Soporte Cloud at a security firm with 51-200 employees
They provide knowledgeable technical resources and good assistance during troubleshooting through calls and emails.
Infrastructure Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.6
Dell Avamar offers scalability for medium to large enterprises but requires costly node additions and has infrastructure limitations.
Sentiment score
7.5
Dell Data Protection Suite offers scalable, flexible solutions for diverse workloads and seamless integration, despite potentially rising licensing costs.
Dell Avamar offers very good scalability.
Project Engineer at Concept Information Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
The integration with Data Domain helps to accommodate growing backup volumes efficiently, scaling well as business and data protection requirements evolve.
Infrastructure Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Multiple data domain storage boxes are offered by Dell for storage expansion.
Director - Sales & Operations at Techtrix System
The scalability of Dell Data Protection Suite is very good, and it can be scaled in a relatively smooth way.
Analista de Infraestrutura de TI at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Dell Avamar is stable and reliable, praised for smooth operation and low failure rates in various infrastructures.
Sentiment score
8.2
Dell Data Protection Suite is valued for reliability, efficient performance, and robust integration, offering crucial protection against data loss.
Overall, the Dell DPS provides efficient performance when properly integrated with other infrastructures.
Director - Sales & Operations at Techtrix System
The solution is stable when it is implemented in the right way.
Pre Sales Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Dell Data Protection Suite is stable because it is part of the solution suite from the best company for my needs.
Cloud Support at a tech company with 1-10 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Dell Avamar needs UI, backup speed, cloud integration, and scalability improvements, with concerns over pricing and technical support.
Dell Data Protection Suite needs improved UI, documentation, automation, affordability, cloud integration, support, and virtualization compatibility for enhanced user experience.
They could add more features for cyber resilience and multi-cloud options in the next release to make it even better.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
There are instances where backups fail on certain applications, which is an area that could be improved.
Managing Director at Atlantic factorial
While Dell Avamar is a good product, the pricing is very high.
Project Engineer at Concept Information Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
The deployment is complex and not simplified, requiring professional expertise.
Director - Sales & Operations at Techtrix System
A customer with a complex environment with multiple workloads may find that a single tool cannot cover everything.
Pre Sales Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Dell Data Protection Suite is very robust and scalable, but it requires training for the IT team.
Analista de Infraestrutura de TI at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Dell Avamar offers varying pricing experiences, with praised setup ease, but cost-effectiveness compared to competitors like Veeam is debated.
Dell Data Protection Suite's pricing varies based on features and infrastructure, balancing costs with efficiencies like automation and deduplication.
I don't currently have detailed knowledge about the pricing, however, it is geared towards enterprise businesses and might be on the higher side.
Managing Director at Atlantic factorial
The solution is very expensive, which is its main drawback compared to competition in the market.
Director - Sales & Operations at Techtrix System
When I need to deploy the different features of the solutions, I learn what the price is, where, and when to apply the licensing.
Cloud Support at a tech company with 1-10 employees
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is mixed, as I need to be aware of these details when implementing the solution.
Lider Soporte Cloud at a security firm with 51-200 employees
 

Valuable Features

Dell Avamar provides efficient deduplication, scalable backup, and recovery with strong integration and platform support for robust data protection.
Dell Data Protection Suite provides robust backup, recovery, ransomware protection, and integration, enhancing security, efficiency, and compliance for various workloads.
The most valuable feature is the instant recovery capability.
Project Engineer at Concept Information Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
The software delivers flexible and efficient backup and recovery options through its cyber resiliency features.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
The most valuable feature for me is the backup functionality.
Managing Director at Atlantic factorial
The suite also provides a high level of encryption for data traveling between primary and disaster recovery sites, ensuring its security.
Director - Sales & Operations at Techtrix System
Immutable backups gave us confidence against ransomware, and faster VM restores improved uptime.
Cloud Support at a tech company with 1-10 employees
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.
Technical Solutions Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell Avamar
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
15th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (6th)
Dell Data Protection Suite
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
44th
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 July 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell Avamar is 1.9%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell Data Protection Suite is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell Avamar1.9%
Dell Data Protection Suite0.4%
Other97.7%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

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.
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Security Firm
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise47
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

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...
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

Avamar
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Sample Customers

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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