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Dell Avamar vs HYCU R-Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

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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)
HYCU R-Cloud
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
59th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (57th)
 

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 HYCU R-Cloud is 1.0%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell Avamar1.9%
HYCU R-Cloud1.0%
Other97.1%
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.
reviewer2312085 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Analyst at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
Easy to setup, good support and stable product
When we started, we used Acronis for both cloud and on-premises backups. Protege was a reliable solution, and the cloud-focused approach is well-suited for our current needs. If you require both cloud and on-premises backup capabilities, Acronis is a more comprehensive solution. For solely cloud-based backups, Protege is a solid option.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is one of the best solutions for backing up Oracle and other servers."
"The solution is easy to use and has high performance."
"It is a very complete product."
"The most valuable feature is the integration with Data Domain and your VM stacks."
"It's stable and offers good performance."
"I like that the solution integrates well with the different platforms that we have, Unix, Windows, Hyper-V and VM, as not all the solutions do that."
"With Dell, everything has been done for you; out of the box, it's ready to go, and it's very, very fast."
"I have found the product to be scalable."
"Since it is on the cloud, it is a very stable solution."
 

Cons

"Restores should be faster. Backup image browse times should be faster."
"The tool's interface is very much in a spreadsheet format...reporting is an area with shortcomings requiring improvement."
"The UI is not easy to use. There are other products such as Veeam that are easy to use for the end-user which is why they are moving away from Avamar or Networker."
"The management of this solution is a little bit difficult for IT administrators. They have to be trained before going through the system."
"Avamar needs a greater emphasis on storage targets. If it's going to keep pace with the times, it needs more ability to leverage cloud storage."
"The UI is a complete mess; it is graphic, but it might as well be a CLI considering how difficult it is to work with."
"Avamar cannot back up Nutanix as a virtual solution."
"The solution should improve its tape-connectivity features."
"One area for improvement would be expanding its capabilities beyond Azure-specific backups."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Dell EMC needs to lower Avamar's price and add more features to stay competitive."
"The solution is costly."
"It is easy to use."
"It might not be beneficial to smaller businesses due to its high cost."
"Avamar's pricing is quite competitive compared to other vendors."
"There are licensing costs for Dell EMC Avamar and it is paid annually."
"It's a very high-end solution and comparable to Rubrik and Cohesity."
"This is a fairly expensive solution. It cost approximately 21,000 each year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
20%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise47
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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...
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Also Known As

Avamar
Protege
 

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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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