Dell Data Protection Advisor vs Druva inSync comparison

The compared Dell Technologies and Druva solutions aren't in the same category. Dell Technologies is ranked #28 in BRS , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 0.5% mindshare in the category. Druva is ranked #6 in B , with an average rating of 7.9, and holds a 4.4% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Druva users who would recommend it.

Dell Data Protection Advisor

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90% willing to recommend

Druva inSync

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85% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Dell Data Protection Advisor and Druva inSync based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Backup and Recovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Dell Data Protection Advisor vs. Druva inSync Report (Updated: September 2020).

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Dell Data Protection Advisor vs. Druva inSync

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Categories and Ranking

Dell Data Protection Advisor

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (28th)

Druva inSync

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (13th), SaaS Backup (6th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Data Center Backup solutions, they serve different purposes. Dell Data Protection Advisor is designed for Backup and Recovery and holds a mindshare of 0.5%, down 0.5% compared to last year.
Druva inSync, on the other hand, focuses on SaaS Backup, holds 4.4% mindshare, down 5.5% since last year.

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Featured Reviews

AnkurGupta1

Lead Consultan at HCL Technologies

Offers seamless integration with robust data privacy features

I am currently working with other companies on data center solutions. In our data center, we work with HP, Dell, and Nutanix on data center build-up and migrations. I work with Dell Data Protection Advisor for cloud, though not extensively, and we provided that solution to one customer and are awaiting their approval. I am a reseller and service provider. We implemented Dell Data Protection Advisor for data privacy, and another team handles data protection and related issues. I did not work extensively on specific features, so nothing particularly stands out. From my reseller and end customer perspective, I would rate Dell Data Protection Advisor an eight out of ten as it is a good solution.

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Ahmad Mohammed EL-DADA

Manager, Information Technology at KUN Sports

Provides server-side and backend application support but needs better interface

The last update made the interface look somewhat unfamiliar to users. Data recovery was technically flawless at some point. However, an update after a merger changed things. The current procedure for data encryption is not as straightforward as before, and we're facing some challenges. Specifically, one user encrypted their data, and since they have left the company, we cannot decrypt it. This has resulted in a loss of access to that data.

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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

"I can increase the tool's licensing as per my requirement with no conditions applied."

"The solution is easy to use, flexible and has a lot of out-of-the-box functionality. You can configure the dashboards or you can use a script. However, to fully utilize its capabilities you will want to use a lot of scripts which you will need advanced training. The reports can be customized for many things, such as chargeback billing."

"It supports our chargeback process by identifying resource users, which helps ensure that departments are billed accurately for data protection services rather than receiving them for free."

"The initial setup is very straightforward. Deployment typically takes about one hour. You just need one person to handle the deployment process."

"This is a stable solution."

"The product's ability to give predictions and advice on how to protect data is incredible."

"The deduplication is probably the most valuable feature of that requirement."

"It generates very detailed reports, which makes things easier when it comes to IT auditing."

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"Users do not need to contact IT administrators to recover lost or deleted files. They can do it on their own, eliminating waiting time."

"The main benefit of this solution is that it automatically scans the files for ransomware after the backup is complete."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

"The recovery aspect of the solution is its most valuable feature."

"All the data is well encrypted. In addition, the data is split into pieces so that if an endpoint is attacked or compromised with any kind of ransomware, the compromised machine can be relocated or restored. All the data that was previously backed up can be restored from the cloud. It has a lot of security features. Druva currently offers only the cloud version on AWS. Being a cloud solution, Druva goes by a lot of security compliances and provides a security portfolio. People are very skeptical of the data security in cloud solutions, and Druva has given consideration to that. It has some good geo-location features. If a machine is lost, when the machine is switched on and connected to the internet, that machine can be geo-located and tracked. It also has got the geo-wipeout feature. If someone tries to take out the data from a lost machine, they won't be able to do that. The moment an IT admin comes to know that the machine is no longer with a user, he or she can auto-run the geo-wipeout feature so that the data cannot be read by any third party. Duality replication is a unique thing about this solution. Everybody's data is not backed up if the data is common. Similar data is not backed up from other machines. The data backup also happens very smoothly. The bandwidth choking is very less. When the data is getting backed up, the users do not even get to know. There is no impact even when the users are not using high-speed bandwidth."

"On a scale of 1-10, I rate this solution a 10."

"The tool has good features. The backup is also accurate."

"We get control over authentication policies and create an agentless backup by generating a token for that."

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Cons

"The functionality of the Data Protection Advisor is limited and is something that is lacking in this solution. Other solutions like CloudIQ and DDMC provide a much better outlook on how data protection should be done."

"There is a steep learning curve to use the interface and to create new reports, this could be made easier. If the solution could provide more drag and drop functionality to build more advanced reports that would be very helpful."

"Dell Data Protection Advisor's feature for data domain protection needs enhancement."

"It is difficult to manage the solution with the available tools. You need to know exactly what are you are doing."

"It's a bit difficult for first-time users."

"The stability of the solution needs improvement for stand alone users."

"Some minor adjustments could be made regarding the graphical interface and customization options."

"They should empower their customers with the ability to upgrade this solution as long as it's in the same major release."

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"The one area that needs to improve is the pricing."

"One functionality I would like is the ability to manage multiple Office 365 tenants from a single console."

"To make Druva inSync better, they can implement additional DLP."

"The solution takes a lot of time during restoration."

"The user quota is an area that needs to be improved."

"The speed could be better."

"The backup time is very poor. The backup runs continuously. It goes on from morning till night. The system performance also becomes very poor when Druva inSync is running."

"This solution would benefit from the inclusion of an on-premise backup feature, as currently, they are offering everything in the cloud."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's not very expensive — I think the price is fair."

"If the customer has huge lineup of Dell Products then they receive discount on the pricing."

"You have to procure the license when you are ordering or quoting for Dell Data Protection Suite (DPS). DPS is bundled with the suite and comes with a license. However, if you purchase NetWorker separately then you will have to procure the license for DPS separately."

"The product pricing has been satisfactory, particularly with the economy of scale in our agreement."

"For pricing, I would rate Dell 2 out of 5. It's affordable."

"You need to make an upfront payment for three, five, or seven years and renew the licenses for support. We can do an annual maintenance contract with Dell. I would rate the product's pricing a six out of ten."

"The product is affordable."

"The pricing of Druva inSync is very high as compared to other cloud backup solutions."

"Out of all the solutions we evaluated, Druva inSync was the most affordable."

"The price is quite good, It's approximately $4000.00 per user for one year."

"Once you decide to go with this product the cost can be worked out with the vendor."

"The pricing is good."

"The product is fairly priced, I would rate its pricing five out of ten."

"I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, with one being very cheap and ten being very expensive."

"It's approximately $4000.00 per user for one year."

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Government

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell Data Protection Advisor?

The platform's most valuable features are data protection and retention.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell Data Protection Advisor?

The product is satisfactory regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing.

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What needs improvement with Dell Data Protection Advisor?

From a service perspective, improvements are needed at Dell because when customers call, it takes a long time to get a response for calls or emails. Response time is the main problem that needs add...

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What do you like most about Druva inSync?

Druva is offered as a service so that we can access it from any enterprise-based browser or URL. We also have a single sign-on, which allows me to log in securely. Hence, I can easily access the sy...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Druva inSync?

Pricing is average, but compared to the other solution, they need to revise their price list.

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What needs improvement with Druva inSync?

Currently, there is not anything required for improvement as they are already enhancing their existing solutions. We have suggested improvements for geolocations and other matters. To make Druva in...

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Overview

Effectively managing your data protection environment can be labor intensive and complex. It requires knowledge of backup applications, replication technologies, and the entire supporting infrastructure, yet it is critical in keeping your data secure.

With Dell Data Protection Advisor, you can automate and centralize the collection, monitoring and reporting of this data and get a single, comprehensive view of your environment, no matter where your data resides. This includes monitoring data on AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

With clear visibility, you can gain actionable insight and effectively manage service levels while reducing costs and complexity. You can also collect and report on that data to help other stakeholders make the best decisions for your organization.

Data Protection Advisor is available as part of Dell Data Protection Suite.

Dell Technologies

Druva inSync is a comprehensive data protection and governance platform that enables organizations to securely backup, recover, and manage their critical data.

With its cloud-native architecture, inSync offers scalable and efficient data protection across endpoints, cloud applications, and servers. It provides automated backups, ensuring that data is always protected and easily recoverable in case of any data loss or system failure.

In addition, inSync offers advanced data governance capabilities, allowing organizations to enforce data retention policies, monitor data usage, and comply with regulatory requirements.

With its intuitive user interface and robust security features, Druva inSync is the ideal solution for organizations looking to safeguard their data and ensure business continuity.

Druva

Sample Customers

Nielsen, Trek Bicycle, Cal-Israel Credit Cards

TRC Companies, Inc., ANDRITZ, Inc., Allergan, Plc, ServiceNow, Live Nation, Shire, DHL, Leidos, NASA, UC Berkeley, Leica, Hatco Corporation, Flex, Enphase.

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