Dell Data Protection Suite vs Dell NetWorker comparison

Dell Data Protection Suite and Dell NetWorker are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Dell Data Protection Suite is ranked #47 with an average rating of 8.0, while Dell NetWorker is ranked #9 with an average rating of 7.8. Dell Data Protection Suite holds a 0.4% mindshare in BRS, compared to Dell NetWorker’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Dell Data Protection Suite users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Dell NetWorker users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Dell Data Protection Suite and Dell NetWorker 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.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell Data Protection Suite

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

47th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Dell NetWorker

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

9th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell Data Protection Suite is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 1.5%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Dell NetWorker	1.5%
Dell Data Protection Suite	0.4%
Other	98.1%

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Zeeshan AhmedKhan

Director - Sales & Operations at Techtrix System

Ensures our data is virus-free and protected from ransomware

While Dell DPS is a powerful solution, it is expensive, which allows competitors to find their place in the market. The deployment is complex and not simplified, requiring professional expertise. Additionally, there are issues with initial setup, particularly network speed and latency, which can cause disruption. Once configured, it is easy to manage, but training is necessary due to the technical complexity.

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RaedHassan

Senior Specialist Backup/Storage at National Bank of Kuwait

Has supported flexible multi-platform backups and improved over time

Regarding the effectiveness of Dell NetWorker in terms of role-based access controls, I have experience with it, but I find it somewhat lacking in flexibility as it offers limited features, and I would rate it around seven out of ten. It is not that there is something wrong with the role-based access controls in Dell NetWorker, but it lacks many permissions or roles to assign, providing options only for administrator or user. To improve Dell NetWorker for the next release, I recommend enhancing flexibility in the policy, allowing selection of multiple options within the same policy, and addressing issues like the DNS lookup dependency to make it more controllable from Dell NetWorker itself rather than relying on other applications. Looking forward, I would like to see improved policy features and a more enhanced GUI, as it is still slow.

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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

"Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive suite offering virus-free and ransomware-free data protection."

"I'd rate the solution ten out of ten."

"Technical support for this solution is very good; they are nice people and whenever we need support, they turn up and investigate, and within an hour they will start an investigation."

"The main advantages of the product are price and support."

"If you need to backup multiple OS platforms, this is the product to purchase."

"NetWorker is easy to install on clients and servers, and making backups from server to storage and backup devices is straightforward."

"It's easy to use."

"Dell EMC NetWorker is a complete solution, providing end-to-end, disk to disk to tape backup features, which makes it more suitable for customers here in Oman."

"The support of Dell EMC NetWorker is very good."

"This solution might be a bit complex for an end-user but it's a great solution for a technical person."

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Cons

"While Dell DPS is a powerful solution, it is expensive, which allows competitors to find their place in the market. The deployment is complex and not simplified, requiring professional expertise."

"While Dell DPS is a powerful solution, it is expensive, which allows competitors to find their place in the market."

"We would like support for tape space reclaim, using either the same or another pool."

"The data storage capabilities should be improved."

"Dell NetWorker could improve the GUI to include rack recovery."

"They need to be compatible with the cloud because EMC NetWorker cannot compete with other products at the moment. EMC focuses only on their own cloud and do not take into consideration other cloud vendors."

"I would not recommend Dell EMC NetWorker, as the product will end in a few years."

"NetWorker isn't scalable - you can't add more nodes to it, although you can add some data zones."

"When you're working with VMware, you need to use vProxy machines. You have to install the vProxy for every host in the VMware environment."

"There are some limitations regarding scalability of the product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Dell NetWorker has two types of licensing models."

"Dell NetWorker is an expensive solution. None of the backup products are cheap. The licensing model offered is usually a five-year one."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"They are not cheap."

"We use a license without a time term. We just need to buy additional support when needed."

"Low cost is key."

"If you purchase Avamar, NetWorker is free with Avamar, for one terabyte license capacity."

"It is excellent from the pricing point of view. It is free with Data Protection Suite. Similarly, when you purchase Avamar, Dell EMC NetWorker is free with one terabyte license capacity. Its price is very competitive."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

15%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	33
Large Enterprise	38

Questions from the Community

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

The pricing of Dell Data Protection Suite was dependent on the sales team, but the pricing is on the lower side, and the setup cost is also on the lower side.

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What needs improvement with Dell Data Protection Suite?

Dell Data Protection Suite should be improved with better cloud-native integrations, a more modern and intuitive management UI, and faster policy deployment across large, distributed environments. ...

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What is your primary use case for Dell Data Protection Suite?

Dell Data Protection Suite is used primarily for data encryption and data loss prevention across endpoints and servers, ensuring secure access, compliance, and protection of sensitive customer data...

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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...

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What do you like most about Dell NetWorker?

The feature that offers the greatest benefits in ensuring data integrity is its backup capability.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell NetWorker?

Regarding the pricing of Dell NetWorker, it depends on the deal or negotiation we have with the vendor, making it reasonable, although I cannot make a definitive decision without knowing the specif...

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Overview

Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive data backup and recovery solution known for its robust encryption, seamless system integration, and support for various storage options.

Chosen by many for its proficiency in safeguarding data and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, Dell Data Protection Suite efficiently manages essential information to ensure minimal downtime. It is celebrated for its reliable backup and recovery features, easy deployment, scalability, and efficient performance under different workloads. The centralized management console is intuitive, making it effective for multiple data protection tasks. However, some users suggest improvements in performance speed, error handling, installation simplicity, and compatibility with newer operating systems. Enhanced technical support, better scalability, cost-effectiveness, simplified complexity, broader platform compatibility, and comprehensive documentation are also areas noted for improvement.

What are the most valuable features?

Robust Encryption: Ensures data security through advanced encryption methods.
Seamless Integration: Easily integrates with existing systems for smooth operation.
Reliable Backup and Recovery: Provides dependable data backup and recovery options.
Ease of Deployment: Simple to deploy across IT environments.
Comprehensive Data Protection: Offers extensive data protection capabilities.
Scalability: Performs efficiently under different workloads.
Centralized Management Console: Intuitive interface for managing protection tasks.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Data Security: High-level encryption and data protection.
Minimal Downtime: Efficient management leads to reduced downtime.
Compliance: Helps in meeting data protection regulations.
Ease of Use: Intuitive management tools simplify data protection tasks.
Cost Efficiency: Reliable performance results in better resource management.
Scalable Solutions: Adaptable to evolving IT needs.

In specific industries like finance and healthcare, Dell Data Protection Suite is implemented to ensure stringent data security and regulatory compliance. Manufacturing and retail sectors leverage its scalability and reliability for comprehensive data management and recovery. Its advanced encryption and seamless integration make it a favored choice across various sectors needing robust data protection.

Dell Technologies

Built on a reputation of efficiency and reliability, thousands of customers trust Dell NetWorker to protect their data and applications across multiple environments, from core to edge to cloud.

Inherently flexible, NetWorker helps you deploy and leverage the data protection that fits your needs. NetWorker protects both physical and virtual environments, including VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, as well as cloud workloads on AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

NetWorker is available as part of Dell Data Protection Suite, which offers comprehensive data protection software applications and tools. NetWorker is delivered as software and as a virtual edition.

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Sample Customers

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Republic Bank, Westgate Resorts, Macquire Cloud Services, Shriners, Panatonni, Qatar Islamic Bank, Eurosport

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