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Dell Data Protection Suite vs Dell NetWorker comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Dell Data Protection Suite
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
85th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell NetWorker
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
12th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell Data Protection Suite is 0.2%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 2.8%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

ZK
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.
ErmiasGirma - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers seamless integration and cost-saving benefits with enhanced recovery capabilities
Currently, in my organization, I am using Dell NetWorker for open-source solutions like PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, and some large VM environments. It also supports the Dell library and is used for the library archiving system Dell NetWorker allows for extensive customization, supporting…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I'd rate the solution ten out of ten."
"Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive suite offering virus-free and ransomware-free data protection."
"Dell NetWorker's valuable feature is its ability to configure the network for immutability, specifically for backups."
"The solution is very user-friendly. After setting up five machines for our customers we teach them how to set up the agent and start doing their backups. It is very easy for them once they see how to do it, they like to do it on their own."
"The possibility of recovering up-to-the-moment data is very useful."
"Simple, stable and straightforward."
"The software’s best feature is data backup for any system."
"The best feature is the DR replication for us."
"The solution is stable."
"NetWorker's most valuable feature is recovery, including the policy-based backups that can be configured."
 

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."
"Support is definitely an area of concern because of the time it takes to resolve our issues."
"The interface could have a different appearance."
"We are looking forward to better stability in future versions."
"The UI is not user-friendly."
"The user interface of this solution could be improved. It is not user friendly and is difficult to understand for new users. New users struggle to understand the logic."
"NetWorker sometimes has issues with the backup not starting and with connecting to the Oracle servers."
"The management of Dell Networker is quite cumbersome."
"The data storage capabilities should be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"If you purchase Avamar, NetWorker is free with Avamar, for one terabyte license capacity."
"The solution follows a subscription model for licensing. We pay annually to use the solution and the price is high."
"It is inexpensive compared to new products."
"Licensing is based on the number of terabytes, so you need to purchase packages."
"The licensing model can be traditional licensing or capacity-based licensing."
"We use a license without a time term. We just need to buy additional support when needed."
"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."
"The pricing for the telecom, government, and banking sectors is relatively affordable."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
15%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
 

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell Data Protection Suite?
The solution is very expensive, which is its main drawback compared to competition in the market.
What needs improvement with Dell Data Protection Suite?
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. A...
What is your primary use case for Dell Data Protection Suite?
As a reseller and partner of Dell Technologies, I sell and resell whatever Dell offers in Pakistan. I am involved in storage solutions, including products like Powerwall, Compellent, and PowerStore...
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 do you like most about Dell NetWorker?
The feature that offers the greatest benefits in ensuring data integrity is its backup capability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell NetWorker?
The licensing cost is somewhat expensive. While we use a traditional license, there is a capacity-based license available, but our customer is not comfortable switching to it. A five to seven perce...
 

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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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