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 #80, while Dell NetWorker is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.9. Dell Data Protection Suite holds a 0.5% mindshare in BRS, compared to Dell NetWorker’s 1.7% 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

Dell NetWorker

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90% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Dell Data Protection Suite

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

80th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Dell NetWorker

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

10th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell Data Protection Suite is 0.5%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 1.7%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell NetWorker	1.7%
Dell Data Protection Suite	0.5%
Other	97.8%

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Kalpesh Pawar

Technical Head - Cloud Services at Softcell Technologies Limited

Centralized data protection has improved compliance and reduces sensitive data exposure

Dell Data Protection Suite offers full disk encryption, data loss prevention, centralized policy management, advanced threat detection, and role-based access control. Dell Data Protection Suite has positively impacted the organization by strengthening the data security posture through consistent enforcement of encryption and DLP across endpoints and servers. It has reduced the risk of data leakage, simplified compliance reporting, and lowered operational overhead through centralized policy and key management across multiple customer environments. Since deploying Dell Data Protection Suite, there has been a 40% reduction in data-related security incidents, mainly due to enforced encryption and DLP controls. Compliance audits are completed 30% faster because of centralized reporting and audit logs. Operational effort has been reduced by automating policy enforcement across endpoints and cloud workloads, resulting in measurable cost and time savings.

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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

"Since deploying Dell Data Protection Suite, there has been a 40% reduction in data-related security incidents, mainly due to enforced encryption and DLP controls."

"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."

"NetWorker is fast and reliable."

"It is an extremely stable product."

"Very user-friendly with a good interface."

"The best feature of Dell EMC NetWorker is its wide spectrum of available plugins for each and every software that you can back up, such as SAP HANA, Oracle, AXI-based machines, or Dell-based machines. Whatever you want to back up, you can do it with Dell EMC NetWorker. It is a very solid backup software. It is the oldest backup software from EMC, and it comes from Dell EMC's legacy."

"If it's set up the right way, it's a stable product."

"The solution has minimized the recovery time objective, and the recovery point objective, the RTO and RPO. Most customers are looking for to minimize downtime. The solution has helped ensure this."

"It is the best umbrella, serving the best applications."

"The initial setup is simple."

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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."

"The lack of documentation has been a frustrating point regarding improvements needed for Dell Data Protection Suite."

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

"It's not easy to integrate. We have to read a lot of documentation in order to configure the solution."

"When it comes to the stability of the product, some of the stores that have bad connectivity have some challenges backing them up because they operate remotely, the connection is slow, and it takes longer to manage the backup stuff."

"Reporting templates could be easier to understand and more comprehensive."

"There are too many reboots and the software requires constant updating."

"The stability of the NMC could use some attention, as it tends to be a bit shaky during jobs and other operations."

"The end-user experience is not good."

"Lacks a restore feature."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is a relatively inexpensive product compared to one of its competitors."

"It is inexpensive compared to new products."

"Licensing is based on the number of terabytes, so you need to purchase packages."

"The price of the solution could be lower, it is expensive."

"The pricing of this solution is very good."

"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."

"It is not very expensive and not very cheap."

"The pricing for the telecom, government, and banking sectors is relatively affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

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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 solution is very expensive, which is its main drawback compared to competition in the market.

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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...

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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...

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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 7% 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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