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Dell NetWorker vs Iron Mountain Connect comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

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 NetWorker
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
10th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Iron Mountain Connect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
66th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 2.3%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Iron Mountain Connect is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dell NetWorker2.3%
Iron Mountain Connect0.5%
Other97.2%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

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…
RB
Good policies related to data
I primarily use it for various policies related to data, such as data retention, data deletion, and archiving policies. All policies can be set using this system The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities. I would like to see more integration with different platforms,…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Taking backups is faster."
"The updated graphical interface is better than it used to be."
"The backup software has been much faster since we've deployed the solution."
"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."
"I like that it's stable and scalable."
"It is scalable software. All you need to increase is its RAM and CPU. It's pretty easy."
"It's a good product that can be integrated easily with the Data domain."
"The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities"
 

Cons

"The product should provide integration with AWS."
"The licensing rules are difficult to navigate and understand."
"NetWorker's major problem is its legacy software."
"I am not very satisfied with the support."
"There are some limitations regarding scalability of the product."
"The team does not have enough knowledge to support you."
"Lacks a restore feature."
"Could have a better recovery system."
"I would like to see more integration with different platforms."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution could be lower, it is expensive."
"I have a capacity-based license, but I don't know the exact cost of that license."
"It is not very expensive and not very cheap."
"The solution follows a subscription model for licensing. We pay annually to use the solution and the price is high."
"The licensing model can be traditional licensing or capacity-based licensing."
"The pricing for the telecom, government, and banking sectors is relatively affordable."
"Pricing is cheaper for this product, compared to its competitors."
"Dell NetWorker is an expensive solution. None of the backup products are cheap. The licensing model offered is usually a five-year one."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Retailer
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Legal Firm
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business24
Midsize Enterprise33
Large Enterprise37
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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 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

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