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Dell NetWorker vs Iron Mountain Connect comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

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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
11th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
84
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Iron Mountain Connect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
67th
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 June 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 3.0%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Iron Mountain Connect is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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

"The solution is scalable."
"The full backup is a great feature. Restoration is also good and very quick."
"It can support many different versions, both newer and older."
"Dell EMC NetWorker is scalable."
"Dell NetWorker's user interface is quite simple and very interactive."
"Storage-wise, EMC is user-friendly."
"NetWorker's most valuable feature is recovery, including the policy-based backups that can be configured."
"When it was required that data had to be restored for our customer, it was accomplished successfully and this has kept our end users satisfied."
"The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities"
 

Cons

"The implementation process could be improved."
"The UI is not user-friendly."
"The deduplication needs improvement and it could use better integration."
"Reporting templates could be easier to understand and more comprehensive."
"The UI needs some enhancement to be more user-friendly."
"The licensing rules are difficult to navigate and understand."
"There are too many reboots and the software requires constant updating."
"In the next release, I would like to see better pricing and more integration with the other products in Dell EMC."
"I would like to see more integration with different platforms."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for the telecom, government, and banking sectors is relatively affordable."
"There is a licensing fee."
"It is inexpensive compared to new products."
"It is not very expensive and not very cheap."
"Dell EMC NetWorker is very expensive."
"We use a license without a time term. We just need to buy additional support when needed."
"Low cost is key."
"The solution follows a subscription model for licensing. We pay annually to use the solution and the price is high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
14%
Legal Firm
12%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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
University of La Verne
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