Dell NetWorker vs NovaStor NovaBACKUP comparison

Dell Technologies and NovaStor are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Dell Technologies is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.8, while NovaStor is ranked #40 with an average rating of 9.0. Dell Technologies holds a 2.3% mindshare in BRS, compared to NovaStor’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NovaStor users who would recommend it.

Dell NetWorker

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90% willing to recommend

NovaStor NovaBACKUP

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Dell NetWorker and NovaStor NovaBACKUP are enterprise backup solutions. Dell NetWorker appears more feature-rich, but NovaStor NovaBACKUP is easier to deploy and provides better customer support.

Features: Dell NetWorker is recognized for its robust backup options, scalability, and security features. NovaStor NovaBACKUP is noted for its ease of use and fast recovery times. Dell NetWorker has a more advanced toolkit.

Room for Improvement: Dell NetWorker users often suggest enhancing its speed and simplifying configurations. NovaStor NovaBACKUP users look for enhanced reporting features and broader data source support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell NetWorker can be complex to deploy but benefits from detailed customer support. NovaStor NovaBACKUP offers a simpler deployment with responsive support, leading to a smoother initial setup experience.

Pricing and ROI: Dell NetWorker users report higher setup costs but recognize the ROI due to its feature set. NovaStor NovaBACKUP users highlight budget-friendly pricing with satisfactory ROI, making it more attractive for cost-conscious buyers.

To learn more, read our detailed Dell NetWorker vs. NovaStor NovaBACKUP Report (Updated: September 2025).

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

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

NovaStor NovaBACKUP

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

40th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (22nd)

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 NovaStor NovaBACKUP is 0.3%, up from 0.2% 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	2.3%
NovaStor NovaBACKUP	0.3%
Other	97.4%

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ErmiasGirma

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc

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…

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Rainer Kummerfeldt

IT-Teamleader at Bechtle

Easy to work and offers features for tape backups, disk backups, and whatever you want

NovaStor NovaBACKUP is still working on new features because they listen to the customers and integrate their needs into new versions. You can see they make progress with each new version. They are much faster than IBM, where you sometimes have to wait years for new features. It is very quick and fast. NovaStor have big competitors like Veeam, which is very fast and aggressive. It's good, but it depends on the price. I think NovaStor might be cheaper. They have a direct connection to their developers and sales teams, which makes getting answers very fast. Veeam has a lot of features, like a special reporting tool. However, I've heard from some customers that Veeam wasn't always the right decision because it couldn't work with their environment. But Veeam has aggressive marketing, which is why they are probably in first place at the moment, besides Commvault. IBM has lost its competitive edge and is trying to catch up, but it might be too late.

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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 NetWorker's valuable feature is its ability to configure the network for immutability, specifically for backups."

"Dell's technical support are quite helpful with straightforward issues."

"The compression ratio is very flexible for designing all the required policies for backup."

"The solution offers compatibility with many types of database systems. It is one of the largest backup solutions. Additionally, it gives important information about data domain systems with deduplication."

"The interface is user-friendly and can be used by the end-users."

"I started off as a storage engineer and ended up owning Dell EMC Data Domain and Dell EMC NetWorker. I've not used any other backup solutions at this scale. Dell EMC NetWorker does what I need it to do, it's efficient."

"The solution has a longer lifespan."

"It can support many different versions, both newer and older."

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"It's the easiest way to configure it."

"It is a very good and easy-to-use tool for non-technical people."

Cons

"I haven't had a good experience with technical support. It takes them a very long time to resolve issues."

"NetWorker sometimes has issues with the backup not starting and with connecting to the Oracle servers."

"It is not easy to understand and deploy. It is complex in nature. Simplicity is not there. When we deploy it, the customer always needs some training from us. To make it user friendly, there should be one agent that can be used to back up every product. Dell EMC NetWorker uses so many user agents. In PowerProtect Data Manager, you can just install its VM, import that VM into vCenter, and you can start to do backups directly from vCenter. However, in Dell EMC NetWorker, you always need one server, and from that server, you need to initiate all backups. You must know the interface and the CLI. It is not user friendly. It would be a great feature if we can deploy Dell EMC NetWorker on a virtual machine, like Avamar. The additional features that are required in Dell EMC NetWorker are already available in PowerProtect Data Manager and Avamar. Therefore, there is no need to enhance Dell EMC NetWorker. It would be better if they can just rename it to PowerProtect Data Manager or Avamar."

"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."

"The support is an area with concerns where improvements are required."

"While upgrading to a new version, we encounter challenges related to specific algorithms or code regulations."

"NetWorker's major problem is its legacy software."

"The web console could be a lot better."

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"The room for improvement lies in the compatibility of NovaBACKUP with older operating systems."

"The price of NovaStor NovaBACKUP is an area that can be considered as a weakness or drawback, where improvements are required."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is okay."

"It's approximate, but I believe we pay around $20-30,000 a month in licensing."

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

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

"Dell EMC NetWorker is very expensive."

"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."

"Pricing is cheaper for this product, compared to its competitors."

"The tool is pricey."

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"My company has to make yearly payments towards the solution's maintenance and support."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Government

Manufacturing Company

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	33
Large Enterprise	37

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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...

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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?

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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What do you like most about NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

It is a very good and easy-to-use tool for non-technical people.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

My company has to make yearly payments towards the solution's maintenance and support.

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What needs improvement with NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

The room for improvement lies in the compatibility of NovaBACKUP with older operating systems like Windows XP. Some customers still rely on outdated systems due to specific production requirements....

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Comparisons

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs Dell NetWorker

Compared 31% of the time

Veeam Data Platform vs Dell NetWorker

Compared 16% of the time

Commvault Cloud vs Dell NetWorker

Compared 9% of the time

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) vs Dell NetWorker

Compared 7% of the time

Dell Avamar vs Dell NetWorker

Compared 7% of the time

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Veeam Data Platform vs NovaStor NovaBACKUP

Compared 52% of the time

HPE Zerto Software vs NovaStor NovaBACKUP

Compared 30% of the time

Acronis Cyber Protect vs NovaStor NovaBACKUP

Compared 17% of the time

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Also Known As

NetWorker

NovaBACKUP

Overview

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.

Dell Technologies

NovaBACKUP is a data protection software that enables SMBÂ users to backup and recover mission critical data across a hybrid of physical and virtual machines. NovaBACKUP is designed to work onÂ Microsoft Windows operating systems, offering local and online file backups and disaster recovery image backups.

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Sample Customers

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

Ex'pression College, Osborne Wood Products Inc., REIT Technologies

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