Dell NetWorker vs OpenText Data Protector vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

Dell Technologies and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Dell Technologies is ranked #12 with an average rating of 7.8, while OpenText is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.0. Dell Technologies holds a 2.8% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

Dell NetWorker

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90% willing to recommend

OpenText Data Protector

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80% willing to recommend

Veeam Data Platform

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24,860 Comparison Views

94% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Dell NetWorker, OpenText Data Protector, and Veeam Data Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 2.8%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 14.5%, down from 19.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

ErmiasGirma

System and Cloud Deployment 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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Jeroen Vranckaerts

System Engineer - Server & Storage, DBA at Audi Brussels

Though a highly stable tool, it needs to be made easier to use and configure

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten. OpenText Data Protector is complex to configure correctly, but the areas concerning the data and compression are good. Once you get the product to work, it works, but it's much too complex to configure and troubleshoot, as it takes a lot of time and energy, making it not so efficient. Once the tool is configured in your environment, it provides good backup and compression features. In my company, we use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our servers, and we have a team of 20 people to take care of the data backup using the tool. My company doesn't use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our client's computers. In my company, we have scheduled the process related to backup, which makes the tool run daily around 30 to 40 times.

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Edward Hore

L3 Infrastructure Engineer at Specsavers

Reliable with good support but needs a better navigation menu

We use Veeam Data to back up our VMware infrastructure Veeam Data Platform is valuable for its stability and the ability to easily contact support for assistance. The support team provides answers whenever we need them. It is also one of the most scalable backup solutions I've worked with. The…

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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

"Technical support for this solution is very good."

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

"Data domain is a good feature."

"Dell EMC NetWorker integrates well with our domain and the performance is quite good on-premise. We receive approximately 1 terabyte within one hour."

"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."

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

"Simple, stable and straightforward."

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"OpenText Data Protector is good for physical backup, specifically for physical servers."

"Regarding scalability, it's unlimited with Data Protector. You can link multiple installations and let them work together. They can share backup devices. You have many possibilities with Data Protector. It's very proficient."

"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...The initial setup process for the solution is easy."

"The initial setup was relatively easy."

"What I like the most about this solution is that I can change and access the Oracle backup file."

"Data Protector is very good at automation. From the time of the backup, verification, and copy to tape, it is very good. I don't need to touch it, it will do it by itself."

"The solution is easy to use."

"The installation was simple and provided an easy way to install even on Unix servers. It has excellent features like deduplication."

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"The most important part is that you actually know you have a backup of the whole virtual server."

"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."

"We get a lot of features with Veeam and we are happy to use this solution. After shutdown, the servers here automatically turn off and Veeam is keeping up all this. It's tension free work."

"The solution is quite stable."

"It's relatively easy to use and the ability to recover in a short period of time has been great."

"Very flexible, all-in-one solution."

"The good thing about Veeam is that its initial setup and usage are straightforward."

"Veeam Backup Replication's most valuable features are the ease of use and the interface is very configurable for the users. It's a very familiar solution in Algeria."

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Cons

"There could be a possibility of constructing full backups from incremental data intelligently."

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

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

"The configuration is too complex."

"We encountered challenges during the solution's deployment, particularly integrating our database system and Microsoft Exchange. This area needs improvement."

"The graphical user interface (GUI) of NetWorker needs improvement."

"he API side of the solution has certain shortcomings."

"I am not very satisfied with the support. The interface on the Java application makes it difficult, whereas the web interface is simple to use."

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"VM backups needs to be improved. They need to make it similar to the way Veeam and Commvault are doing the virtual backups."

"Other tools seem to be easier to use."

"In terms of what can be improved, I would say integrations with MongoDB. We use MongoDB and we need to go to scripts to do backups. We need more integrations."

"Virtualization."

"OpenText Data Protector is not user-friendly, especially for cloud backup."

"I would like to see a better user interface in the next release."

"This solution is not scalable."

"OpenText Data Protector is more difficult to use and configure than OpenText VIM. The user-friendliness of OpenText Data Protector has to be increased, and the complexity of the tool needs to be reduced."

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"There might be room for improvement at the plugin level, specifically concerning application plugins."

"Device backup could be improved."

"Limited support for environments other than VMware or Microsoft."

"Could offer a better conclusion of the backups."

"While the Veeam Backup Replication tool can mostly back up all the data in the environment, the AIX from IBM backup capabilities nowadays could stand improvement as they are not featured on a single pane of glass."

"The Veeam backup application interface is application-based and not web-based."

"In future releases, I would like to see more automation capabilities. It could integrate with automation services to automatically resolve identified issues rather than simply providing instructions to the user."

"The threshold could be easier to configure."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"They are not cheap."

"You have to buy the deduplication software separately from the license."

"The price of the license could be cheaper and it would be a benefit if they came up with a new pricing model. The competitors here in Oman sell universal licensing where a number of virtual machines are hosted at the customer place which can be licensed, or you can license the CPU sockets in those servers. However, NetWorker offers only CPU sockets or overall storage capacity to backup, but there is no universal licensing where you can provide a number of VMs. They should offer more options to stay competitive with other solutions, such as Veeam."

"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."

"I have a capacity-based license, but I don't know the exact cost of that license."

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"They have two types of licensing, one is for storage capacity and the other is client licensing. The capacity licensing here is a bit expensive."

"Our licensing is on a capacity basis."

"Pricing for Micro Focus Data Protector is reasonable."

"Pricing/licensing is Data Protector's single best offering. In its most basic environment, the only license required is for whatever target device is required."

"There is a perpetual license involved in addition to support which needs to be renewed annually."

"Avoid using many LTO drives; when using fewer drives, the price will be extremely good."

"We have many competitors who are pricing better, and we believe that our pricing is higher."

"The licensing cost is too high."

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"It is more expensive than other solutions."

"Its software solution has a fee."

"For now, I think the pricing of Veeam ONE is quite okay for any of the infrastructures, especially for those who want a backup system and a tool that provides monitoring services."

"The changes in pricing have been an interesting aspect. It seems to have become pricier, resulting in a reduction in affordability. There are extra expenses involved, including hardware requirements and the procurement of operating system licenses, which must also be taken into account. I would rate the price seven out of ten."

"The price is a bit high."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The price of Veeam Backup & Replication is reasonable compared to IBM."

"The licenses are code-based or server-based for Veeam ONE. The last version is 12, and it is host-based, I don't like to move to a code-based solution."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

14%

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Manufacturing Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

Performing Arts

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14%

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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...

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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 avail...

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What do you like most about Micro Focus Data Protector?

I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Data Protector?

The solution is expensive as it requires purchasing all features without the option to negotiate based on client numb...

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What needs improvement with Micro Focus Data Protector?

OpenText Data Protector is not user-friendly, especially for cloud backup. It lacks functions and facilities compared...

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Comparisons

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Compared 31% of the time

Commvault Cloud vs Dell NetWorker

Compared 9% of the time

Dell Avamar vs Dell NetWorker

Compared 9% of the time

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) vs Dell NetWorker

Compared 8% of the time

Veritas NetBackup vs Dell NetWorker

Compared 6% of the time

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Veritas NetBackup vs OpenText Data Protector

Compared 11% of the time

Commvault Cloud vs OpenText Data Protector

Compared 11% of the time

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention vs OpenText Data Protector

Compared 7% of the time

Dell Avamar vs OpenText Data Protector

Compared 6% of the time

IBM Tivoli CDP for Files vs OpenText Data Protector

Compared 5% of the time

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Commvault Cloud vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 7% of the time

Rubrik vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 5% of the time

Acronis Cyber Protect vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 5% of the time

HPE Zerto Software vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 3% of the time

Microsoft DPM vs Veeam Data Platform

Compared 2% of the time

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Dell NetWorker

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OpenText Data Protector

August 2025

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Veeam Data Platform

July 2025

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Also Known As

NetWorker

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector

Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication

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

OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.

OpenText

Veeam Data Platform is designed for modern data management, providing secure backups, intelligent data insights, and resilience. It ensures data is protected, recoverable, and manageable across complex environments, supporting business continuity effectively.

Veeam Data Platform stands out with its robust capabilities in data protection, orchestrated recovery, and efficient management. It offers a simple interface while ensuring data security and availability, which is critical for businesses. The platform's compatibility with virtual machines, databases, and applications across VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud environments makes it a versatile choice for backup and disaster recovery strategies. Users gain confidence from its performance, from secure backups to facilitating effective infrastructure monitoring.

What are the key features of Veeam Data Platform?

Ease of Use: Simple setup and management interface.
Fast Backup & Restore: Quick backup and immediate recovery options.
Reliable Replication: Secure data replication capabilities.
VM Integration: Seamlessly integrates with virtual environments.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Detailed monitoring and reporting tools.
Ransomware Protection: Advanced data security measures.

What benefits should users consider when evaluating?

Data Security: Ensures data is protected against threats.
Scalability: Grows with organizational demands.
Flexibility: Supports diverse environments and cloud services.
Efficiency: Streamlines data management processes.

Veeam Data Platform is widely implemented by industries needing robust disaster recovery plans and data management solutions. It is particularly valuable in environments utilizing hybrid cloud solutions, protecting mission-critical workloads, and ensuring business continuity. Businesses leverage its capabilities to safeguard data integrity and facilitate long-term retention through efficient infrastructure management.

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Sample Customers

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