Dell NetWorker vs Own Data Platform comparison

Dell Technologies and Own are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Dell Technologies is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.8, while Own is ranked #39 with an average rating of 9.0. Dell Technologies holds a 2.3% mindshare in BRS, compared to Own’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Own users who would recommend it.

Dell NetWorker

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90% willing to recommend

Own Data Platform

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786 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

Dell NetWorker

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Dell NetWorker and Own Data Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Backup and Recovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Dell NetWorker vs. Own Data Platform Report (Updated: September 2025).

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Dell NetWorker vs. Own Data Platform

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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

Own Data Platform

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

39th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database Security (7th), SaaS Backup (11th), Application Testing Services (5th)

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 Own Data Platform is 0.5%, up from 0.5% 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%
Own Data Platform	0.5%
Other	97.2%

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

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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Divaker Singh

Salesforce Consultant at Girikon LLCGirikon

Efficient data management with robust restore feature and room for improved anonymization

We manage the customizing and seeding parts for our customers, using Own Data Platform to provide backup and recovery services. We work with exhibition companies that regularly expand their operations Own Data Platform provides a comprehensive backup and recovery solution, allowing us to manage…

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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

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

"The software implementation takes about 30 minutes."

"The backup feature for this product is good. It is easy to set up and easy to scale."

"The solution is very user-friendly. After setting up five machines for our customers we teach them how to set up the agent and start doing their backups. It is very easy for them once they see how to do it, they like to do it on their own."

"The solution is simple to understand."

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

"The full backup is a great feature. Restoration is also good and very quick."

"The solution has a longer lifespan."

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"The most valuable feature for our customers is the restore functionality."

Cons

"The initial setup is complex."

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

"The user interface is hard to use, it should be simplified. There are a lot of web-based management interfaces which they should consider."

"The security features need backup and encryption. It would be nice if they added this feature. I would also like to be able to decrypt when restoring the security features. Hackers can sense these vulnerabilities today, and we need to have our enterprise prepared."

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

"The web console could be a lot better."

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

"We are able to do direct backups, but analyzing the logs is not straightforward."

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"The anonymization feature can be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Dell NetWorker has two types of licensing models."

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

"They are not cheap."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"We do need to purchase a license, but sometimes, it comes as a part of the Dell Data Protection Suite (DPS). It has a capacity-based licensing."

"The pricing of the solution is not the cheapest compared to other similar solutions. The Networker is available as a component of the Dell EMC Data Protection Suite package and it should have the ability to be purchased separately."

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

"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

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

10%

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Own Data Platform?

The pricing is somewhat high, rated at an eight out of ten. However, the value provided justifies the cost compared to other tools.

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What needs improvement with Own Data Platform?

The anonymization feature can be improved. It’s currently not straightforward and often requires a technical person to operate, which can be challenging for non-technical users.

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What is your primary use case for Own Data Platform?

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Also Known As

NetWorker

Own Data Archiving, Own Data Security, Own Data Seeding

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

OwnBackup offers administrators and developers peace of mind around SaaS data loss and corruption recovery. Our platform provides a comprehensive solution to backup, compare, recover, and manage large, complex SaaS-based data sets. With OwnBackup Sandbox Seeding, Development and QA teams can shorten cycles by configuring and replicating relevant test data sets to sandboxes, on demand, with just a few clicks.

Own

Sample Customers

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

Workiva, HR Owen, Tommy Bakama, Kanshoo, NTN, Athena Health, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Arizona State University, Pauley Financial

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September 2025

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