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Dell PowerProtect Data Manager vs NetVault Plus comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 23, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
1.0
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager improved efficiency, reduced costs, minimized downtime, enhanced security, increased productivity, and ensured smooth deployment.
Sentiment score
1.0
Quest NetVault provides robust data protection, quick recovery, and seamless integration, enhancing operational efficiency and offering measurable cost savings.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.7
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager support is efficient but response times and regional service, especially in Poland, require improvement.
Sentiment score
7.0
NetVault Plus users appreciate responsive support and knowledgeable staff but note occasional delays due to external dependencies.
Dell provides reliable support for PowerProtect Data Manager, with 24/7 availability and a qualified support team.
Senior System Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Delays in feedback and scheduling can affect interactions, but generally, support provides good solutions once engaged.
System Engineer at Konvergenz
I would rate Quest support as eight.
Manager System Management at Şanstech
The response time is good, but resolving some issues can take time due to dependencies on external devices.
Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is scalable, but cloud scalability and disaster recovery features could benefit from enhancements.
Sentiment score
5.5
NetVault Plus is praised for scalability and integration, though infrastructure dependency poses challenges and prompts some to consider alternatives.
Its capability to back up existing environments can be improved, particularly when it comes to disaster recovery in the cloud.
Senior System Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Quest NetVault Plus is highly scalable, rated at an eight.
Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is stable and well-documented, with users reporting high satisfaction despite some upgrade issues.
Sentiment score
4.8
NetVault Plus receives mixed stability reviews, with reliable performance often noted but occasional issues following updates and resource constraints.
Making sure the system is properly understood before deployment and handling upgrades efficiently would improve stability.
System Engineer at Konvergenz
It is extremely reliable and I have never experienced a crash.
Senior System Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
There have been very few issues reported in the past year, with only one ticket raised, indicating its reliability.
Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia
 

Room For Improvement

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager needs better integration, expanded features, user interface improvements, unified systems, enhanced support, and market presence.
NetVault Plus requires improved restore speed, user interface, compatibility, scheduling, security, database support, performance, and development interaction.
The main issue that needs improvement is the support system.
System Engineer at Konvergenz
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager should add support for Hyper-V and Nutanix VMs, as well as Kubernetes.
Senior Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Dell needs to improve its market presence and communication with customers and solution providers.
Business Development Manager at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees
There is also a need for better security measures, as security is critical to ensure backups are safe and free from malware.
Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia
Improvements should come, particularly in compatibility, backup performance, or better troubleshooting.
Manager at Fractalio Data Pvt Ltd
NetVault Plus doesn't have a support team in my country; having a local contact in Turkey would be very useful for us.
Manager System Management at Şanstech
 

Setup Cost

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager offers flexible, cost-effective pricing with compression benefits, generally rated six to eight by users.
NetVault Plus pricing varies; it's seen as costly or affordable, offering flexible licensing and potential discounts for multiple purchases.
This can result in lower costs compared to subscription-based models used by competitors, especially when dealing with large servers.
Senior System Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Overall, pricing does not significantly impact our decision.
Business Development Manager at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The price of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is generally perceived as reasonable.
System Engineer at Konvergenz
The pricing is not expensive, rated around a four in terms of cost.
Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia
 

Valuable Features

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager offers flexible, user-friendly data protection with strong deduplication, advanced security, and seamless deployment for virtual environments.
Quest NetVault Plus provides easy deployment, user-friendly interface, comprehensive database and backup management, reporting, malware scanning, and network control.
It satisfies my customers' scalability needs and provides interactive features, allowing efficient integration.
System Engineer at Konvergenz
It provides a seamless backup solution integrated with a dashboard full of capabilities, enhancing recovery point objectives and recovery time objectives.
Senior System Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
The features I appreciate about Dell PowerProtect Data Manager include the snapshot killer, which is a very good feature, and the ability to access the hypervisor directly to take backups from VMs.
Senior Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Quest NetVault Plus supports a wide range of databases such as MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and SAP, offering extensive coverage.
Manager at Fractalio Data Pvt Ltd
The application supports scanning files for malware before backup operations.
Senior System Engineer at PT. Virtus Technology Indonesia
The backup and recovery capabilities of NetVault Plus are very important for maintaining my business.
Manager System Management at Şanstech
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
11th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (6th)
NetVault Plus
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
40th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (27th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is 2.6%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetVault Plus is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager2.6%
NetVault Plus1.0%
Other96.4%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

MinaMagdy1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Comprehensive integration and user-friendly dashboard enhance data protection workflows
PowerProtect Data Manager lacks the tape-out functionality, which is important for organizations relying on it for offsite backup. While PowerProtect Data Manager offers a workaround, it's not always accepted, notably by sectors like banking. Additionally, I would like PowerProtect Data Manager to provide microservices and container backup for modern applications.
MK
Manager at Fractalio Data Pvt Ltd
Consistent high ratings reflect user satisfaction and reliability
The effective features are file system backup and bare metal recovery. I find it effective because the recovery time when the system goes down is approximately 10 hours, so you can recover the system, and the recovery procedure is quite straightforward. The solution is on-premises. Deduplication is handled by their own product called Corestore, which is a software-based deduplication engine. The deduplication ratio is quite good, and the backup window reduces because of it. To use Quest NetVault Plus backup, my advice is that the product is quite simple; there's no need to access or log in to the backup server, just log in from any system in the same network, and the configuration part is also quite simple. I rate Quest NetVault Plus a nine out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
Performing Arts
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?
One notable feature is its robust backup support for Kubernetes and container environments. Additionally, PPDM stands out for its ease of deployment and management compared to other backup solution...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?
I think the license for Dell PowerProtect Data Manager is the same as other backup software.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager?
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager should add support for Hyper-V and Nutanix VMs, as well as Kubernetes. Additionally, they should support tape library backup capabilities.
What do you like most about Quest NetVault?
NetVault is a great cloud-ready enterprise backup software for hybrid data centers. Here are some of the things I really like about the solution: It is easy to use right out of the box and scales ...
What needs improvement with Quest NetVault?
I don't know of any improvements needed because everything is okay; I have no problems. NetVault Plus doesn't have a support team in my country; having a local contact in Turkey would be very usefu...
What is your primary use case for Quest NetVault?
My primary purpose for using NetVault Plus is file backup, only file backup. We don't need granular backup right now because the betting system operates only in Turkey, and government policy is ver...
 

Also Known As

PowerProtect, Dell EMC PowerProtect
NetVault Backup, Quest NetVault, Quest NetVault Backup, BakBone
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

National Bank of Greece, USC Australia, PCS Publishing, Dell Digital IT, Rushmore Electric, Melanson Health, Arrow Electronics
intel, Mars, MERK, Microsoft, Uber, Visa
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