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Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 23, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
21st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Data Platform
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
423
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (5th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) is 0.6%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 16.0%, down from 20.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

SamuelThomas - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensures data safety and effective cloud integration with AI-powered protection
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) offers a backup, recovery, and management tool that is very easy to use. It provides a flexible protection suite that accommodates scalability and performance needs. Integration with VMware and multi-cloud protection is effective. AI integration enhances backup operations by analyzing data and ensuring malware protection. Customers also benefit from hybrid cloud options and tiers of backup.
Edward Hore - PeerSpot reviewer
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Instead of four or five tools, consisting of backup software, storage where the backup resides, and a separate system for reporting and central monitoring, they all now come in the virtual edition for IDP."
"We use it for complete backup and recovery. We have multiple clients and have created multiple large virtual capabilities and zoning backlogs."
"We don't need to manage different devices."
"The product is easy to troubleshoot and store data."
"The solution's most valuable features are networker and continuous data protection."
"It backs up our Windows systems and our Linux systems and everything."
"The most valuable feature is the deduplication rate."
"Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) offers a backup, recovery, and management tool that is very easy to use."
"Enables us to restore the VM when the needs arises and for disaster recovery."
"The backup and replication capabilities are quite good."
"Veeam ONE is the best and the most mature solution for hypervisors and physical machines."
"The initial setup was not overly complex."
"Veeam ONE has proven to be a reliable tool not just for backups but also for general hypervisor management."
"The product is very straightforward and very easy to use from the client-side."
"With Replication, Veeam allows us to have a duplicated VM on standby."
"The solution is very easy to deploy."
 

Cons

"We would like to see the pricing drop a bit."
"The only thing that could be improved would be the complexity of the initial setup."
"There is room for improvement in terms of network connectivity."
"The two-factor authentication is missing from Dell products."
"The price could be lowered slightly, to make it more competitive."
"I would like to see integration with Dell EMC's Cloud Tier."
"The solution's implementation was very complicated and could be improved."
"The solution should be easier to use."
"Its price is higher than other solutions and can be improved. They can also change the version of the software more often."
"The solution could improve by allowing the ability to do monitoring and traffic aggregation in the whole virtual network environment."
"Immutability could be improved."
"I would like to see the licensing model improved. They have recently changed the model and have made it more complicated."
"The solution’s scalability could be improved."
"Physical backup is always where room for improvement could be but Veeam has always stated they are not going in that direction."
"Veeam is good up until 300 VMs."
"It would be nice to see more affordable training options for individuals who want to enhance their skills. Some people I know have been interested in training courses, but they found them too expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a perpetual license. It is a capacity-based license."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."
"The licensing is billed on a monthly basis. Dell is bundled so that when you order IDPA, you get everything together with the license."
"Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) has a yearly subscription fee."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the price a five."
"Veeam ONE is offered at a good price."
"The pricing is on the higher side, so I think they have to think about the price. It's a stable product and there was no requirement to keep in touch with the support team, so the renewal license was too expensive."
"I would rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten. The licensing costs are yearly."
"Veeam's pricing is good. But compared to the past five years, it's constantly increasing."
"The tool is reasonably priced for the quality it provides."
"Since pricing is per socket, it is not expensive to add capacity as you go along."
"The price of the solution could be lower."
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 9, 2014
VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto
Disaster recovery planning is something that seems challenging for all businesses. Virtualization in addition to its operational flexibility, and cost reduction benefits, has helped companies improve their DR posture. Virtualization has made it easier to move machines from production to…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
29%
University
12%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)?
What I find valuable about Dell PowerProtect IDPA is its stability and strong performance.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)?
Pricing is competitive with other software vendors. The product's features, network, and VMware integration contribute to its value. There are different licensing options available, such as applian...
What needs improvement with Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA)?
Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) requires more updates and innovations in AI-powered cyber resilience. While technical support is generally not poor, there are challenges with expertise in Linux-based c...
Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?
Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...
How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?
Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too. But Veritas Netbac...
How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
 

Also Known As

Dell EMC IDPA, Dell IDPA, EMC IDPA
Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Under Armour, Christian Brothers University, Presidio
Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg
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