Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines vs NovaStor NovaBACKUP comparison

Dell Technologies and NovaStor are both solutions in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category. Dell Technologies is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.3, while NovaStor is ranked #21 with an average rating of 9.0. Dell Technologies holds a 4.0% mindshare in DRS, compared to NovaStor’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NovaStor users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 15, 2024

NovaStor NovaBACKUP and Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines compete in data protection for virtual environments. Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is seen as superior due to its advanced features and performance.

Features: NovaStor NovaBACKUP provides comprehensive file backup and restore capabilities, easy integration with cloud services, and user-friendly operation. Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines offers continuous data protection, snapshot-based backups, and strong replication features. Dell's advanced feature set enhances data protection and management efficiency.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NovaStor NovaBACKUP is valued for its quick setup and accessible customer service, easing the deployment process. Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, though complex to deploy, benefits from extensive documentation and scalability. While NovaStor supports rapid onboarding, Dell provides a robust service suited for larger deployments.

Pricing and ROI: NovaStor NovaBACKUP presents a cost-effective setup and straightforward licensing, appealing to budget-conscious buyers. Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines has a higher initial cost but offers long-term value with enhanced features and scalability, presenting a viable investment for businesses focusing on performance and comprehensive data protection.

To learn more, read our detailed Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines vs. NovaStor NovaBACKUP Report (Updated: December 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtu...

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

10th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

NovaStor NovaBACKUP

Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software

21st

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (33rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category, the mindshare of Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is 4.0%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NovaStor NovaBACKUP is 1.0%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines	4.0%
NovaStor NovaBACKUP	1.0%
Other	95.0%

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Sofien SMIDA

Head of Data Center at National Center of Informatics

Simplifies snapshot recovery and improves compatibility challenges

The biggest challenge we faced was attempting replication between two different kinds of storage systems, like IBM on one side and Dell EMC storage systems on the other, before opting for VPLEX. Initially, making the two storage systems replicate was not an easy task. There was a splitting in the fiber switches at first. Then, the RPAs, which manage replication, would move the IO blocks to the second system. In the end, the two systems were not the same, which made it difficult to synchronize them. However, we succeeded in replicating smoothly with Oracle databases and Windows machines. When we acquired the VPLEX Virtual solutions, it became much easier. It was a piece of cake to do the replication between two VPLEX systems since they communicate in the same language.

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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

"It is a point-in-time restore, which is quite handy."

"The generalization of the journals allows us to go back in time and choose the snapshot suitable for us. We can grab it as needed."

"The speed and the footprint the solution uses regarding storage are great."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to change IP addresses when failing a server over."

"The solution is quite stable. We haven't experienced any kind of bug or glitch. We haven't experienced crashes."

"RecoverPoint replicates workloads fast."

"Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines offers key features like any point-in-time recovery without needing scheduled snapshots."

"It is a very simple tool to use and offers flexibility in using the tool for recovery and transitioning from one state to another."

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

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

Cons

"The solution could improve by being more easier to use. However, once you have used it for a while it becomes easier. Additionally, there could be better support and compatibility with management by having a command-line interface. This would be beneficial for the customers."

"The configuration process seems a bit challenging, and the installation takes a bit longer than expected."

"Maybe integration with Kubernetes for OpenShift would be helpful."

"In the next release of this software, I would like to see options that help to decrease the bandwidth required, such as compressing the data."

"The biggest challenge we faced was attempting replication between two different kinds of storage systems, like IBM on one side and Dell EMC storage systems on the other, before opting for VPLEX."

"The solution is not easy to use. It's actually quite hard. If it could be simplified it might be better for the end user."

"The solution currently supports only VMware."

"Although we can change the IP address, it would be good to have some other sort of orchestration to make life easier to manage when we failover."

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

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license required for this solution and the pricing depends on how many virtual machines you have."

"It was a part of a backup solution. So, it was free for us."

"The tool is expensive. If one means cheaply priced and ten means expensive, I rate the tool's price as a seven."

"Pricing-wise, it is pretty much fair for any customer who only has a VMware environment. Licensing is based on the number of VMs that you want to protect at any given point in time. Licensing is not based on size."

"This is an expensive product."

"This is not a very cheap solution and compared to others, it is expensive."

"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

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	6

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines?

Most of the time, we buy perpetual license solutions.

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What needs improvement with Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines?

Although we can change the IP address, it would be good to have some other sort of orchestration to make life easier to manage when we failover.

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What is your primary use case for Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines?

I was actually just having a quick look to compare some solutions, but we are going to stick with what we currently have, which is Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines ( /products/dell-recoverpoi...

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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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What is your primary use case for NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

It's developed in Hamburg. It's very easy to work with because it has a web interface, and the configuration is straightforward. It has features for tape backups, disk backups, and whatever you wan...

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What advice do you have for others considering NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

Overall, I would rate it a nine out of ten.

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Overview

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines enables quick recovery of VMware virtual machines and allows you to efficiently test, manage and orchestrate operational backup and disaster recovery operations.

With tight integration with VMware, RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is storage and application agnostic, with built-in automation accessible via VMware vSphere web client plug-in.

When cloud becomes a vital part of your disaster recovery strategy, RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is also web-enabled, providing efficient replication to AWS and VMware Cloud on AWS.

RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is available as part of Dell Data Protection Suite.

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

Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative, PCS Publishing, Noble Foods

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

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