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Dell RecoverPoint vs Hitachi ShadowImage comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 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 RecoverPoint
Ranking in Data Replication
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Hitachi ShadowImage
Ranking in Data Replication
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Replication category, the mindshare of Dell RecoverPoint is 3.5%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hitachi ShadowImage is 4.6%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Replication Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dell RecoverPoint3.5%
Hitachi ShadowImage4.6%
Other91.9%
Data Replication
 

Featured Reviews

Faisal_Zia - PeerSpot reviewer
Continuous data protection guarantees data safety during outages and disasters
Based on my experience, I do recommend Dell RecoverPoint to other businesses. The environment requiring Dell RecoverPoint, such as banks or telcos where data equals money, cannot afford to lose data. The overall solution rating is eight, considering the competition from one or two more OEMs giving a tough time to Dell RecoverPoint.
Bratislav Petkovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient replication and helpful for improving data processing and management
The technology behind Hitachi ShadowImage has been around for a long time, and while it works correctly, it does have some issues. We have experienced problems with it, even though Hitachi provides good hardware. Technical support could also be improved, as it sometimes takes a few days to resolve issues.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature we have found in RecoverPoint is its ability to provide the lowest RPO."
"The technical support for Dell RecoverPoint is excellent."
"The most valuable features include the ease of defining contingency groups and the drag-and-drop functionality, which speeds up our application processes."
"It is amazing because it is very easy to test with many alternative bookmarks."
"Dell RecoverPoint offers cost savings in the long term."
"RecoverPoint's most valuable feature is the automatic failover."
"The product does block-level replication very well."
"I would rate the overall solution a 9.9 out of 10."
"The most valuable feature of Hitachi ShadowImage is high-speed data transfer from one server to another. Other solutions would have problems with transferring 50 TB of data. I also like that Hitachi ShadowImage is easy to use."
"The most valuable features are its ability to handle large databases efficiently and the asynchronous replication capability."
 

Cons

"In the future, I would like Dell RecoverPoint to evolve as an orchestration tool that can integrate with other replication tools such as Microsoft native replication and Oracle Data Guard."
"The solution normally supports only specific types and amounts of storage. If it could be increased to support much larger amounts or a wider range, it could fetch a bigger market."
"The initial setup is complex."
"The cost of the solution is pretty high. The licensing costs may affect a company's ability to scale."
"When it comes to storage and backup, that is where scalability problems have affected us."
"Dell RecoverPoint can be improved by virtualizing it, which would use less storage and enhance performance."
"I am waiting for block replication with VirtualBox."
"Integration with VMware is the only thing we need to improve. Another feature I'd like to see is the ability to convert management to HTML. And the integration should also be done on the same level."
"We have experienced problems with it, even though Hitachi provides good hardware."
"API and script configuration in Hitachi ShadowImage is sometimes complicated, so this is an area for improvement. Another area for improvement is that the Hitachi ShadowImage interface isn't as user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"While I recommend Dell EMC, it depends on your specific use case. Licensing is perpetual, meaning you buy it once."
"The price is moderate."
"Support is an additional subscription."
"It is considered quite costly."
"RecoverPoint came free as an add-on to the PowerProtect Data Manager backup software from Dell EMC."
"The product is fairly priced."
"I don't have pricing information for Hitachi ShadowImage because my manager handled it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
28%
Legal Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise7
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell EMC RecoverPoint Continuous Remote Replication?
The image backup feature is great. For example, if you set the journal to take a backup every ten minutes, it will create a snapshot or pointer every ten minutes for as long as you need.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC RecoverPoint Continuous Remote Replication?
Dell RecoverPoint is affordable for enterprises but not for mid-size organizations due to the required network investment for bandwidth across sites.
What needs improvement with Dell EMC RecoverPoint Continuous Remote Replication?
The interfaces could be improved for better ease of use. There's also room for improvement in direct compatibility with other solutions. The version designed for VMware, RecoverPoint for VMs, simpl...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hitachi ShadowImage?
The pricing of Hitachi ShadowImage is reasonable, especially when you purchase Hitachi storage, as ShadowImage and Thin Image are part of the protector. The protector includes several components li...
What needs improvement with Hitachi ShadowImage?
The technology behind Hitachi ShadowImage has been around for a long time, and while it works correctly, it does have some issues. We have experienced problems with it, even though Hitachi provides...
What is your primary use case for Hitachi ShadowImage?
We use Hitachi ShadowImage for data replication processes. It is a practical tool for copying data from one LUN disk to another within the same storage. In our bank, we utilize it for making tests ...
 

Also Known As

RecoverPoint Continuous Remote Replication
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Sample Customers

Regis Aged Care, Cap Atlantique, Lewisville Independent School District, EnvisionRxOptions, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, Major Boutique Hotel Chain, Riverside Health System, Panduit
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