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Dell RecoverPoint vs Hitachi Thin Image Advanced comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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 Thin Image Advanced
Ranking in Data Replication
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Data Replication category, the mindshare of Dell RecoverPoint is 6.0%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hitachi Thin Image Advanced is 3.9%, down from 7.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Replication Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell RecoverPoint6.0%
Hitachi Thin Image Advanced3.9%
Other90.1%
Data Replication
 

Featured Reviews

Faisal_Zia - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead of Senior Directors at Net-International
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
Team Lead for Core Infrastructure at Raiffeisen bank Serbia
Fast data transfer and quick setup for new servers
We use Thin Image to image new test servers, create new development servers, and test new servers. It is also used for fast data transfer to new servers Hitachi Thin Image allows us to quickly create new data snapshots. It speeds up synchronization and setup tasks significantly, which is…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"RecoverPoint can be depended on as your only disaster recovery solution without any need to mix different types of failover systems."
"I would rate its stability almost a nine out of ten."
"The setups that we have in place are great."
"The technical support for Dell RecoverPoint is excellent."
"It is amazing because it is very easy to test with many alternative bookmarks."
"In terms of operational and financial benefits, in case of any disaster, it can recover."
"The most valuable features include the ease of defining contingency groups and the drag-and-drop functionality, which speeds up our application processes."
"The product does block-level replication very well."
"Script submission allows us to make an application for Hitachi Thin Image and this assists us with synchronization."
"The most beneficial feature is its fast data transfer capabilities."
"Hitachi Thin Image is stable."
 

Cons

"Dell RecoverPoint is considered an older technology and is not recommended for new deployments by Dell EMC. It requires double the storage capacity for source and target storage areas, which creates a heavy burden on storage resources."
"Other hypervisors should be integrated with this system. Other hypervisors should be able to get the benefits of this solution."
"Currently the product does not support cascaded replication, only "Y" replication."
"RecoverPoint is designed to integrate seamlessly with Dell EMC storage. If you don't have Dell EMC storage, you can't use it with other brands like IBM or HP."
"Dell RecoverPoint is affordable for enterprises but not for mid-size organizations due to the required network investment for bandwidth across sites."
"The new Gen5 appliances have adopted the Unisphere management interface and it is written for Adobe Flash, which in my experience, is very slow and makes administration cumbersome at times."
"Dell RecoverPoint can be improved by virtualizing it, which would use less storage and enhance performance."
"RecoverPoint journals consume a lot of storage to obtain a large RPO."
"Hitachi needs to improve their management software, especially the Ops Center."
"We are having problems with the speed of synchronization and transferring of data."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is considered quite costly."
"Support is an additional subscription."
"RecoverPoint came free as an add-on to the PowerProtect Data Manager backup software from Dell EMC."
"The product is fairly priced."
"The price is moderate."
"While I recommend Dell EMC, it depends on your specific use case. Licensing is perpetual, meaning you buy it once."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
19%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
10%
Performing Arts
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise7
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

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 primary use case for Dell EMC RecoverPoint Continuous Remote Replication?
I use Dell RecoverPoint ( /products/dell-recoverpoint-reviews ) as a backup and recovery device for my clients. It provides comprehensive backup and recovery solutions.
What needs improvement with Hitachi Thin Image?
Hitachi needs to improve their management software, especially the Ops Center. Better management could enhance the overall experience.
What is your primary use case for Hitachi Thin Image?
We use Thin Image to image new test servers, create new development servers, and test new servers. It is also used for fast data transfer to new servers.
What advice do you have for others considering Hitachi Thin Image?
Thin Image is suitable for both small and big companies. It is highly recommended for its fast performance. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
 

Also Known As

RecoverPoint Continuous Remote Replication
Hitachi Thin Image
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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