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Dell RecoverPoint vs IBM Softek TDMF comparison

 

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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
IBM Softek TDMF
Ranking in Data Replication
17th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Data Replication category, the mindshare of Dell RecoverPoint is 5.9%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Softek TDMF is 2.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Replication Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell RecoverPoint5.9%
IBM Softek TDMF2.9%
Other91.2%
Data Replication
 

Featured Reviews

Ayodeji  Oyewole - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at Atlantic factorial
Failover and failback features enhance data protection but interfaces need improvement
I use Dell RecoverPoint as a backup and recovery device for my clients. It provides comprehensive backup and recovery solutions The failover and failback options are the most impactful features of Dell RecoverPoint in terms of data protection. Additionally, the ability to take point-in-time…
it_user150294 - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Manager- Datacenter & Cloud with 10,001+ employees
It very easy to setup and manage unless you have network problems.
There were restrictions when migrating from older to newer versions of Windows. As soon as the target disk is mounted on the higher level of Windows, NTFS file system will automatically be upgraded by Windows and will no longer be compatible with the source system. This means that migration cannot be resumed and a full refresh was needed to re-synchronize the source and target disks.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It excels in duplicating data between two distinct types of storage systems."
"In terms of operational and financial benefits, in case of any disaster, it can recover."
"We use RecoverPoint for disaster recovery and asynchronous replication, and we use the application at a block level, not the software level, and this has been tested and is very durable."
"When it works, it is the best product that is available."
"The setups that we have in place are great."
"The technical support for Dell RecoverPoint is excellent."
"The solution is now Flash-based, which is better. they moved away from Java."
"Product is self-payable, and due to the data protection provided to the IT environment, we can reach very secure operational levels."
"TDMF resolved these problems with easy and fast data migrations."
 

Cons

"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."
"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."
"The initial setup is complex."
"The interfaces could be improved for better ease of use. There's also room for improvement in direct compatibility with other solutions."
"Considering the speed Dell RecoverPoint can recover data, it would be good if we could replicate data from on-premise to the cloud with this solution."
"I am waiting for block replication with VirtualBox."
"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."
"RecoverPoint journals consume a lot of storage to obtain a large RPO."
"Mobility Groups crashes sometimes and a re-synchronization were needed"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
17%
Marketing Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
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Company Size

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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...
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Also Known As

RecoverPoint Continuous Remote Replication
Softek TDMF
 

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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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