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BridgeSTOR Microsoft DPM Appliance vs Dell PowerProtect Data Domain comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

BridgeSTOR Microsoft DPM Ap...
Ranking in Deduplication Software
14th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Ranking in Deduplication Software
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
93
Ranking in other categories
Disk Based Backup Systems (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Deduplication Software category, the mindshare of BridgeSTOR Microsoft DPM Appliance is 1.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerProtect Data Domain is 21.4%, down from 28.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Deduplication Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain21.4%
BridgeSTOR Microsoft DPM Appliance1.3%
Other77.3%
Deduplication Software
 

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Branko Cirovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Storage Engineer at Comtrade Group
Provides seamless backup integration and long-term reliability for enterprise data protection
The price is quite high; this product is not considered cheap. Additionally, if you use higher availability boxes, they also come at a premium price. However, they provide business continuity, which is the main reason why companies invest in this solution. Tape is slow; when restoring several virtual machines or databases amounting to several terabytes, Dell PowerProtect Data Domain represents the fastest and most reliable solution, ensuring great integration with backup software. If a customer has limited budget constraints, they may opt for cheaper external storage comprised of just a bunch of disks and utilize it for backup, as backup is not a business-critical service. However, I see great value in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain because it is fully automated, features great integration with backup software, and provides good value for money. I would rate software support as a ten, while I would give hardware support a seven. I never give any product a perfect score; I think Dell PowerProtect Data Domain deserves a nine. The only minor problems are the certificate issue and the price. These certificate issues are quite rare and mainly arise when we forget to restart and upgrade the box for several years.
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
7%
 

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Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise41
 

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What is your primary use case for Dell EMC PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain is mainly used for backup as a target for backup. Previously, I was working in Veeam, and nowadays, I am working with Commvault. For both backup software options, the ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?
This is very good and it can be integrated with any third-party backup solution. I always recommend going with it if the customer is an enterprise customer or it is basically a big SMB. I always re...
What needs improvement with Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?
In my opinion, for the version I am using of Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, I am not sure if there is another version that will have the functionality I will discuss. I need them to add the air-gap...
 

Also Known As

Microsoft DPM Appliance
DataDomain, Dell EMC Data Domain, PowerProtect Data Domain
 

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Sample Customers

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, McKinsey & Company, CARI.net, Telus, San Diego State University
The US Army, City of Houston, Lloyds TSB, TiVo, Teck, Ingram Entertainment, The New York Mets
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