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Catalogic DPX vs Dell NetWorker comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Catalogic DPX
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
78th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell NetWorker
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
15th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Catalogic DPX is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 1.2%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell NetWorker1.2%
Catalogic DPX0.5%
Other98.3%
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Featured Reviews

it_user292722 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Center Global SAP Operations Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees
We use it to backup some high output critical physical servers, knowing that in case of disaster we could still recover to our VM environment. The user interface needs improvement.
The user interface needs improvement, the selection boxes to select a backup job are very small not adequate for managing 400+ backup jobs, we only see 8 job names in the small scroll window. The scheduler features are lacking, we must edit backup specs to reach the option to change the schedule. The new reporting feature has greatly improved the product, prior to this it was very difficult to have a full view of our backup schedules when scheduling a new job. Since the move from Syncsort to Catalogic, the quality control of upgrades has diminished and backups that used to work could not be restored without contacting Catalogic for a fix. We still see a lot of value in the product, but hope that the next few updates will not cause more issues... We wanted a mission critical enterprise solution, and sincerely hope that the future upgrades will bring the product back on track.
RaedHassan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Specialist Backup/Storage at National Bank of Kuwait
Has supported flexible multi-platform backups and improved over time
Regarding the effectiveness of Dell NetWorker in terms of role-based access controls, I have experience with it, but I find it somewhat lacking in flexibility as it offers limited features, and I would rate it around seven out of ten. It is not that there is something wrong with the role-based access controls in Dell NetWorker, but it lacks many permissions or roles to assign, providing options only for administrator or user. To improve Dell NetWorker for the next release, I recommend enhancing flexibility in the policy, allowing selection of multiple options within the same policy, and addressing issues like the DNS lookup dependency to make it more controllable from Dell NetWorker itself rather than relying on other applications. Looking forward, I would like to see improved policy features and a more enhanced GUI, as it is still slow.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"By implementing an OVF (docker based) and without any agents on your servers, you’ll get a system which provides you with: Orchestration, Automation DR and Data analytics."
"Catalogic has great features including the ability to P2V from snapvaults, and recently the addition of agent-less backups for Linux."
"It is application aware for Meditech, Exchange and SQL."
"The software’s best feature is data backup for any system."
"The support for legacy products is very good."
"Because of the duplication feature, we were able to save a significant amount of storage space."
"The solution offers compatibility with many types of database systems. It is one of the largest backup solutions. Additionally, it gives important information about data domain systems with deduplication."
"The standout feature of Dell NetWorker is its expertise in handling our VMware environment."
"Taking backups is faster."
"Technical support for this solution is very good; they are nice people and whenever we need support, they turn up and investigate, and within an hour they will start an investigation."
 

Cons

"And hearing about all these awesome posibilities, it kind of struck me that this was only possible with NetApp storage."
"Since the move from Syncsort to Catalogic, the quality control of upgrades has diminished and backups that used to work could not be restored without contacting Catalogic for a fix."
"The solution could improve by having more integration."
"The licensing rules are difficult to navigate and understand."
"I cannot see people choosing EMC NetWorker. At the moment everybody chooses to go for Veeam and Commvault."
"The stability of the NMC could use some attention, as it tends to be a bit shaky during jobs and other operations."
"I believe that the reporting could be improved and the report templates should be easier to understand and more comprehensive."
"The front end of the solution could improve. The user-friendliness is lacking."
"Support is definitely an area of concern because of the time it takes to resolve our issues."
"Lacks a restore feature."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Low cost is key."
"The pricing is okay."
"Pricing is cheaper for this product, compared to its competitors."
"Earlier, users had to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs of the product. The licenses were expensive but users used to get the best device to use."
"They are not cheap."
"It's approximate, but I believe we pay around $20-30,000 a month in licensing."
"I have a capacity-based license, but I don't know the exact cost of that license."
"If you purchase Avamar, NetWorker is free with Avamar, for one terabyte license capacity."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
21%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Educational Organization
8%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business24
Midsize Enterprise33
Large Enterprise38
 

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What's the difference between Dell EMC Avamar and Dell EMC NetWorker?
From the very beginning, Dell EMC NetWorker considers users and those who might potentially become users. In terms of both pricing and setup, this product offers an experience that is significantly...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell NetWorker?
Regarding the pricing of Dell NetWorker, it depends on the deal or negotiation we have with the vendor, making it reasonable, although I cannot make a definitive decision without knowing the specif...
What needs improvement with Dell NetWorker?
Regarding the effectiveness of Dell NetWorker in terms of role-based access controls, I have experience with it, but I find it somewhat lacking in flexibility as it offers limited features, and I w...
 

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NetWorker
 

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