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Cohesity DataProtect vs Dell Avamar comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.2
Cohesity DataProtect saves time and reduces costs with effective threat mitigation and easy integration, offering quick returns.
Sentiment score
5.8
Dell Avamar offers efficient data reduction, cost savings, enhanced IT operations, and strong data security against ransomware threats.
Using Cohesity DataProtect is easier to manage, and it simplifies various components into one architecture, reducing the need for extensive human resources to manage backups.
Evangelist / CTO at fgnext
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.6
Cohesity DataProtect supports efficiently resolve issues swiftly, though some experience variable service quality and initial response delays.
Sentiment score
6.9
Dell Avamar support is knowledgeable but slow, with communication challenges and limited first-level responsiveness hindering comprehensive assistance.
For the support, I can provide a rating of four only because they initially provide some steps, but later say they are not sure, which is a problem in a production environment.
Specialist at HCLSoftware
The support can depend on the region, and for larger customers, I advise having a Technical Account Manager for better assistance.
Evangelist / CTO at fgnext
When their technical person is online, the quality of service and technical knowledge are very good.
Project Engineer at Concept Information Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
The current technical support by Dell is very good.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Cohesity DataProtect is highly scalable with a praised architecture, effectively managing diverse and large-scale workloads.
Sentiment score
6.6
Dell Avamar offers scalability for medium to large enterprises but requires costly node additions and has infrastructure limitations.
Cohesity DataProtect is built on a scale-out architecture, which means it can effectively scale to meet various needs.
Evangelist / CTO at fgnext
Dell Avamar offers very good scalability.
Project Engineer at Concept Information Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Cohesity DataProtect is stable, with easy upgrades and reliable performance, despite occasional issues and challenges during setup.
Sentiment score
8.2
Dell Avamar is stable and reliable, praised for smooth operation and low failure rates in various infrastructures.
On the whole, any problems were more related to hardware limitations rather than issues with Cohesity DataProtect itself.
Evangelist / CTO at fgnext
 

Room For Improvement

Cohesity DataProtect needs better reporting, interface, legacy support, cloud capabilities, security features, and faster operations for users.
Dell Avamar needs UI, backup speed, cloud integration, and scalability improvements, with concerns over pricing and technical support.
Cohesity DataProtect needs to improve the container solutions.
CIO at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
There is room to improve the user interface of Cohesity DataProtect for more intuitive navigation.
Specialist at HCLSoftware
While there are improvements to be made, such as providing support for older systems like IBM iSeries and tandem systems from HP, the solution overall shifts from older methods to modern practices.
Evangelist / CTO at fgnext
They could add more features for cyber resilience and multi-cloud options in the next release to make it even better.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
There are instances where backups fail on certain applications, which is an area that could be improved.
Managing Director at Atlantic factorial
While Dell Avamar is a good product, the pricing is very high.
Project Engineer at Concept Information Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
 

Setup Cost

Cohesity DataProtect offers competitive, capacity-based pricing with transparent costs and negotiable discounts, appealing for cost-effective solutions.
Dell Avamar offers varying pricing experiences, with praised setup ease, but cost-effectiveness compared to competitors like Veeam is debated.
I find Cohesity DataProtect to be expensive.
Technical Director at Procloud
I don't currently have detailed knowledge about the pricing, however, it is geared towards enterprise businesses and might be on the higher side.
Managing Director at Atlantic factorial
 

Valuable Features

Cohesity DataProtect provides efficient backup solutions with instant recovery, comprehensive protection, and seamless cloud integration for enhanced operations.
Dell Avamar provides efficient deduplication, scalable backup, and recovery with strong integration and platform support for robust data protection.
The platform is based on a scale-out architecture with each node having compute, RAM, SSD, and HDD.
Evangelist / CTO at fgnext
The option to maintain evidence in Europe for regulatory compliance, the ability to maintain the backup with the same technology and same control plane, along with the same solutions to use backup solutions such as S3 or similar services in AWS, is what we are working with.
CIO at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Global deduplication ensures that only unique data blocks are stored, significantly reducing storage consumption.
Specialist at HCLSoftware
The software delivers flexible and efficient backup and recovery options through its cyber resiliency features.
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
The most valuable feature is the instant recovery capability.
Project Engineer at Concept Information Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
The most valuable feature for me is the backup functionality.
Managing Director at Atlantic factorial
 

Categories and Ranking

Cohesity DataProtect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
12th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (13th), AI Data Analysis (14th)
Dell Avamar
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
13th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Cohesity DataProtect is 1.8%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell Avamar is 1.9%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cohesity DataProtect1.8%
Dell Avamar1.9%
Other96.3%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Kalaiarasan Meganathan - PeerSpot reviewer
Specialist at HCLSoftware
Backup operations have become faster and daily recoveries run smoothly for on‑prem workloads
When compared to other tools, the deduplication in Cohesity DataProtect is very fast, and the restore performance is better than other tools. Global deduplication ensures that only unique data blocks are stored, significantly reducing storage consumption. Cohesity DataProtect's dashboard displays options and errors clearly, making it easy to access and understand how to fix issues. Cohesity DataProtect's ability to start processes automatically without manual selections enhances its reliability. Cohesity DataProtect's architecture ensures that agent installations automatically reflect in the dashboard, allowing for seamless integration into backup jobs. This improves operational efficiency, ensuring backups can be triggered without manual refreshes. Additionally, the user interface is intuitive, and the respect of the N-1 rule during updates helps prevent client-affecting issues.
SamuelThomas - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
Have supported critical environments despite room for improvement in legacy backup options
It is very efficient in cyber resilience. Deduplication, automation, and everything is very efficient. It is multi-cloud enabled and has broad protections. The software delivers flexible and efficient backup and recovery options through its cyber resiliency features. Dell PowerProtect Manager provides insights in managing backup processes. Its encryption mechanisms are very efficient, helping to secure sensitive data. Its integration with Dell EMC Data Domain is very good. It is easy to integrate with Data Domain. Multi-cloud options are enabled, and backup in cloud options exist in Dell Avamar.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise43
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise47
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Cohesity DataProtect?
I want to improve the possibilities of the solution for containers and the mobility of containers. The container functionality is very limited at the moment, not covering the whole container. I rat...
What is your primary use case for Cohesity DataProtect?
Cohesity DataProtect is usually recommended for bank companies, insurance companies, and other energy companies. We are working with several of these types of companies, and all of them have Cohesi...
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 needs improvement with Dell Avamar?
It is a very good product. My only concern is that there is no tape backup. For tape backup, we have to use Dell NetWorker. They could add more features for cyber resilience and multi-cloud options...
 

Also Known As

Cohesity
Avamar
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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Dodge County, St Laurence's College, FieldCore (a GE Company), Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Getronics, Lewisville Independent School District, EnvisionRxOptions, Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions
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