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Dell Avamar vs Dell Data Protection Suite comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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 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)
Dell Data Protection Suite
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
80th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell Avamar is 1.9%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell Data Protection Suite is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell Avamar1.9%
Dell Data Protection Suite0.4%
Other97.7%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

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.
ZK
Director - Sales & Operations at Techtrix System
Ensures our data is virus-free and protected from ransomware
While Dell DPS is a powerful solution, it is expensive, which allows competitors to find their place in the market. The deployment is complex and not simplified, requiring professional expertise. Additionally, there are issues with initial setup, particularly network speed and latency, which can cause disruption. Once configured, it is easy to manage, but training is necessary due to the technical complexity.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The backup is the solution's most valuable feature. It's very reliable."
"Graphically, it's very user interactive; it's got a very nice interface."
"So far, Avamar covers everything we want. We are replicating to other sites for disaster recovery, so it's working well for us."
"The solution is very stable."
"Its stability and deduplication capabilities are most valuable."
"It was very simple to deploy the solution to the client that you wanted to backup."
"I always recommend Dell Avamar to our enterprise customers because the product is costly, and enterprise customers can afford it."
"We love the instant recovery functionality, it's very useful."
"I'd rate the solution ten out of ten."
"Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive suite offering virus-free and ransomware-free data protection."
 

Cons

"Setup and deployment of this solution is complex and requires expert engineers."
"It's very slow to backup and store information. It has two consoles and an application which are more difficult to use than a solution like Veeam."
"It is very scalable, and that's its claim to fame, but that also makes it hard to make changes."
"We have had a lot of problems with the Dell EMC Avamar solution. The snapshots are not being erased after backup."
"It would be better if we could integrate easily with other platforms."
"Its ability to back up very large objects can be improved. In terms of new features, they can include the ability to use cloud services, like S3, more natively."
"Avamar's user interface could use some work. When we open a ticket, they are working with Linux commands."
"The solution could be a bit easier to use in the sense that they need to make it simpler to backup products and restore items."
"While Dell DPS is a powerful solution, it is expensive, which allows competitors to find their place in the market. The deployment is complex and not simplified, requiring professional expertise."
"While Dell DPS is a powerful solution, it is expensive, which allows competitors to find their place in the market."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Dell Avamar, including its virtual add-ons and cloud-based offerings, is cheaper than other solutions, but in the end, the price still depends on your use case. Price-wise, I'm rating Dell Avamar as six out of ten."
"Its price should be reduced. It would be good if you could pay as per usage, and there is a subscription model like VMware. There should be some flexibility because sometimes, the customer only uses the backup for one month or three months. Currently, I have to pay whether I use it or not. Its licensing should be flexible and based on consumption."
"Regarding pricing, I would say Avamar is slightly expensive compared to its functionalities. It's not high-priced or low-priced but somewhere in between."
"I rate the tool's price as a three out of ten if one means expensive and ten means it is a cheaply priced tool."
"Licensing fees are paid annually."
"Dell Avamar is a moderately priced solution."
"Dell Avamar is expensive."
"It might not be beneficial to smaller businesses due to its high cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
7%
Construction Company
15%
Computer Software Company
7%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise47
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Questions from the Community

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell Data Protection Suite?
The pricing of Dell Data Protection Suite was dependent on the sales team, but the pricing is on the lower side, and the setup cost is also on the lower side.
What needs improvement with Dell Data Protection Suite?
Dell Data Protection Suite should be improved with better cloud-native integrations, a more modern and intuitive management UI, and faster policy deployment across large, distributed environments. ...
What is your primary use case for Dell Data Protection Suite?
Dell Data Protection Suite is used primarily for data encryption and data loss prevention across endpoints and servers, ensuring secure access, compliance, and protection of sensitive customer data...
 

Also Known As

Avamar
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Sample Customers

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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