Dell Avamar vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

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Dell Technologies and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Dell Technologies is ranked #22 with an average rating of 7.0, while OpenText is ranked #52. Dell Technologies holds a 1.9% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

Dell Avamar

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87% willing to recommend

OpenText Data Protector

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80% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Dell Avamar and OpenText Data Protector are competing data protection solutions. Dell Avamar appears to have the upper hand due to its superior deduplication and recovery speed, while OpenText Data Protector stands out for its comprehensive feature set and flexibility.

Features: Dell Avamar’s key features include efficient data deduplication, quick recovery times, and robust cloud support. OpenText Data Protector users appreciate its wide platform support, advanced security features, and extensive customization options.

Room for Improvement: Dell Avamar users indicate improvements could be made in scalability, interface complexity, and flexibility. OpenText Data Protector could benefit from enhanced reporting features, simplified maintenance processes, and better user experience in terms of management functionality.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell Avamar is considered straightforward to deploy, with dependable customer support. OpenText Data Protector, while flexible, presents challenges in deployment complexity. Users prefer Dell’s support responsiveness, highlighting a smoother overall experience.

Pricing and ROI: Dell Avamar has a higher upfront setup cost but delivers strong ROI through reduced storage requirements via deduplication. OpenText Data Protector, while competitively priced, offers moderate ROI due to additional costs for maintenance and support.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Dell Avamar

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

22nd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (7th)

OpenText Data Protector

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

52nd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

102

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell Avamar is 1.9%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Dell Avamar	1.9%
OpenText Data Protector	1.0%
Other	97.1%

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SamuelThomas

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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Ahmad-Hassan

Project Manager And Technical Consultant at EEMC

Provides effective backup for physical servers and needs improvements for cloud compatibility

We use OpenText Data Protector for Oracle database backup and some applications that run for database security OpenText Data Protector is good for physical backup, specifically for physical servers. It is effective for direct backups to EMC library or storage without using a repository. However,…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"In general, when you look at the spec sheet for Dell EMC Avamar, it's a very good product."

"We sell Avamar with Data Domain. Data Domain and Avamar work really well together and their compression ratios are very high compared to Veeam, Commvault, and all the other backup software on the market."

"Centralization is Avamar's biggest advantage. It moves data to a central location from various geographical locations."

"Technical support for this solution was great."

"Source based deduplication is the most attractive feature as it drastically reduces the backup window."

"If you're enterprise, you are definitely going to use Avamar because it can save a lot of space because of its duplication feature, which is great."

"This product is very easy to use; the interface is easier to use than other backup solutions, and the product is mature and can handle all of our data protection."

"We are talking about a complete end-to-end solution which comes with its own hardware storage to back up the data on tape-less."

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"Overall, this is a good product and it hasn't given us any problems."

"The installation is pretty straightforward and simple; it's not too complex or overly difficult, deployment is fast so you can have it up and running in a day, and you don't need a big technical team to handle deployment and maintenance."

"HP Data Protector integration with RMAN is very stable, robust and provides good diagnostics features to troubleshoot backup issues."

"We can quickly restore files that have been deleted or are missing from the system."

"It's a good product that's pretty easy to use."

"Since we implemented the new PostgreSQL database, Data Protector's stability has greatly improved."

"I cannot recommend a better solution for enterprise-wide data security and retention."

"It is more user-friendly."

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Cons

"When you get down to doing certain things, such as somebody wants a particular file restored, the process by which you do that is stupid. You kind of have to know exactly where to look for in order to find it. Even on older backup products that I've used, I didn't have that kind of problem. If we were looking for a file with a particular kind of a name, the solution would find that file anywhere irrespective of where it resides within the backup system. So, we didn't have to know the name of the specific server, the specific timeframe, almost all the characters of the file name, and all kinds of data in order to find a file. In Avamar, we got to know these details. We've gone around and around with them on that, and their attitude seems to be that it is working just fine. There is nothing for them to improve. The organizational system of other products that I'm working with, such as Zerto and Cohesity, seems to be centered around the tasks that you would most commonly do and want to do, as opposed to we've laid it out in a really neat technical hierarchy."

"Avamar is dependent on the hardware. It can't be implemented with ordinary storage. It can only be implemented with an EMC product. We want to have a backup solution that allows us to use independent storage and other hardware. It would be good if they can simplify its technology and make it possible to implement it with another storage. This is probably not possible because Avamar is an EMC product, and EMC would like to sell its own products."

"The product could offer more integration capabilities."

"The performance is a big issue for us and maybe the support service."

"Avamar is still competitive because of the way we have deployed it, but we need to diversify and shift away from specific technologies. In addition to hypervisors, virtual machines, and bare metal servers, our customers need protection for Microsoft 365, SaaS, and the public cloud, so we need other technologies in the business to cater to those customers' needs. Those are the enhancements we would want from the Avamar platform, but that's not likely to happen. Dell has PowerProtect and Apex backup services. There are other Dell solutions that we'll use to fulfill our customers' requirements."

"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."

"I would like to see better integration with third-party applications and platforms."

"The negative of this solution is that it certainly wouldn't cover a super large enterprise where they have other tool needs."

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"In general, you can say that Micro Focus Data Protector is behind in capabilities when compared with other backup solutions, such as Commvault, Symantec, NetBackup, but it is very strong for certain use cases such as array integration. We are using it in production even now. There should be some kind of cloud integration and archiving solutions. I think this is the area they need to focus on."

"Data Protector's main single point of weakness is its GUI."

"VM backups needs to be improved. They need to make it similar to the way Veeam and Commvault are doing the virtual backups."

"It can occasionally be inaccurate in its backup/recovery time estimates."

"The online backups of Office 365 have room for improvement."

"What we wanted was disk-to-disk replication. After we got that nailed down, we then wanted to replicate from disk to tape. We were told that we can't do that, and then we were told it doesn't let you do it unless you buy it with a license."

"Actually, we're moving away from Data Protector due to lack of support on newer operating systems and latest products."

"I have SUSE XEN virtualization set up in my environment. HP Data Protector does not provide integration with it, and I would like to see it integrate with XEN in a future release."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing fees are paid annually."

"It was very expensive before, but after integrating it with Dell EMC Avamar Data Protection suite licensing, we are getting better discounts."

"Its licensing is weird. It is not just the licenses; we also purchase hardware. With most software products, such as Veeam, Commvault, and Data Protector, there is no hardware purchase at the same time. Because Avamar and Data Domain are tied together, they have an integrated pipe. You can separate them, but basically, they're designed to work as a couple. Because the Data Domain backend is designed to do dedupe and compression, we get 60:1. When you count it, you count it as a straight compression, but of course, that's with dedupe and some other stuff. You have to buy the hardware, the licensing, and the software at the same time. So, it's not just software."

"This is a fairly expensive solution. It cost approximately 21,000 each year."

"The price is the main thing I'd like to see them change. If they can come down in price, that would be a good thing. It's very cost competitive in the entry level range, because Veeam pricing is much cheaper than Avamar."

"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."

"There are licensing costs for Dell EMC Avamar and it is paid annually."

"The solution is not expensive for the value one gets."

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"Pricing for Micro Focus Data Protector is reasonable."

"The licensing structure provides cost savings to business."

"The pricing is acceptable for enterprise level companies, but it's not acceptable for small- and medium-sized businesses. Micro Focus Data Protector is not an enterprise level solution, and it should cover small- and medium-sized businesses with acceptable prices."

"The pricing is around $3,000 to $5,000. The charge additionally for support and to scale."

"The solution requires paying for a license."

"The licensing cost was not annual. We didn't pay any license. We paid when we deployed and we didn't pay for anything after that. There were no additional fees after the initial payment."

"The product is cheaper than Commvault."

"In Data Protector, if you need extra features, you need to buy the agents for these features. Some of the features are Terabytes, some of them are agents. There's some complexity in the pricing and licensing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

18%

Outsourcing Company

14%

Construction Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	18
Large Enterprise	47

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	61

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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC Avamar?

The cost is very significant, and it could be lower.

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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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Data Protector?

The solution is expensive as it requires purchasing all features without the option to negotiate based on client numbers, unlike Veeam which offers flexibility in pricing.

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What needs improvement with Micro Focus Data Protector?

OpenText Data Protector is not user-friendly, especially for cloud backup. It lacks functions and facilities compared to Veeam, which offers more user-friendliness for virtual machine backups. Ther...

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What is your primary use case for Micro Focus Data Protector?

We use OpenText Data Protector ( /products/opentext-data-protector-reviews ) for Oracle database backup and some applications that run for database security.

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Also Known As

Avamar

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector

Overview

Dell Avamar offers advanced deduplication, efficient data compression, and high backup and recovery speed, enhancing backup management and operations optimization for virtual environments and data protection needs.

Known for its seamless integration with VMware, Dell Avamar provides a user-friendly interface and robust performance. Its centralized data handling and minimal bandwidth requirements make it effective for different backup scenarios. While Avamar efficiently supports virtual environments and provides broad protection capabilities, users often report challenges with the interface and backup speed. There can be complexities in training and management, and integration with cloud and external platforms can be troublesome. Additional complaints include high pricing, scalability issues, and challenging transitions that complicate data migration.

What are the standout features of Dell Avamar?

Advanced Deduplication: Significantly reduces data size.
Efficient Data Compression: Optimizes storage use.
High Backup and Recovery Speed: Enhances operational efficiency.
VMware Integration: Facilitates smooth virtual environment operations.
Centralized Data Management: Simplifies data handling.

What benefits and ROI should users seek?

Improved Backup Management: Streamlines processes and enhances efficiency.
Optimal Storage Usage: Through data deduplication and compression.
Reliable Disaster Recovery: Ensures business continuity and data security.
Enhanced Cyber Resilience: Protects against data loss and security threats.
Scalable Operations: Grows with business needs while reducing overhead.

In industries focusing on virtual machine protections, Dell Avamar is widely used for VMware environments, endpoint, server, and database backups. Often integrated with Dell Data Domain for storage efficiency, it supports diverse environments, including remote office backups. Companies also leverage Avamar for compliance with geographical data retention regulations, adapting for on-premises and cloud deployments.

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OpenText Data Protector offers robust integration with systems like SQL, Oracle, VMware, and Exchange, boasting strong backup and recovery solutions across multiple environments, despite some areas needing improvement such as user-friendliness and GUI design.

OpenText Data Protector provides comprehensive data protection for servers, Linux systems, and applications including Oracle and Microsoft, alongside centralized storage management. It supports virtual, cloud, and on-premises environments, focusing on Oracle database security, HANA, and NAS appliances via NDMP. Despite its benefits, users encounter frequent errors with virtual environment backups, especially with VMware, and find the GUI outdated. Documentation needs improvement for troubleshooting, and support services face criticism for delayed responses. The licensing structure lacks flexibility, and while it supports efficient deduplication and scheduling, reporting capabilities often lead users to rely on external tools.

What are the key features of OpenText Data Protector?

Seamless Integration: Supports SQL, Oracle, VMware, and Exchange for smooth data management.
Centralized Management: Single interface for managing complex environments with ease.
Disaster Recovery: Offers robust recovery capabilities with automated scheduling.
Diverse OS Support: Accommodates numerous operating systems, enhancing flexibility.
Detailed Reporting: Generates reports for informed decision-making and strategy improvements.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Reliable Backup: Ensures data integrity and availability across platforms.
Flexibility: Adapts to changing environments and diverse IT landscapes.
Cost Efficiency: Streamlines processes to maximize ROI despite licensing costs.
Integration Quality: Works well with existing systems, reducing transition challenges.

OpenText Data Protector finds application in sectors requiring robust data protection, such as finance and healthcare, securing data in compliance-sensitive environments. Industries rely on it for protecting Oracle databases and ensuring data retention and recovery in both short- and long-term scenarios.

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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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