Dell Data Protection Suite vs Dell NetWorker comparison

Dell Data Protection Suite and Dell NetWorker are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Dell Data Protection Suite is ranked #81, while Dell NetWorker is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.8. Dell Data Protection Suite holds a 0.4% mindshare in BRS, compared to Dell NetWorker’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Dell NetWorker users are willing to recommend the solution.

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0% willing to recommend

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90% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Dell Data Protection Suite

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

81st

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Dell NetWorker

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

10th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell Data Protection Suite is 0.4%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 2.3%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell NetWorker	2.3%
Dell Data Protection Suite	0.4%
Other	97.3%

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Zeeshan AhmedKhan

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.

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ErmiasGirma

System and Cloud Deployment Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc

Offers seamless integration and cost-saving benefits with enhanced recovery capabilities

Currently, in my organization, I am using Dell NetWorker for open-source solutions like PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, and some large VM environments. It also supports the Dell library and is used for the library archiving system Dell NetWorker allows for extensive customization, supporting…

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

Pros

"Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive suite offering virus-free and ransomware-free data protection."

"I'd rate the solution ten out of ten."

"I feel that it is a good product."

"The most valuable feature is NetWorker's integration with the data domain that transfers the data directly into the Dell appliance, so the data doesn't need to pass through the network. NetWorker acts like a pipe, allowing the data to flow directly from the database or the VMware environment to the data domain."

"Data domain is a good feature."

"Dell EMC NetWorker integrates well with our domain and the performance is quite good on-premise. We receive approximately 1 terabyte within one hour."

"Very user-friendly with a good interface."

"The updated graphical interface is better than it used to be."

"Stability and the ease of taking backups are the biggest benefits of Dell NetWorker."

"It has the ability to support all kinds of backups. It can be used to back up databases, operating systems, virtual machines, Lotus Notes, and Exchange. It can also do remote image backups for remote sites. It integrates and works with Data Domain. It is an enterprise-class product that can be used for anything and everything across multiple sites and locations. It is also very scalable."

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Cons

"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."

"The deduplication needs improvement and it could use better integration."

"We are looking forward to better stability in future versions."

"The UI needs some enhancement to be more user-friendly."

"It would be beneficial to have a single user interface for all of the features."

"The configuration is too complex."

"Could have a better recovery system."

"The licensing cost is somewhat expensive."

"The process of upgrading versions should be improved because as it is now, you have to completely uninstall the old version first, and then install the new version."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of the solution could be lower, it is expensive."

"Licensing is based on the number of terabytes, so you need to purchase packages."

"The price of the license could be cheaper and it would be a benefit if they came up with a new pricing model. The competitors here in Oman sell universal licensing where a number of virtual machines are hosted at the customer place which can be licensed, or you can license the CPU sockets in those servers. However, NetWorker offers only CPU sockets or overall storage capacity to backup, but there is no universal licensing where you can provide a number of VMs. They should offer more options to stay competitive with other solutions, such as Veeam."

"Dell NetWorker has two types of licensing models."

"Pricing is cheaper for this product, compared to its competitors."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The pricing for the telecom, government, and banking sectors is relatively affordable."

"The solution follows a subscription model for licensing. We pay annually to use the solution and the price is high."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

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Financial Services Firm

15%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	33
Large Enterprise	37

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell Data Protection Suite?

The solution is very expensive, which is its main drawback compared to competition in the market.

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What needs improvement with Dell Data Protection Suite?

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What is your primary use case for Dell Data Protection Suite?

As a reseller and partner of Dell Technologies, I sell and resell whatever Dell offers in Pakistan. I am involved in storage solutions, including products like Powerwall, Compellent, and PowerStore...

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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...

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What do you like most about Dell NetWorker?

The feature that offers the greatest benefits in ensuring data integrity is its backup capability.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell NetWorker?

The licensing cost is somewhat expensive. While we use a traditional license, there is a capacity-based license available, but our customer is not comfortable switching to it. A five to seven perce...

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Comparisons

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Compared 65% of the time

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Compared 35% of the time

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Compared 32% of the time

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Compared 16% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Overview

Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive data backup and recovery solution known for its robust encryption, seamless system integration, and support for various storage options.

Chosen by many for its proficiency in safeguarding data and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, Dell Data Protection Suite efficiently manages essential information to ensure minimal downtime. It is celebrated for its reliable backup and recovery features, easy deployment, scalability, and efficient performance under different workloads. The centralized management console is intuitive, making it effective for multiple data protection tasks. However, some users suggest improvements in performance speed, error handling, installation simplicity, and compatibility with newer operating systems. Enhanced technical support, better scalability, cost-effectiveness, simplified complexity, broader platform compatibility, and comprehensive documentation are also areas noted for improvement.

What are the most valuable features?

Robust Encryption: Ensures data security through advanced encryption methods.
Seamless Integration: Easily integrates with existing systems for smooth operation.
Reliable Backup and Recovery: Provides dependable data backup and recovery options.
Ease of Deployment: Simple to deploy across IT environments.
Comprehensive Data Protection: Offers extensive data protection capabilities.
Scalability: Performs efficiently under different workloads.
Centralized Management Console: Intuitive interface for managing protection tasks.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Data Security: High-level encryption and data protection.
Minimal Downtime: Efficient management leads to reduced downtime.
Compliance: Helps in meeting data protection regulations.
Ease of Use: Intuitive management tools simplify data protection tasks.
Cost Efficiency: Reliable performance results in better resource management.
Scalable Solutions: Adaptable to evolving IT needs.

In specific industries like finance and healthcare, Dell Data Protection Suite is implemented to ensure stringent data security and regulatory compliance. Manufacturing and retail sectors leverage its scalability and reliability for comprehensive data management and recovery. Its advanced encryption and seamless integration make it a favored choice across various sectors needing robust data protection.

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Built on a reputation of efficiency and reliability, thousands of customers trust Dell NetWorker to protect their data and applications across multiple environments, from core to edge to cloud.

Inherently flexible, NetWorker helps you deploy and leverage the data protection that fits your needs. NetWorker protects both physical and virtual environments, including VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, as well as cloud workloads on AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

NetWorker is available as part of Dell Data Protection Suite, which offers comprehensive data protection software applications and tools. NetWorker is delivered as software and as a virtual edition.

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Sample Customers

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Republic Bank, Westgate Resorts, Macquire Cloud Services, Shriners, Panatonni, Qatar Islamic Bank, Eurosport

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