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Dell NetWorker vs HYCU comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 30, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Dell NetWorker
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
16th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HYCU
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
50th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (54th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 1.2%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HYCU is 1.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell NetWorker1.2%
HYCU1.5%
Other97.3%
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Featured Reviews

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.
reviewer2312085 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Analyst at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
Easy to setup, good support and stable product
When we started, we used Acronis for both cloud and on-premises backups. Protege was a reliable solution, and the cloud-focused approach is well-suited for our current needs. If you require both cloud and on-premises backup capabilities, Acronis is a more comprehensive solution. For solely cloud-based backups, Protege is a solid option.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The possibility of recovering up-to-the-moment data is very useful."
"From my perspective, Dell EMC NetWorker is a good solution to make backups."
"It can support many different versions, both newer and older."
"Dell EMC Networker is really the best in the market! After evaluating the solutions, we automatically decided to use this solution."
"The solution has minimized the recovery time objective, and the recovery point objective, the RTO and RPO. Most customers are looking for to minimize downtime. The solution has helped ensure this."
"Once the scheduler is configured, backups proceed without any interruption."
"The price is a little on the high side, but it's reliable and provides a good service."
"Dell EMC NetWorker is a complete solution, providing end-to-end, disk to disk to tape backup features, which makes it more suitable for customers here in Oman."
"Since it is on the cloud, it is a very stable solution."
 

Cons

"Regarding improvements for NetWorker, I believe implementing cross-platform restore functionality is essential. This feature would allow for compatibility with various backup software solutions, similar to Veeam."
"I would like to see better support for the container systems, and we would like to see more support for image backups instead of pure file backups."
"Users need to have specific knowledge of the product before they jump in and use it."
"The UI needs some enhancement to be more user-friendly."
"The implementation was difficult and, due to some reason, it was not done properly and we had to suffer a lot."
"I believe that the area of support could be improved. They don't appear to have an adequate number of staff members to assist us if we have any problems."
"The deduplication needs improvement and it could use better integration."
"The graphical user interface (GUI) of NetWorker needs improvement."
"One area for improvement would be expanding its capabilities beyond Azure-specific backups."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution follows a subscription model for licensing. We pay annually to use the solution and the price is high."
"It is inexpensive compared to new products."
"Licensing is based on the number of terabytes, so you need to purchase packages."
"Dell NetWorker has two types of licensing models."
"Dell NetWorker is an expensive solution. None of the backup products are cheap. The licensing model offered is usually a five-year one."
"The pricing of this solution is very good."
"The pricing for the telecom, government, and banking sectors is relatively affordable."
"It is not very expensive and not very cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
7%
Construction Company
19%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business24
Midsize Enterprise33
Large Enterprise38
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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 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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Also Known As

NetWorker
Protege, HYCU R-Cloud Platform
 

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Sample Customers

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