Arcserve UDP vs Dell NetWorker comparison

Arcserve and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Arcserve is ranked #19 with an average rating of 7.0, while Dell Technologies is ranked #12 with an average rating of 7.8. Arcserve holds a 1.2% mindshare in BRS, compared to Dell Technologies’s 2.9% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Arcserve users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

Arcserve UDP

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84% willing to recommend

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Arcserve UDP and Dell NetWorker compete in data protection solutions. Arcserve UDP reportedly excels in customer support and affordability, whereas Dell NetWorker offers more advanced capabilities that justify its higher cost.

Features: Arcserve UDP is praised for its comprehensive backup and recovery options, ease of use, and affordability. Dell NetWorker receives high marks for scalability, integration with various enterprise applications, and extensive feature set.

Room for Improvement: Users suggest Arcserve UDP could improve its documentation, better integration with third-party tools, and interface design. Dell NetWorker users note the need for a more intuitive management console, faster support response times, and reduced complexity in deployment.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Arcserve UDP is often reported as being easier to install and configure, with strong customer support aiding quick issue resolution. Dell NetWorker is perceived as more complex to deploy but is also supported by a reliable customer service team.

Pricing and ROI: Arcserve UDP is highlighted for its cost-effectiveness, offering significant ROI with a lower initial setup cost. Dell NetWorker, although more expensive, provides substantial long-term value through its comprehensive feature set and reliability.

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Categories and Ranking

Arcserve UDP

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

19th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (11th)

Dell NetWorker

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

12th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Arcserve UDP is 1.2%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 2.9%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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TeresitaSabile

Head of Operation and IT at Elgrade Inc

Cost savings and efficient decompression but needs better cloud integration

Our primary use case for Arcserve UDP is its decompression feature, which helped us save money by reducing storage needs. Despite moving to cloud applications, we have been using Arcserve UDP for backup and disaster recovery Arcserve UDP has helped our organization save considerable amounts of…

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This product is extremely user-friendly and it is capable of performing large-scale archive/backup (five+ years worth). It is easy to store, maintain, and check backups."

"The solution has no limitations because it does backup for Linux and Windows."

"The interface is very refined, works fine, and is very intuitive most of the time. Scalability is nice. The multi-tenancy feature is very welcome. The integration with Linux works fine too."

"There are many backup options available in this solution. For example, you are able to do backups of servers, email, OST files, and users. This is a complete backup solution which is very good."

"Global deduplication is the best feature of this solution."

"The ease of use is the best feature of the product."

"I like the tool's speed."

"Instant recovery is the most valuable feature of Arcserve UDP."

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"Dell NetWorker's user interface is quite simple and very interactive."

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

"Dell NetWorker's valuable feature is its ability to configure the network for immutability, specifically for backups."

"Storage-wise, EMC is user-friendly."

"It's easy to use."

"The initial setup is simple."

"The solution offers compatibility with many types of database systems. It is one of the largest backup solutions. Additionally, it gives important information about data domain systems with deduplication."

"The most valuable feature of Dell NetWorker is its quick configuration and handling of large databases."

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Cons

"The solution can improve by allowing older versions to support the latest version of the OS."

"Based on my experience, whenever we need support, there are difficulties with communication when trying to resolve the issue."

"The speed of restores should be improved. We have found the speed of large restores rather slow."

"The solution's reporting could be improved and should provide customized reports."

"The support could be more knowledgeable and faster."

"We have to use a Microsoft hypervisor for installation which is expensive."

"The technical support of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"One of the biggest drawbacks of Arcserve UDP is that it does not have a single console, making it an area that needs to be considered for improvement."

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"We encountered challenges during the solution's deployment, particularly integrating our database system and Microsoft Exchange. This area needs improvement."

"The data storage capabilities should be improved."

"We would like support for tape space reclaim, using either the same or another pool."

"In some cases, solutions are not found in one method of call and it escalates to many levels until an experienced person can join to resolve the issue."

"The security features need backup and encryption. It would be nice if they added this feature. I would also like to be able to decrypt when restoring the security features. Hackers can sense these vulnerabilities today, and we need to have our enterprise prepared."

"The price could be cheaper."

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

"The implementation process could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The retail fee is $1300 for a year for one server. Other than that, there is just the cost of your hardware."

"The price is based on the number of sockets. We use a four-socket price that includes two servers and the cost is $4,375."

"There are annual subscription fees and there are licensing costs for three computers. It is an expensive solution."

"It is a bit pricey, considering the reliability problems. If the tool worked flawlessly, the price would be fair, even cheap."

"The pricing of the product can be considered to be reasonable enough for the Asian region."

"The solution is expensive."

"In comparison to other vendors, it is a low-cost solution."

"It is approximately $400 to purchase a virtual service outright."

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

"It is excellent from the pricing point of view. It is free with Data Protection Suite. Similarly, when you purchase Avamar, Dell EMC NetWorker is free with one terabyte license capacity. Its price is very competitive."

"I have a capacity-based license, but I don't know the exact cost of that license."

"Low cost is key."

"We use a license without a time term. We just need to buy additional support when needed."

"It is inexpensive compared to new products."

"They are not cheap."

"There is a licensing fee."

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11%

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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about StorageCraft ShadowProtect?

The interface is very refined, works fine, and is very intuitive most of the time. Scalability is nice. The multi-tenancy feature is very welcome. The integration with Linux works fine too.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for StorageCraft ShadowProtect?

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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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Also Known As

StorageCraft ShadowProtect, StorageCraft Backup Analyzer

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Overview

Arcserve UDP is a comprehensive solution that empowers even a one-person IT department to protect virtual and physical environments with a high degree of simplicity. It allows you to design and manage your entire data protection strategy with a unified management console, and enables you to scale your data backup coverage as your organization grows with the push of a button.

Arcserve

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.

Dell Technologies

Sample Customers

ITPS, North Hertfordshire Homes, SEMIKRON, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Test Valley Borough Council, EK Services

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

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