Dell NetWorker vs NovaStor NovaBACKUP comparison

Dell Technologies and NovaStor are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Dell Technologies is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.0, while NovaStor is ranked #34 with an average rating of 9.0. Dell Technologies holds a 3.1% mindshare in BRS, compared to NovaStor’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NovaStor users who would recommend it.

Dell NetWorker

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90% willing to recommend

NovaStor NovaBACKUP

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100% willing to recommend

Dell NetWorker

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Dell NetWorker and NovaStor NovaBACKUP are enterprise backup solutions. Dell NetWorker appears more feature-rich, but NovaStor NovaBACKUP is easier to deploy and provides better customer support.

Features: Dell NetWorker is recognized for its robust backup options, scalability, and security features. NovaStor NovaBACKUP is noted for its ease of use and fast recovery times. Dell NetWorker has a more advanced toolkit.

Room for Improvement: Dell NetWorker users often suggest enhancing its speed and simplifying configurations. NovaStor NovaBACKUP users look for enhanced reporting features and broader data source support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell NetWorker can be complex to deploy but benefits from detailed customer support. NovaStor NovaBACKUP offers a simpler deployment with responsive support, leading to a smoother initial setup experience.

Pricing and ROI: Dell NetWorker users report higher setup costs but recognize the ROI due to its feature set. NovaStor NovaBACKUP users highlight budget-friendly pricing with satisfactory ROI, making it more attractive for cost-conscious buyers.

To learn more, read our detailed Dell NetWorker vs. NovaStor NovaBACKUP Report (Updated: April 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Dell NetWorker

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

12th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

NovaStor NovaBACKUP

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

34th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (17th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 3.1%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NovaStor NovaBACKUP is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Rainer Kummerfeldt

IT-Teamleader at Bechtle

Easy to work and offers features for tape backups, disk backups, and whatever you want

NovaStor NovaBACKUP is still working on new features because they listen to the customers and integrate their needs into new versions. You can see they make progress with each new version. They are much faster than IBM, where you sometimes have to wait years for new features. It is very quick and fast. NovaStor have big competitors like Veeam, which is very fast and aggressive. It's good, but it depends on the price. I think NovaStor might be cheaper. They have a direct connection to their developers and sales teams, which makes getting answers very fast. Veeam has a lot of features, like a special reporting tool. However, I've heard from some customers that Veeam wasn't always the right decision because it couldn't work with their environment. But Veeam has aggressive marketing, which is why they are probably in first place at the moment, besides Commvault. IBM has lost its competitive edge and is trying to catch up, but it might be too late.

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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

"NetWorker is fast and reliable."

"Data domain is a good feature."

"I started off as a storage engineer and ended up owning Dell EMC Data Domain and Dell EMC NetWorker. I've not used any other backup solutions at this scale. Dell EMC NetWorker does what I need it to do, it's efficient."

"The backup software has been much faster since we've deployed the solution."

"It is an extremely stable product."

"The standout feature of Dell NetWorker is its expertise in handling our VMware environment."

"The full backup is a great feature. Restoration is also good and very quick."

"The best feature of Dell EMC NetWorker is its wide spectrum of available plugins for each and every software that you can back up, such as SAP HANA, Oracle, AXI-based machines, or Dell-based machines. Whatever you want to back up, you can do it with Dell EMC NetWorker. It is a very solid backup software. It is the oldest backup software from EMC, and it comes from Dell EMC's legacy."

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"It's the easiest way to configure it."

"It is a very good and easy-to-use tool for non-technical people."

Cons

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

"NetWorker's major problem is its legacy software."

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

"We have faced problems with the initial configuration of the solution."

"The team does not have enough knowledge to support you."

"Dell NetWorker could improve the GUI to include rack recovery."

"The product should provide integration with AWS."

"The solution could be graphically better."

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"The room for improvement lies in the compatibility of NovaBACKUP with older operating systems."

"The price of NovaStor NovaBACKUP is an area that can be considered as a weakness or drawback, where improvements are required."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Dell EMC NetWorker is very expensive."

"It is inexpensive compared to new products."

"There is a licensing fee."

"The pricing of the solution is not the cheapest compared to other similar solutions. The Networker is available as a component of the Dell EMC Data Protection Suite package and it should have the ability to be purchased separately."

"Dell NetWorker is an expensive solution. None of the backup products are cheap. The licensing model offered is usually a five-year one."

"The tool is pricey."

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

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"My company has to make yearly payments towards the solution's maintenance and support."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

11%

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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...

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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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What do you like most about NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

It is a very good and easy-to-use tool for non-technical people.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

My company has to make yearly payments towards the solution's maintenance and support.

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What needs improvement with NovaStor NovaBACKUP?

The room for improvement lies in the compatibility of NovaBACKUP with older operating systems like Windows XP. Some customers still rely on outdated systems due to specific production requirements....

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Comparisons

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Compared 30% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

Commvault Cloud vs Dell NetWorker

Compared 8% of the time

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) vs Dell NetWorker

Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 76% of the time

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Compared 24% of the time

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Also Known As

NetWorker

NovaBACKUP

Overview

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

NovaBACKUP is a data protection software that enables SMBÂ users to backup and recover mission critical data across a hybrid of physical and virtual machines. NovaBACKUP is designed to work onÂ Microsoft Windows operating systems, offering local and online file backups and disaster recovery image backups.

NovaStor

Sample Customers

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

Ex'pression College, Osborne Wood Products Inc., REIT Technologies

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