Dell NetWorker vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

Dell Technologies and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Dell Technologies is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.6, while OpenText is ranked #22 with an average rating of 9.0. Dell Technologies holds a 1.3% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

Dell NetWorker

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90% willing to recommend

OpenText Data Protector

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80% willing to recommend

Dell NetWorker

OpenText Data Protector

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

OpenText Data Protector and Dell NetWorker compete in the data protection solutions category. Dell NetWorker seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced features and faster ROI.

Features: OpenText Data Protector features seamless integration, automation capabilities, and strong reporting options. Dell NetWorker offers advanced backup options, strong scalability, and a comprehensive feature set.

Room for Improvement: OpenText Data Protector needs enhancements in reporting, support for newer platforms, and better customer support. Dell NetWorker requires improvements in the configuration process, a more intuitive management system, and better documentation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: OpenText Data Protector is straightforward to deploy, though customer service can be slow. Dell NetWorker has a steeper learning curve for deployment, but customer service is responsive and helpful.

Pricing and ROI: OpenText Data Protector offers a competitive initial setup cost but has slower ROI. Dell NetWorker is pricier but delivers faster ROI due to comprehensive features.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell NetWorker

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

8th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

OpenText Data Protector

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

22nd

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 April 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 1.3%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Dell NetWorker	1.3%
OpenText Data Protector	1.0%
Other	97.7%

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RaedHassan

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.

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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

"The possibility of recovering up-to-the-moment data is very useful."

"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."

"The solution is very stable, especially if you are using a RAC environment."

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

"For a file system backup or one that is on disk or in a tape library, or for virtualization, I recommend using NetWorker because of ease of deployment, ease of use, and the user-friendly GUI."

"The initial setup is very easy. It's incredibly fast."

"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."

"Dell EMC NetWorker does what I need it to do, it's efficient."

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"I think that the most valuable feature for us of HP Data Protector is its ability to connect and integrate with all the other systems of our company."

"The installation was simple and provided an easy way to install even on Unix servers. It has excellent features like deduplication."

"We are required to send sensitive information offsite, and Data Protector has made it easy to meet this requirement."

"The product scales very well and cost-effectively."

"The solution allows us to be able to backup and exchange directly, to backup Microsoft exchange."

"The initial setup wasn’t that complex, because Data Protector recognized all the tapes automatically, and we could adapt some settings."

"The most valuable features of this solution were the features we worked most with which were telemetry, and the scheduler."

"It's supports Unix, Linux, all of the OS's. It's very stable software."

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Cons

"In older versions, the graphical user interface isn't so good."

"The stability of the NMC could use some attention, as it tends to be a bit shaky during jobs and other operations."

"The tool should be more streamlined and simplified to create a backup to receive objects."

"The support is an area with concerns where improvements are required."

"It's not easy to integrate. We have to read a lot of documentation in order to configure the solution."

"Technical support really needs improvement. Getting assistance is a long journey starting with collecting logs."

"There are too many reboots and the software requires constant updating - just like Windows. I don't like that so I feel that it isn't very stable."

"There should be total integration of the replication and cloud logistic back up on cloud."

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"I'd say that our ROI is bad."

"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."

"Micro Focus Data Protector must improve its overall evolution record. They need to focus on hardware based instant recovery, client recovery, and cloud ability. Now there is no cloud ability."

"If you compare the solution with the same specific features and enhancements on another solution, Data Protector is expensive. This is especially true when compared to, for example, Veeam."

"The downside of the flexibility on offer is if you over-configure it, it may fail to function as some configurations may not match."

"The product could be better in a policy assignment. Each job requires you to have your own device selection, and it takes a lot of setup work in a large environment."

"I think the GUI needs a vast overhaul."

"Technical support is very poor and I would rate it as 1/10. The response from L1 is very slow and there is no handover when the engineer finishes the shift."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Earlier, users had to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs of the product. The licenses were expensive but users used to get the best device to use."

"Dell EMC NetWorker is very expensive."

"The price is a little on the high side, but it's reliable and provides a good service."

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

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

"The pricing of this solution is very good."

"We do need to purchase a license, but sometimes, it comes as a part of the Dell Data Protection Suite (DPS). It has a capacity-based licensing."

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"We have many competitors who are pricing better, and we believe that our pricing is higher."

"They have two types of licensing, one is for storage capacity and the other is client licensing. The capacity licensing here is a bit expensive."

"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 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."

"There is a perpetual license involved in addition to support which needs to be renewed annually."

"The pricing is neither too expensive nor very cheap."

"Data Protector's pricing is very competitive and we have no issues in this regard. I would give it an eight out of ten in terms of pricing."

"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

Financial Services Firm

15%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

21%

Marketing Services Firm

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	33
Large Enterprise	38

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 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...

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What needs improvement with Dell NetWorker?

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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

NetWorker

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

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

OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.

OpenText

Sample Customers

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

GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company

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