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Dell NetWorker vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 22, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Dell NetWorker
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
82
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Data Platform
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
422
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (5th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 3.2%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 17.6%, down from 20.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

ErmiasGirma - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
Edward Hore - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable with good support but needs a better navigation menu
We use Veeam Data to back up our VMware infrastructure Veeam Data Platform is valuable for its stability and the ability to easily contact support for assistance. The support team provides answers whenever we need them. It is also one of the most scalable backup solutions I've worked with. The…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"If it's set up the right way, it's a stable product."
"Very user-friendly with a good interface."
"Technical support for this solution is very good."
"Anybody could drive the GUI."
"The support for legacy products is very good."
"Dell NetWorker allows for extensive customization, supporting various open-source databases like PostgreSQL."
"The solution is very stable, especially if you are using a RAC environment."
"The best feature is the DR replication for us."
"The setup was straightforward Veeam Backup Replication. NetBackup is a larger solution and takes more time to implement but Veeam Backup Replication takes approximately 40 days."
"It is a good solution for backups and reporting."
"The technical support services have always been good."
"The platform has a useful disaster recovery feature."
"Veeam communicates with the vCenter in VMware, which means it's very smooth and doesn't interrupt production on VMware and you can backup or restore anytime, anywhere."
"If you have a lot of central sites and remote sites, you can easily set up the replication and make it easier."
"The backup and replication features are most valuable."
"This product is user-friendly. The interface is easy to use."
 

Cons

"The product should provide integration with AWS."
"The software also isn't user-friendly like Convault or Rubrik. The solution errors and management aren't so good in comparison."
"I would like to see encryption included in the next release to encrypt the data that we are backing up."
"Reporting and support for this product need to be improved. There are multiple bugs that need to be fixed."
"The data storage capabilities should be improved."
"The deduplication needs improvement and it could use better integration."
"It would be beneficial to have a single user interface for all of the features."
"It's complex in nature."
"The licensing models, from a reseller's perspective, could be better."
"In the future, I would like to see better support for direct backup to tape."
"It's hard to answer because managing cloud storage in our version could be better, but now that they have improved it in the recent version, I cannot say it's a better point because I know it should be already fixed."
"I feel that the product's support team needs improvement."
"The web interface could be more visual."
"I think that Veeam could improve some performance issues when the backup itself is restored. I'm also using HPE StoreOnce, which has deduplication, and when I'm trying to test or run backups, it takes a lot of time. I think they could improve the testing for backup copies."
"Not highly customizable."
"Veeam Backup is not enhanced. There aren't any enhancements yet and they are still using traditional methods for snapshots and to perform the backup, like many other vendors. Another improvement would be simplifying and integrating their software."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They are not cheap."
"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."
"Dell NetWorker is an expensive solution. None of the backup products are cheap. The licensing model offered is usually a five-year one."
"It is inexpensive compared to new products."
"Low cost is key."
"The price of the solution could be lower, it is expensive."
"The price is a little on the high side, but it's reliable and provides a good service."
"I have a capacity-based license, but I don't know the exact cost of that license."
"The price of Veeam Backup Replication could be reduced. The customers are looking at other products because the price is higher than some of the competition."
"The price is quite competitive compared to other products in my region."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."
"We pay yearly licensing fees for Veeam in our data centers where we're using disaster recovery and replication between our many solutions, especially cloud solutions. From the beginning, we've done our licensing from a separate channel through our data center team in Seattle."
"The product is inexpensive."
"The product is expensive."
"Compared to other enterprise solutions, Veeam Backup & Replication generally offers a competitive price point. However, there has been a noticeable and concerning increase in pricing, particularly in the year 2023. The rate of price hikes has been significant, with prices escalating three times during the first quarter of the year. This trend indicates a substantial shift in the pricing structure, which may have implications for customers and their budgeting considerations."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the price a five."
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 9, 2014
VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto
Disaster recovery planning is something that seems challenging for all businesses. Virtualization in addition to its operational flexibility, and cost reduction benefits, has helped companies improve their DR posture. Virtualization has made it easier to move machines from production to…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 do you like most about Dell NetWorker?
The feature that offers the greatest benefits in ensuring data integrity is its backup capability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell NetWorker?
NetWorker has a high price compared to other solutions. Pricing is a major concern.
Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?
Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...
How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?
Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too. But Veritas Netbac...
How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
 

Also Known As

NetWorker
Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Republic Bank, Westgate Resorts, Macquire Cloud Services, Shriners, Panatonni, Qatar Islamic Bank, Eurosport
Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg
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