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Dell NetWorker vs Veritas NetBackup Appliance comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 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
Veritas NetBackup Appliance
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (6th)
 

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 Veritas NetBackup Appliance is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery
 

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…
Ahmed Handal - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced data retention and recovery with robust backup features
The Oracle Agent and Oracle RAC support are valuable features; they are crucial for taking backups and cloning applications. NetBackup Appliance has many features. Backup Exec is a great product as well. NetBackup is well-developed with strong features, including deduplication technology, which allows us to retain backups for longer periods—exceeding our expectations by keeping backups for almost a month. It's effective for data recovery and capable of handling large-scale data recoveries. It is very stable and keeps applications secure. However, the AI integration is not yet tested.

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."
"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 features for us at the moment are NFS, file system backup, and IP backup."
"The response time of the tech support is swift. The support is fantastic."
"Good scalability and virtual environment protection."
"Taking backups is faster."
"The standout feature of Dell NetWorker is its expertise in handling our VMware environment."
"It can support many different versions, both newer and older."
"Veritas NetBackup Appliance is a total backup solution. We don't have to buy other applications to do it."
"We rarely need their help. I would give their technical support an 8.5 out of ten. We are satisfied."
"We have good data backup coverage."
"NetBackup is based on really good architectural hardware, and Veritas has the best backup and replication technology in the world."
"It’s quite scalable."
"I think the solution is very intuitive, effective, and easy to use."
"We find the pricing is reasonable."
"The most valuable features of Veritas NetBackup Appliance are the ease of use and the familiar interface."
 

Cons

"The end-user experience is not good."
"Reporting templates could be easier to understand and more comprehensive."
"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."
"The licensing rules are difficult to navigate and understand."
"I am not very satisfied with the support. The interface on the Java application makes it difficult, whereas the web interface is simple to use."
"The interface could have a different appearance."
"The initial setup is complex."
"The process of upgrading versions should be improved because as it is now, you have to completely uninstall the old version first, and then install the new version."
"The price needs to be improved because it is really expensive."
"The scalability isn't great. Every time you want to add storage, you can't just add a little bit, you need to add a lot."
"The cost per terabyte is extremely high."
"The hybrid model is not that efficient if we want to off-site data; it takes a lot of time to upload the data on a regular basis."
"In terms of implementing the solution, it's quite technical. You need to be knowledgable in order to pull off a successful deployment."
"Veeam has a verification action, which is good."
"More licensing options could be introduced to the software. It is currently based on capacity only. Compared to competitors, it is difficult to position it economically everywhere. From the usability point of view, they are making many improvements on new interfaces, the SaaS offering, etc."
"NetBackup Appliance's pricing is reasonable, but it could be lower."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Dell EMC NetWorker is very expensive."
"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."
"Low cost is key."
"You have to buy the deduplication software separately from the license."
"The licensing model can be traditional licensing or capacity-based licensing."
"The tool is pricey."
"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."
"The pricing for the telecom, government, and banking sectors is relatively affordable."
"I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."
"The solution is not cheap"
"The product's price is high."
"Renewing subscriptions for appliance support is costly."
"I cannot say whether our licensing costs are on a monthly or annual basis, as we have a global contract."
"This solution is expensive."
"Veritas NetBackup Appliance is priced well compared to other solutions."
"The price of Veritas NetBackup Appliance is competitive. There are different models of Veritas NetBackup Appliance, such as perpetual licenses and subscriptions. Having the choice is good."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas NetBackup Appliance?
Regarding cost, it's quite expensive, but I'm not sure about the exact licensing costs. This needs to be checked.
What needs improvement with Veritas NetBackup Appliance?
The costing part is on the higher side. The reporting could also be improved.
 

Also Known As

NetWorker
NetBackup Appliance
 

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Sample Customers

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