# CTERA vs Dell Avamar Comparison | | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 16 | 47 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (72.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### CTERA Pros: - Centralized Management (7 reviews) - Features (7 reviews) Cons: - File Management (3 reviews) - Installation Difficulty (3 reviews) ### Dell Avamar Cons: - Poor Navigation (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (39 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 7.6 (40 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 6.5 (33 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (31 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (39 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (32 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 7.0 (39 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### CTERA #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Dell Avamar #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Server Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CTERA** | N/A | N/A | | **Dell Avamar** | 8.8/10 | 9 | #### Compatibility | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **File Server Backup** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | | **Database Server Backup** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | | **Repository Models** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | #### Compliance | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Server Backup | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Disaster Recovery | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CTERA** | N/A | N/A | | **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Local Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CTERA** | 8.4/10 | 7 | | **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **High Availability** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Low Latency** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **High Scalability** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Fast Application Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Simplified Management** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Monitoring Tool** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cost-Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Business Continuity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Security** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Cloud File Storage | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CTERA** | N/A | N/A | | **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Storage Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Cloud Support | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Service Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Transparency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Migration Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Automation | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Intelligent Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CTERA** | N/A | N/A | | **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to CTERA (3):** [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery), [Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/hybrid-cloud-storage-solutions), [Cloud File Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-storage) **Unique to Dell Avamar (1):** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | CTERA | Dell Avamar | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 0% | 7.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 27.3% | 47.6% | | **Enterprise** | 72.7% | 45.2% | ### By Industry #### CTERA - **Information Technology and Services:** 37.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 25.0% - **Medical Devices:** 12.5% - **Management Consulting:** 12.5% - **Law Enforcement:** 12.5% #### Dell Avamar - **Information Technology and Services:** 33.3% - **Sports:** 7.1% - **Financial Services:** 7.1% - **Food Production:** 7.1% - **Automotive:** 4.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 4.8% - **Hospitality:** 4.8% - **Telecommunications:** 4.8% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4% - **Other:** 21.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to CTERA - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (721 reviews) - [LucidLink](https://www.g2.com/products/lucidlink/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (645 reviews) - [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1939 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews) - [SuiteDash](https://www.g2.com/products/suitedash/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (618 reviews) - [Google Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (601 reviews) - [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (457 reviews) - [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews) - [CrashPlan SMB](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-smb/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (415 reviews) - [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews) ### Alternatives to Dell Avamar - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (721 reviews) - [Veritas NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (113 reviews) - [IBM Storage Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-storage-protect/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (76 reviews) - [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (736 reviews) - [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (275 reviews) - [Azure Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-backup/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (87 reviews) - [Rubrik](https://www.g2.com/products/rubrik/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (270 reviews) - [NetApp Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (33 reviews) - [SaaSAssure](https://www.g2.com/products/saasassure/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (81 reviews) - [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (457 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### CTERA - Title: [Who uses ctera?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-ctera-ec9d666f-2ea4-4e72-9f8f-c69e4f21a8fc) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "CTERA customers include: The Carlyle Group - the largest private equity firm in the world. AXA - the largest insurance company the world. Santander..." - Title: [Who uses ctera?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-ctera) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "CTERA customers include: The Carlyle Group - the largest private equity firm in the world. AXA - the largest insurance company the world. Santander..." - Title: [What is CTERA?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ctera-f3b419c8-516c-4022-a53d-1d86f8923eaf) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform is a private cloud IT-as-a-Service platform for storing, syncing, sharing, protecting and governing data across..." - Title: [What is CTERA?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ctera-7ab2d15e-5fd1-4a7e-bc34-627b21c3bb88) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform is a private cloud IT-as-a-Service platform for storing, syncing, sharing, protecting and governing data across..." - Title: [What is CTERA?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ctera-10fa0219-1612-47e5-ad5e-1926c8a6da93) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform is a private cloud IT-as-a-Service platform for storing, syncing, sharing, protecting and governing data across..." ### Dell Avamar No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ctera-vs-dell-avamar)