# Dell Avamar vs Hornetsecurity VM Backup Comparison

| | Dell Avamar | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 47 | 274 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (47.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Dell Avamar


Cons:
- Poor Navigation (1 reviews)

### Hornetsecurity VM Backup

Pros:
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Dell Avamar | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 9.3 (207 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.6 (40 reviews) | 9.5 (208 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.5 (33 reviews) | 9.5 (194 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (31 reviews) | 9.4 (194 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (39 reviews) | 9.4 (207 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (32 reviews) | 9.3 (188 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.0 (39 reviews) | 9.5 (199 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Dell Avamar

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Hornetsecurity VM Backup

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Dell Avamar** | 8.8/10 | 9 |
| **Hornetsecurity VM Backup** | 9.2/10 | 143 |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Dell Avamar | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 9.3 (111 reviews) | 
| **Database Server Backup** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (93 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 9.7 (131 reviews) | 
| **Repository Models** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (101 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Dell Avamar | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (100 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 9.3 (119 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 9.3 (126 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (114 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (128 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Dell Avamar | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (110 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 9.2 (77 reviews) | 
| **Data Deduplication** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 9.3 (117 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | Dell Avamar | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hornetsecurity VM Backup** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Dell Avamar | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Dell Avamar | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Dell Avamar | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Dell Avamar | Hornetsecurity VM Backup | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 7.1% | 68.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 47.6% | 29.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 45.2% | 1.6% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### Hornetsecurity VM Backup

- **Information Technology and Services:** 27.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.3%
- **Computer Networking:** 5.6%
- **Computer Software:** 4.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Accounting:** 2.8%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Information Services:** 2.0%
- **Education Management:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 35.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Dell Avamar

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 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 (77 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (732 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 (159 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 (455 reviews)

### Alternatives to Hornetsecurity VM Backup

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (544 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (732 reviews)
- [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [BDRShield](https://www.g2.com/products/bdrshield/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (155 reviews)
- [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (275 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (455 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4302 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Dell Avamar

No discussions available for this product.

### Hornetsecurity VM Backup

- Title: [Can I monitor multiple Altaro VM Backup installations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-monitor-multiple-altaro-vm-backup-installations) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can download Altaro Management Tools to run the remote management console which enables you to connect to one or many remote installations."
- Title: [Do I need to re-install if I want to upgrade from the Free Edition?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-i-need-to-re-install-if-i-want-to-upgrade-from-the-free-edition) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No, you can simply replace your Free Edition key with the new license key purchased and all the product's features will be available to you right away.
"
- Title: [Do you offer volume discounts?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-offer-volume-discounts) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We offer volume discounts from 10 licenses upwards. Kindly contact us at sales@altaro.com to get a custom quote!
"
- Title: [Do you offer discounts to educational, government, non-profit or NGO organizations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/discounts-756d1aa1-42bf-4a0f-9fcf-1f9c8154b410) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes we do! Kindly contact us at sales@altaro.com for more details."
- Title: [How does your pricing work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pricing-143907bd-08fc-450c-8ee8-38e4e51ea695) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Our pricing is straightforward: You pay per host - Not per socket or CPU, making Altaro VM Backup an easy fit for tight budgets.
"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/dell-avamar-vs-hornetsecurity-vm-backup)