# Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX vs Dell Avamar Comparison

| | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 23 | 47 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX

Pros:
- Backup Reliability (1 reviews)
- Backup Services (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (1 reviews)

### Dell Avamar


Cons:
- Poor Navigation (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (20 reviews) | 7.6 (40 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 6.5 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 8.0 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.0 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (39 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.3 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.9 (19 reviews) | 7.0 (39 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Dell Avamar

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dell Avamar** | 8.8/10 | 9 |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | 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 | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | 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 | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | 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 | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | 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 | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | 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 | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | 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 | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dell Avamar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | 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 | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | 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 | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | 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 | 

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

**Unique to Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX (1):** [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | Dell Avamar | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 52.4% | 7.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.1% | 47.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.5% | 45.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.5%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 9.5%
- **Writing and Editing:** 4.8%
- **Wholesale:** 4.8%
- **Printing:** 4.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8%
- **Market Research:** 4.8%
- **Insurance:** 4.8%
- **Defense & Space:** 4.8%
- **Other:** 23.8%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Dell Avamar

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- [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 (161 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)

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## Top Discussions

### Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX

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### Dell Avamar

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcserve-shadowprotect-spx-vs-dell-avamar)