# Dell NetWorker, Synology Data Protection Solutions vs Spanning Backup Comparison

| | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 44 | 36 | 225 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (61.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Contact Us 1 Per user Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Dell NetWorker

Pros:
- Integrations (1 reviews)
- Product Quality (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (1 reviews)
- Confusing Implementation (1 reviews)

### Synology Data Protection Solutions

Pros:
- Ease of Use (15 reviews)
- Setup Ease (9 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (7 reviews)
- Backup Failures (4 reviews)

### Spanning Backup

Pros:
- Ease of Use (11 reviews)
- Easy Restore (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (4 reviews)
- Expensive (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.9 (32 reviews) | 9.3 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (158 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.3 (32 reviews) | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 8.9 (164 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.6 (29 reviews) | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 9.1 (147 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.3 (29 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 9.0 (142 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.5 (32 reviews) | 8.8 (26 reviews) | 8.4 (143 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.5 (27 reviews) | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 8.7 (139 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 5.9 (31 reviews) | 9.6 (31 reviews) | 8.0 (154 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Dell NetWorker

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Synology Data Protection Solutions

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Spanning Backup

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Spanning Backup for Google Workspace

Price: Contact Us 1 Per user Per Month

Description: Protect your Google Workspace data from human error, sync and misconfigurations, viruses, malware and more! Spanning provides daily, automated backups of Gmail, Drive (including Team Drives), Calendars, Contacts and Sites. A default unlimited retention policy guarantees that your valuable Google Workspace data will remain fully backed up and recoverable at all times.

Key Features:
- Daily, automated backups
- On-demand backups
- Point-in-time restore

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/spanning-backup/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Dell NetWorker** | 7.1/10 | 7 |
| **Synology Data Protection Solutions** | 9.0/10 | 22 |
| **Spanning Backup** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Database Server Backup** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Machines** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Repository Models** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 9.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Deduplication** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SaaS Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Dell NetWorker** | N/A | N/A |
| **Synology Data Protection Solutions** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spanning Backup** | 8.9/10 | 102 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (96 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (88 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **SaaS Application Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (88 reviews) | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (85 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (89 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - SaaS Backup

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### File Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Dell NetWorker** | N/A | N/A |
| **Synology Data Protection Solutions** | 8.5/10 | 25 |
| **Spanning Backup** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Formats** | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Partitions** | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 7.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage** | Not enough data | 8.9 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Scan** | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Deletion** | Not enough data | 8.0 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - File Recovery

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Disaster Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Dell NetWorker** | N/A | N/A |
| **Synology Data Protection Solutions** | 8.5/10 | 21 |
| **Spanning Backup** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Replication** | Not enough data | 8.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Local Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Dell NetWorker** | N/A | N/A |
| **Synology Data Protection Solutions** | N/A | N/A |
| **Spanning Backup** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Dell NetWorker (1):** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)

**Unique to Synology Data Protection Solutions (3):** [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery), [File Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-recovery-software), [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)

**Unique to Spanning Backup (1):** [SaaS Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/saas-backup)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Dell NetWorker | Synology Data Protection Solutions | Spanning Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 0% | 80.0% | 37.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.9% | 20.0% | 56.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 61.1% | 0% | 6.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Dell NetWorker

- **Information Technology and Services:** 40.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.4%
- **Information Services:** 5.4%
- **Retail:** 5.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.7%
- **Insurance:** 2.7%
- **Public Policy:** 2.7%
- **Real Estate:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 18.9%

#### Synology Data Protection Solutions

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.4%
- **Manufacturing:** 8.6%
- **Consulting:** 8.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.6%
- **Construction:** 5.7%
- **Consumer Goods:** 5.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.7%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 22.9%

#### Spanning Backup

- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 11.1%
- **Computer Software:** 6.5%
- **Financial Services:** 5.0%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5%
- **Education Management:** 3.5%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.5%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.0%
- **Automotive:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 46.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Dell NetWorker

- [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)
- [NetApp Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (33 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)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (731 reviews)
- [SaaSAssure](https://www.g2.com/products/saasassure/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Rubrik](https://www.g2.com/products/rubrik/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (159 reviews)
- [Hornetsecurity VM Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/hornetsecurity-vm-backup/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (273 reviews)

### Alternatives to Synology Data Protection Solutions

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1338 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4300 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [CrashPlan SMB](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-smb/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (415 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 (1924 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (544 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (731 reviews)

### Alternatives to Spanning Backup

- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (731 reviews)
- [Salesforce Backup & Recover](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-backup-recover/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (414 reviews)
- [Afi Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/afi-backup-for-microsoft-365-and-google-workspace/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (57 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1338 reviews)
- [Odaseva](https://www.g2.com/products/odaseva/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [OpenText Cloudally Backup for Microsoft 365](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-cloudally-backup-for-microsoft-365/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (388 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 (1924 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Dell NetWorker

No discussions available for this product.

### Synology Data Protection Solutions

No discussions available for this product.

### Spanning Backup

- Title: [What Office 365 applications does Spanning currently back up?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/spanning-backup-for-office-365-general) — 25 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is backing up my emails, OneDrive accounts and SharePoint sites."
- Title: [What is Spanning Backup used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-spanning-backup-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Salesforce backups"
- Title: [Can an option be added to get notifications less frequently?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33636-can-an-option-be-added-to-get-notifications-less-frequently) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [Heycan you add some features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/heycan-you-add-some-features) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Padmajit.  My apologies for the late response.  We have resumed monitoring this board.  New features are announced on our blog our customer newsletter and..."
- Title: [How much backup storage and retention will I have?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/spanning-backup-for-office-365-general-68ad0230-6db0-4eca-adb8-75a60ac1ecbd) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Spanning Backup includes unlimited storage and retention, with the option to set retention periods by workload."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/dell-networker-vs-synology-data-protection-solutions-vs-spanning-backup)