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# Dell NetWorker vs Veritas NetBackup Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Dell NetWorker** [

3.7/5(44)

](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-networker/reviews#reviews)

**Veritas NetBackup** [

4/5(113)

](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Dell NetWorker**
No pricing available

**Veritas NetBackup**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Dell NetWorker**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 10 responses

**Veritas NetBackup**
3 months

Based on 7 responses

Return on Investment

**Dell NetWorker**
15 months8 months sooner

Based on 6 responses

**Veritas NetBackup**
23 months

Based on 6 responses

Perceived Cost

**Dell NetWorker**
$$$$$

**Veritas NetBackup**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Dell NetWorker**
Not enough reviews yet

**Veritas NetBackup**
15%

Pros & Cons

**Dell NetWorker**
[
Integrations (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-networker/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2332712&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Product Quality (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-networker/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2332723&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Backup Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-networker/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1800729&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Confusing Implementation (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-networker/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2296490&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Veritas NetBackup**
[
Alerting (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2300532&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Reliability (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2300551&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Configuration (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2300539&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1891163&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Screenshots

**Dell NetWorker**
No screenshot available

**Veritas NetBackup**
 ![Veritas NetBackup screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/20040/uploads_2F2bc7b7b6-7b8b-423f-a76f-a5babf19e2b6_2FScreen_Shot_2015-07-03_at_9.49.43_AM.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Dell NetWorker**

7.9

7.932

**Veritas NetBackup**

8.4

8.495

Ease of Use

**Dell NetWorker**

7.3

7.332

**Veritas NetBackup**

8.0

8.096

Ease of Setup

**Dell NetWorker**

6.6

6.629

**Veritas NetBackup**

7.5

7.568

Ease of Admin

**Dell NetWorker**

7.3

7.329

**Veritas NetBackup**

8.0

8.066

Quality of Support

**Dell NetWorker**

7.5

7.532

**Veritas NetBackup**

7.9

7.988

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Dell NetWorker**

7.5

7.527

**Veritas NetBackup**

8.3

8.363

Product Direction (% positive)

**Dell NetWorker**

5.9

5.931

**Veritas NetBackup**

7.2

7.295

Features

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7.1

7

8.7

20

Compatibility 

File Server Backup

7.9

7

9.2(won by 1.3)

17

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Database Server Backup

8.1

6

8.9(won by 0.8)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Virtual Machines

7.1

7

9.1(won by 2.0)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Repository Models

6.3

5

8.3(won by 2.0)

17

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

VM Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Continuous Backup

6.7

5

8.4(won by 1.7)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Disaster Recovery

6.4

6

8.2(won by 1.8)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Storage Capacity

7.4

7

8.6(won by 1.2)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Remote Backup

5.7

5

8.8(won by 3.1)

17

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Activity Monitoring

6.7

5

8.7(won by 2.0)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Differential Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incremental Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access & Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Security Standards

7.7

5

8.6(won by 0.9)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Data Deduplication

8.6

6

9.1(won by 0.5)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Cloud Data Protection

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

14

Ransomware Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Server 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

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bare-Metal Restore

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Duplicate Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-OS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup Log

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Retention Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Real-time Sync

Not enough data

Not enough data

Storage Capacity

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Versioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Backup Application

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compatibility 

Disk Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Local Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Storage Formats

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Standards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encrypted Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Online 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

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Remote Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronization Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conflict Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

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

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Documentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security and Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication 

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Dell NetWorker](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8cae0255e4c2ca574b7d0878ab852560/dell-networker.svg "Dell NetWorker")](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-networker/reviews)

Dell NetWorker

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

61.1%

[![Veritas NetBackup](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565623/veritas-netbackup.jpg "Veritas NetBackup")](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews)

Veritas NetBackup

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

13.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

35.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

51.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

0%

13.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

38.9%

35.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

61.1%

51.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Dell NetWorker](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8cae0255e4c2ca574b7d0878ab852560/dell-networker.svg "Dell NetWorker")](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-networker/reviews)
Dell NetWorker

Information Technology and Services

40.5%

Hospital & Health Care

8.1%

Financial Services

5.4%

Information Services

5.4%

Retail

5.4%

Other

35.1%

[![Veritas NetBackup](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565623/veritas-netbackup.jpg "Veritas NetBackup")](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews)
Veritas NetBackup

Information Technology and Services

26.9%

Government Administration

6.7%

Telecommunications

4.8%

Retail

3.8%

Computer Software

3.8%

Other

53.8%

FAQs

## Dell NetWorker vs NetBackup FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between NetBackup vs Dell NetWorker?

NetBackup is distinguished by higher reviewer satisfaction scores and a stronger reputation for reliability, while Dell NetWorker is noted for its integrations and versatility but has a lower overall rating.

| [NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) | [Dell NetWorker](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-networker/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.0/5 (113 reviews) | 3.7/5 (44 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 7.5 | 6.6 |
| 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Reliability | Integrations |

### How do the pricing models of NetBackup and Dell NetWorker compare?

NetBackup is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Dell NetWorker.

- **NetBackup:** Reviewers frequently mention that NetBackup's licensing model is complicated and expensive, but many still consider it a strong value for enterprise needs.
- **Dell NetWorker:** Reviewers describe Dell NetWorker as expensive and note that its price point is steep compared to alternatives, with some switching to other products for better value.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews indicate that cost and complexity have led some organizations to switch from Dell NetWorker to other backup solutions.

### What are the best alternatives to NetBackup and Dell NetWorker?

The top three alternatives to NetBackup and Dell NetWorker are Veeam Data Platform, Arctera Backup Exec, and Druva Data Security Cloud.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) | 4.0/5 (113 reviews) | Enterprise | Licensing model is complicated and expensive | Reliability |
| [Dell NetWorker](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-networker/reviews) | 3.7/5 (44 reviews) | Enterprise | Expensive, price point is steep compared to alternatives | Integrations |
| [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (749 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) | 4.2/5 (275 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) | 4.7/5 (741 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Server Backup features should I prioritize when comparing NetBackup and Dell NetWorker?

Buyers should prioritize reliability, integrations, ease of setup, quality of support, and versatility when comparing NetBackup and Dell NetWorker.

- **Reliability:** NetBackup (all-time mentions: 1); Dell NetWorker (all-time mentions: 1)
- **Integrations:** NetBackup (—); Dell NetWorker (all-time mentions: 1)
- **Ease of Setup:** NetBackup (7.5); Dell NetWorker (6.6)
- **Quality of Support:** NetBackup (7.9); Dell NetWorker (7.5)
- **Versatility:** NetBackup (—); Dell NetWorker (all-time mentions: 1)

### What are the pros and cons of NetBackup vs Dell NetWorker?

NetBackup's headline strength is reliability, while Dell NetWorker is most noted for its integrations and versatility.

- **NetBackup strengths:** Reliability (all-time mentions: 1), alerting (all-time mentions: 1)
- **NetBackup trade-offs:** Difficult configuration (all-time mentions: 1), expensive (all-time mentions: 1), outdated interface (all-time mentions: 1)
- **Dell NetWorker strengths:** Integrations (all-time mentions: 1), product quality (all-time mentions: 1), reliability (all-time mentions: 1), security (all-time mentions: 1), storage capacity (all-time mentions: 1), versatility (all-time mentions: 1)
- **Dell NetWorker trade-offs:** Backup issues (all-time mentions: 1), confusing implementation (all-time mentions: 1), difficult configuration (all-time mentions: 1), lack of backup options (all-time mentions: 1), outdated interface (all-time mentions: 1), poor navigation (all-time mentions: 1)

### Is NetBackup or Dell NetWorker better for small businesses?

NetBackup is a better fit for small businesses based on reviewer sentiment and segment data.

- **NetBackup:** Largest segment is Enterprise, but reviewers note that it is costly for small and medium-sized businesses, though it is still recommended for its reliability and feature set.
- **Dell NetWorker:** Largest segment is Enterprise, and reviewers highlight its complexity and steep learning curve, making it less suitable for small businesses.

### Which Server Backup platform has better integrations?

Dell NetWorker is favored for integrations, with reviewers specifically citing its integration capabilities.

- **NetBackup:** Reviewers mention integration challenges with storage hardware and OS agents in recent reviews.
- **Dell NetWorker:** Integrations are cited as a strength (all-time mentions: 1), with positive feedback on integration with Data Domain and other storage solutions.

### How do NetBackup and Dell NetWorker compare on customer support?

NetBackup and Dell NetWorker are rated within 0.4 points on Quality of Support, indicating near parity in reviewer satisfaction.

- **NetBackup:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive and knowledgeable, though some mention delays and a decline in expertise in recent times.
- **Dell NetWorker:** Reviewers note that support is helpful, but there are complaints about slow resolution times and the need for specialized expertise, especially in certain regions.

### Which is easier to implement, NetBackup or Dell NetWorker?

NetBackup is rated higher for Ease of Setup by 0.9 points, indicating a smoother implementation experience compared to Dell NetWorker.

- **NetBackup:** Reviewers highlight that while initial configuration can be complex, the setup process is generally straightforward and well-documented, with high scores for ease of setup.
- **Dell NetWorker:** Reviewers frequently mention a complicated interface and setup process, requiring specialized expertise and more troubleshooting during implementation.

Alternatives

**Dell NetWorker Alternatives**

 ![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")

[
Veeam Data Platform
](/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews)

 ![IBM Storage Protect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/836e26af0223dcd39231ba7847881ba2/ibm-storage-protect.svg "IBM Storage Protect")

[
IBM Storage Protect
](/products/ibm-storage-protect/reviews)

 ![NetApp Backup and Recovery](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_5527633040d2267966345beea4bcc3b5/netapp-backup-and-recovery.PNG "NetApp Backup and Recovery")

[
NetApp Backup and Recovery
](/products/netapp-backup-and-recovery/reviews)

 ![Arctera Backup Exec](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dc9f48bb757697996c4407a40bb97968/arctera-arctera-backup-exec.svg "Arctera Backup Exec")

[
Arctera Backup Exec
](/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews)

**Veritas NetBackup Alternatives**

 ![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")

[
Veeam Data Platform
](/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews)

 ![Arctera Backup Exec](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dc9f48bb757697996c4407a40bb97968/arctera-arctera-backup-exec.svg "Arctera Backup Exec")

[
Arctera Backup Exec
](/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews)

 ![Druva Data Security Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/34523f445f4c9627b92a1a286d23a4ef/druva-data-security-cloud.svg "Druva Data Security Cloud")

[
Druva Data Security Cloud
](/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews)

 ![IBM Storage Protect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/836e26af0223dcd39231ba7847881ba2/ibm-storage-protect.svg "IBM Storage Protect")

[
IBM Storage Protect
](/products/ibm-storage-protect/reviews)

## Dell NetWorker vs Veritas NetBackup

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Veritas NetBackup easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Veritas NetBackup overall.

- Reviewers felt that Veritas NetBackup meets the needs of their business better than Dell NetWorker.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Veritas NetBackup is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Veritas NetBackup over Dell NetWorker.