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Arcserve Backup vs Dell Avamar comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Arcserve Backup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
41st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell Avamar
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
24th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Arcserve Backup is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell Avamar is 1.9%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell Avamar1.9%
Arcserve Backup0.3%
Other97.8%
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Featured Reviews

MohammadFahim - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Specialist at Futuresoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Enabling efficient management with quick deployment and cost-effective solutions while needing improved support
I assess the value of Arcserve Backup's integration with multiple operating systems to be effective only for deploying the agent, as we deploy the agent and take the backup from the backup server only. I face no issues in terms of integration with Arcserve Backup. I do use Arcserve Backup's deduplication and compression features. These features help optimize storage resources by erasing duplicate data from the storage, so if we have two or three TB storage, it will take backup around three to four months. Regarding the disaster recovery feature of Arcserve Backup, we only do a simple one server disaster recovery feature. In terms of hybrid deployment scenarios, we have mostly done this in a Windows environment, with a small amount done in Linux. On a scale from one to ten, I rate Arcserve Backup a nine.
SamuelThomas - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.
Have supported critical environments despite room for improvement in legacy backup options
It is very efficient in cyber resilience. Deduplication, automation, and everything is very efficient. It is multi-cloud enabled and has broad protections. The software delivers flexible and efficient backup and recovery options through its cyber resiliency features. Dell PowerProtect Manager provides insights in managing backup processes. Its encryption mechanisms are very efficient, helping to secure sensitive data. Its integration with Dell EMC Data Domain is very good. It is easy to integrate with Data Domain. Multi-cloud options are enabled, and backup in cloud options exist in Dell Avamar.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Arcserve Backup positively impacts the organization by providing a simple managed backup solution that is not complex, making it easy to manage and configure; that is the best feature I can describe."
"Client deduplication."
"I think the biggest advantage it offers is backup, for end-users as well as computers, not only servers and storage paths."
"It is very easy when you want to restore back to the original state."
"Dell Avamar has helped our organization by allowing us to do backups."
"It works quickly and is very stable."
"The solution is very stable."
"The tool’s ability to restore files discretely is useful."
"Avamar has long been the best in its class, but that's changing as new solutions emerge. However, Dell has traditionally been a leader in deduplication and compression. Avamar enabled us to shift data from on-premise local appliances to data centers and multi-tenant infrastructure. That's a powerful feature. because customers can back up to the cloud without upgrading o high-capacity links or congesting their backups."
 

Cons

"I have noticed that support needs to improve in Arcserve Backup."
"The UI is quite old. We've been using this UI since last year, and they haven't changed it. It would be better to update the UI periodically and create attractive dashboards from an administrative point of view."
"The reporting should be improved, as we currently have to use another tool for that purpose."
"Avamar is dependent on the hardware. It can't be implemented with ordinary storage."
"Technical support should be more knowledgeable."
"The solution should improve its tape-connectivity features."
"Some customers need to back up to tape, but Avamar lacks support, so it costs a lot."
"In my opinion, the user interface and the user friendliness could be improved. The specific thing I have in mind are the graphics, which are not quite user-friendly."
"The solution could improve by having better integration and more flexibility."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Regarding pricing, I would say Avamar is slightly expensive compared to its functionalities. It's not high-priced or low-priced but somewhere in between."
"The cost is high."
"This solution is less expensive than Veeam for us, although it depends on the customer because we get a great discount."
"The price is fair."
"The solution is not expensive for the value one gets."
"Licensing fees are paid annually."
"Dell EMC needs to lower Avamar's price and add more features to stay competitive."
"I rate the tool's price as a three out of ten if one means expensive and ten means it is a cheaply priced tool."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
12%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise47
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arcserve Backup?
I think the licensing costs of Arcserve Backup are not very expensive. I am satisfied with the current price of Arcserve Backup.
What needs improvement with Arcserve Backup?
I have noticed that support needs to improve in Arcserve Backup.
What is your primary use case for Arcserve Backup?
I have been using Arcserve Backup for around 10 years.
What's the difference between Dell EMC Avamar and Dell EMC NetWorker?
From the very beginning, Dell EMC NetWorker considers users and those who might potentially become users. In terms of both pricing and setup, this product offers an experience that is significantly...
What needs improvement with Dell Avamar?
It is a very good product. My only concern is that there is no tape backup. For tape backup, we have to use Dell NetWorker. They could add more features for cyber resilience and multi-cloud options...
 

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Sample Customers

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Dodge County, St Laurence's College, FieldCore (a GE Company), Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Getronics, Lewisville Independent School District, EnvisionRxOptions, Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions
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