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Akamai vs Dell EMC NetWorker

Akamai logo

Akamai

Cloud

Leading content delivery and security platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dell EMC NetWorker logo

Dell EMC NetWorker

Backup

Unified data protection for the enterprise

From
$80/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Akamai covers CDN, Dell EMC NetWorker covers ProtectPoint integration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Akamai and Dell EMC NetWorker actually diverge.

Attributes where Akamai and Dell EMC NetWorker differ
AttributeAkamaiDell EMC NetWorker
Starting price$1000/month$80/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, ApiWindows, Linux, Web
CategoryCloudBackup
Founded19981984

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Akamai

  • CDN
  • DDoS Protection
  • Web Application Firewall
  • Bot Management
  • Image Optimization
  • Video Platform
  • API Gateway
  • Analytics

Only in Dell EMC NetWorker

  • ProtectPoint integration
  • Instant access
  • Cloud tiering
  • Federated deduplication
  • Block-based backup
  • Virtual synthetic full
  • VMware
  • Hyper-V

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Akamai

  • Content delivery and web performance through Ion and adaptive media deliverynot Dell EMC NetWorker
  • DDoS protection, bot management and API securitynot Dell EMC NetWorker
  • Running compute, Kubernetes and managed databases on Akamai's cloudnot Dell EMC NetWorker
  • Edge compute with EdgeWorkersnot Dell EMC NetWorker
  • Zero trust access for enterprise applicationsnot Dell EMC NetWorker

Dell EMC NetWorker

  • Data protectionnot Akamai
  • Disaster recoverynot Akamai
  • Business continuitynot Akamai
  • Ransomware protectionnot Akamai
  • Compliancenot Akamai

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Akamai

  • No public pricing available; custom quotes required
  • Sales-focused pricing model

Dell EMC NetWorker

Nothing recorded yet. See the Dell EMC NetWorker review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Akamai

$1000/month
  • CDN$1000/month
    • Content delivery
    • Global edge network
    • Real-time analytics
  • Security Suite$2000/month
    • DDoS protection
    • WAF
    • Bot management

Dell EMC NetWorker

$80/month
  • NetWorker$80/month
    • ProtectPoint
    • Instant access
    • Cloud tiering

Which should you pick?

Choose Akamai if

  • You need cdn.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want ddos protection.
Akamai review

Choose Dell EMC NetWorker if

  • You need protectpoint integration.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Web.
  • You also want instant access.
Dell EMC NetWorker review

Questions people ask

Is Akamai or Dell EMC NetWorker better?
Neither clearly leads. Akamai starts at $1000/month and Dell EMC NetWorker at $80/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Akamai or Dell EMC NetWorker?
Akamai starts at $1000/month and Dell EMC NetWorker at $80/month.
Does Akamai or Dell EMC NetWorker run on more platforms?
Akamai runs on Web, Api. Dell EMC NetWorker runs on Windows, Linux, Web.
What is Akamai best used for?
Akamai is most often used for content delivery and web performance through ion and adaptive media delivery, ddos protection, bot management and api security, running compute, kubernetes and managed databases on akamai's cloud, edge compute with edgeworkers. Of those, content delivery and web performance through ion and adaptive media delivery and ddos protection, bot management and api security are not what Dell EMC NetWorker is typically brought in for.
What can Akamai do that Dell EMC NetWorker cannot?
Akamai covers CDN, DDoS Protection, Web Application Firewall, Bot Management. Dell EMC NetWorker covers ProtectPoint integration, Instant access, Cloud tiering, Federated deduplication. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Akamai: How is Akamai pricing structured?

Akamai emphasizes straightforward pricing with no hidden fees, no egress surprises, and no vendor lock-in, but specific pricing is not published. Regional pricing pages exist for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and other areas, with customers directed to contact sales.

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Dell EMC NetWorker: How much does Dell EMC Networker cost?

Pricing information for Dell EMC Networker is not publicly available online. Contact Dell directly for enterprise data protection software pricing and licensing options.

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Akamai: Does Akamai offer a free trial?

Akamai offers a promotional trial with $100 in credits for Akamai Cloud, though conditions apply.

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Dell EMC NetWorker: What licensing options does Dell EMC Networker offer?

Specific licensing options and pricing tiers for Networker are not disclosed on accessible web pages. Dell sales team provides custom quotes based on enterprise backup and recovery requirements.

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