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Bacula Enterprise vs Dell EMC NetWorker

Bacula Enterprise logo

Bacula Enterprise

Backup

Open-source enterprise backup solution

From
$500/year
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: Bacula Enterprise covers Modular architecture, Dell EMC NetWorker covers ProtectPoint integration.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bacula Enterprise and Dell EMC NetWorker differ
AttributeBacula EnterpriseDell EMC NetWorker
Starting price$500/year$80/month
Founded20091984

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows, Linux, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Backup).

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 Bacula Enterprise

  • Modular architecture
  • Plugin framework
  • Deduplication
  • Cloud storage
  • Encryption
  • Automated recovery testing
  • AWS
  • Azure

Only in Dell EMC NetWorker

  • ProtectPoint integration
  • Instant access
  • Cloud tiering
  • Federated deduplication
  • Block-based backup
  • Virtual synthetic full
  • Oracle
  • SAP

Both cover

  • VMware
  • Hyper-V
  • Windows support
  • Linux support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Bacula Enterprise

  • Enterprise backup across virtual machines, databases and containersnot Dell EMC NetWorker
  • Multi-cloud and hybrid backup from one systemnot Dell EMC NetWorker
  • Backup where licensing by data volume would be prohibitive, since Bacula does not charge by capacitynot Dell EMC NetWorker
  • Long-retention archival for regulated environmentsnot Dell EMC NetWorker

Dell EMC NetWorker

  • Data protectionnot Bacula Enterprise
  • Disaster recoverynot Bacula Enterprise
  • Business continuitynot Bacula Enterprise
  • Ransomware protectionnot Bacula Enterprise
  • Compliancenot Bacula Enterprise

Where each one falls short

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

Bacula Enterprise

  • Pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a request rather than listing rates
  • The differences between Enterprise and the open source Community edition are not set out on the product pages, so what the licence buys is unclear until you talk to sales
  • Aimed at data centre and enterprise environments rather than small deployments

Dell EMC NetWorker

Nothing recorded yet. See the Dell EMC NetWorker review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bacula Enterprise

$500/year
  • Bacula Enterprise$500/year
    • Unlimited data
    • Plugin support
    • Enterprise support

Dell EMC NetWorker

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Bacula Enterprise if

  • You need modular architecture.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Web.
  • You also want plugin framework.
Bacula Enterprise 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 Bacula Enterprise or Dell EMC NetWorker better?
Neither clearly leads. Bacula Enterprise starts at $500/year 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, Bacula Enterprise or Dell EMC NetWorker?
Bacula Enterprise starts at $500/year and Dell EMC NetWorker at $80/month.
Does Bacula Enterprise or Dell EMC NetWorker run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, Linux, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Bacula Enterprise best used for?
Bacula Enterprise is most often used for enterprise backup across virtual machines, databases and containers, multi-cloud and hybrid backup from one system, backup where licensing by data volume would be prohibitive, since bacula does not charge by capacity, long-retention archival for regulated environments. Of those, enterprise backup across virtual machines, databases and containers and multi-cloud and hybrid backup from one system are not what Dell EMC NetWorker is typically brought in for.
What can Bacula Enterprise do that Dell EMC NetWorker cannot?
Bacula Enterprise covers Modular architecture, Plugin framework, Deduplication, Cloud storage. Dell EMC NetWorker covers ProtectPoint integration, Instant access, Cloud tiering, Federated deduplication. Both handle VMware, Hyper-V, Windows support, Linux support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bacula Enterprise: Does Bacula Enterprise offer a trial?

Yes. Bacula offers a trial that provides 'a streamlined version of Bacula Enterprise' with 'rapid access to an online, hosted environment'. However, no specific trial period duration is stated on the page.

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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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Bacula Enterprise: Is there a free trial available, or does it require contacting sales?

The trial is available directly online without needing to contact sales first. The page provides streamlined access to test the service with Global Endpoint Deduplication and cloud storage capabilities.

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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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Bacula Enterprise: Does Bacula charge by data volume?

No. One customer testimonial states 'we are not charged by data volume or hardware', indicating that Bacula does not use capacity-based pricing like some competitors.

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Bacula Enterprise: How can I get Bacula pricing information?

Bacula directs interested parties to Request Pricing through their contact page rather than displaying rates publicly.

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