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Cohesity vs Dell EMC NetWorker

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Cohesity

Backup

Protect, secure, and gain insights into your enterprise data

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dell EMC NetWorker logo

Dell EMC NetWorker

Backup

Unified data protection for the enterprise

From
$80/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Cohesity and Dell EMC NetWorker differ
AttributeCohesityDell EMC NetWorker
Starting priceOn request$80/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebWindows, Linux, Web
FoundedUnknown1984

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Cohesity

Nothing recorded that Dell EMC NetWorker does not also cover.

Only in Dell EMC NetWorker

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

What people use each for

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

Cohesity

  • Data protection and ransomware defensenot Dell EMC NetWorker
  • Cloud backup and recovery across hybrid environmentsnot Dell EMC NetWorker
  • Instant recovery from 1,000 VMs simultaneouslynot Dell EMC NetWorker
  • Multi-cloud data management and securitynot Dell EMC NetWorker
  • AI-powered threat detection and anomaly detectionnot Dell EMC NetWorker

Dell EMC NetWorker

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cohesity

  • No pricing details published on website
  • Advanced edition status listed as coming soon
  • Requires contacting sales team for quotes
  • No self-service pricing tiers or calculator available

Dell EMC NetWorker

Nothing recorded yet. See the Dell EMC NetWorker review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Cohesity

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Cohesity review.

Dell EMC NetWorker

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Cohesity if

Nothing in the data separates Cohesity from Dell EMC NetWorker on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Cohesity 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 Cohesity or Dell EMC NetWorker better?
Neither clearly leads. Cohesity starts at On request 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, Cohesity or Dell EMC NetWorker?
Cohesity starts at On request and Dell EMC NetWorker at $80/month.
Does Cohesity or Dell EMC NetWorker run on more platforms?
Cohesity runs on Web. Dell EMC NetWorker runs on Windows, Linux, Web.
What is Cohesity best used for?
Cohesity is most often used for data protection and ransomware defense, cloud backup and recovery across hybrid environments, instant recovery from 1,000 vms simultaneously, multi-cloud data management and security. Of those, data protection and ransomware defense and cloud backup and recovery across hybrid environments are not what Dell EMC NetWorker is typically brought in for.
What can Cohesity do that Dell EMC NetWorker cannot?
Dell EMC NetWorker covers ProtectPoint integration, Instant access, Cloud tiering, Federated deduplication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cohesity: How much does Cohesity cost?

Cohesity does not publish specific pricing on their website. Customers must request a demo, contact the sales team, or initiate a 30-day free trial to discuss pricing options.

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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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Cohesity: What editions does Cohesity offer?

Cohesity Data Cloud offers three editions: Core for entry-level, Enterprise for mid-tier, and Advanced (coming soon). Each includes varying Data Insights, Security, Protection, and Platform 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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Cohesity: Is there a free trial for Cohesity?

Yes, Cohesity offers a 30-day free trial without requiring a credit card. No credit card is needed to get started with the trial.

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Cohesity: What performance benefits does Cohesity claim?

Cohesity claims 18x faster backups, 2x faster restores, instant recovery of 1000 VMs, and 50% lower total cost of ownership to secure and manage data.

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