Dell EMC NetWorker vs Macrium Reflect

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.

What people use each for

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

Both are used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection, compliance, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Dell EMC NetWorker or Macrium Reflect better?

Neither clearly leads. Dell EMC NetWorker starts at $80/month and Macrium Reflect at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Dell EMC NetWorker or Macrium Reflect?

Macrium Reflect has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $80/month for Dell EMC NetWorker and Free for Macrium Reflect.

Does Dell EMC NetWorker or Macrium Reflect run on more platforms?

Dell EMC NetWorker runs on Windows, Linux, Web. Macrium Reflect runs on Windows.

Can I use Macrium Reflect for free?

Yes. Macrium Reflect has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dell EMC NetWorker starts at $80/month.

What is Dell EMC NetWorker best used for?

Dell EMC NetWorker is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.

What can Dell EMC NetWorker do that Macrium Reflect cannot?

Dell EMC NetWorker covers ProtectPoint integration, Instant access, Cloud tiering, Federated deduplication. Macrium Reflect covers Disk imaging, Rapid delta cloning, Rescue Media, Incremental backup. Both handle Hyper-V, Windows support.