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Dell Avamar vs. CrashPlan Platform

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricDell Avamar

by Dell Technologies

CrashPlan Platform

by CrashPlan

Overall rating4.04.9
Review count47273
Ease of use7.99.9
Ease of setup7.09.9
Quality of support8.59.9
Meets requirements8.99.9
NPS40.4761995.057034
Small Business8.5%1.1%
Mid-Market44.7%63.4%
Enterprise46.8%35.5%
Total page views1981,219
Total LLM citations971,449

Dell Avamar

Dell Avamar is a robust data protection software designed to deliver efficient and secure backup and recovery solutions across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. By employing advanced deduplication technology, Avamar minimizes storage requirements and network bandwidth usage, enabling fast, daily full backups and streamlined recovery processes. Key Features and Functionality: - Efficient Deduplication: Utilizes variable-length deduplication to eliminate redundant data at the source, significantly reducing backup times and storage needs.

Pros

    CrashPlan Platform

    CrashPlan delivers enterprise-grade backup, recovery, and archiving to protect the data organizations cannot afford to lose. Our cloud-native platform helps businesses secure Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, endpoint, and server data with scalable protection that reduces risk, supports compliance, and controls storage costs. Built for modern IT environments, CrashPlan enables fast, reliable recovery while supporting long-term retention, legal hold, and broader data governance needs. We help enterprises strengthen resilience and maintain continuity without added complexity.

    Pros

    • Backup Frequency
    • Ease of Use
    • Security
    • Customer Support
    • Reporting
    • Features