Head-to-head · Cloud Disaster Recovery Software
Dell RecoverPoint vs NetApp Disaster Recovery
Dell RecoverPoint leads on 0 checks, NetApp Disaster Recovery on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDell RecoverPoint · 8.5/10
- Free trialonly NetApp Disaster Recovery
Dell RecoverPoint scores higher on our rubric for cloud disaster recovery software: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Dell RecoverPoint is the better fit for VMware multi-site replication. NetApp Disaster Recovery is the better fit for netApp-based VMware and Kubernetes recovery.
- Dell RecoverPoint fits best
VMware multi-site replication
- NetApp Disaster Recovery fits best
NetApp-based VMware and Kubernetes recovery
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Side by side
| Feature | Dell RecoverPoint 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | NetApp Disaster Recovery 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #5 in Cloud Disaster Recovery Software | #6 in Cloud Disaster Recovery Software |
| Best for | VMware multi-site replication | NetApp-based VMware and Kubernetes recovery |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Docs · 24/7 | Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Dell RecoverPoint 1/3 · NetApp Disaster Recovery 1/3 | ||
| Failover orchestration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dependency mapping | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Immutable recovery points | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Replication mode | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Minimum RPO | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Minimum RTO | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported workloads | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is a hypervisor-based data protection and replication solution for VMware virtual machines and datastores. It is designed for enterprise and commercial organizations that need operational and disaster… Read the review → |
NetApp Disaster Recovery is a SaaS service in the NetApp Console that replicates and recovers workloads between on-premises and cloud environments. It is designed for organizations protecting VMware datastores and Kubernetes clusters with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Dell RecoverPoint — where it wins
- Synchronous and asynchronous replication across local, remote, and cloud targets
- VM-level recovery, point-in-time restores, and copy testing before failover
- Orchestrated failover and failback through VMware vSphere integration
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation
- Primary workload focus is VMware virtual machines
- Deployment spans hybrid environments and may require infrastructure expertise
NetApp Disaster Recovery — where it wins
- SnapMirror replication with failover, failback and migration plans
- Non-disruptive FlexClone test failovers help validate recovery procedures
- Boot-order VM recovery and application-consistent snapshots for supported databases
Where it doesn't
- Workload coverage centers on VMware virtual machines and Kubernetes clusters
- Application-consistent snapshots cover supported Oracle and SQL Server configurations
- Pay-as-you-go billing is metered on source-volume capacity
- Dell RecoverPoint8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A VMware-focused recovery platform for multi-site replication, testing, and orchestrated failover.
Visit DellFull verdict → - NetApp Disaster Recovery8.3/10 · 30-day trial
A NetApp-focused recovery service with orchestration, testing and flexible subscription options.
Visit NetAppFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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