AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #30 with an average rating of 7.3, while OpenText is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.0. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 0.5% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery

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87% willing to recommend

OpenText Data Protector

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80% willing to recommend

AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

OpenText Data Protector and AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery compete in data protection and disaster recovery. AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery holds the upper hand for its innovative features deemed worth the investment.

Features: OpenText Data Protector offers comprehensive backup and recovery capabilities, seamless integration with various environments, and strong customer support. AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery is preferred for its cloud-native design, scalable infrastructure, and seamless integration with AWS services.

Room for Improvement: OpenText Data Protector needs a more modern interface, better support for newer technologies, and enhanced performance. AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery requires simpler initial configurations, better performance consistency, and reduced complexity in multi-region deployments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: OpenText Data Protector is straightforward to deploy but has a learning curve. Customer support is responsive. AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery presents deployment challenges due to complexity. AWS support is knowledgeable but sometimes slow in response.

Pricing and ROI: OpenText Data Protector is cost-effective with predictable licensing costs and a good ROI for smaller and mid-sized deployments. AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery, though more expensive, offers superior value for cloud-focused environments due to its advanced features and comprehensive recovery options.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

30th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Backup (19th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (16th)

OpenText Data Protector

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

22nd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

102

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Vijay Londhe

Assistant Programmer at Mahadis

Managed services with seamless integration and good reliability

Since I have to view everything on the console, the previous application solutions like IBM and Sanavi showed the RPO and RTO status directly. In AWS Disaster Recovery Service, these details are not available, making it difficult to check my replication status. I have to calculate whether my data is replicated to the Adarabad region or not. These features, if available in AWS, would be beneficial.

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Jeroen Vranckaerts

System Engineer - Server & Storage, DBA at Audi Brussels

Though a highly stable tool, it needs to be made easier to use and configure

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten. OpenText Data Protector is complex to configure correctly, but the areas concerning the data and compression are good. Once you get the product to work, it works, but it's much too complex to configure and troubleshoot, as it takes a lot of time and energy, making it not so efficient. Once the tool is configured in your environment, it provides good backup and compression features. In my company, we use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our servers, and we have a team of 20 people to take care of the data backup using the tool. My company doesn't use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our client's computers. In my company, we have scheduled the process related to backup, which makes the tool run daily around 30 to 40 times.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The initial setup is pretty straightforward, it's not complex."

"Customer service is quite helpful."

"The setup is pretty straightforward."

"The solution is dependent on the network bandwidth. For example, if they have a bandwidth of 10Mbps the solution will run a little heavier. If the bandwidth is good the solution runs well."

"AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery is a robust and reliable solution for disaster recovery needs."

"It's on the cheaper side and not too expensive for users."

"The most valuable aspect of CloudEndure Disaster Recovery is its instant block replication feature. This allows us to perform live block verification and eliminates the need to concern ourselves with recovery point objectives. This capability is particularly advantageous for critical workloads."

"We went from an organization with minimal to no disaster recovery. I was able to spin up the disaster recovery environment with AWS rather quickly and meet business requirements."

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"I like that Micro Focus keeps a separate catalog of our data."

"It is very easy to use and the interaction with various systems is very handy."

"I have used Micro Focus Data Protector for the file backup facilities. My primary use of the software is to backup file data."

"It works excellently only with Oracle."

"Deduplication implementation with CAPA is very good."

"What we find most valuable in Micro Focus Data Protector is that it provides Japanese data protection, for example, it protects information such as the full Japanese name, address, etc."

"Integration with HP storage is a very strong point for Micro Focus Data Protector. It is the best solution for general operations like backup and restore. Zero downtime backup (ZDB) is one very important feature, which is basically the integration with the storage array. It is a very strong feature. We're using storage with snapshots with this integration."

"Data Protector's granular recovery features make it easy for us to create and restore backups in an understandable and user-friendly manner. With granular recovery, any database or even just a database table can be restored at will."

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Cons

"I would like to see better support for creating and working with archives."

"The solution's network setup and a lot of the control tower setup could be improved."

"I have not seen any areas that need improvement at this time."

"In its current state, ECL integrates with CloudWatch for basic logging and monitoring, yet improvements could include more detailed logs for specific actions, like when I perform actions such as push or pull."

"The product could be improved by incorporating more AI-driven automation for deployment and additional security features. These enhancements would make the solution even more user-friendly and secure."

"I set up a test, deleted the source, and went to fail it back, and it didn't work."

"An improved AWS pricing model is needed."

"Sometimes a server will get a bit behind. "

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"The graphical interface needs to be improved."

"It would be ideal if they could improve their level of support."

"In terms of what can be improved, I would say integrations with MongoDB. We use MongoDB and we need to go to scripts to do backups. We need more integrations."

"VMware backup integration and cloud recovery is lacking."

"The interface has been the same for many years and needs to be updated"

"The GUI could be updated. The GUI hasn't changed since version 6. It's on version 10 now. The reporting could also be better. Also, while Data Protector is excellent for backing up physical hardware, it needs more features for backing up VM images because many environments use hypervisor."

"This solution is not scalable."

"Other tools seem to be easier to use."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is better now that they had come out with the Tier 2 which replicates a little less often. In comparison to what I would have been spending with any other type of solution, the pricing is fair."

"We were happy with the pricing that they gave us."

"I feel the product's pricing is a good value. Licensing is pretty straightforward."

"They license us on a per machine basis. We have a set number of machines, which we have licensed."

"I rate the price of CloudEndure Disaster Recovery a six out of ten."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"CloudEndure Disaster Recovery is charging clients $20 to do the DR backups. It is an expensive solution."

"It has saved us money from having to buy hardware for disaster recovery."

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"The product is cheaper than Commvault."

"Pricing for Micro Focus Data Protector is reasonable."

"It is fast, reliable, and its licensing policy is great."

"Our licensing is on a capacity basis."

"The license for the solution is very expensive compared to the other products in the market."

"Data Protector's pricing is very competitive and we have no issues in this regard. I would give it an eight out of ten in terms of pricing."

"The pricing is neither too expensive nor very cheap."

"The licensing structure provides cost savings to business."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

12%

Healthcare Company

10%

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about CloudEndure Disaster Recovery?

CloudEndure Disaster Recovery is a fairly stable solution.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CloudEndure Disaster Recovery?

The setup is actually managed by our partner. I have taken a rate of per user. Licensing is completely managed by the partner. I am paying per user and per GB storage cost, while the infrastructure...

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What needs improvement with CloudEndure Disaster Recovery?

In its current state, ECL integrates with CloudWatch for basic logging and monitoring, yet improvements could include more detailed logs for specific actions, like when I perform actions such as pu...

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What do you like most about Micro Focus Data Protector?

I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Data Protector?

The solution is expensive as it requires purchasing all features without the option to negotiate based on client numbers, unlike Veeam which offers flexibility in pricing.

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What needs improvement with Micro Focus Data Protector?

OpenText Data Protector is not user-friendly, especially for cloud backup. It lacks functions and facilities compared to Veeam, which offers more user-friendliness for virtual machine backups. Ther...

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Also Known As

CloudEndure Disaster Recovery

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector

Overview

CloudEndure Disaster Recovery enables real-time replication and rapid recovery to enhance organizational resilience. Key features include block-level data replication, ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and automated recovery orchestration. Users benefit from increased efficiency, improved workflows, and enhanced data management, significantly improving organizational performance and business continuity.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.

OpenText

Sample Customers

Agio, Cloud Nation, Limelight Networks

GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company

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