HPE Zerto Software vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0, while OpenText is ranked #23 with an average rating of 10.0. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 1.8% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

HPE Zerto Software

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80% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

OpenText Data Protector and HPE Zerto Software both compete in the data protection and recovery category. HPE Zerto Software appears to have the upper hand due to its superior replication capabilities and better customer satisfaction in deployment flexibility and support responsiveness.

Features: OpenText Data Protector is noted for its robust integration capabilities, especially with SAP, Oracle, and StoreOnce, along with customization through script integration. It is beneficial for on-premises deployment due to its traditional infrastructure reliance and flexible licensing options. HPE Zerto Software stands out with its near-synchronous replication offering near-zero RPOs, quick disaster recovery, and orchestration capabilities in multi-cloud architectures. Its replication and data protection features are highly praised, especially in diverse infrastructure setups supporting hybrid environments.

Room for Improvement: OpenText Data Protector can improve its GUI to be more modern and user-friendly and enhance its cloud support and virtual environment integration. Users also find its complex licensing structure a point of frustration. HPE Zerto Software needs better Hyper-V compatibility and more intuitive documentation and training resources. Enhancements in its user interface and alerting capabilities, as well as pricing adjustments, could increase appeal to smaller businesses.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: OpenText Data Protector primarily relies on traditional infrastructure and is mostly used on-premises, with customer service described as inconsistent. Conversely, HPE Zerto Software is noted for flexible deployments across hybrid, cloud, and on-premises environments. It receives high marks for customer service and technical support efficiency and responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: OpenText Data Protector is considered expensive but offers flexible licensing for specific needs, though it may not suit smaller enterprises well due to high costs for advanced features. HPE Zerto Software, with premium pricing, justifies its cost through its extensive features in disaster recovery and data protection, showing a favorable ROI for companies requiring reliable, fast recovery solutions across complex infrastructures.

To learn more, read our detailed HPE Zerto Software vs. OpenText Data Protector Report (Updated: August 2026).

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Zerto Software

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

2nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

359

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (1st), Cloud Backup (2nd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Autonomous Operational Resilience (1st)

OpenText Data Protector

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

23rd

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 August 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of HPE Zerto Software is 1.8%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 1.0%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE Zerto Software	1.8%
OpenText Data Protector	1.0%
Other	97.2%

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reviewer2802231

Dev Ops Engineer at a media company with 201-500 employees

Near-zero downtime has protected critical workloads and now simplifies hybrid cloud recovery

The best features of HPE Zerto Software are mainly very sophisticated and relevant to the current market. The data protection CDP part has real-time replication, unlike other solutions that have snapshot backups. We can set it up hourly, making it ideal for use with workloads. Another attraction is the near-zero RTO, with automated failover within minutes and one-click failover and failback. Currently, we are using a hybrid cloud solution, and HPE Zerto Software supports multi-cloud environments, making it easy to migrate between on-premises and cloud. Regarding the impact of HPE Zerto Software on our RTOs, we have near-zero RTO, meaning the system must be back online within thirty minutes if we measure the time. It is very quick to recover services. With HPE Zerto Software's near-synchronous replication, we have some CDP protection, so we typically write interceptions along with some asynchronous replication. There is almost real-time replication available.

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Ahmad-Hassan

Project Manager And Technical Consultant at EEMC

Provides effective backup for physical servers and needs improvements for cloud compatibility

We use OpenText Data Protector for Oracle database backup and some applications that run for database security OpenText Data Protector is good for physical backup, specifically for physical servers. It is effective for direct backups to EMC library or storage without using a repository. However,…

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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

"Zerto made our migration from different data centers very easy and very smooth."

"The most valuable aspect of Zerto is the recovery speed."

"What I appreciate most about Zerto is that we can implement it via cloud now and on-premise."

"The most valuable feature of HPE Zerto Software was its failover capabilities."

"I work for a data center solutions company and DR was always the toughest challenge, and when we stumbled upon Zerto 4 years ago it became our standard recommendation in these projects."

"The features I appreciate most about HPE Zerto Software include their journal replication, which is a faster replication technology than what else is available."

"Zerto has taken us from being able to do a failover in four to six hours down to one to two hours."

"The migration and ease of use are valuable. It is easy to set up and easy to flip. We just need to click on Move."

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"Since we implemented the new PostgreSQL database, Data Protector's stability has greatly improved."

"The installation was simple and provided an easy way to install even on Unix servers. It has excellent features like deduplication."

"We are required to send sensitive information offsite, and Data Protector has made it easy to meet this requirement."

"It is our enterprise backup solution centralizing all backup needs."

"The reliability of HP Data Protector is the most valuable feature for us."

"In terms of actually, reliably, backing things up, Data Protector is superior to the other products that we've used in-house."

"From a data protection standpoint, HPE Data Protector reduced our and our customer’s recovery time, and it also gave them an advantage in the industry in that they are able fall back quicker."

"Many of my clients have been able to remove tape drives from remote sites."

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Cons

"The challenge we faced occurred during a DR for a database server running on SQL Always On. We experienced a database crash and logged a case with Zerto about a year ago. They said that they do not support Always On."

"For improvement points, because Zerto is not a backup company, if they could implement some kind of backup solutions, it would help us out significantly."

"Some of the integrations with our internal tools, in particular, company-specific ones, do not work. In cases like this, we have to ask for additional support."

"It is very expensive. It is overpriced."

"While going in, we were looking at the backup tool so that we had a DR tool and a backup tool, but they stopped developing their backup solution built into it. That was a bummer for us, so now, we have a DR solution, and we have a backup solution."

"I would like Zerto to enhance the continuous backup aspect."

"In terms of improvement, it would be helpful if the implementation team had a better best practices guide and made sure things like the journaling are very clearly understood."

"The overall management plan could improve. If something happens with the VM on the vSphere side, the error codes are pretty weak. If there was a way to click on something within the UI that takes us to a support page or article, that would be very beneficial."

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"The UX dates back to a very historic past."

"Technical support process could be easier/technical web site."

"Until last year it was very good, but in 2015 we felt a drop in service because some technical resources disappeared."

"I really wouldn't recommend others to use this solution - especially when it comes to the technical support."

"This solution is not scalable."

"I don't use it today on a regular basis, but there are always feature improvements that our customers are looking for, such as more integration from an API perspective with different applications and cloud platforms."

"I'm uncertain if it supports virtual machine backup and restoration. If they could enhance this aspect, they could gain more support from end users."

"We didn't know exactly where this solution would go a few years ago. It was in a storage department and then later in a software department."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It was a little bit expensive. It took a long time for us to get DR for our workstations. It's one thing when you have 15 servers, but when we needed to bring on almost another 200 users, and each was the same price as the servers, it was too expensive. But Zerto worked with us and gave us a solution that was pretty decent in terms of price."

"My understanding is that it's expensive but worth the price."

"We found that in an event that was massive enough to cause an entire cluster to go offline we would be happy with our core services up and running."

"You need to figure out how many critical servers and applications you have in your environment so you will know how many Zerto licenses to buy."

"Licensing Zerto was very simple. They had a product that fit our size and scale. It made it really easy to choose."

"The licensing model is good. The price is a little bit expensive, but for what customers get on it, it tends to pay for itself. However, if more and more companies start to improve, then Zerto may need to look at their pricing and make it a little better."

"The pricing is very reasonable."

"There may be less expensive solutions on the market but with Zerto, you get what you pay for."

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"The licensing cost was not annual. We didn't pay any license. We paid when we deployed and we didn't pay for anything after that. There were no additional fees after the initial payment."

"We have many competitors who are pricing better, and we believe that our pricing is higher."

"The pricing is around $3,000 to $5,000. The charge additionally for support and to scale."

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

"They have two types of licensing, one is for storage capacity and the other is client licensing. The capacity licensing here is a bit expensive."

"The licensing cost is too high."

"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 product is cheaper than Commvault."

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Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Nov 9, 2014

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Construction Company

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

20%

Construction Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Marketing Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	94
Midsize Enterprise	93
Large Enterprise	206

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	61

Questions from the Community

What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Data Guard?

Ik fluister:VM Host Oracle en DataGuard hebben we per toeval vervangen door Zerto :-) tijdens de Zerto implementatie en VPG werden de Host Data in write-ack Block-Level gerepliceerd. Qua licentie 1...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zerto?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is good.

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What needs improvement with Zerto?

HPE Zerto Software's GUI needs modernization to match the flexibility and user experience of other HPE software solutions, as there is still room for improvement in software-level flexibility and t...

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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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What is your primary use case for Micro Focus Data Protector?

We use OpenText Data Protector ( /products/opentext-data-protector-reviews ) for Oracle database backup and some applications that run for database security.

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Also Known As

Zerto Virtual Replication

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

Overview

Zerto is used for disaster recovery, business continuity, data migration, and ransomware recovery, providing continuous data protection and near real-time replication. Valued for ease of use, efficient failover processes, and versatile integration, it enhances organizational efficiency, reduces errors, and boosts productivity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

OpenText Data Protector offers robust integration with systems like SQL, Oracle, VMware, and Exchange, boasting strong backup and recovery solutions across multiple environments, despite some areas needing improvement such as user-friendliness and GUI design.

OpenText Data Protector provides comprehensive data protection for servers, Linux systems, and applications including Oracle and Microsoft, alongside centralized storage management. It supports virtual, cloud, and on-premises environments, focusing on Oracle database security, HANA, and NAS appliances via NDMP. Despite its benefits, users encounter frequent errors with virtual environment backups, especially with VMware, and find the GUI outdated. Documentation needs improvement for troubleshooting, and support services face criticism for delayed responses. The licensing structure lacks flexibility, and while it supports efficient deduplication and scheduling, reporting capabilities often lead users to rely on external tools.

What are the key features of OpenText Data Protector?

Seamless Integration: Supports SQL, Oracle, VMware, and Exchange for smooth data management.
Centralized Management: Single interface for managing complex environments with ease.
Disaster Recovery: Offers robust recovery capabilities with automated scheduling.
Diverse OS Support: Accommodates numerous operating systems, enhancing flexibility.
Detailed Reporting: Generates reports for informed decision-making and strategy improvements.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Reliable Backup: Ensures data integrity and availability across platforms.
Flexibility: Adapts to changing environments and diverse IT landscapes.
Cost Efficiency: Streamlines processes to maximize ROI despite licensing costs.
Integration Quality: Works well with existing systems, reducing transition challenges.

OpenText Data Protector finds application in sectors requiring robust data protection, such as finance and healthcare, securing data in compliance-sensitive environments. Industries rely on it for protecting Oracle databases and ensuring data retention and recovery in both short- and long-term scenarios.

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