Iron Mountain Connect vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

Iron Mountain and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Iron Mountain is ranked #64, while OpenText is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.0. Iron Mountain holds a 0.3% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Iron Mountain users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

Iron Mountain Connect

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100% willing to recommend

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80% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Iron Mountain Connect and OpenText Data Protector compete in the data management category. OpenText Data Protector has the upper hand due to its extensive features and robust data protection capabilities, despite a higher price point.

Features: Iron Mountain Connect is praised for its ease of use, reliability in file storage, and strong backup capabilities. OpenText Data Protector offers comprehensive data protection features, advanced recovery options, and excellent integration capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Iron Mountain Connect needs better automation tools, enhanced mobile access, and streamlined user interfaces. OpenText Data Protector users desire better system resource usage, easier updates, and enhanced reporting features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Iron Mountain Connect is noted for its straightforward deployment process and exceptional customer support. OpenText Data Protector offers detailed documentation and reliable customer service but has a more complex deployment process.

Pricing and ROI: Iron Mountain Connect is favored for its cost-effective setup and strong ROI, suitable for smaller businesses. OpenText Data Protector, while more expensive initially, provides substantial long-term ROI through its advanced features and capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

Iron Mountain Connect

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

64th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

OpenText Data Protector

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

21st

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 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Iron Mountain Connect is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Raj Bhaduri

Enterprise architect at Centrica

Good policies related to data

I primarily use it for various policies related to data, such as data retention, data deletion, and archiving policies. All policies can be set using this system The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities. I would like to see more integration with different platforms,…

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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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Pros

"The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities"

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

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

"Regarding scalability, it's unlimited with Data Protector. You can link multiple installations and let them work together. They can share backup devices. You have many possibilities with Data Protector. It's very proficient."

"What I like the most about this solution is that I can change and access the Oracle backup file."

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

"The tool's most valuable aspect is its ease of management. It was not complex. In terms of features, I can mention a couple of things. For example, if you need to restore a VM, you can do it with multiple streams in OpenText Data Protector, which is an advantage over Commvault, from what I've noticed, having worked with multiple tools. Another thing is the Oracle backups; configuring Oracle backups is much easier in OpenText Data Protector."

"OpenText Data Protector is good for physical backup, specifically for physical servers."

"The initial setup is very easy."

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Cons

"I would like to see more integration with different platforms."

"The product can be developed by including functionalities like DR, CDP, and SureBackup, which are currently unavailable in the solution."

"Micro Focus are improving Data Protector with every new version and since we began undergoing training with the latest version we have not faced any real challenges yet. However, their support does need to be improved, in my opinion. In certain critical cases that we've had, they did not provide a satisfactory level of support."

"If you compare the solution with the same specific features and enhancements on another solution, Data Protector is expensive. This is especially true when compared to, for example, Veeam."

"Recently, clients have raised concerns about the lack of comprehensive documentation for Data Protector."

"Other tools seem to be easier to use."

"The challenge is that we can't restore a single file from the VM in the data process when we do VM backups. But with Commvault, you can restore a single file even if you have a VM snapshot package. That's one drawback of this tool. When we do VM backups, it should help us browse the VMs to restore a single file instead of doing the complete VM restore."

"VM backups needs to be improved. They need to make it similar to the way Veeam and Commvault are doing the virtual backups."

"The Micro Focus Data Protector support is not as good as Veeam Backup & Replication's support."

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"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."

"Pricing/licensing is Data Protector's single best offering. In its most basic environment, the only license required is for whatever target device is required."

"The pricing is acceptable for enterprise level companies, but it's not acceptable for small- and medium-sized businesses. Micro Focus Data Protector is not an enterprise level solution, and it should cover small- and medium-sized businesses with acceptable prices."

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

"It is more affordable compared to other vendors."

"Pricing for Micro Focus Data Protector is reasonable."

"The product is cheaper than Commvault."

"Avoid using many LTO drives; when using fewer drives, the price will be extremely good."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Retailer

16%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

12%

Legal Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

Performing Arts

Financial Services Firm

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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

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

Overview

Connected Accounting&ERP is a mid-range accounting program with single user and network editions for Macintosh and Windows operating systems. Connected can be shared concurrently by both Mac OS and Windows users on a single data file. Connected "Core Accounting" consists of the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable modules. Connected "Enterprise" builds on the Core Accounting aspects by adding powerful inventory, job costing, and currency additions. Pricing starts at $399.00.

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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.

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Sample Customers

University of La Verne

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

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