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Jive vs OpenText Content Manager comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Jive
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
28th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Web Content Management (20th), Corporate Portals (Enterprise Information Portals) (7th), Enterprise Social Software (7th), Knowledge Management Software (14th), Enterprise Intranet (2nd)
OpenText Content Manager
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
11th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
File Archiving (3rd), Document Management Software (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Enterprise Content Management category, the mindshare of Jive is 1.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Content Manager is 3.4%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenText Content Manager3.4%
Jive1.3%
Other95.3%
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

GD
VP - International Business at Amtex S.A.
A flexible solution that improves our administrative efficiency
We use Jive-n for followups on details regarding purchase orders, shipping documents, and other information We are able to handle more than one hundred POs at any given time with their shipping docs and info, with only one person in charge. This solution provides great flexibility of permission…
AH
Enterprise Information Manager in Practice at Mannai
Improved content management with good reliability and an easy setup
We are a system integrator. We deal with client requirements to determine the best solutions that should be deployed. Our primary use case for OpenText Content Manager is managing enterprise content, such as documents and emails, as well as engineering document management OpenText Content Manager…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We recently rebranded our organization and used this tool as our primary channel."
"The platform works well to collaborate with creating documents or media for a specific goal."
"Jive-n offers the best curated experience of the social-based content for enterprises."
"Jive came out on top for feature, price, and ability to meet regulatory needs."
"Colleagues are more informed, it is easier to find content, and silo breaking has significantly improved our collaboration."
"Various business groups were able to collaborate effectively using this tool."
"We are able to handle more than one hundred POs at any given time with their shipping docs and info, with only one person in charge."
"In comparison to other platforms, Jive-n provides the fastest way to integrate new affiliates into your organization."
"The product is valuable generally due to its wide use and acceptance in the public sector in my region."
"Drag and drop: With users having dual screens nowadays, this functionality is used a lot by staff and is also a good way to show people who are new to TRIM (HPE Content Manager) the simplicity of how things can be done."
"I did not face issues with the product's scalability...The solution's technical support is good."
"The product allows us to run our Notice of Destructions seamlessly and produces our annual folders with ease."
"For a records management system, Content Manager is a really good system."
"Eliminated the need for paper records."
"We like how the solution allows us to have retention of records and workflows, as well as its fire plan."
"It has a robust search but has often been difficult for people to learn."
 

Cons

"Standard Silver technical support is similar to standard support by all vendors, i.e., not quick enough."
"We had major performance issues when our user base went up."
"A visual navigator would be very useful as many colleagues have an issue to find their way and connect the dots."
"Jive-n can improve their integration, plugins and democratize their configuration abilities."
"The mobile app could be better."
"Stream activity could be better organized."
"Create a better way of adding users in bulk by email address."
"The search engine could be improved and also provide some kind of indexing."
"Users are intimidated by the Content Manager client application, especially when it comes to searching and managing content at an individual’s level."
"I would like to see an improvement in the licensing process. It is very complicated and it seems to involve many different people throughout the entire process."
"It has extensive configuration restrictions for administrators and file extension limitations. Clunky in look and feel."
"Generally speaking, HPE’s support for the product has been weak since the acquisition from TOWER Software."
"Pricing is an issue, as it is too expensive."
"We've had it for a year now, and since we started implementation it has been, to say softly, a nightmare."
"This system eats up a lot of staff time for support, administration, and use."
"We have not yet utilized the web version, as we encountered a few issues during testing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The fees incurred are for the licensing and maintenance."
"The solution's licensing cost depends on the customer domain. Though its costs are high, the product is worth the money. You have to pay a one-time cost and support costs."
"I would suggest that you do a thorough evaluation of all competing products and look for support for these products in your local area."
"I rate the product price an eight or nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. The solution is expensive."
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Comparison Review

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Developer with 51-200 employees
Aug 23, 2013
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
22%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Content Manager?
Pricing is a disadvantage as it is very expensive, especially in this market.
What needs improvement with Micro Focus Content Manager?
Pricing is an issue, as it is too expensive. Support and services need to be more user-friendly. The support has been slow, and there is room for improvement. Additionally, they could improve build...
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We are a system integrator. We deal with client requirements to determine the best solutions that should be deployed. Our primary use case for OpenText Content Manager is managing enterprise conten...
 

Also Known As

Clearspace, Jive SBS, Jive Engage, Jive-x, Jive-n
Micro Focus Content Manager, HPE Records Manager, HPE Content Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Eloqua, Hitachi Data Systems,T-Mobile, UBM, Thomson-Reuters, Groupon, Nike, Cisco, and others.
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