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OpenText Data Protector vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

OpenText and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. OpenText is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.0, while Veeam Software is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5. OpenText holds a 0.8% mindshare in BRS, compared to Veeam Software’s 11.4% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.
OpenText Data Protector
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80% willing to recommend
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94% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 26, 2025

OpenText Data Protector and Veeam Data Platform are leading contenders in the data protection software industry. Based on feature strengths and customer feedback, Veeam Data Platform appears to hold the advantage due to its modern capabilities, seamless integration with virtual environments, and competitive pricing.

Features: OpenText Data Protector offers comprehensive integration with various systems such as SAP, Oracle, and SQL Server, emphasizing its automation with HPE hardware. It excels in data deduplication and disaster recovery operations. Veeam Data Platform stands out with seamless VM integration, SureBackup, and Instant Recovery, reflecting its focus on virtual environments and intuitive management.

Room for Improvement: OpenText Data Protector requires modernization of its user interface, lower costs, and better support for virtualization and cloud integration. Veeam Data Platform could enhance its integration with physical servers and specific applications like Oracle, alongside improved deduplication and pricing strategies.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: OpenText Data Protector's deployment is often complex, requiring skilled IT professionals, with customer service that can be sporadic in responsiveness. Veeam provides a more straightforward and flexible setup with commendable customer service and effective technical support, particularly suitable for large or evolving environments.

Pricing and ROI: OpenText Data Protector is characterized by its high pricing with complex licensing, making it less accessible for smaller enterprises. Its ROI is highly dependent on deployment and licensing strategies. Conversely, Veeam Data Platform offers competitive pricing, particularly through its flexible, predictable socket-based licensing, providing favorable ROI due to reduced backup times and efficient data management.

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Data Protector
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
19th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Data Platform
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
429
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (3rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (2nd), Cloud Monitoring Software (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 11.4%, down from 18.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Veeam Data Platform11.4%
OpenText Data Protector0.8%
Other87.8%
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

Jeroen Vranckaerts - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Edward Hore - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable with good support but needs a better navigation menu
We use Veeam Data to back up our VMware infrastructure Veeam Data Platform is valuable for its stability and the ability to easily contact support for assistance. The support team provides answers whenever we need them. It is also one of the most scalable backup solutions I've worked with. The…
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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

"Backup of SAP/Oracle -- they are more robust than the competition."
"I like that Micro Focus keeps a separate catalog of our data."
"It's a good product that's pretty easy to use."
"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."
"What I like the most about this solution is that I can change and access the Oracle backup file."
"The initial setup is very easy."
"The reliability of HP Data Protector is the most valuable feature for us."
"The initial setup was relatively easy."
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"It's not complex to replicate and back up the system."
"The most valuable features of Veeam Backup Replication are efficient backup and replication. Additionally, Veeam Backup Replication supports all products and vendors."
"The most critical features of Veeam Data Platform for ensuring availability and integrity are its fast virtual machine restoration using duplication for quick backups and the COBRA point functionality that allows us to run regu"
"Before Veeam, we had backup infrastructure sprawl. Veeam was able to reduce our overall backup windows while reducing our dedicated backup infrastructure."
"I like the backup and backup copy features."
"It is a flexible, simple, and scalable software-based solution. It has agentless functionality with specific hypervisors and agent-based functionality with specific operating systems. It gives you the flexibility to use your own hardware and back up physical Windows, Linux, IBM AIX, and Oracle Solaris systems as well as VMware VMs, Hyper-V VMs, and Nutanix VMs from one console. It also has integration with major applications that most companies are using, such as Active Directory, SQL, Exchange, or SharePoint. It has integrations, not just for the backup on the image, host layer, or hypervisor, but also for performing an application-consistent backup. It is helpful in backing up to the tape, cloud, DR site, etc. It is really flexible. It is really amazing that you can restore any backup on VMware, Azure, or AWS. As compared to the other solutions in the market. Veeam has really integrated a lot in the past years. It has the best performance and perfect replication."
"There are many valuable features, for example how Copy Job is controlling the band with accelerators. The Enterprise Manager is a valuable feature. There are many very useful features. We can push in the market, because we have an advantage over the other solutions."
"I enjoy the ability to quickly search for VMs through the Veeam console."
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Cons

"The downside of the flexibility on offer is if you over-configure it, it may fail to function as some configurations may not match."
"The solution is not intuitive enough. I think they should work on the user experience and the graphical interface. These can be a lot better."
"It would be ideal if they could improve their level of support."
"People prefer Veeam because the interface is easier, and Data Protector is difficult in comparison."
"Faster VEAgent Restores"
"In general, you can say that Micro Focus Data Protector is behind in capabilities when compared with other backup solutions, such as Commvault, Symantec, NetBackup, but it is very strong for certain use cases such as array integration. We are using it in production even now. There should be some kind of cloud integration and archiving solutions. I think this is the area they need to focus on."
"We faced some certification issues after we upgraded to version 10.2."
"The technical support is poor and should be improved."
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"CDP also requires a lot of development, because there are a lot of restrictions now for CDP. There is a chance to improve CDP and make it much easier for the customers."
"They fixed everything that I was hoping for. It is pretty good. There were a few things in 9.x that I was wishing for, and they came true in version 10. We were looking for retention without having to make a copy job. We're getting ready to migrate m365 to the cloud. I haven't dived into it to make sure, but I wish the m365 backup would integrate into the current console so that we don't have to use two different consoles."
"They could improve the product's response times for technical support and enhance support for newer hypervisors."
"The solution needs more detailed reporting."
"They need to support more platforms."
"Even though the speed has improved over the years, I think that there are some instances where it still takes a while."
"I think Veeam needs to improve the file installation process, as well as more technical things like snapping feature issues. Sometimes during backup, when it's taking the scan snaps on the ESXi, it started and didn't remove the snapshot from there, which consumed storage on the EXSi. It could be improved with more technical depth. The response time for Veeam's technical support could also be improved."
"Cross-hypervisor replication can be improved."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The licensing cost is too high."
"There is a perpetual license involved in addition to support which needs to be renewed annually."
"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."
"It is more affordable compared to other vendors."
"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."
"Pricing for Micro Focus Data Protector is reasonable."
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"The price is a bit high."
"The price of this product is very good."
"The changes in pricing have been an interesting aspect. It seems to have become pricier, resulting in a reduction in affordability. There are extra expenses involved, including hardware requirements and the procurement of operating system licenses, which must also be taken into account. I would rate the price seven out of ten."
"The product is expensive."
"Its software solution has a fee."
"When it comes to pricing for a backup solution for data centers, you do not care about the price. We just care about the service and want it to be reliable. In terms of subscription, it really makes sense. When you want to use all the functionalities it is good that Veeam did the subscription-based model, this is what gives it the most strength on the price."
"We are fine with its pricing policy."
"Our licensing runs for five years, and after that time we do the renewal. There haven't been any further costs beyond our initial licensing plan because our customer is satisfied with the setup that has been configured and the overall backup environment."
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Nov 9, 2014
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Performing Arts
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise61
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business216
Midsize Enterprise99
Large Enterprise138
 

Questions from the Community

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?
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How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?
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How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
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Also Known As

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector
Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication
 

Overview

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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Veeam Data Platform is designed for modern data management, providing secure backups, intelligent data insights, and resilience. It ensures data is protected, recoverable, and manageable across complex environments, supporting business continuity effectively.

Veeam Data Platform stands out with its robust capabilities in data protection, orchestrated recovery, and efficient management. It offers a simple interface while ensuring data security and availability, which is critical for businesses. The platform's compatibility with virtual machines, databases, and applications across VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud environments makes it a versatile choice for backup and disaster recovery strategies. Users gain confidence from its performance, from secure backups to facilitating effective infrastructure monitoring.

What are the key features of Veeam Data Platform?
  • Ease of Use: Simple setup and management interface.
  • Fast Backup & Restore: Quick backup and immediate recovery options.
  • Reliable Replication: Secure data replication capabilities.
  • VM Integration: Seamlessly integrates with virtual environments.
  • Comprehensive Monitoring: Detailed monitoring and reporting tools.
  • Ransomware Protection: Advanced data security measures.
What benefits should users consider when evaluating?
  • Data Security: Ensures data is protected against threats.
  • Scalability: Grows with organizational demands.
  • Flexibility: Supports diverse environments and cloud services.
  • Efficiency: Streamlines data management processes.

Veeam Data Platform is widely implemented by industries needing robust disaster recovery plans and data management solutions. It is particularly valuable in environments utilizing hybrid cloud solutions, protecting mission-critical workloads, and ensuring business continuity. Businesses leverage its capabilities to safeguard data integrity and facilitate long-term retention through efficient infrastructure management.

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Sample Customers

GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company
Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg
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