NetApp SnapCenter vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

NetApp and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. NetApp is ranked #53 with an average rating of 7.0, while OpenText is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.0. NetApp holds a 0.7% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of NetApp users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

NetApp SnapCenter

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100% willing to recommend

OpenText Data Protector

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80% willing to recommend

NetApp SnapCenter

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

OpenText Data Protector and NetApp SnapCenter are two prominent data protection solutions. While OpenText Data Protector has competitive pricing, NetApp SnapCenter's extensive feature set and performance make it a superior choice in many cases.

Features: OpenText Data Protector offers robust integration with various platforms, an automated backup and recovery process, and scalable architecture. NetApp SnapCenter features simplified management, efficient snapshot technology, and comprehensive application integration. NetApp SnapCenter's simplified management and application integration give it an edge.

Room for Improvement: OpenText Data Protector could improve its complex configuration process and speed of support response. NetApp SnapCenter needs enhanced reporting features and additional customization options. OpenText Data Protector's complex configuration is a more significant drawback compared to NetApp SnapCenter's reporting concerns.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: OpenText Data Protector users experience a steep learning curve during deployment and have mixed feedback on customer service responsiveness. NetApp SnapCenter users report a smoother deployment process and generally satisfactory customer service. NetApp SnapCenter's easier deployment and reliable customer service provide a better user experience.

Pricing and ROI: OpenText Data Protector has competitive pricing but may require higher ongoing maintenance costs. NetApp SnapCenter exhibits a higher upfront cost but delivers strong ROI through its advanced functionalities and reduced management time. NetApp SnapCenter's superior ROI and feature set justify its higher price.

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Categories and Ranking

NetApp SnapCenter

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

53rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

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

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of NetApp SnapCenter is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
OpenText Data Protector	0.8%
NetApp SnapCenter	0.7%
Other	98.5%

Backup and Recovery

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MervynMorgan

IT Storage Engineer at Unixque Solutions Pty Ltd

Enables us to save data for data projection but could improve its integration with other backup solutions

NetApp SnapCenter is highly efficient because it allows you to automate the creation of snapshots. Instead of manually creating snapshots using IMS or HMS, you can schedule and automate them, specifying the timing and frequency. This eliminates the need for daily manual intervention and streamlines the process. SnapCenter also enables you to assign specific user roles to manage these tasks, enhancing efficiency. SnapCenter ensures that your LPOs and RTOs are extremely quick. Although it may seem expensive initially, after using it for a while, you'll appreciate the efficiencies and gains it provides. I recommend the solution. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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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

"It has greatly improved our DR activity."

"The simplicity of backup and restore directly with VMware is an advantage and the time to backup and restore is reduced."

"It's integrated with VMware vCenter. You can also see the backups there and you can do a restore completely out of vCenter."

"It has very fast backup and can handle a huge amount of data. It also enables really fast recovery."

"Restoring and cloning are easy to do."

"The support from NetApp is very good, and I would rate it as ten points."

"Technical support has been very helpful when we have issues."

"The most valuable feature is the RBAC, the Role-Based Access Control. In our managed service, we can have different layers of security."

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"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."

"The most valuable feature is the capability to back up our SQL server."

"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."

"The command-line interface is user-friendly and well documented in the reference guide."

"This solution is quite stable because we have only three users."

"Data Protector is quite simple and easy to deploy. The deployment is always the same. It's on a server, and the agents are deployed to the machines in a straightforward way. We have two engineers who deploy and manage all our backup solutions."

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

"The solution is easy to use."

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Cons

"We would like to see more granular repording and reporting in bigger sets available in SnapCenter."

"The Dashboard view needs to be more compressed with better ease of access and drill-down features. They should also reinstate Linux filesystem backups of storage volumes (which existed in the prior version)."

"If it was possible to create backups on non-NetApp storage, that would be helpful."

"The DBAs are comparing it to SMO but it doesn't have a lot of the functionalities that SMO has."

"One thing that might be improved is the ease of management."

"The Microsoft environment is its biggest disadvantage due to the central management of all the actions. Because the SnapCenter server is where we deploy everything, it also affects the Microsoft environment, which can cause many difficulties when resolving issues like Windows update problems."

"The documentation could be a little bit better so that we could handle more of the troubleshooting ourselves, rather than having to go through support."

"When you have role-based access, for example, it's a bit of a problem that the person who creates the backup job is the owner of it. We are struggling a bit with this, that everyone has the same view and the same permissions in there."

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"The technical support was very slow."

"They should design the solution so that it is much easier for deployment and make the UI easy to use."

"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."

"It's very expensive compared to Veeam and other similar solutions."

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

"I don't like this solution so much because it's very technical and compared to Commvault and Veeam, it's not so user-friendly. The interface needs improvement."

"The new backup systems are using new mechanisms for the recovery phases; for example, VM, recovery and testing the backup before recovering it. These features are not available in Data Protector."

"We have so many specific technological cracks in Micro Focus, but we are not getting the features, facilities, or coordination between the global delivery centers and the R&D team that we need to express our ideas."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is inexpensive."

"The license for SnapCenter was included with the storage array."

"It comes free with the amount of equipment we purchase from NetApp. In terms of pricing, zero is my favorite number."

"The licensing is well-designed because it's already included in some packages with NetApp storage. Therefore, for most customers, it's okay as the SnapCenter license is already included in some NetApp bundles."

"We see a financial value with SnapCenter because we don't have to license Commvault, which is pretty expensive."

"It's free. The license is included with other NetApp products."

"We have a site license, so it comes with the product."

"Pricing is very good because if you already have NepApp controllers, then it's included."

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

"It is more affordable compared to other vendors."

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

"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 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."

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

"Our licensing is on a capacity basis."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

17%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Performing Arts

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	11

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

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp SnapCenter?

The product should be free because it is just software to administrate systems purchased from NetApp, which are already expensive.

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What needs improvement with NetApp SnapCenter?

The interface usability needs improvement. It should be more user-friendly and easier for customers to use.

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What is your primary use case for NetApp SnapCenter?

I help my customers to install and integrate NetApp SnapCenter ( /products/netapp-snapcenter-reviews ). The solution is used for central consolidation of NetApp ( /products/netapp-41749-reviews ) d...

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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

SnapCenter

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

Overview

Unified, scalable platform for application-consistent data protection and clone management. This software simplifies backup, restore, and clone lifecycle management with application-integrated workflows.

NetApp

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

All for One Steeb AG, Accenture

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

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