NetApp SnapCenter vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

NetApp and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. NetApp is ranked #42 with an average rating of 7.7, while OpenText is ranked #22 with an average rating of 9.0. NetApp holds a 0.9% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 1.0% 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.

To learn more, read our detailed NetApp SnapCenter vs. OpenText Data Protector Report (Updated: March 2026).

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

NetApp SnapCenter

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

42nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

OpenText Data Protector

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

22nd

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 March 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of NetApp SnapCenter is 0.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
OpenText Data Protector	1.0%
NetApp SnapCenter	0.9%
Other	98.1%

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SaneeshC

Sr. engineer at Sify Technologies

Has reduced backup time for large workloads and supports smooth workload migration

Role-based access control and multi-factor authentication are security features available in NetApp SnapCenter. The one-time password comes to our multi-factor authentication tool; we work with Cisco Duo, and that OTP is generated through that tool, which we use to access the device. There are different options through which we can migrate workloads without downtime. The user interface is very easy to handle and not complicated. There are multiple features that make NetApp SnapCenter valuable. In case of any job failure, we get an alert over email. For jobs replicating from site A to site B, we know how long it will take to complete that replication. All that information is available in the console, and there aren't any difficulties or objections that need to be improved.

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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

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

"You can quickly deploy new virtual environments. It provides efficient and easy-to-use data protection. If a file goes missing or corruption occurs, you can restore it swiftly using the snap restore feature, allowing you to return to work almost immediately."

"It helps with strategic planning because it is easy to make a strategy when you have visualized the inflow and outflow of the backup and recovery."

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

"The Exchange plugin is the most valuable because we have a lot of customers that use SnapManager Exchange and have to migrate to SnapCenter."

"It's all together managing both storage and backup, which makes it easier for troubleshooting issues and the automation part of it"

"A feature that stands out is cloning databases. If you have a SQL database and it's huge, like one terabyte, the classical SQL way would be to do a backup-restore to create a clone of your database for test purposes. With SnapCenter now, we can clone a database but through the Snapshot technology, which means if you right-click and you click Clone, the one terabyte database is there instantly."

"Being able to add everything in as resource groups is a valuable feature... Having all the SQL servers put into specific buckets, based on their year of release - 2008, 2012, 2014 - allows us to get almost immediate backups that are easily seen and reported on."

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"Data Protector allows us to improve our SLA in successful backups and the reporting tools integrated with our management console make possible 99% backup success in our clients."

"It's a good product that's pretty easy to use."

"A few of the most valuable features for us are backup and restore, the SQL databases, and the exchange and VM's on tape libraries and disks."

"Integration with HP storage is a very strong point for Micro Focus Data Protector. It is the best solution for general operations like backup and restore. Zero downtime backup (ZDB) is one very important feature, which is basically the integration with the storage array. It is a very strong feature. We're using storage with snapshots with this integration."

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

"It's very easy to use."

"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."

"The main purpose of this software suite (safely backup and restore main systems) is fully achieved."

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Cons

"The GUI is still so-so. I' don't use the GUI that often anymore because it's really slow, refreshing disks, refreshing hosts, and you have to click a lot."

"I have an issue with SnapCenter because sometimes a VM cannot be backed up... The way SnapCenter works is that it makes a backup of all the VMs and then it removes all the old backups. If one VM cannot be backed up for some reason, it has already created a new backup for all the VMs but it cannot remove the old backups. It ends up creating so many backups in VMware and it will cause a performance problem if the condition is not fixed."

"Groups might be helpful for each site or data center so that we know a given data center has these resources while another data center has those resources. It's not always easy to group hosts by type."

"The installation of NetApp SnapCenter is initially quite difficult, and we have support from NetApp OEM."

"I want to see a few more features add that will help our team in managing solution better."

"The tool could be faster."

"We have hundreds of servers and systems and hundreds of customers and they're separated in a multi-tenancy way in NetApp SVM. Right now, the problem is that it always scan all SVMs. If I backup Customer A, it scans all SVMs, or tries to scan all SVMs, if there is a backup relationship on the storage. But it doesn't have the permissions, so we run into timeouts or the backup just takes too long. They're fixing that in the upcoming release..."

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

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"Faster VEAgent Restores"

"Other tools seem to be easier to use."

"Microfocus needs to build a partnership with other vendors in addition to HPE as far as cloud consolidation of backups."

"Be ready for an exercise in frustration, but once all the problems are resolved, then you’re OK."

"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."

"In v7, some W2012 clients fail occasionally."

"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."

"The product could be better in a policy assignment. Each job requires you to have your own device selection, and it takes a lot of setup work in a large environment."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

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

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

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

"The product is inexpensive."

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

"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."

"It is more affordable compared to other vendors."

"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."

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

"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."

"There is a perpetual license involved in addition to support which needs to be renewed annually."

"The licensing structure provides cost savings to business."

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

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

Marketing Services Firm

13%

Performing Arts

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	12

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 team handles the commercial aspects of pricing.

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What needs improvement with NetApp SnapCenter?

We have not started much with the automation capability in NetApp SnapCenter. Regarding the integration aspect, I am not certain about its complexity, as this was built by the OEM NetApp team.

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What is your primary use case for NetApp SnapCenter?

The major use case for NetApp SnapCenter is that our customer previously used Commvault. For huge VMs with sizes of five TB or 10 TB, taking the file level backup in Commvault took a long time, oft...

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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

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

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