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OpenText Connected MX vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

OpenText Connected MX
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
6th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of OpenText Connected MX is 6.2%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 16.4%, up from 8.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Data Protection Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos SafeGuard16.4%
OpenText Connected MX6.2%
Other77.4%
Mobile Data Protection
 

Featured Reviews

MI
ICT Vendor Specialist at Asb
A backup solution that offers very good integration at a good price
We primarily use the solution as a backup for our entire environment.  The integration features are the most valuable. The integration is specific to each solution. It works well with SQL and Oracle databases and so on. On the exchange server, you do not have the best options for adjusting your…
US
Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
Easy installation and maintenance have improved data security with two-way encryption
I don't see any area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard. Sophos SafeGuard doesn't have on-premises solutions; it's completely available on the cloud only. It's on a public cloud; they don't have any other deployment models, just their own lease. We are not properly aware if they are using AWS or Microsoft Azure since Sophos employs their own cloud solution, which I think is Amazon. AI is not integrated into Sophos SafeGuard; AI is available in EDR and XDR. AI is not required for this product; it is only focused on key management which they already manage well in other products. The overall rating for the product is a ten out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The integration features are the most valuable. The integration is specific to each solution. It works well with SQL and Oracle databases and so on."
"Technical support is top-notch."
"The integration features are the most valuable, as the integration is specific to each solution and works well with SQL and Oracle databases and so on."
"We use it to manage BitLocker and find it very easy to set up."
"Overall, Sophos is a great product."
"The setup process is straightforward and takes around 20 minutes to an hour to complete."
"I like that Sophos SafeGuard provides excellent technical support."
"The Intercept X feature is the most valuable feature. You can't find this feature in other firewalls because Intercept X works as if it has an interaction between the endpoint and the firewall."
"Sophos SafeGuard is very easy to implement, and the connection for remote users is beneficial."
"The solution has done a fabulous job of protecting us from threats."
"The solution is scalable, we have over 500 staff using it."
 

Cons

"On the exchange server, you do not have the best options for adjusting your mailbox. This feature is not included. Also, disaster recovery backups can be improved. Some other solutions, such as HP Data Protector, have more features."
"On the exchange server, you do not have the best options for adjusting your mailbox. This feature is not included."
"Nonetheless, one thing they could do better on is knowledge and education about it."
"I would like to see a support-cloud, where Sophos creates a single package that contains all of its products."
"Once you lock a server, you won't be able to install or put something on that particular server, but on the PC or machines, the lockdown feature is not there, and it is a query our company raised when we had to provide details for Sophos' review."
"Technical support isn't so good; it needs to be improved."
"The Office 360 integration could be improved."
"The product's next release could have integration features with different internal and external systems."
"The lack of need for the patch for an extra password is a shortcoming. It will be a great improvement if the patch requires an extra password so that they can find out how to synchronize your Windows password with the same password for Sophos SafeGuard."
"You have to pay extra for some additional features, like data extraction. It would be nice if everything was available in one bundle."
"From version eight, Windows 8 onwards, SafeGuard doesn't work 100% of the time, so we have to use BitLocker for the encrypting and only the key management is done by SafeGuard."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Regarding pricing, it's a middle-priced solution. We typically use Sophos SafeGuard with the Sophos firewall, which includes VPN connections. The cost depends on the number of users, with some customers requiring hundreds of connections and others needing around a thousand."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"It would be great if the price of the solution was lower than the current price. If we are to sell this particular solution to smaller businesses and not just enterprise businesses it needs to be lower."
"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."
"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."
"The pricing is good and now they offer three year and five year plans. After that if one lokes the service they can choose the lifetime service."
"We have a yearly license with Sophos which is around $1000-$1200 or so per annum. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."
"Licensing for this solution is on a yearly basis."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
15%
Construction Company
13%
Healthcare Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise8
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos SafeGuard?
I cannot compare prices precisely, so I would give it a five out of ten rating. I am uncertain. Sophos is slightly more expensive than some other vendors. A bundle might be an option for cost-consc...
What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?
I don't think they have anything to add except that maybe they should do their research to see if there are new additions needed. Everything seems very straightforward.
What is your primary use case for Sophos SafeGuard?
I use Sophos SafeGuard for both end user workstation as well as servers.
 

Also Known As

Micro Focus Connected MX, HPE Connected MX
SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
 

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Sample Customers

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Rushmoor Borough Council
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