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OpenText Connected MX vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Connected MX
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
7th
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 (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of OpenText Connected MX is 6.4%, up from 6.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 16.2%, up from 12.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Data Protection Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos SafeGuard16.2%
OpenText Connected MX6.4%
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…
OA
Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees
Integrated security features ensure seamless protection and inspire long-term trust
The reason why I went for Sophos SafeGuard is that it's got every function that I would need for an antivirus or system protection, and another thing that Sophos has done that makes it even more important for me is the synchronized security. There is a policy on my firewall that restricts any system that synchronizes with the endpoint working on all my servers and workstations, and if any system is found to be infected, because it synchronizes with the firewall, the rules drop the packet and alert the IT administrator. Until that system is checked and cleaned, there is no internet access for that system, which alone is a game changer for me. Those developers at Sophos are very innovative, and I don't think they need to improve anything because they are thousands of steps ahead. Before I can think of any feature that should be added, it's already there, and all I get is just a notification that this feature is available, to give it a try and let them know if it is something I want to add. You must understand that every feature comes with a price, not for free. The more features I add, the additions are based on the need; if it's not needed, I am not going to add them.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"What I love most about Sophos SafeGuard is its user-friendly interface. My company has another software with a complex user interface versus Sophos SafeGuard, which is extremely easy to use."
"The features that I have found most valuable are encryption tools that encrypt the hard disk and the USB sticks."
"It's the best solution on the market."
"We have a process and policies, including that all data should be secure, and SafeGuard has helped us to protect that integrity to confidentiality."
"The solution is valuable as it offers protection against ransomware, with a feature that allows only three files to be encrypted by ransomware before it automatically revokes the process, and it provides one central console to manage file encryption and disk encryption, where I can manage both features and create templates to apply to other customers."
"The solution offers very good performance and the user interface is simple, which makes it very easy to use."
"It's easy to use; you have to pay extra for additional features, but the basic product is fantastic and will be a good solution for you, depending on your requirements."
"The malware protection and the scanning features are most valuable in this solution."
 

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."
"Nonetheless, one thing they could do better on is knowledge and education about it."
"Sophos SafeGuard is a German product. Sophos isn't really active in Europe. The Middle East, Africa, South Africa works with Sophos but their primary users aren't in Europe. They should market and push this solution to the European market."
"The integration could be a little better."
"It would be ideal if the solution had different features within one agent."
"We purchased the solution in Ghana through a rep who has not been helpful. The company doesn't provide any support, we do everything in-house."
"Sophos could improve transparency around licensing and renewal costs. Unexpected costs have arisen during license renewals, impacting our budget planning."
"In the next release, I would like to see more automation with the endpoint logging, but it's a special feature that is quite complicated to explain."
"An area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard is the pricing. Pricing should be better when adding a new account or scaling the product."
"When you compare Sophos SafeGuard to Palo Alto and other enterprise firewalls solutions, Sophos doesn't have the same market."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Licensing is on a yearly basis and the pricing could be better."
"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."
"We pay around $10 a year for each endpoint, including support."
"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."
"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."
"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."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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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Rushmoor Borough Council
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