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OpenText Content Manager vs Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7 comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.2
OpenText Content Manager improves efficiency and security, though requires more support and integration compared to modern solutions.
Sentiment score
7.8
Sharepoint 2010 enhanced productivity, collaboration, and security while saving costs and simplifying document management for organizations.
Now, we can work and share live documents; they can see the real-time changes being made, and we can even get on a meeting and work on the document at the same time.
Business Analyst at a non-profit with 10,001+ employees
With Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7, the collaboration, versioning control, and data accuracy improved, allowing us to finish the project in just one month or two instead of six.
Senior Business Analyst at a construction company with 51-200 employees
I have seen a return on investment as it has eliminated using different tools among different teams, leading to harmonization, simplification, and improved collaboration.
Team Lead at Target
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.6
OpenText Content Manager support varies; users praise premium help but note deficiencies and complexity, especially after third-party involvement.
Sentiment score
8.1
SharePoint 2010 support is responsive and proactive, but limited as it nears end-of-support, often rated nine out of ten.
Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7 is in an end-of-support era, so there is very limited customer support available.
Senior Business Analyst at a construction company with 51-200 employees
The customer support for Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7 is very responsive and proactive.
Team Lead at Target
The customer support for Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7 has been great
Business Analyst at a non-profit with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
OpenText Content Manager is scalable but challenges arise with large deployments, suggesting planning and using cloud platforms for enhancement.
Sentiment score
8.6
SharePoint 2010 on Windows Server 2012R2 is highly scalable, ideal for mid-sized organizations, easily accommodating data and user growth.
We did not have any problem scaling Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7.
Application Developer at El Camino Hospital
For large organizations, I would recommend Sharepoint Online or cloud-based solutions as better options.
Senior Business Analyst at a construction company with 51-200 employees
We have not had any showstopper issues.
Business Analyst at a non-profit with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.2
OpenText Content Manager's stability is generally rated high, but integration and scalability issues affect some users' experiences.
Sentiment score
9.0
SharePoint 2010 on Windows Server 2012r2-24x7 is highly praised for its stability, reliability, and consistent performance across environments.
 

Room For Improvement

OpenText Content Manager needs enhancements in integration, usability, search, security, installation, pricing, and service responsiveness for better user experience.
SharePoint 2010 requires enhanced offline functionality, UI, security, integrations, documentation, and AI tools for improved user experience and performance.
I would like to see more of AI's analytics and observations come into Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7, particularly regarding user interface, speed, or integration with other tools.
Business Analyst at a non-profit with 10,001+ employees
Enhancements in integration with M365, including native apps such as Teams, OneDrive, and Power Apps, are other areas for improvement.
Senior Business Analyst at a construction company with 51-200 employees
Sometimes it would have been quicker to search outside of Microsoft or Sharepoint and use Google, or even find a YouTube video that explained how to do something, which should not be necessary for a Microsoft product that we pay for.
Application Developer at El Camino Hospital
 

Setup Cost

OpenText Content Manager's licensing is complex and expensive, but negotiation and customization are possible despite high ongoing costs.
Enterprise users find Sharepoint 2010 cost-effective and accessible, offering affordable licensing and budget-friendly options for organizations of all sizes.
 

Valuable Features

OpenText Content Manager offers efficient document management with strong search, customization, integration, security, and large-scale enterprise support.
SharePoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2 enhances collaboration, productivity, and efficiency with robust security, cloud access, and integrations.
The workflows that connect Outlook, Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7, and OneDrive among others allow me to manage multiple actions for all these tools.
Team Lead at Target
The workflow feature specifically helped my team by not only improving efficiency but also impacting our costs, as it saved on printer, paper, and ink consumption while allowing managers to approve requests from anywhere at any time.
Group IT Director at Premier Group
It offers one centralized place, so there is no need to configure or go to multiple places looking for the same information.
Senior Business Analyst at a construction company with 51-200 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

OpenText Content Manager
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
9th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
File Archiving (3rd), Document Management Software (3rd)
Sharepoint 2010 on Windows ...
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
11th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Enterprise Content Management category, the mindshare of OpenText Content Manager is 3.6%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7 is 0.4%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenText Content Manager3.6%
Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x70.4%
Other96.0%
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

Maurice Riverso - PeerSpot reviewer
Records Management Officer at ANZPAA
Our our official repository and it has disposal management and retention management
The security architecture is the only problem as it's a little bit complex and too torturous at times. So it could be improved a little bit, but it is regarded as a very good system in Australia. It's probably overly subscribed. Also, what's missing is what people would like, which is basically online collaboration. That's a problem. But it has so many other things to offer that SharePoint, I'm sure, will not have. So, that will be an interesting issue to come up. It's not very good at providing stable and robust add-ins to Microsoft. That's a bit of a problem with Content Manager. They're kind of very volatile. So, that's been definitely something that could be improved.
RJ
Senior Business Analyst at a construction company with 51-200 employees
Centralized collaboration has transformed intranet projects but search and mobile still need work
Workflow in Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7 has helped my teams by using it for Sharepoint access request forms. The workflow I use involves submission, and when the submission happens, there is an approval of the form. Approval goes to the manager, and once he approves it, it goes to the next phase. For final acceptance, we send it to an end user so he can check mark on it or indicate that the work is done. These are the approval processes we utilize, including out-of-the-box email approval and alerts sent by the system. Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7 has saved time and improved productivity by enabling cost-saving measures. When using one place for all documents, your team can see everything in the latest mode. All they need to do is click the link to access the same place, and follow-up conversations occur on the same page. It definitely saves a lot of time and energy for teams, allowing them to focus less on email exchanges and more on project tasks. Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7 has positively impacted my organization by providing very good collaboration capability. It includes a list, calendar, permissions, and everything that works great for everyone. It offers one centralized place, so there is no need to configure or go to multiple places looking for the same information. Once I update information, everybody syncs on the same data. It also enables tracking changes, restoring previous versions, maintaining document history, and sharing team calendars, organizing the same vision with different kinds of access. This feature definitely contributes to good progress in teams, making it very useful for any organization. Best features Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7 offers include a list and permission capability, team collaboration capability, workflow and approval process capability. All of these capabilities are fantastic, including version control and permission-based access, providing one centralized place where everybody can see everything and update it. If we need to revert back, version control is there, and we can see how much use case it is. It is very efficient for business users. I am a Sharepoint user for a long time, so all of those features are fantastic.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
47%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Non Profit
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Content Manager?
Pricing is a disadvantage as it is very expensive, especially in this market.
What needs improvement with Micro Focus Content Manager?
Pricing is an issue, as it is too expensive. Support and services need to be more user-friendly. The support has been slow, and there is room for improvement. Additionally, they could improve build...
What is your primary use case for Micro Focus Content Manager?
We are a system integrator. We deal with client requirements to determine the best solutions that should be deployed. Our primary use case for OpenText Content Manager is managing enterprise conten...
What needs improvement with Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7?
Documentation for Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7 can be improved. Sometimes when it came to finding certain features or when I had not done something in a while and could not remembe...
What is your primary use case for Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7?
Collaboration between team members, work lists and item lists, and data export are my main use cases for Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7. There are some Sharepoint custom apps that ha...
What advice do you have for others considering Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7?
My result with Sharepoint 2010 on Windows server 2012r2-24x7 has been pretty positive. I am not sure if anybody would be looking to jump to Sharepoint 2010 at this point if they are not already usi...
 

Also Known As

Micro Focus Content Manager, HPE Records Manager, HPE Content Manager
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Sample Customers

Missouri State Courts
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