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OpenText Data Protector vs Unitrends comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

OpenText Data Protector
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
49th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Unitrends
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
27th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Unitrends is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Unitrends0.7%
OpenText Data Protector1.0%
Other98.3%
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Featured Reviews

Ahmad-Hassan - PeerSpot reviewer
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,…
Derek Schneider - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Information Technology at a hospitality company with 201-500 employees
Daily recovery tests have validated restore readiness and ensured consistent data protection
The best features of Unitrends include the daily reporting functionality. When backups fail, it is obvious in the logs what caused the issue. Most times it is a credential problem, which is relatively easy to resolve. Though I have experienced a few more challenging issues, nothing has affected critical backup restore functionality. Every time I have needed to restore something, it has worked successfully. The support team is readily available when I need assistance, and they help walk me through issues, solving them within a reasonable timeframe. The automated backup scheduling feature has helped our organization in managing backup timelines and consistency by handling all the work automatically. We set the schedule, breaking things into smaller chunks since our main common area for files is large. I have staggered the backups so some areas receive more attention than others, particularly for less active data. Adding, removing, excluding, and inputting elements is straightforward. The system makes it simple to schedule portions and generate reports on their functionality. The impact of Unitrends' instant recovery features on strengthening data security measures is significant. I generally use instant recovery when restoring specific files or instances where we need data that has changed. The process involves loading the backup, selecting the desired version, waiting for it to unpack, and retrieving the file. Every restore attempt has been successful. I run instant recovery daily in test mode on two virtual machines. I use it to test my domain controller and file server to ensure they communicate properly in the test environment. This ensures that in case of failure, I can activate the recovery and restore server functionality.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The ability to run multiple jobs to multiple devices and systems is the best part of this system."
"It is really easy to backup and restore your data across all servers, something that IBM Spectrum Protect struggles to do."
"We rely on generating daily reports on our stocks for auditing purposes, and those reports are useful, so I would say they are the most valuable feature."
"For us, disaster recovery is the most valuable feature."
"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...The initial setup process for the solution is easy."
"From a data protection standpoint, HPE Data Protector reduced our and our customer’s recovery time, and it also gave them an advantage in the industry in that they are able fall back quicker."
"The most valuable features include Sharepoint item-level restore and integration with the vSphere hypervisor."
"Reading the manual and following instructions will result in a working version."
"Less headaches to worry about backups."
"It's not easy to scale it."
"The ability to backup both physical and virtual machines, along with having an appliance store the backups locally instead of on a file server, NAS, or SAN."
"The simple and fast restore routine."
"It is a quick and easy way to organize my backups and to keep track of them."
"We use this solution to back up both physical and virtual environments in and out of the office."
"VM backup is much faster and more reliable, as I can test my backups with Data Copy Access jobs."
"When we talk about a backup point of view, from a backup perspective, it's a good one."
 

Cons

"I really wouldn't recommend others to use this solution - especially when it comes to the technical support."
"This product needs a lot of improvement both on the technical side and in its pricing and compatibility."
"I recommend not to implement Data Protector, as it is not friendly and you need to have a dedicated person to administer it."
"Hyper-V backups need improvement so they can do GRE."
"The UX dates back to a very historic past."
"The online backups of Office 365 have room for improvement. This is now available for the Exchange Online part of Office 365, but we're still waiting for SharePoint Online, Teams, etc. We know that it's coming, but it takes time."
"With the 11.0 release, there have been improvements in terms of security (Secure communication) however, the bar is still not high enough."
"With scalability, there are a few limitations. It's limited to certain platforms."
"The ransomware detection from the appliance incorrectly identifies one of my machines as infected with ransomware."
"Comparing the features and the working pattern, definitely they have to come down on pricing if they want to compete in the market."
"Support is great for small simple issues, but anything more difficult, it is hard to get good resolutions without having to badger them and their management."
"I would like to see more storage options for the free version."
"For smaller K12 schools, I wish they offered a beefier free version with more storage and options."
"In terms of improvement, the UI, especially in the recovery section, is unclear about which repository it uses."
"The only area that I would say needs some improvements is the initial setup."
"Probably the biggest issue I've had is actually paying for the unit, and part of that problem is that they use a third party for the billing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license for the solution is very expensive compared to the other products in the market."
"The pricing is acceptable for enterprise level companies, but it's not acceptable for small- and medium-sized businesses. Micro Focus Data Protector is not an enterprise level solution, and it should cover small- and medium-sized businesses with acceptable prices."
"They have two types of licensing, one is for storage capacity and the other is client licensing. The capacity licensing here is a bit expensive."
"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."
"There is a perpetual license involved in addition to support which needs to be renewed annually."
"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."
"It is fast, reliable, and its licensing policy is great."
"The pricing is neither too expensive nor very cheap."
"When you purchase initially, get into the program which gives replacement hardware for free when you renew your support agreement."
"Their licensing depended on the number of CPUs you had."
"Talk with the sales guys. They can work with you on the best package."
"Initial pricing is competitive. Renewal pricing is steep, so make sure to project costs for the lifetime of the appliance(s)."
"You should be aware how much the monthly costs are to use, what the initial costs for hardware are, and what the options to expand are, if needed."
"Unitrends is an expensive solution."
"Pricing model constantly changes."
"Make sure you do the homework to size the solution properly. Buy the Enterprise Plus licensing if you can afford it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Construction Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Retailer
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise61
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

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.
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...
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.
What needs improvement with Unitrends?
I would evaluate the impact of Unitrends' ransomware detection for strengthening our data security measures as somewhat misleading. The ransomware detection from the appliance incorrectly identifie...
What is your primary use case for Unitrends?
Our main use case for Unitrends is taking our on-premise virtual machines or bulk data store and backing it up on a daily basis, or more frequently depending on requirements, and testing the virtua...
What advice do you have for others considering Unitrends?
Regarding Unitrends' integration with leading cloud services, I utilize Spanning, which handles Microsoft 365 environment backup for a location without direct file server access. Their SharePoint d...
 

Also Known As

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector
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Sample Customers

GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company
NHL Players Association, Salvation Army, Sligro Food Group, Mason General Hospital, Tec Group, Saldab IT, Baker Tilly, Clinton Savings Bank, Ennit Magna Bank, Manukau Institute of Technology
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