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OpenText Data Protector vs Veeam Data Platform vs Veritas Backup Exec comparison

 

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

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 16.0%, down from 20.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas Backup Exec is 1.8%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Jeroen Vranckaerts - PeerSpot reviewer
Though a highly stable tool, it needs to be made easier to use and configure
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten. OpenText Data Protector is complex to configure correctly, but the areas concerning the data and compression are good. Once you get the product to work, it works, but it's much too complex to configure and troubleshoot, as it takes a lot of time and energy, making it not so efficient. Once the tool is configured in your environment, it provides good backup and compression features. In my company, we use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our servers, and we have a team of 20 people to take care of the data backup using the tool. My company doesn't use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our client's computers. In my company, we have scheduled the process related to backup, which makes the tool run daily around 30 to 40 times.
Edward Hore - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable with good support but needs a better navigation menu
We use Veeam Data to back up our VMware infrastructure Veeam Data Platform is valuable for its stability and the ability to easily contact support for assistance. The support team provides answers whenever we need them. It is also one of the most scalable backup solutions I've worked with. The…
Pawel Augustyn - PeerSpot reviewer
Simplified interface with good performance but needs monitoring
I need to use PowerStore and Veritas Backup Exec. It is a direct backup to types, and it is supported by my backup. It offers good performance and stability, and it works properly. I am happy with this program. It is still working on aligning with security requirements and data encryption for Amazon or ATAC. It has a lot of functions and security measures, which ensure our backups are secure.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Regarding scalability, it's unlimited with Data Protector. You can link multiple installations and let them work together. They can share backup devices. You have many possibilities with Data Protector. It's very proficient."
"The solution is easy to use."
"Data Protector's granular recovery features make it easy for us to create and restore backups in an understandable and user-friendly manner. With granular recovery, any database or even just a database table can be restored at will."
"The normal file system backup is easy to manage, and our success rate is quite high."
"The solution allows us to be able to backup and exchange directly, to backup Microsoft exchange."
"Deduplication implementation with CAPA is very good."
"What I like the most about this solution is that I can change and access the Oracle backup file."
"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."
"It is a straightforward solution. There is no need for a dedicated technical person to do the backup and replication. Veeam is very straightforward when it comes to doing the replication."
"This is very user-friendly."
"The most valuable feature is adaptability, where it automatically adapts to the environment that it's being installed on."
"Veaam ONE is a very good product in virtualized environments."
"The backups we have been receiving from Veeam Backup Replication on-premise have been good."
"Veeam is the gold standard for backup and recovery. The ease of use and reliability of this solution are real assets. Also, it has an ease of use to work with a third party vendor."
"The setup was straightforward Veeam Backup Replication. NetBackup is a larger solution and takes more time to implement but Veeam Backup Replication takes approximately 40 days."
"One person can manage parameters."
"It is a simple and flexible solution to work with."
"Veritas helps me manage business-critical backups effectively and has been pretty useful in keeping the functions comfortable."
"We have virtual infrastructure, so restoring virtual machine systems from backups is also very easy."
"It is responding very well, and its performance is good. It has a lot of options. For backup, you can connect it to a cloud or a physical hard drive. They also provide an API for integration with different platforms and products. However, we have not integrated it with another product."
"Setting up Backup Exec is straightforward. It took less than two weeks to get it up and running. You need maybe two people at most if you have a Veritas-certified engineer."
"Once the solution is integrated with the Exchange, you just click Exchange to back up that file."
"The usability and interface of the solution are good."
"We have never had any problem with storage and backups. It works very well and is a user-friendly solution."
 

Cons

"The Micro Focus Data Protector support is not as good as Veeam Backup & Replication's support."
"In general, you can say that Micro Focus Data Protector is behind in capabilities when compared with other backup solutions, such as Commvault, Symantec, NetBackup, but it is very strong for certain use cases such as array integration. We are using it in production even now. There should be some kind of cloud integration and archiving solutions. I think this is the area they need to focus on."
"The technical support is poor and should be improved."
"VMware backup integration and cloud recovery is lacking."
"We faced some certification issues after we upgraded to version 10.2."
"Recently, clients have raised concerns about the lack of comprehensive documentation for Data Protector."
"It would be ideal if they could improve their level of support."
"Faster VEAgent Restores"
"Veeam Backup Replication could improve by making the monitoring system free. If I would like to have any monitoring system by Veeam I have to purchase it. It should come free with the solution. They should provide a monitoring system to make the work easier and smooth."
"There's a lot of room for improvement surrounding the backup process."
"It would be nice to see more affordable training options for individuals who want to enhance their skills. Some people I know have been interested in training courses, but they found them too expensive."
"I would like to see better features for exporting to cloud-based repositories."
"Restoration takes about two to four hours with Veeam. Zerto can restore in about 10 seconds. That's the restoration speed I'm looking for now that we're dealing with ransomware."
"The pricing could be better."
"It's a great product, but only if you have everything virtualized."
"The pricing model could be improved. It can be made cheaper."
"Whenever a job fails, it would be a great improvement to be able to resume the job from that feature. Suppose a job was started this morning and that it is going on while there are interruptions like network issues, server restart issues, server connectivity issues, services stopping, etc. For some reason, let's assume that the job failed or that it was mistakenly canceled by another person. It will be a great improvement if that failed job can be continued."
"Its scalability should be improved."
"The backup is not robust enough when you have a lot of technology."
"Veritas Backup Exec's support services could be faster."
"I would like to see this solution improve on faster restoration. Currently, it takes a long time to restore my data."
"The solution could improve and adapt to new applications in the market so we can integrate Veritas Backup Exec with them to facilitate backup processes within these applications."
"More stable environment in a WAN infrastructure."
"Doesn't include disaster recovery."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The pricing is around $3,000 to $5,000. The charge additionally for support and to scale."
"The licensing cost is too high."
"It is fast, reliable, and its licensing policy is great."
"Pricing for Micro Focus Data Protector is reasonable."
"The product is cheaper than Commvault."
"There is a perpetual license involved in addition to support which needs to be renewed annually."
"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."
"I acknowledge there are concerns about pricing, specifically in gaining more customers for VM. We've encountered difficulties in convincing them due to pricing issues. So, I rate it a six."
"Veeam ONE is offered at a good price."
"The solution provides flexible licensing options."
"My understanding is that it is a fairly small price point."
"If you have Veeam Backup and Replication with the essential license then this solution is free. If you were to purchase Veeam ONE by itself it is priced cheaper than competitors."
"We spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on Veeam each year, although it is not expensive for what we get."
"We pay for the license of Veeam Backup Replication on an annual basis. The cost of the license is approximately 70,000 rials. The support and maintenance are included in the price."
"Veeam Data Platform, it's pay-as-you-go. So, the more options you choose, the more consumption you have in monthly billing."
"Depending on the scenario, it can cost less than half of the price of other methods."
"The price is reasonable for the features it offers."
"There is an evaluation license available to test this solution."
"It is affordable, but I hope that the price will come down a lot because of other competitors. It is a good price for the customer, but sometimes, the competition provides a much lower price. There are two ways to license it. You can license it per instance or per terabytes of data that we are mocking up. It is enough because it is not so complex. It is good when you're working with customers."
"Veritas licensing is somewhat expensive. They have to decrease the price."
"The product is affordable."
"If your company can afford it, go for it."
"I would like to see a better licensing model. They changed it and it's just horrendous."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

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I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Data Protector?
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What needs improvement with Micro Focus Data Protector?
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What do you like most about Veritas Backup Exec?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas Backup Exec?
The price is one of the best. When I compare it with others, it is twice or three times cheaper, however, the functio...
What needs improvement with Veritas Backup Exec?
I probably need to monitor the infrastructure and check the logs to be notified about anomalies. I aim to monitor the...
 

Also Known As

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector
Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE
Backup Exec, Symantec Backup Exec
 

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Sample Customers

GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company
Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg
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