OpenText Data Protector vs Veritas NetBackup Appliance comparison

OpenText Data Protector vs. Veritas NetBackup Appliance

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Data Protector

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

19th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

102

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Veritas NetBackup Appliance

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

15th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas NetBackup Appliance is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Veritas NetBackup Appliance	0.8%
OpenText Data Protector	0.8%
Other	98.4%

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

Jeroen Vranckaerts

System Engineer - Server & Storage, DBA at Audi Brussels

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.

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Ahmed Handal

Oracle Technology Manager at MOPCO

Enhanced data retention and recovery with robust backup features

The Oracle Agent and Oracle RAC support are valuable features; they are crucial for taking backups and cloning applications. NetBackup Appliance has many features. Backup Exec is a great product as well. NetBackup is well-developed with strong features, including deduplication technology, which allows us to retain backups for longer periods—exceeding our expectations by keeping backups for almost a month. It's effective for data recovery and capable of handling large-scale data recoveries. It is very stable and keeps applications secure. However, the AI integration is not yet tested.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like that Micro Focus keeps a separate catalog of our data."

"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."

"The initial setup was relatively easy."

"The most valuable feature of Data Protector is its integration with VMware. A lot of software these days integrates with VMware, and you can run some of these things on virtual machines. You can even have your backup manager running on a virtual machine and use physical managers to move data around. Their VMware integration isn't too bad, but Commvault has that feature, and many other backup products do."

"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."

"Backup of SAP/Oracle -- they are more robust than the competition."

"It's a good product that's pretty easy to use."

"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."

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"The reporting is very good compared to other tools."

"The most valuable feature involves VMware Instant Recovery, which allows one to do restoration within seconds."

"It is easy to use and the performance is good."

"The solution is very scalable."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it can be used in many different kinds of systems."

"Veritas NetBackup Appliance fairly covers our enterprise requirements and supports all our databases and operating systems."

"The product enables me to recover the information of the appliances in the organization."

"There are a lot of new features that operate to protect the data from ransomware attacks. They launched the Veritas/Appliances to protect our data. Veritas has been doing its job well."

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Cons

"It's very expensive compared to Veeam and other similar solutions."

"We have so many specific technological cracks in Micro Focus, but we are not getting the features, facilities, or coordination between the global delivery centers and the R&D team that we need to express our ideas."

"Integration with the market applications must be improved, such as MS Exchange, MS Active Directory, SAP and Oracle. Other backup tools are more efficient with the integrated backups."

"The challenge is that we can't restore a single file from the VM in the data process when we do VM backups. But with Commvault, you can restore a single file even if you have a VM snapshot package. That's one drawback of this tool. When we do VM backups, it should help us browse the VMs to restore a single file instead of doing the complete VM restore."

"It would be ideal if they could improve their level of support."

"The Micro Focus Data Protector support is not as good as Veeam Backup & Replication's support."

"I do not think that this solution is relevant in the current IT market. They have not upgraded their features and functionalities which makes it difficult for them to remain competitive."

"They should design the solution so that it is much easier for deployment and make the UI easy to use."

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"The hybrid model is not that efficient if we want to off-site data; it takes a lot of time to upload the data on a regular basis."

"Improving the interface could enhance user experience."

"I would like to see support for databases such as MySQL and MongoDB."

"Depending on the setup structure, it can be complex to implement."

"Sometimes, the user interface doesn't work smoothly."

"Figuring out pricing from the site is challenging because the initial pricing mentioned on the site is too high."

"The graphic interface is complex, especially on the management and administrative side, requiring multiple steps for configuration instead of simple clicks in the console."

"It could be better integrated with other platforms."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is cheaper than Commvault."

"It is more affordable compared to other vendors."

"The pricing is around $3,000 to $5,000. The charge additionally for support and to scale."

"The licensing structure provides cost savings to business."

"It is fast, reliable, and its licensing policy is great."

"Data Protector's pricing is very competitive and we have no issues in this regard. I would give it an eight out of ten in terms of pricing."

"Our licensing is on a capacity basis."

"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."

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"The licensing costs for this solution are very high."

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The licenses are purchased on appliances with the capacity they require."

"The price of this solution is very high compared to other solutions."

"Renewing subscriptions for appliance support is costly."

"There is a license required for this solution."

"We pay annually. It is a huge figure for us."

"Veritas NetBackup Appliance is priced well compared to other solutions."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Performing Arts

Financial Services Firm

Government

10%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	61

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	27

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Micro Focus Data Protector?

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?

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 do you like most about Veritas NetBackup Appliance?

The tool's most valuable feature is recovery.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas NetBackup Appliance?

The price is slightly expensive for small and medium enterprises. If they can review the prices, we feel it would be beneficial, especially for the African market.

What needs improvement with Veritas NetBackup Appliance?

Veritas NetBackup Appliance as a product is good, but currently the support services are weaker. Technical support and call logging support need improvement. The main issue is with technical suppor...

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Also Known As

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector

NetBackup Appliance

Overview

OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.

OpenText

Veritas NetBackup Appliance is a comprehensive data protection solution that combines hardware and software into a single, integrated platform. It offers scalable storage capacity, high-performance backup and recovery, and advanced deduplication technology. With its intuitive user interface and centralized management, it simplifies data protection operations and reduces administrative overhead.

The appliance supports a wide range of applications, databases, and operating systems, ensuring comprehensive protection for both physical and virtual environments. It also provides seamless integration with cloud storage, enabling organizations to leverage the benefits of hybrid cloud backup.

With its robust security features and built-in resiliency, the Veritas NetBackup Appliance ensures the integrity and availability of critical data, making it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes.

Veritas

Sample Customers

GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company

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OpenText Data Protector vs. Veritas NetBackup Appliance