Commvault Cloud vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

Commvault and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Commvault is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.5, while OpenText is ranked #23 with an average rating of 9.0. Commvault holds a 4.0% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Commvault users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

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95% willing to recommend

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80% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Commvault Cloud and OpenText Data Protector compete in the data management solutions category. Commvault Cloud has the upper hand in ease of use and customer support, while OpenText Data Protector outshines in features and ROI.

Features: Commvault Cloud offers comprehensive backup and recovery capabilities, seamless cloud integration, and user-friendliness. OpenText Data Protector is known for its robustness, extensive enterprise features, and suitability for large organizations with complex configurations.

Room for Improvement: Commvault Cloud requires better reporting functions, enhanced integration with more third-party applications, and more refined usability enhancements. OpenText Data Protector could benefit from a more intuitive console, improved documentation, and effectively addressing usability concerns.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Commvault Cloud is praised for smooth deployment and excellent customer service, making it easy to set up with responsive support. OpenText Data Protector has a more complex deployment and receives mixed reviews on its customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Commvault Cloud is more expensive but users find the cost justified by the value and support. OpenText Data Protector offers a better ROI due to its extensive features, making it a cost-effective option for enterprises despite the initial setup cost.

To learn more, read our detailed Commvault Cloud vs. OpenText Data Protector Report (Updated: February 2026).

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Categories and Ranking

Commvault Cloud

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

112

Ranking in other categories

eDiscovery (3rd), Cloud Backup (3rd), Disaster Recovery as a Service (2nd), File Archiving (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (4th), SaaS Backup (2nd), Threat Deception Platforms (1st), Container Backup Software (1st), AI IT Support (6th)

OpenText Data Protector

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

23rd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

102

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Commvault Cloud is 4.0%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Commvault Cloud	4.0%
OpenText Data Protector	1.0%
Other	95.0%

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Featured Reviews

Ankit Gagneja

Cloud Solution Architect at Tata Consultancy

Hybrid backup strategy has improved recovery orchestration and now supports flexible DR planning

I think improvements could be made in Commvault Cloud. Lately what I have seen is that there are AI capabilities that different data protection organizations are coming up with, which basically revolves around tiering of not frequently accessible data to glacier kind of storage, plus bringing in a high level of compression and deduplication capabilities. All those features I believe are there in other customers and they are bringing in new use cases from the AI perspective which I have not recently seen in Commvault. I have seen that Dell does have such features. We recently pitched a solution to the customers where we talked about data tiering and the other AI use cases, identifying the data by itself and autonomously taking decisions on how to tier the data between the different storage classes that we have. Those kind of capabilities that we have proposed to the customer as far as the partner solutions are concerned. I would like to see AI capabilities in Commvault Cloud. The rest of the features pretty much align with the other enterprise solutions that we have in the market. It is just the AI capability that is being asked by the customers as well as that I see missing with Commvault.

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reviewer1751496

Project Manager and Technical Consultant at a computer software company with 201-500 employees

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,…

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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

"Security measures, including encryption and threat detection, contribute significantly to data protection, safeguarding against unauthorized access and cyber threats."

"Great archive feature, OnePass, for the file system and Exchange servers."

"Scalability, as well as stability, are a couple of important parts of this solution."

"The data is well-protected. It doesn't age off until it's copied. That's a big feature right there. When you reach the end of your retention, it does not expire until the secondary copy is completed. That allows you to hold onto data that otherwise would have aged off by retention. I like that feature. It's hard to just delete or lose data using the Commvault platform."

"It provides us a good holistic view of everything that we have backed up so far. It also provides us all the recovery points. If we look at an an object that has been backed up, we can tell how many retention copies it has, how far we can go, and recover any data, if needed."

"What is most valuable to me are the search features, where you can search through large backup data sets and find what you're looking for. Our data sets are so big that we're over the petabyte mark. To find a specific file for a specific user out of 10,000 users is a challenge... If we can glean from them a general description of where it might be, the search feature comes in very handy to actually locate it and restore it for them."

"I like the product because of its simplicity and the fact that it provides one single interface for managing everything, including storage, data, and policies."

"The solution includes the best compatibility metrics for integration and they are managed by Google support."

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"Data Protector is very good at automation. From the time of the backup, verification, and copy to tape, it is very good. I don't need to touch it, it will do it by itself."

"OpenText Data Protector is good for physical backup, specifically for physical servers."

"The most valuable features of this solution were the features we worked most with which were telemetry, and the scheduler."

"It's supports Unix, Linux, all of the OS's. It's very stable software."

"The initial setup is very easy."

"The reliability of HP Data Protector is the most valuable feature for us."

"I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"It is a traditional backup model. If you talk about file server and the official Windows database, it's a stable product."

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Cons

"The retention log feature could be an issue for us and can be improved. The backup schedule can also be better in terms of how you set it up."

"They reply to the support portal weekly, but there are some delays."

"Commvault is complex even if the product has comprehensive solutions and covers pretty much every technology out there. There's no unified way to manage all of the products on one single console."

"I would assess the Command Center as a very useful but sometimes difficult tool. It is multipurpose. It has all the features of logging and monitoring, especially for the actual setup. For us, it is easy because we work daily with it, but for customers who only use it once a week, they sometimes have some difficulties. Command Center is not user-friendly for beginners."

"Bare-metal restore needs some work. It's not intuitive and seems to have been an afterthought."

"I would like to see more customizable reports. I have reports going right now, but the daily report, for example, shows something like 40 jobs that ran when there are just a few endpoints on there. I'd like to just know if the endpoint was successfully backed up, not how many times. More customizable reports would be nice to have."

"You need quite a lot of human resources to maintain a Commvault environment, to keep it operational. Also, it would be nice to if there were an easier way set up some Commvault components."

"Its technical support could be better."

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"The graphical interface needs to be improved."

"The GUI could be updated. The GUI hasn't changed since version 6. It's on version 10 now. The reporting could also be better. Also, while Data Protector is excellent for backing up physical hardware, it needs more features for backing up VM images because many environments use hypervisor."

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

"VM backups needs to be improved. They need to make it similar to the way Veeam and Commvault are doing the virtual backups."

"We face challenges with its stability."

"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."

"I don't like this solution so much because it's very technical and compared to Commvault and Veeam, it's not so user-friendly. The interface needs improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared with other backup technologies, Commvault is a bit more costly, but we are satisfied with the support, the services, and the features that we get with Commvault."

"I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten."

"Based on the customer's needs, their pricing and model is very confusing sometimes. You need to check with their sales to make sure you are getting the right pricing on whatever you are using. I know that they have simplified a lot regarding the licensing model nowadays, but it is good to always double check and make sure it has everything that you really need."

"The solution is licensed based on the number of objects that we're going to back up, and that's a known quantity. As a result, we get predictable costs for our backup requirements."

"The price is not cheap, but when you compare it to the other products they are all almost the same level in terms of price."

"If budget allows using the per socket license and not the agent based with per GB counter for Dedup is the way to go."

"One of the most interesting aspects is that the licensing model can be modified. We're paying for our licensing by the client, as opposed to the size of the footprint of the backup, which decreased our cost by about 20 percent."

"Commvault Backup & Recovery is priced fairly, and its performance-to-cost ratio is also better than fair."

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

"The licensing cost is too high."

"Avoid using many LTO drives; when using fewer drives, the price will be extremely good."

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

"Pricing for Micro Focus Data Protector is reasonable."

"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."

"In Data Protector, if you need extra features, you need to buy the agents for these features. Some of the features are Terabytes, some of them are agents. There's some complexity in the pricing and licensing."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Marketing Services Firm

13%

Performing Arts

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	57
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	82

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

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ThreatWise?

Security measures, including encryption and threat detection, contribute significantly to data protection, safeguarding against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ThreatWise?

Commvault Cloud is expensive, and there is room for the price to be 10-15 percent lower than what they are charging currently.

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What needs improvement with ThreatWise?

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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.

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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...

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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.

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Also Known As

Commvault Complete Data Protection, Commvault Backup & Recovery, Commvault HyperScale X, Metallic, ThreatWise

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

Overview

Commvault Cloud is the ultimate cyber resilience platform built to meet the demands of the hybrid
enterprise. Beyond its core functionality of data backup and recovery across diverse workloads, including applications, databases, virtual machines, and files, Commvault Cloud stands out as a robust defense against ransomware. Going beyond backup, the platform integrates advanced data security features such as encryption, access control, and threat detection, safeguarding against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

With tools for data management, classification, and migration, businesses can optimize storage costs, enhance accessibility, and comply with regulations seamlessly. Boasting cloud integration with major providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, Commvault Cloud leverages the scalability and flexibility of the cloud for comprehensive data protection and management. The platform's automation capabilities streamline tasks, and its reporting and analytics features provide valuable insights into data usage, potential risks, and optimization strategies. Commvault Cloud is not just a security tool; it is a key component of cyber resilience, enabling organizations to not only protect against cyberattacks but also recover swiftly and minimize the impact of incidents. Elevate your cyber resilience strategy with Commvault Cloud.

Commvault

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

Sample Customers

Aberdeenshire Council, Acxiom, BAM Group Ireland, Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, CI Investments, Clifford Chance, American Municipal Power, American Pacific Mortgage, AstraZeneca, Dongbu Steel, Denver Health, Dow Jones, Emirates Steel, Penn State Health, Prime Healthcare, Sonic Healthcare, Sony Network Communications, TiVO, UCONN Health, The Weitz Company

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

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