Iron Mountain Connect vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

Iron Mountain and OpenText are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Iron Mountain is ranked #61, while OpenText is ranked #23 with an average rating of 9.0. Iron Mountain holds a 0.7% mindshare in BRS, compared to OpenText’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Iron Mountain users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

Iron Mountain Connect

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100% willing to recommend

OpenText Data Protector

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80% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Iron Mountain Connect and OpenText Data Protector compete in the data management category. OpenText Data Protector has the upper hand due to its extensive features and robust data protection capabilities, despite a higher price point.

Features: Iron Mountain Connect is praised for its ease of use, reliability in file storage, and strong backup capabilities. OpenText Data Protector offers comprehensive data protection features, advanced recovery options, and excellent integration capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Iron Mountain Connect needs better automation tools, enhanced mobile access, and streamlined user interfaces. OpenText Data Protector users desire better system resource usage, easier updates, and enhanced reporting features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Iron Mountain Connect is noted for its straightforward deployment process and exceptional customer support. OpenText Data Protector offers detailed documentation and reliable customer service but has a more complex deployment process.

Pricing and ROI: Iron Mountain Connect is favored for its cost-effective setup and strong ROI, suitable for smaller businesses. OpenText Data Protector, while more expensive initially, provides substantial long-term ROI through its advanced features and capabilities.

To learn more, read our detailed Iron Mountain Connect vs. OpenText Data Protector Report (Updated: February 2026).

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Iron Mountain Connect vs. OpenText Data Protector

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Categories and Ranking

Iron Mountain Connect

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

61st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

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 Iron Mountain Connect is 0.7%, up from 0.3% 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 (%)
OpenText Data Protector	1.0%
Iron Mountain Connect	0.7%
Other	98.3%

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Raj Bhaduri

Enterprise architect at Centrica

Good policies related to data

I primarily use it for various policies related to data, such as data retention, data deletion, and archiving policies. All policies can be set using this system The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities. I would like to see more integration with different platforms,…

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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

"The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities"

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

"The solution is easy to use."

"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."

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

"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."

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

"I like that it supports HPE UNIX servers since many backup solutions do not - this is the main reason why we chose this solution."

"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."

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Cons

"I would like to see more integration with different platforms."

"Micro Focus are improving Data Protector with every new version and since we began undergoing training with the latest version we have not faced any real challenges yet. However, their support does need to be improved, in my opinion. In certain critical cases that we've had, they did not provide a satisfactory level of support."

"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."

"If you compare the solution with the same specific features and enhancements on another solution, Data Protector is expensive. This is especially true when compared to, for example, Veeam."

"In terms of what can be improved, I would say integrations with MongoDB. We use MongoDB and we need to go to scripts to do backups. We need more integrations."

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

"The downside of the flexibility on offer is if you over-configure it, it may fail to function as some configurations may not match."

"The technical support was very slow."

"OpenText Data Protector is more difficult to use and configure than OpenText VIM. The user-friendliness of OpenText Data Protector has to be increased, and the complexity of the tool needs to be reduced."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."

"It is more affordable compared to other vendors."

"The licensing cost is too high."

"The pricing is neither too expensive nor very cheap."

"There is a perpetual license involved in addition to support which needs to be renewed annually."

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

"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 licensing structure provides cost savings to business."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Retailer

18%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

Performing Arts

Marketing Services Firm

13%

Performing Arts

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

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

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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

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

Overview

Connected Accounting&ERP is a mid-range accounting program with single user and network editions for Macintosh and Windows operating systems. Connected can be shared concurrently by both Mac OS and Windows users on a single data file. Connected "Core Accounting" consists of the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable modules. Connected "Enterprise" builds on the Core Accounting aspects by adding powerful inventory, job costing, and currency additions. Pricing starts at $399.00.

Iron Mountain

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

University of La Verne

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

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