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N-able Passportal vs OpenText Content Manager comparison

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Categories and Ranking

N-able Passportal
Ranking in Document Management Software
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Password Managers (15th)
OpenText Content Manager
Ranking in Document Management Software
5th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (10th), File Archiving (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Document Management Software category, the mindshare of N-able Passportal is 1.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Content Manager is 5.8%, down from 10.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Document Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenText Content Manager5.8%
N-able Passportal1.8%
Other92.4%
Document Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Emil Heinemann - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Cerberus IT Solutions
Straightforward software saves time with its simplicity and useful password management features
Secure password storage is the primary function of N-able Passportal that works well, and all the other features are add-ons. The best advantages of N-able Passportal are that the software is straightforward and easy to use. The ease of use is a significant benefit for N-able Passportal. If you need a degree to figure out how to do three small functions in your software package, it is not worth it because you will have to spend time figuring out what goes wrong. With how N-able Passportal software works, there is a perception of simplicity and straightforwardness. You do not have to sit and figure out what is happening. This is important because it saves time. You can always get more money and clients, but you can never get more time.
AH
Enterprise Information Manager in Practice at Mannai
Improved content management with good reliability and an easy setup
We are a system integrator. We deal with client requirements to determine the best solutions that should be deployed. Our primary use case for OpenText Content Manager is managing enterprise content, such as documents and emails, as well as engineering document management OpenText Content Manager…

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 of the N-able Passportal is its functionality. You can store your passwords safely, and not just anyone can gain access to them. If you have an onsite system, it can change the password for you on a daily basis. This is a great benefit because you don't have to worry about if the account's breached tomorrow, your pass is going to be changed. It's perfect."
"The most valuable features of the N-able Passportal are the password rotations, and the ability to be able to store passwords. You can have it on your phone or your desktop. You're not required to have it only on your desktop computer."
"The ROI we have received would not be in dollars but in confidence from our clients."
"Passportal also helps manage assets. You can add information about your infrastructure, like routers, including model numbers, operating systems, expiration dates, and licensing."
"The ease of use is a significant benefit for N-able Passportal; if you need a degree to figure out how to do three small functions in your software package, it is not worth it because you will have to spend time figuring out what goes wrong."
"HPE Content Manager 9, and its predecessors, is an excellent EDRMS with a strong emphasis on record lifecycle and compliance with government standards."
"For a records management system, Content Manager is a really good system."
"It helps us in terms of efficiency when working with multiple people at the same time, on the same case."
"Drag and drop: With users having dual screens nowadays, this functionality is used a lot by staff and is also a good way to show people who are new to TRIM (HPE Content Manager) the simplicity of how things can be done."
"Customer Service: We appreciate HPE's team of resources, who assist us as issues arise."
"Eliminated the need for paper records."
"The product can be integrated with different solutions."
"We like how the solution allows us to have retention of records and workflows, as well as its fire plan."
 

Cons

"I do not see any return on investment in terms of savings, time saving, or money saving, especially since this economy is struggling."
"I'd like to see the ability to provide both credential management and documentation management for clients. Currently, they only get access to credential management."
"N-able Passportal can improve the stability because sometimes I can't log in. I had some issues a couple of months ago where I couldn't log in and that was problematic."
"Sometimes accessing the solution is a bit slow, but that could be due to conditions at many different points. However, some issues that do arise are outside of our control."
"Many users have expressed that it is too hard to find what they are looking for."
"The ease of use should be addressed. If one is skillful then this will not present a problem, but a person who is not will be forced to struggle."
"Functionality gets removed as new versions are released."
"We now have 2 proxies, 5 distribution servers and about 40 IDOL engines with tons of data on CEs. It is a scalable solution, but we see performance degradation and maintenance nightmares."
"Generally speaking, HPE’s support for the product has been weak since the acquisition from TOWER Software."
"Pricing is an issue, as it is too expensive."
"This web client requires more refinement to be viable as a desktop client replacement."
"We've had it for a year now, and since we started implementation it has been, to say softly, a nightmare."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"For its value, Passportal's price is affordable."
"The price of N-able Passportal is approximately $15 for the license."
"I would suggest that you do a thorough evaluation of all competing products and look for support for these products in your local area."
"The solution's licensing cost depends on the customer domain. Though its costs are high, the product is worth the money. You have to pay a one-time cost and support costs."
"I rate the product price an eight or nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. The solution is expensive."
"The fees incurred are for the licensing and maintenance."
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Top Industries

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Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What is your primary use case for N-able Passportal?
I have dealt with N-able Passportal in all three capacities: integrator, consultant, and selling products. I can say that I am a service provider.
What advice do you have for others considering N-able Passportal?
I am still working with N-able Passportal, though I am considering closing down the business due to the poor economic environment in this country. Automated password rotation in N-able Passportal i...
What needs improvement with N-able Passportal?
There are not many areas for improvements with N-able Passportal that come to mind. Regarding N-able Passportal pricing, it can be a bit pricey, which could be an area for improvement.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Content Manager?
Pricing is a disadvantage as it is very expensive, especially in this market.
What needs improvement with Micro Focus Content Manager?
Pricing is an issue, as it is too expensive. Support and services need to be more user-friendly. The support has been slow, and there is room for improvement. Additionally, they could improve build...
What is your primary use case for Micro Focus Content Manager?
We are a system integrator. We deal with client requirements to determine the best solutions that should be deployed. Our primary use case for OpenText Content Manager is managing enterprise conten...
 

Also Known As

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Micro Focus Content Manager, HPE Records Manager, HPE Content Manager
 

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Missouri State Courts
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