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OpenText Connected MX vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Connected MX
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
7th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of OpenText Connected MX is 6.6%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 14.3%, up from 9.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Data Protection Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Sophos SafeGuard14.3%
OpenText Connected MX6.6%
Other79.1%
Mobile Data Protection
 

Featured Reviews

MI
ICT Vendor Specialist at Asb
A backup solution that offers very good integration at a good price
We primarily use the solution as a backup for our entire environment.  The integration features are the most valuable. The integration is specific to each solution. It works well with SQL and Oracle databases and so on. On the exchange server, you do not have the best options for adjusting your…
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Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
Easy installation and maintenance have improved data security with two-way encryption
I don't see any area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard. Sophos SafeGuard doesn't have on-premises solutions; it's completely available on the cloud only. It's on a public cloud; they don't have any other deployment models, just their own lease. We are not properly aware if they are using AWS or Microsoft Azure since Sophos employs their own cloud solution, which I think is Amazon. AI is not integrated into Sophos SafeGuard; AI is available in EDR and XDR. AI is not required for this product; it is only focused on key management which they already manage well in other products. The overall rating for the product is a ten out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The integration features are the most valuable. The integration is specific to each solution. It works well with SQL and Oracle databases and so on."
"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the GUI is easy to use."
"I like the support most of all."
"The platform has significantly enhanced our data security posture by ensuring that sensitive information remains encrypted and protected from unauthorized access."
"Sophos SafeGuard is very easy to implement, and the connection for remote users is beneficial."
"The monitoring features are easy to use."
"The malware protection and the scanning features are most valuable in this solution."
"It is seamless and easy to install. We haven't encountered any recent issues."
"Policy deployment is easy and quick to do."
 

Cons

"On the exchange server, you do not have the best options for adjusting your mailbox. This feature is not included. Also, disaster recovery backups can be improved. Some other solutions, such as HP Data Protector, have more features."
"The security does not have 100% authentication."
"The integration could be a little better."
"Technical support could be a bit better."
"The product's next release could have integration features with different internal and external systems."
"The only drawback I see with Sophos SafeGuard is that it lacks a SASE solution, which is a separate product that Sophos does not currently have."
"Sophos should conduct some seminars to teach people how to use it and also to inform the users about what they should do in case of problems."
"There's no centralized management. This is a drawback."
"The focus should be on making things automated ."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is good and now they offer three year and five year plans. After that if one lokes the service they can choose the lifetime service."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"The licensing costs depend on the series. For example, XG 85 can be around $200. If you go to ACC or to a four or five-year enterprise solution, you will find these devices can cost $10,000. It depends on the series."
"Regarding pricing, it's a middle-priced solution. We typically use Sophos SafeGuard with the Sophos firewall, which includes VPN connections. The cost depends on the number of users, with some customers requiring hundreds of connections and others needing around a thousand."
"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard should be transparent. If you want to get support for Sophos SafeGuard, you don't get pricing information about support costs, and in the end, you'll get charged more."
"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."
"We pay around $10 a year for each endpoint, including support."
"We have a yearly license with Sophos which is around $1000-$1200 or so per annum. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."
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Top Industries

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Healthcare Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise8
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos SafeGuard?
I cannot compare prices precisely, so I would give it a five out of ten rating. I am uncertain. Sophos is slightly more expensive than some other vendors. A bundle might be an option for cost-consc...
What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?
I don't think they have anything to add except that maybe they should do their research to see if there are new additions needed. Everything seems very straightforward.
 

Also Known As

Micro Focus Connected MX, HPE Connected MX
SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
 

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Rushmoor Borough Council
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