OpenText Data Protector vs Own Data Platform comparison

OpenText and Own are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. OpenText is ranked #22 with an average rating of 9.0, while Own is ranked #39 with an average rating of 9.0. OpenText holds a 1.0% mindshare in BRS, compared to Own’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Own users who would recommend it.

OpenText Data Protector

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80% willing to recommend

Own Data Platform

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1,057 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

OpenText Data Protector

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between OpenText Data Protector and Own Data Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Backup and Recovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed OpenText Data Protector vs. Own Data Platform Report (Updated: March 2026).

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OpenText Data Protector vs. Own Data Platform

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Data Protector

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

22nd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

102

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Own Data Platform

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

39th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database Security (5th), SaaS Backup (14th), Application Testing Services (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of OpenText Data Protector is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Own Data Platform is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
OpenText Data Protector	1.0%
Own Data Platform	0.6%
Other	98.4%

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Featured Reviews

Ahmad-Hassan

Project Manager And Technical Consultant at EEMC

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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Divaker Singh

Salesforce Consultant at Girikon LLCGirikon

Efficient data management with robust restore feature and room for improved anonymization

We manage the customizing and seeding parts for our customers, using Own Data Platform to provide backup and recovery services. We work with exhibition companies that regularly expand their operations Own Data Platform provides a comprehensive backup and recovery solution, allowing us to manage…

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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

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

"The most valuable feature is the capability to back up our SQL server."

"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."

"The dashboards in Micro Focus Data Protector are very good. They are similar to the dashboards in Veeam Backup & Replication."

"The normal file system backup is easy to manage, and our success rate is quite high."

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

"The initial setup is straightforward if you understand Data Protector."

"The installation was simple and provided an easy way to install even on Unix servers. It has excellent features like deduplication."

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"The most valuable feature for our customers is the restore functionality."

Cons

"The solution is not intuitive enough. I think they should work on the user experience and the graphical interface. These can be a lot better."

"The scheduler setup could be better. We are facing some issues scheduling the job based on our requirements."

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

"The new backup systems are using new mechanisms for the recovery phases; for example, VM, recovery and testing the backup before recovering it. These features are not available in Data Protector."

"We faced some certification issues after we upgraded to version 10.2."

"Virtualization."

"OpenText Data Protector is not user-friendly, especially for cloud backup."

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

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"The anonymization feature can be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our licensing is on a capacity basis."

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

"They have two types of licensing, one is for storage capacity and the other is client licensing. The capacity licensing here is a bit expensive."

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

"The licensing cost is too high."

"The licensing cost was not annual. We didn't pay any license. We paid when we deployed and we didn't pay for anything after that. There were no additional fees after the initial payment."

"The licensing structure provides cost savings to business."

"The pricing is acceptable for enterprise level companies, but it's not acceptable for small- and medium-sized businesses. Micro Focus Data Protector is not an enterprise level solution, and it should cover small- and medium-sized businesses with acceptable prices."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Marketing Services Firm

13%

Performing Arts

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Healthcare Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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Questions from the Community

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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Own Data Platform?

The pricing is somewhat high, rated at an eight out of ten. However, the value provided justifies the cost compared to other tools.

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What needs improvement with Own Data Platform?

The anonymization feature can be improved. It’s currently not straightforward and often requires a technical person to operate, which can be challenging for non-technical users.

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What is your primary use case for Own Data Platform?

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Also Known As

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

Own Data Archiving, Own Data Security, Own Data Seeding

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

OwnBackup offers administrators and developers peace of mind around SaaS data loss and corruption recovery. Our platform provides a comprehensive solution to backup, compare, recover, and manage large, complex SaaS-based data sets. With OwnBackup Sandbox Seeding, Development and QA teams can shorten cycles by configuring and replicating relevant test data sets to sandboxes, on demand, with just a few clicks.

Own

Sample Customers

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

Workiva, HR Owen, Tommy Bakama, Kanshoo, NTN, Athena Health, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Arizona State University, Pauley Financial

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