# OpenText Data Protector vs OpenText VM Explorer Comparison

| | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 17 | 34 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 9.0 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.4 (13 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.3 (11 reviews) | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.7 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (30 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### OpenText Data Protector

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### OpenText VM Explorer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OpenText Data Protector** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenText VM Explorer** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Database Server Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Repository Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Disaster Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OpenText Data Protector** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenText VM Explorer** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
| **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Local Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

| Feature | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OpenText Data Protector** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenText VM Explorer** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)

**Unique to OpenText Data Protector (1):** [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | OpenText Data Protector | OpenText VM Explorer | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 6.3% | 50.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 32.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 43.8% | 17.6% | 

### By Industry

#### OpenText Data Protector

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 12.5%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 12.5%
- **Computer Software:** 12.5%
- **Oil &amp; Energy:** 6.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.3%
- **Legislative Office:** 6.3%
- **Internet:** 6.3%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 6.3%
- **Accounting:** 6.3%

#### OpenText VM Explorer

- **Computer Software:** 23.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.6%
- **Computer Networking:** 11.8%
- **Internet:** 8.8%
- **Renewables &amp; Environment:** 2.9%
- **Mental Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Medical Devices:** 2.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.9%
- **Law Practice:** 2.9%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 17.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to OpenText Data Protector

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (455 reviews)
- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1924 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (731 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (544 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup &amp; Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [EaseUS Data Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/easeus/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (392 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1344 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)

### Alternatives to OpenText VM Explorer

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup &amp; Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4302 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1924 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1344 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (731 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (544 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (455 reviews)

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/opentext-data-protector-vs-opentext-vm-explorer)

