Link copied to clipboard # OpenText Data Protector vs Veeam Data Platform Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/opentext-data-protector/veeam-data-platform/export.csv) Micro Focus Data ProtectorVeeam Data Platform[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **OpenText Data Protector** [ 4.2/5(17) ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-data-protector/reviews#reviews) **Veeam Data Platform** [ 4.6/5(752) ](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews#reviews) Pricing **OpenText Data Protector** No pricing available **Veeam Data Platform** Free Trial No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **OpenText Data Protector** Not enough reviews yet **Veeam Data Platform** 1 month Based on 81 responses Return on Investment **OpenText Data Protector** Not enough reviews yet **Veeam Data Platform** 15 months Based on 65 responses Perceived Cost **OpenText Data Protector** $$$$$ **Veeam Data Platform** $$$$$ Average Discount **OpenText Data Protector** Not enough reviews yet **Veeam Data Platform** 12% Pros & Cons **OpenText Data Protector** Not enough data **Veeam Data Platform** [ Ease of Use (114) ](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1904469&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Backup Solutions (110) ](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1904245&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Backup Issues (37) ](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1902491&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Expensive (36) ](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1902462&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **OpenText Data Protector** Not enough data **Veeam Data Platform** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7a5a22df219b58c72bb8722a9e3affa3/hyper-host.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Hyper.Host ](https://www.g2.com/products/hyper-host/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar 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screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/142991/DP-Report-Dashboard-01.png) **Veeam Data Platform** ![Veeam Data Platform screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1430507/vdp-.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **OpenText Data Protector** 8.6 8.613 **Veeam Data Platform** 9.4 9.4594 Ease of Use **OpenText Data Protector** 8.3 8.314 **Veeam Data Platform** 9.1 9.1621 Ease of Setup **OpenText Data Protector** 8.0 8.010 **Veeam Data Platform** 8.8 8.8552 Ease of Admin **OpenText Data Protector** 8.5 8.511 **Veeam Data Platform** 9.0 9.0513 Quality of Support **OpenText Data Protector** 7.4 7.413 **Veeam Data Platform** 8.9 8.9560 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **OpenText Data Protector** 7.3 7.311 **Veeam Data Platform** 9.0 9.0496 Product Direction (% positive) **OpenText Data Protector** 6.7 6.714 **Veeam Data Platform** 9.1 9.1574 Features Server Backup[Hide 66 FeaturesShow 66 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.8 298 Compatibility File Server Backup Not enough data 9.5(won by default) 259 Database Server Backup Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 251 Virtual Machines Not enough data 9.6(won by default) 264 Repository Models Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 231 VM Backup Not enough data Not enough data Management Continuous Backup Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 230 Disaster Recovery Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 250 Storage Capacity Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 244 Remote Backup Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 231 Activity Monitoring Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 221 Data Recovery Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Backup Not enough data Not enough data Differential Backup Not enough data Not enough data Incremental Backup Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access & Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Security Standards Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 225 Cloud Data Protection Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 171 Data Deduplication Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 216 Ransomware Protection Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Server Backup Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 12 Multi-step Planning Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 12 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 12 Adaptive Learning Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 11 Proactive Assistance Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 11 Decision Making Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 11 File Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Data Loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data Bare-Metal Restore Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Data Replication Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Compression Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Duplicate Detection Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Multi-OS Not enough data Not enough data Backup Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Backup Log Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Sensitive Data Identification Not enough data Not enough data Data Retention Management Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Data Capture and Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Data Migration Not enough data Not enough data Archiving & Retention Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Format Support Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Online Backup[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.5 185 Functionality Real-time Sync Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 125 Storage Capacity Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 137 Remote Backup Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 135 Versioning Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 125 Mobile Backup Application Not enough data 7.5(won by default) 85 Compatibility Disk Backup Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 145 Local Backup Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 143 Storage Formats Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 131 Automatic Backup Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Backup Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Management File Sharing Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 118 Security Standards Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 134 Encrypted Storage Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 131 Agentic AI - Online Backup Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 8 Multi-step Planning Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 8 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 13 Adaptive Learning Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 9 Proactive Assistance Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 9 Decision Making Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 9 Microsoft Outlook Integration Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Remote Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Real Time Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Synchronization Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Backup and Recovery Not enough data Not enough data Data Recovery Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Conflict Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Two-Way Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Archiving & Retention Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data File Transfer Not enough data Not enough data File Recovery[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 9.0 228 Compatibility File Formats Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 189 Partitions Not enough data Feature Not Available Mobile Not enough data Feature Not Available Management Backup Not enough data 9.5(won by default) 213 Storage Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 204 File Scan Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 124 Security Encryption Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 182 Data Protection Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 190 File Deletion Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 180 Agentic AI - File Recovery Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 7 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 7 Disaster Recovery[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.7 182 Functionality On Premises Recovery Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 168 Cloud Recovery Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 129 Prior State Recovery Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 148 Recovery Automation Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 134 Replication Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 150 Backup and Recovery Not enough data Not enough data Data Replication Not enough data Not enough data Management Local Management Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 163 Infrastructure Compatibility Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 162 Solution Integration Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 139 Real-Time Analytics Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 135 RTO and RPO Management Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 136 Data Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Action Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 10 Multi-step Planning Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 9 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 9 Adaptive Learning Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 10 Natural Language Interaction Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 10 Proactive Assistance Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 10 Decision Making Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 10 Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Scenario Planning Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Encryption Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Data Loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data VM Backup Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Backup Not enough data Not enough data Deduplication Not enough data Not enough data Archiving & Retention Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Sensitive Data Identification Not enough data Not enough data Business Impact Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Business Continuity Exercising Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Data Replication[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.8 123 Management Real-Time Analytics Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 99 Solution Integration Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 95 Infrastructure Compatibility Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 110 Monitoring Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 111 Solution Provision System Failover Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 96 Pay by Usage Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 83 Service Provision Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 90 Show 5 feature categories with incomplete data IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO)[Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Administration Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Security and Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Administration Console Not enough data Not enough data Operations Service Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data IT Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Intelligent Automation Not enough data Not enough data Recovery Disaster Recovery Not enough data Not enough data On-Demand Restoration Not enough data Not enough data Incident Reports Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - IT Resilience Orchestration Automation (ITRO) 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 Data Loss Prevention (DLP)[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Administration Data Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Logs Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Configuration Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Web Threat Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Governance Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Data Visibility Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Security Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Breach Detection Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Personally Identifiable Information Protection Not enough data Not enough data Data Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Remote Wipe Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Insider Threat Protection Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Whitelisting/Blacklisting Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Watermarking Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Ransomware Protection Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Backup Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Device Support Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Data Recovery Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data External Storage Device Blocking Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data File Quarantining Not enough data Not enough data Disaster Recovery Not enough data Not enough data Intellectual Property Protection Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Sensitive Data Identification Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Classification Not enough data Not enough data Data Replication Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data File Transfer Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Cloud File Storage[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Storage Scaling Not enough data Not enough data Backup Support Not enough data Not enough data File Security Not enough data Not enough data File Organization Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Backup Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Support Service Support Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Transparency Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Migration Support Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Device Support Not enough data Not enough data Automation Intelligent Data Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Meeting Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data File Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Offline Access Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Real Time Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Historical Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Computing Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Backup and Recovery Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Data Recovery Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Data Replication Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Archiving & Retention Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Remote Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Synchronization Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Conflict Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Two-Way Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Data Security[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Access Management Not enough data Not enough data At-Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data DLP Configuration Not enough data Not enough data Sensitive Data Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Administration Database Management Not enough data Not enough data Deduplication Not enough data Not enough data Backup Not enough data Not enough data API / integrations Not enough data Not enough data Security Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Data Transport Not enough data Not enough data Data Types Not enough data Not enough data Security Tools Not enough data Not enough data Backup[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Management 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 Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Documentation Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Security Data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Security and Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Deduplication Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![OpenText Data Protector](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b4f4de47adee5040ae421fc276784e9/opentext-data-protector.svg "OpenText Data Protector")](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-data-protector/reviews) OpenText Data Protector Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 6.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 50.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 43.8% [![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) Veeam Data Platform Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 22.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 59.5% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 18.4% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6.3% 22.1% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 50.0% 59.5% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 43.8% 18.4% Reviewers' Industry [![OpenText Data Protector](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b4f4de47adee5040ae421fc276784e9/opentext-data-protector.svg "OpenText Data Protector")](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-data-protector/reviews) OpenText Data Protector Information Technology and Services 25.0% Telecommunications 12.5% Hospital & Health Care 12.5% Computer Software 12.5% Oil & Energy 6.3% Other 31.3% [![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) Veeam Data Platform Information Technology and Services 19.1% Hospital & Health Care 4.3% Computer & Network Security 4.2% Government Administration 3.7% Financial Services 3.7% Other 65.0% FAQs ## Micro Focus Data Protector vs Veeam Data Platform FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Micro Focus Data Protector vs Veeam Data Platform? Veeam Data Platform stands out over Micro Focus Data Protector with higher reviewer ratings, superior ease of setup, and stronger support scores. | | [Micro Focus Data Protector](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-data-protector/reviews) | [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) | | --- | --- | --- | | G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.2/5 (17 reviews) | 4.6/5 (749 reviews) | | Ease of Setup score | 8.0 | 8.8 | | Quality of Support score | 7.4 | 8.9 | | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Easy to use and manage backups across multiple operating systems and databases | Unified platform with deep integration, fast recovery, and strong data protection | ### How do the pricing models of Micro Focus Data Protector and Veeam Data Platform compare? Veeam Data Platform is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Micro Focus Data Protector. - **Micro Focus Data Protector:** Reviewers note complex licensing and additional costly licenses required for full functionality. - **Veeam Data Platform:** Recent reviews highlight high costs and complex licensing, but also mention satisfaction with the value provided, especially for enterprise features. - **Switching reasons:** Reviewers switching to Veeam Data Platform cite improved reliability, instant recovery, and better integration as key drivers. ### What are the best alternatives to Micro Focus Data Protector and Veeam Data Platform? The best alternatives to Micro Focus Data Protector and Veeam Data Platform are Unitrends Backup and Recovery, Cove Data Protection, and —. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Micro Focus Data Protector](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-data-protector/reviews) | 4.2/5 (17 reviews) | — | Licensing is complex, additional costly licenses may be needed | Easy to use and manage backups across multiple operating systems and databases | | [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (749 reviews) | Mid-Market | High cost and complex licensing, but strong value for advanced features | Unified platform with deep integration, fast recovery, and strong data protection | | [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) | 4.2/5 (462 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) | 4.5/5 (443 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — | ### Which Disaster Recovery features should I prioritize when comparing Micro Focus Data Protector and Veeam Data Platform? Buyers should prioritize Backup, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Integration breadth, and Meets Requirements when comparing Micro Focus Data Protector and Veeam Data Platform. - **Backup:** Both products are highly rated for backup, with Veeam Data Platform receiving more frequent praise for instant recovery and reliability. - **Ease of Setup:** Micro Focus Data Protector scores 8.0, while Veeam Data Platform scores 8.8, indicating Veeam is easier to set up. - **Quality of Support:** Micro Focus Data Protector scores 7.4, Veeam Data Platform scores 8.9, showing a significant support advantage for Veeam. - **Integration breadth:** Veeam Data Platform is frequently cited for integrations with Microsoft 365 and VMware vSphere, while Micro Focus Data Protector is noted for compatibility with major operating systems and databases. - **Meets Requirements:** Micro Focus Data Protector scores 8.6, Veeam Data Platform scores 9.4, with Veeam leading on fulfilling buyer requirements. ### What are the pros and cons of Micro Focus Data Protector vs Veeam Data Platform? Veeam Data Platform's headline strength is its unified platform with deep integration and fast recovery, while Micro Focus Data Protector is praised for ease of use and broad compatibility. - **Micro Focus Data Protector strengths:** Easy to use and manage backups across multiple operating systems and databases; flexible licensing; strong performance for standard OS backups. - **Micro Focus Data Protector trade-offs:** Complex licensing; additional costly licenses may be needed; support experiences vary, with some reviewers citing slow or difficult support; slower backup times for virtual machines. - **Veeam Data Platform strengths:** Unified platform with deep integration, fast recovery, and strong data protection; high reliability and instant recovery features; broad integration with hypervisors and cloud platforms; high satisfaction with backup and restore speed. - **Veeam Data Platform trade-offs:** High cost and complex licensing structure; some reviewers note a steep learning curve and operational complexity for new users. ### Is Micro Focus Data Protector or Veeam Data Platform better for small businesses? Cove Data Protection is the better fit for small businesses, as indicated by its largest segment and reviewer sentiment. - **Micro Focus Data Protector:** No largest segment data available; reviewers highlight ease of use and broad compatibility, but also mention complex licensing and support challenges. - **Veeam Data Platform:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers praise its advanced features and reliability, but note higher costs and complexity may be less ideal for small businesses. ### Which Disaster Recovery platform has better integrations? Veeam Data Platform is favored for integrations, with more frequent reviewer mentions of key third-party integrations. - **Micro Focus Data Protector:** Reviewers mention integration with major operating systems and databases, including MSSQL, Oracle, Linux, Solaris, and Windows, as well as VMware environments. - **Veeam Data Platform:** Integrations with Microsoft 365 and VMware vSphere are cited in recent reviews, with 3 all-time mentions each. ### How do Micro Focus Data Protector and Veeam Data Platform compare on customer support? Veeam Data Platform outperforms Micro Focus Data Protector on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.5 points (8.9 vs 7.4). - **Micro Focus Data Protector:** Support experiences are mixed, with some reviewers noting slow or difficult support interactions and others reporting satisfactory assistance. - **Veeam Data Platform:** Reviewers consistently praise support responsiveness and helpfulness, with high satisfaction scores and positive feedback on onboarding and ongoing assistance. ### Which is easier to implement, Micro Focus Data Protector or Veeam Data Platform? Veeam Data Platform is easier to implement, with an Ease of Setup score of 8.8 compared to Micro Focus Data Protector's 8.0. - **Micro Focus Data Protector:** Reviewers describe setup as relatively straightforward but note occasional complexity with licensing and configuration, especially for virtual environments. - **Veeam Data Platform:** Reviewers highlight a simple deployment process, intuitive setup wizards, and effective onboarding, with many citing quick and easy initial implementation. ### Which product has better Backup? Veeam Data Platform is rated higher for Backup, with more frequent praise for instant recovery and reliability. - **Micro Focus Data Protector:** Backup is frequently cited as a core strength, with reviewers noting ease of use and broad compatibility; Meets Requirements score is 8.6. - **Veeam Data Platform:** Backup is the most frequently mentioned feature, with reviewers highlighting instant recovery, reliability, and advanced backup options; Meets Requirements score is 9.4. 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