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# OpenText Data Protector vs Veritas NetBackup Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**OpenText Data Protector** [

4.2/5(17)

](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-data-protector/reviews#reviews)

**Veritas NetBackup** [

4/5(113)

](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**OpenText Data Protector**
No pricing available

**Veritas NetBackup**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**OpenText Data Protector**
Not enough reviews yet

**Veritas NetBackup**
3 months

Based on 7 responses

Return on Investment

**OpenText Data Protector**
Not enough reviews yet

**Veritas NetBackup**
23 months

Based on 6 responses

Perceived Cost

**OpenText Data Protector**
$$$$$

**Veritas NetBackup**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**OpenText Data Protector**
Not enough reviews yet

**Veritas NetBackup**
15%

Pros & Cons

**OpenText Data Protector**
Not enough data

**Veritas NetBackup**
[
Alerting (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2300532&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Reliability (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2300551&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Configuration (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2300539&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1891163&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Screenshots

**OpenText Data Protector**
 ![OpenText Data Protector 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)

**Veritas NetBackup**
 ![Veritas NetBackup 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/20040/uploads_2F2bc7b7b6-7b8b-423f-a76f-a5babf19e2b6_2FScreen_Shot_2015-07-03_at_9.49.43_AM.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**OpenText Data Protector**

8.6

8.613

**Veritas NetBackup**

8.4

8.495

Ease of Use

**OpenText Data Protector**

8.3

8.314

**Veritas NetBackup**

8.0

8.096

Ease of Setup

**OpenText Data Protector**

8.0

8.010

**Veritas NetBackup**

7.5

7.568

Ease of Admin

**OpenText Data Protector**

8.5

8.511

**Veritas NetBackup**

8.0

8.066

Quality of Support

**OpenText Data Protector**

7.4

7.413

**Veritas NetBackup**

7.9

7.988

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**OpenText Data Protector**

7.3

7.311

**Veritas NetBackup**

8.3

8.363

Product Direction (% positive)

**OpenText Data Protector**

6.7

6.714

**Veritas NetBackup**

7.2

7.295

Features

Server Backup[Hide 66 FeaturesShow 66 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

20

Compatibility 

File Server Backup

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

17

Database Server Backup

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

18

Virtual Machines

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

18

Repository Models

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

17

VM Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Continuous Backup

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

18

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

18

Storage Capacity

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

18

Remote Backup

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

17

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

18

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

8.6(won by default)

18

Cloud Data Protection

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

14

Data Deduplication

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

18

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

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

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

Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data

Online Backup[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Real-time Sync

Not enough data

Not enough data

Storage Capacity

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Versioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Backup Application

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compatibility 

Disk Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Local Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Storage Formats

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

Security Standards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encrypted Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Online Backup

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

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

Disaster Recovery[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

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

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

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

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

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

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

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%

[![Veritas NetBackup](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565623/veritas-netbackup.jpg "Veritas NetBackup")](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews)

Veritas NetBackup

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

13.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

35.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

51.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

6.3%

13.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

50.0%

35.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

43.8%

51.0%

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%

[![Veritas NetBackup](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565623/veritas-netbackup.jpg "Veritas NetBackup")](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews)
Veritas NetBackup

Information Technology and Services

26.9%

Government Administration

6.7%

Telecommunications

4.8%

Retail

3.8%

Computer Software

3.8%

Other

53.8%

FAQs

## Micro Focus Data Protector vs NetBackup FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between NetBackup vs Micro Focus Data Protector?

Micro Focus Data Protector is rated higher than NetBackup on G2, with reviewers highlighting easier administration and setup, while NetBackup is noted for its reliability and broad enterprise coverage.

| [NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) | [Micro Focus Data Protector](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-data-protector/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.0/5 (113 reviews) | 4.2/5 (17 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 7.5 | 8.0 |
| 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Reliability | Easy and friendly management |

### How do the pricing models of NetBackup and Micro Focus Data Protector compare?

Micro Focus Data Protector is rated higher on price satisfaction, indicating reviewers consider it the stronger value compared to NetBackup.

- **NetBackup:** In recent reviews, many reviewers describe the licensing model as complicated and expensive, with overall cost of implementation noted as a trade-off.
- **Micro Focus Data Protector:** Reviewers highlight flexible licensing and solid price, with fewer complaints about cost complexity.

### What are the best alternatives to NetBackup and Micro Focus Data Protector?

The top three alternatives to NetBackup and Micro Focus Data Protector are Veeam Data Platform, Cove Data Protection, and Druva Data Security Cloud.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) | 4.0/5 (113) | — | Expensive and complex licensing | Reliability |
| [Micro Focus Data Protector](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-data-protector/reviews) | 4.2/5 (17) | — | Flexible licensing, solid price | Easy and friendly management |
| [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (749) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) | 4.5/5 (444) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) | 4.7/5 (741) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Server Backup features should I prioritize when comparing NetBackup and Micro Focus Data Protector?

Buyers should prioritize ease of setup, quality of support, reliability, administration, and price satisfaction when comparing NetBackup and Micro Focus Data Protector.

- **Ease of Setup:** NetBackup scores 7.5, Micro Focus Data Protector scores 8.0.
- **Quality of Support:** NetBackup scores 7.9, Micro Focus Data Protector scores 7.4.
- **Reliability:** NetBackup is cited for reliability in recent reviews; Micro Focus Data Protector is noted for easy and friendly management.
- **Ease of Admin:** NetBackup scores 8.0, Micro Focus Data Protector scores 8.5.
- **Price Satisfaction:** NetBackup receives negative sentiment on cost and licensing complexity, while Micro Focus Data Protector is praised for flexible licensing and solid price.

### What are the pros and cons of NetBackup vs Micro Focus Data Protector?

NetBackup's headline strength is reliability, while Micro Focus Data Protector is praised for easy and friendly management.

- **NetBackup strengths:** Reliability, broad enterprise backup coverage, high performance, extensive logging and alerting, policy-based automation, and support for diverse environments.
- **NetBackup trade-offs:** Difficult configuration (all-time mentions: 1), expensive and complex licensing (all-time mentions: 1), outdated interface (all-time mentions: 1), initial setup and integration can be challenging, and support responsiveness is occasionally cited as a concern.
- **Micro Focus Data Protector strengths:** Easy and friendly management, great interface, compatibility and integration with common operating systems and databases, flexible licensing, and solid price.
- **Micro Focus Data Protector trade-offs:** Licensing can be complex, some reviewers note slow backup performance for virtual machines, and support experiences vary.

### Is NetBackup or Micro Focus Data Protector better for small businesses?

Cove Data Protection is the top alternative for small businesses, but between NetBackup and Micro Focus Data Protector, neither product has a dominant small-business segment share in the available data.

- **NetBackup:** No largest segment data available; reviewers note high cost and complexity may be a barrier for small and medium-sized businesses.
- **Micro Focus Data Protector:** No largest segment data available; reviewers highlight easy management and flexible licensing, which may appeal to smaller organizations.

### Which Server Backup platform has better integrations?

NetBackup and Micro Focus Data Protector are at parity for integrations, with reviewers citing broad compatibility for both but no recent third-party integration counts above the publish floor.

- **NetBackup:** In recent reviews, reviewers mention integration with VMware, SQL, Oracle, and cloud platforms.
- **Micro Focus Data Protector:** Reviewers highlight integration with VMware, MSSQL, Oracle, Linux, Solaris, and Windows environments.

### How do NetBackup and Micro Focus Data Protector compare on customer support?

NetBackup and Micro Focus Data Protector are at near-parity on Quality of Support, with NetBackup scoring 7.9 and Micro Focus Data Protector 7.4, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **NetBackup:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, though some note delays and declining expertise in recent times.
- **Micro Focus Data Protector:** Reviewers report positive support experiences, but also mention occasional long hold times and variability in support quality.

### Which is easier to implement, NetBackup or Micro Focus Data Protector?

Micro Focus Data Protector is rated higher for Ease of Setup, scoring 8.0 versus NetBackup's 7.5, a difference of 0.5 points.

- **NetBackup:** Reviewers frequently mention that initial setup and configuration require specialized knowledge and can be complex, especially in large environments.
- **Micro Focus Data Protector:** Reviewers highlight simple installation and configuration, with easy management cited as a key benefit.

Alternatives

**OpenText Data Protector Alternatives**

 ![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")

[
Veeam Data Platform
](/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews)

 ![Cove Data Protection](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0bf850cdaf81bb2a68b05ee14c673a29/cove-data-protection.svg "Cove Data Protection")

[
Cove Data Protection
](/products/cove-data-protection/reviews)

 ![Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc813d51b9ce97549eec985eb87daf74/unitrends-backup-and-recovery.svg "Unitrends Backup and Recovery")

[
Unitrends Backup and Recovery
](/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews)

 ![IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1af8301ba5fd84d81c760e65a948bd69/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2.png "IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2")

[
IDrive Online and SaaS...
](/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews)

**Veritas NetBackup Alternatives**

 ![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")

[
Veeam Data Platform
](/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews)

 ![Arctera Backup Exec](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dc9f48bb757697996c4407a40bb97968/arctera-arctera-backup-exec.svg "Arctera Backup Exec")

[
Arctera Backup Exec
](/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews)

 ![Druva Data Security Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/34523f445f4c9627b92a1a286d23a4ef/druva-data-security-cloud.svg "Druva Data Security Cloud")

[
Druva Data Security Cloud
](/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews)

 ![IBM Storage Protect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/836e26af0223dcd39231ba7847881ba2/ibm-storage-protect.svg "IBM Storage Protect")

[
IBM Storage Protect
](/products/ibm-storage-protect/reviews)

## OpenText Data Protector vs Veritas NetBackup

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found OpenText Data Protector easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with Veritas NetBackup overall.

- Reviewers felt that OpenText Data Protector meets the needs of their business better than Veritas NetBackup.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Veritas NetBackup is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Veritas NetBackup over OpenText Data Protector.