--- title: OpenText Server Backup Reviews meta\_title: 'OpenText Server Backup Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 83 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how OpenText Server Backup works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.5 review\_count: 83 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Backup url: https://www.g2.com/categories/backup --- # OpenText Server Backup Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by OpenText Server Backup but has limited features. Are you part of the OpenText Server Backup team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! OpenText™ Server Backup is a cloud-based backup and disaster recovery solution designed to protect physical and virtual servers from ransomware, hardware failures, accidental deletion, and other data loss events. It securely backs up server data to the cloud with encryption in transit and at rest, while enabling fast recovery of files, folders, volumes, or entire servers when needed. Built for IT teams, SMBs, and managed service providers, OpenText Server Backup simplifies backup management through a centralized cloud console with automated policies, monitoring, reporting, and recovery workflows. Incremental backups reduce bandwidth and storage usage by only backing up new or changed data after the initial backup. Key benefits include: \* Rapid recovery from ransomware, outages, and disasters \* Secure cloud backup with encrypted storage and transmission \* Automated backups with customizable retention policies \* Centralized management across multiple servers and sites \* Bare-metal recovery for full server restoration \* Flexible recovery options for files, volumes, or complete systems \* AWS cloud storage integration for scalability and resilience \* Lightweight agents with minimal performance impact OpenText Server Backup helps organizations improve cyber resilience, minimize downtime, and ensure business continuity without the complexity of traditional backup infrastructure. * * * Seller [OpenText](https://www.g2.com/sellers/opentext) Discussions [OpenText Server Backup Community](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-server-backup/discuss) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Tyler Moffitt Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 2 months ### Return on Investment 18 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-server-backup/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Veeam Data Platform](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Veeam Data Platform") Veeam Data Platform 4.6/5(748) ](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) [ ![Cove Data Protection](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Cove Data Protection") Cove Data Protection 4.5/5(443) ](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) [ ![Druva Data Security Cloud](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Druva Data Security Cloud") Druva Data Security Cloud 4.7/5(741) ](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-server-backup/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 83 real user reviews. Implementation Time 2 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![michael n.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "michael n.") MN michael n. Test Supervisor Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 3/30/2023 "Most effective Server backup solution" 4.5/5 What do you like best about OpenText Server Backup? I have been a Carbonite Safe user for years, so when I needed to back up an additional Server, Carbonite Server was a logical choice. It was easy to add the additional server to my account and there was a minimal learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about OpenText Server Backup? I do not see a downside to using the Carbonite server. Once you understand the method of backup, it is easy to implement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is OpenText Server Backup solving and how is that benefiting you? Our Server performs our Domain administration in addition to several database folders. Ensuring that the information contained on that machine is safe is a critical function, and having a daily backup is a must. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Keenan Humphrey of OpenText Server Backup [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/opentext-server-backup-review-7884421/official_response/edit) We are so glad to hear that Carbonite Server has been serving your business well! Thanks so much for leaving a review. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Stephen B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Stephen B.") SB Stephen B. Technical Specialist Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/10/2023 "Backup/ recovery product that works" 5/5 What do you like best about OpenText Server Backup? Carbonite Server for the iSeries platform works excellent in both backups and restores Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about OpenText Server Backup? I would like to see reporting for the iSeries using the portal which at this time is not possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is OpenText Server Backup solving and how is that benefiting you? The ease of restoring from the vault is wonderful. The ability to stop using tape al together. Menu driven for ease of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller SM Shantanu M. Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 4/27/2023 "Thanks for a Wonderful Partnership" 5/5 What do you like best about OpenText Server Backup? Great Product Lifecycle with awesome Support system. Migration using the tool is super easy and errors are rare and far fetched. Our Customers are a happy bunch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about OpenText Server Backup? Licensing Portal could be bit easier to navigate, specially when we are re-assigning the licenses to our team members. Support team is helpful, but at times, it becomes cumbersome to navigate and get access to licenses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is OpenText Server Backup solving and how is that benefiting you? Migrating Workloads to Virtual and cross Hypervisor Migrations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/10/2023 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![JORGE MARIO A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "JORGE MARIO A.") JA JORGE MARIO A. Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 4/26/2023 "Good Experience with carbonite" 5/5 What do you like best about OpenText Server Backup? That it allow you to migrate phisical servers to virtual platforms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about OpenText Server Backup? that the replication jobs fails suddenly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is OpenText Server Backup solving and how is that benefiting you? The migration of physical servers to virtual platforms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Computer & Network Security](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer & Network Security") AC Verified User in Computer & Network Security Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/22/2023 "A reliable and competitive Online backup solution." 4.5/5 What do you like best about OpenText Server Backup? Carbonite Server is an Agent-based cloud storage Backup solution. Once the Agent is deployed, back-up configuration is quick and straightforward for both file and folder and applications like SQL and IIS. The same platform will back-up physical and virtual systems (Hyper-V, Vmware) as well as all the mainline Operating Systems, including Windows Server, Linux, Solaris etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about OpenText Server Backup? Download speeds for recovery can be slow depending on your location, and its worth keeping an eye on storage costs which, like most online backups, can grow if you are not keeping an eye on the data growth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is OpenText Server Backup solving and how is that benefiting you? Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, ensuring we have 3 copies of data in 2 locations and 1 online. Carbonite Server is also helping remote backup of offices that do not have space for a hardware solution on site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Keenan Humphrey of OpenText Server Backup [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/opentext-server-backup-review-7624860/official_response/edit) Thank you for this positive and detailed review. We are so glad to hear that Carbonite Server is solving some of your business needs such as Disaster Recovery. Appreciate your feedback about download speeds/recovery - this is always an area we are looking to improve. Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite AA abder a. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/26/2023 "very good product" 5/5 What do you like best about OpenText Server Backup? the ease of use of the product because it is intuitive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about OpenText Server Backup? Sometimes the support doesn't take the time to properly analyze the requests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is OpenText Server Backup solving and how is that benefiting you? very easy to restore the databases Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/10/2023 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of sellerAI Translated ![Ernesto J.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ernesto J.") EJ Ernesto J. Procurement IT Senior Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 4/13/2023 "backup services" 5/5 What do you like best about OpenText Server Backup? I like its efficiency and speed of backup, in addition to the security of your data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about OpenText Server Backup? It may be its form of operation and the change of owners that this may lower its commitment to users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is OpenText Server Backup solving and how is that benefiting you? backup and backup issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Stephan v.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Stephan v.") SV Stephan v. Tenable Guru and SentinelOne Pre-sales Engineer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/26/2022 "Hassle free server backup solution" 5/5 What do you like best about OpenText Server Backup? Easy to deploy and manage. The solution then runs it self Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about OpenText Server Backup? Have not come across and negative aspects yet Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is OpenText Server Backup solving and how is that benefiting you? Maintaining client backup and making it easier to comply with regulatory compliance Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Keenan Humphrey of OpenText Server Backup [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/opentext-server-backup-review-7138050/official_response/edit) Thanks for leaving us a review - I'm excited to hear that adopting Carbonite server has made it easier to comply with regulatory needs! Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 Icon 4/21/2023 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Organic ![Joe R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Joe R.") JR Joe R. Service Engineer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/2/2022 "Carbonite Server - Fantastic Software and a Fantastic Team" 5/5 What do you like best about OpenText Server Backup? This software is extremely easy to set up and use and gives you peace of mind and satisfaction knowing that all of your files, data and important information is safe and secure at all times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about OpenText Server Backup? Price point can sometimes be seen as a little bit high, but compared to the competition, the price is relatively competitive and nothing to complain about. I wish the industry as a whole was cheaper. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is OpenText Server Backup solving and how is that benefiting you? It allows me to safely and securely back up all of my server/enterprise/customers data without having to worry about powerloss, data corruption, hard drive failures etc. Everything is safe and secure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Keenan Humphrey of OpenText Server Backup [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/opentext-server-backup-review-7067968/official_response/edit) Thank you so much for leaving us a review, Joe! I'm so happy to hear that Carbonite Server has provided you and your business peace of mind - being resilient to a data disaster is a great feeling. Validated ReviewerSource: Organic DL Darrell L. IT Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/29/2022 "Remote sales person backup" 4.5/5 What do you like best about OpenText Server Backup? Ease of setup. from start to finish it was a seamless process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about OpenText Server Backup? The restores are cumbersome and it is not clear during the restore if it is working or not. If there was a status and or a index of what is available to restore without the query Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is OpenText Server Backup solving and how is that benefiting you? people deleting information before returning the laptop to IT. We were able to recover sales data that was not backed up to the server, and kept only on the laptop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Keenan Humphrey of OpenText Server Backup [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/opentext-server-backup-review-6913310/official_response/edit) Thank you for leaving us some useful feedback! 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