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Microsoft BitLocker vs OpenText Connected MX comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft BitLocker
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
66
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (1st)
OpenText Connected MX
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
7th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of Microsoft BitLocker is 19.9%, down from 35.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Connected MX is 6.4%, up from 6.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Data Protection Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft BitLocker19.9%
OpenText Connected MX6.4%
Other73.7%
Mobile Data Protection
 

Featured Reviews

MK
Engineer Ii - Design at Tektekies
Integration streamlines security management and supports both cloud and on-premises environments
Microsoft BitLocker implementation requires careful consideration. When any BIOS change occurs, Microsoft BitLocker activates because it detects a potential vulnerability, which is its intended function. Since BIOS updates are necessary periodically, it is crucial that whoever implements Microsoft BitLocker knows how to recover the key, especially when dealing with important devices such as a CEO's laptop. The implementation process is straightforward, and it operates in the background. Once initiated, it continues to function even if the computer is turned off. It proceeds without user notification, which is beneficial. The progress can be monitored along with other relevant information.
MI
ICT Vendor Specialist at Asb
A backup solution that offers very good integration at a good price
We primarily use the solution as a backup for our entire environment.  The integration features are the most valuable. The integration is specific to each solution. It works well with SQL and Oracle databases and so on. On the exchange server, you do not have the best options for adjusting your…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The manageability of it is a valuable feature."
"Protects employee and enterprise data in case of loss of a laptop."
"While it helps mitigate unauthorized data access by enhancing file and system protection through encryption, the tool is really enhanced with the combination of other Microsoft Security and Compliance features like data labeling."
"It's very straightforward to recover data. It's safe for us; in case of lost information, it provides multiple options to recover the data."
"The solution has a feature that automatically asks the users to upgrade their password once we set up the process."
"I like the simplicity and ease of use of this solution."
"The solution works the way it's supposed to - stability and scalability are fine."
"We use Microsoft BitLocker for our endpoints, including laptops."
"The integration features are the most valuable, as the integration is specific to each solution and works well with SQL and Oracle databases and so on."
"Technical support is top-notch."
 

Cons

"They can improve the security of the application and include an encryption disk in the next feature."
"Although drive encryption could be running in the background, it took a long time to encrypt a drive."
"User profiles can be improved so that people can create their own passwords. It has one password per machine, which is a problem. We would prefer each user to have his or her own boot password. Each user can have a username and password or biometrics, such as fingerprints and iris scanner, integrated into the boot process, but I really can't see that coming anytime soon, if ever."
"The implementation of BitLocker is not simple. There are many prerequisites and hours of study and testing."
"It takes a very long time to encrypt a disk, so I think that speed is something that can be improved."
"The initial setup is complex."
"The product must improve the centralization of keys."
"Lacks a portal that can be managed rather than just existing."
"Nonetheless, one thing they could do better on is knowledge and education about it."
"On the exchange server, you do not have the best options for adjusting your mailbox. This feature is not included. Also, disaster recovery backups can be improved. Some other solutions, such as HP Data Protector, have more features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."
"The tool is cheap compared to the products offered by competitors. If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the tool's price as one."
"Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is fair; I rate it a four out of ten."
"It operates on a subscription model on an annual basis."
"The product's cost is included in Windows."
"This solution is included with Microsoft Server and my clients did not have to pay for anything extra."
"Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is included in the Microsoft license, and you don't have to pay an additional fee for it."
"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise25
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Questions from the Community

What should one take into account when replacing PGP with Microsoft BitLocker?
Beware to make backup of useful data, then use reverse decryption policy from Symantec panel/McAfee ePO to decrypt the DE partitions while it is sometimes more straightforward and faster to reinsta...
Would you choose Microsoft BitLocker or McAfee Complete Data Protection?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection....
How does Microsoft BitLocker compare with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and it successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protecti...
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Also Known As

BitLocker, MS BitLocker
Micro Focus Connected MX, HPE Connected MX
 

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ACV, Proaxis Therapy, Choice Hotels International, adnymics GmbH, Intermedia, NMBS/SNCB
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