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Microsoft BitLocker vs OpenText Connected MX comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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
6th
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 July 2026, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of Microsoft BitLocker is 20.5%, down from 39.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Connected MX is 6.3%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Data Protection Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft BitLocker20.5%
OpenText Connected MX6.3%
Other73.2%
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

"Technical support is excellent."
"As a Microsoft shop, we find this product easy to use."
"You can do a silent remote deployment very fast."
"From my point of view, Microsoft is much easier than McAfee; it is easy to deploy and integrate with Active Directory, and you have much more integration capabilities than McAfee."
"They observed cost savings after implementing Microsoft BitLocker because they requested BitLocker with System Center."
"The ease of administering and integrating the solution is great."
"The disk encryption is the most valuable aspect of the solution for our organization."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the protection and ease of use."
"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

"It is not good for cross-compatibility, so our Mac users are not able to use it."
"Microsoft BitLocker needs to be an all-inclusive solution. For example, a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) cryptoprocessor is required to use Bitlocker with your computer which keeps Bitlocker from adoption beyond Windows."
"The solution could improve by having a centralized GUI for management."
"The management of the product could be made a little easier."
"Lacks a portal that can be managed rather than just existing."
"The reporting in Microsoft is very minimal."
"They should offer better login capabilities that are more secure."
"The primary aspect for improvement lies in expanding our developer base, which would accelerate the development process and bring these enhancements to fruition"
"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."
"Nonetheless, one thing they could do better on is knowledge and education about it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is included with Microsoft Server and my clients did not have to pay for anything extra."
"BitLocker is already in Windows 10 and its price has already been "paid"."
"Microsoft BitLocker is a free feature when you are using Microsoft solutions."
"Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is fair; I rate it a four out of ten."
"For reasons unknown, Microsoft products seem to be getting more expensive."
"We already use Microsoft products, and Microsoft BitLocker is an add-on product that is free of cost for us."
"The solution is cost efficient."
"We can activate the product at no cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
University
9%
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Company Size

By reviewers
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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Sample Customers

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