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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

"Technical support is excellent."
"The solution works the way it's supposed to - stability and scalability are fine."
"I could advise any company to then deploy Microsoft BitLocker, first of all, because the product is free and the end user's computer performance is not affected."
"The ease of use is the most valuable feature, and the ability to import data to build your frontend on top of the data is very simple and very usable."
"The best feature is that we can secure organization data using folder encryption."
"It seemed easy, straightforward, and secure."
"From my own personal experience, Bitlocker is one of the easier ways to encrypt a drive."
"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."
"Technical support is top-notch."
"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."
 

Cons

"It would be good if Microsoft offered improved recovery options or if it could automate the recovery options a bit."
"They could improve cloud integration regarding attribute and encryption key management."
"Instead of integrating with a third party, Microsoft BitLocker should have its own mechanism to safeguard the systems when they are not accessible for a long time."
"They should offer better login capabilities that are more secure."
"It comes only with the Windows Ultimate and Enterprise editions, so the users who use other editions cannot use this tool."
"The migration itself is a nightmare."
"I don't think we're getting our money's worth because we're often unable to locate computers that have been lost."
"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."
"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 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."
"The solution is cost efficient."
"The solution is expensive."
"It is free. It is enabled as part of the operating system. Once you have an operating system license, you're licensed for Bitlocker."
"We can activate the product at no cost."
"Microsoft BitLocker is a free feature when you are using Microsoft solutions."
"The product's cost is included in Windows."
"For reasons unknown, Microsoft products seem to be getting more expensive."
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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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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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