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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
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

"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."
"The initial setup is very simple."
"It holds significant value as it reduces the need for extensive IT management to handle security across networks and environments"
"BitLocker provides the common person with great security to guard against most threats consisting of efforts by unauthorized people who try to gain access to the computer by not allowing it to boot up absent a password."
"I have found it beneficial for my organization to store sensitive information in vaults, which is helpful for our purposes."
"It is free and native to the OS. We don't have to worry about upgrades or maintaining the product. You encrypt the disk, and you save the recovery key. That's it. The person puts their password in, and after that, it is up to them. If they forget their password, they have to bring it in to get it unlocked."
"As a Microsoft shop, we find this product easy to use."
"The most important aspect of this solution is that if your laptop gets stolen, the information is encrypted."
"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

"Microsoft BitLocker is far away from the threats in data security. It is not the number one solution for security, but I think it is a good layer in this process."
"The people at the first level of support refer you to articles that do not pertain to the problem at hand."
"Technical support could be better. It is slow."
"The customizations could be more flexible."
"The solution should have a better user interface and dashboard."
"Any software encryption will take up additional space on your hard drive or storage device, and Bitlocker is no exception."
"The disc may be damaged; we can lose information."
"The product could be improved by simplifying the implementation process and the integration between Active Directory and BitLocker could be better."
"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

"BitLocker is included in our license and doesn't cost us anything extra."
"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."
"It is free. It is enabled as part of the operating system. Once you have an operating system license, you're licensed for Bitlocker."
"Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is fair; I rate it a four out of ten."
"We already use Microsoft products, and Microsoft BitLocker is an add-on product that is free of cost for us."
"Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is included in the Microsoft license, and you don't have to pay an additional fee for it."
"I think it's reasonably priced because I've never heard any complaints from my company about its costs."
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Top Industries

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