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OpenText Connected MX vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

OpenText and Sophos are both solutions in the Mobile Data Protection category. OpenText is ranked #8, while Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.9. OpenText holds a 3.5% mindshare in MDP, compared to Sophos’s 6.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Sophos users who would recommend it.
OpenText Connected MX
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100% willing to recommend
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92% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

Sophos SafeGuard and OpenText Connected MX compete in data protection and management. Sophos SafeGuard often wins in pricing and support, while OpenText Connected MX is preferred for its features.

Features: Sophos SafeGuard provides seamless encryption, robust security protocols, and ensures data confidentiality. OpenText Connected MX includes comprehensive data management, integrated backup solutions, and efficient file restoration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sophos SafeGuard offers a straightforward deployment model and responsive customer service. OpenText Connected MX provides a flexible deployment model suitable for diverse IT environments and extensive customer support resources.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos SafeGuard is cost-effective with competitive pricing and low setup costs leading to a significant ROI. OpenText Connected MX requires a higher initial investment but offers value-added features that justify the cost through long-term efficiency.

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Connected MX
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
8th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of OpenText Connected MX is 3.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 6.5%, down from 15.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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it_user481848 - PeerSpot reviewer
The primary function of it is to back it up off-site so that if you ever have any kind of data corruption, data loss, that you can easily recover that data.
They have done some drastic improvements just in the last year that have really met a lot of our needs. Being able to sync between computers was a big one; the ability to administer it through a web portal, that was a big thing; and it's all in Connected MX now. At the moment, I don't have anything that I would ask the product manager to add to it, because he's done a really good job of getting it to where it's at right now. Nonetheless, one thing they could do better on is knowledge and education about it. Nobody knows about it, and I feel that everybody needs it, they just don't know it.
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ManelAlvarez - PeerSpot reviewer
Protects user data and offers data control and has an easy deployment
The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost. It’s easy to deploy and has a central console where you can see whether the laptops are encrypted, updated, and protected. It protects devices, including USB and other external devices, and guarantees data loss protection. Additionally, with device control, you can ensure that no ransomware is introduced into the network. For me, this is of very high value.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"The user interface is simple, It makes it very easy to use."
"It's a straightforward solution."
"It's easy to use. You have to pay extra for additional, but the basic product is fantastic. It will be a good solution for you, depending on your requirements."
"The user experience and the quality of the features are good."
"Integration with other solutions is one of its strongest points. It's very easy to integrate and automate."
"The setup process is straightforward."
"The solution can be easily connected and it is very secure."
"The malware protection and the scanning features are most valuable in this solution."
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Cons

"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."
"Sophos should conduct some seminars to teach people how to use it and also to inform the users about what they should do in case of problems."
"It just needs a little bit more on the reporting side. Its reporting can be improved a little bit in terms of being able to know that things are in the right status. I should be able to pull a report to make sure that everything is all right. It could also have cloud integration. At the time I was using it, it wasn't a cloud product."
"The product's next release could have integration features with different internal and external systems."
"The product is not cheap."
"The cost is rather expensive. It's a pain point for many clients. They should work to see if they can reduce pricing."
"The dashboards lack sufficient information."
"Sometimes, when the product has a firmware upgrade, we encounter implementation problems, which can delay the connection and require a reset and reinstallation. It has been a persistent issue with Sophos SafeGuard."
"Sophos could improve transparency around licensing and renewal costs. Unexpected costs have arisen during license renewals, impacting our budget planning."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The licensing costs depend on the series. For example, XG 85 can be around $200. If you go to ACC or to a four or five-year enterprise solution, you will find these devices can cost $10,000. It depends on the series."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"We have a yearly license with Sophos which is around $1000-$1200 or so per annum. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."
"The licenses are dependant on the number of users and computers you have to protect."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard should be transparent. If you want to get support for Sophos SafeGuard, you don't get pricing information about support costs, and in the end, you'll get charged more."
"We used it for three years. It costs about 1000 ZAR. Maintenance was part of it, so we don't have extra cost. On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution's pricing a three."
"I rate the pricing two or three on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
Healthcare Company
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
 

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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Sophos SafeGuard?
The product is easy to use.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos SafeGuard?
I cannot compare prices precisely, so I would give it a five out of ten rating. I am uncertain. Sophos is slightly more expensive than some other vendors. A bundle might be an option for cost-consc...
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What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?
I cannot think of any improvements right now.
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Product Reports

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Mobile Data Protection
April 2025
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March 2025
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Also Known As

Micro Focus Connected MX, HPE Connected MX
SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
 

Overview

OpenText Connected MX is a Policy-based endpoint protection that enable each user to protect, view, and manage information on all the endpoint devices they own and the sync folder with a single user account with rule-based file sync and sharing which Unifies backup, sync, and sharing capabilities in a single platform, delivering complete protection of mobile information while improving mobile workforce productivity. It provides Information visibility and accessibility that Enables information accessibility on any device by authorized users with support for Windows, Apple, Android, iOS, and Web browsers. And it Delivers secure mobile information protection and access through encryption, granular data privileges, and federated authentication.

OpenText
Protect your confidential information and comply with regulatory mandates safely and securely with SafeGuard Enterprise, Utimaco's comprehensive modular information protection platform. SafeGuard Enterprise is a modular information protection control platform that enforces policy-based security for PCs and mobile devices across mixed environments. SafeGuard Enterprise offers full transparency to end-users and is easy to administer from a single central console.
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