OpenText Connected MX vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

OpenText and Sophos are both solutions in the Mobile Data Protection category. OpenText is ranked #9, while Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.7. OpenText holds a 3.1% mindshare in MDP, compared to Sophos’s 9.5% 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

Sophos SafeGuard

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92% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between OpenText Connected MX and Sophos SafeGuard based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Mobile Data Protection solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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OpenText Connected MX vs. Sophos SafeGuard

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Connected MX

Ranking in Mobile Data Protection

9th

Average Rating

10.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sophos SafeGuard

Ranking in Mobile Data Protection

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Encryption (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of OpenText Connected MX is 3.1%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 9.5%, down from 16.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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CEO at Remote Data Backups, Inc.

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

Director of Cybersecurity at Devoteam Management Consulting

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 product filters phishing emails."

"Integration with other solutions is one of its strongest points. It's very easy to integrate and automate."

"For general data protection and GDPR requirements, which are relevant because we work with European companies, SafeGuard helps us stay compliant."

"It's quite easy to integrate Safeguard with BitLocker"

"The solution has a great VPN."

"The most valuable features of the solution are the fact that they are able to encrypt the hard disk and to encrypt USB sticks."

"It's a straightforward solution."

"I like the support most of all."

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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."

"The lack of need for the patch for an extra password is a shortcoming. It will be a great improvement if the patch requires an extra password so that they can find out how to synchronize your Windows password with the same password for Sophos SafeGuard."

"The cost is rather expensive. It's a pain point for many clients. They should work to see if they can reduce pricing."

"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."

"I cannot think of any improvements right now."

"Sometimes, multiple updates and crashes happen in the tool, making it an area where improvements are required."

"Sophos could improve transparency around licensing and renewal costs. Unexpected costs have arisen during license renewals, impacting our budget planning."

"Sophos SafeGuard cannot block or quarantine such viruses. Quarantine is a feature with shortcomings that needs improvement."

"Sophos SafeGuard is a German product. Sophos isn't really active in Europe. The Middle East, Africa, South Africa works with Sophos but their primary users aren't in Europe. They should market and push this solution to the European market."

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"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."

"The licenses are dependant on the number of users and computers you have to protect."

"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."

"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."

"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."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"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."

"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."

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11%

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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?

The product is expensive. I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.

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What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?

The recovery process could be improved.

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Also Known As

Micro Focus Connected MX, HPE Connected MX

SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption

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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.

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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