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NovaBACKUP vs OpenText Data Protector

Both stand on server backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

NovaBACKUP

Paid Windows

NovaBACKUP separates Windows PC and server backup into distinct annual plans. The PC Agent is the lower-priced no-cloud choice, while the Server Agent covers one host and includes 250 GB of cloud storage.

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OpenText Data Protector

Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Choose OpenText Data Protector when your organization needs backup and recovery across complex physical, virtual, and cloud workloads, with integrations spanning applications, hypervisors, storage, and cloud services. The edition and licensing model vary by environment, and pricing requires a request, so organizations seeking a listed price should look elsewhere.

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The facts

NovaBACKUPOpenText Data Protector
Free planNoNot published
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWindowsAPI, Linux, Self-hosted, Windows
Lowest paid planNovaBACKUP PC Agent: $49.95 a yearFree or on request
Plans published23
MakerNovaBACKUPNot published
Websitenovabackup.comopentext.com
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NovaBACKUP: what it does well

  • Computer and server backup
  • Ransomware protection included
  • 15-day trial available
  • No-cloud PC option
  • Server plan includes 250 GB cloud storage

What to know first

  • Windows only
  • No mobile backup
  • No free plan
  • Server Agent costs $399.95 a year

OpenText Data Protector: what it does well

  • Maintains backup copies on disk, tape, or cloud, locally and remotely.
  • Supports recovery from individual files to automated bare-metal recovery.
  • Includes application-aware integrations for major database and business applications.
  • Native VMware and Hyper-V integrations support agentless backup.
  • Provides monitoring, alerting, reporting, and backup process automation.

What to know first

  • Pricing is available on request, with no numeric prices provided.
  • Express uses socket-based pricing; Premium and Cloud Workloads use capacity-based pricing.

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