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Head-to-head · Data Loss Prevention Software

FortiDLP vs OpenText Data Loss Prevention

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score FortiDLP #6 in Data Loss Prevention Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit FortiDLP
OpenText Data Loss Prevention #7 in Data Loss Prevention Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit OpenText

FortiDLP leads on 0 checks, OpenText Data Loss Prevention on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFortiDLP · 8.8/10

FortiDLP scores higher on our rubric for data loss prevention software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

On deployment, OpenText Data Loss Prevention gives you Hybrid where FortiDLP offers Cloud.

FortiDLP is the better fit for insider-risk-focused endpoint DLP. OpenText Data Loss Prevention is the better fit for large data estates with extensive repositories.

  • FortiDLP fits best

    Insider-risk-focused endpoint DLP

  • OpenText Data Loss Prevention fits best

    Large data estates with extensive repositories

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Side by side

Feature FortiDLP 8.8/10 Visit ↗ OpenText Data Loss Prevention 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #6 in Data Loss Prevention Software #7 in Data Loss Prevention Software
Best for Insider-risk-focused endpoint DLP Large data estates with extensive repositories
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise, Mid-market
Features FortiDLP 5/6 · OpenText Data Loss Prevention 5/6
Endpoint controls ✓ ✓
Network controls Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Cloud app controls ✓ ✓
Data discovery ✓ ✓
Removable media control ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Incident workflows ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Covers Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoint controls
  • Tracks data origin and lineage across movement paths
  • Adds behavioral analytics, adaptive actions, and forensics
  • Searches more than 160 repository sources and 1,900 file types
  • Covers endpoints, networks, clouds, files, databases, communications, and email
  • Automates blocking, encryption, quarantine, alerts, and incident workflows
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Cloud-only deployment has no on-premises option
  • New customers require Best Practices Service in year one
  • Enterprise-scale coverage may exceed the needs of smaller teams
  • Exact packaging can vary across related OpenText components
  • Integrations are described by platform category rather than named products
Our verdict

FortiDLP is a cloud-native endpoint data loss prevention product for organizations protecting sensitive information across Windows, macOS, Linux, cloud drives, SaaS applications, and GenAI tools. It is aimed at security teams that need…

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OpenText Data Loss Prevention is a hybrid data loss prevention platform for enterprises and organizations handling intellectual property, customer records, regulated data, and other sensitive information. It discovers and classifies data…

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  1. FortiDLPData Loss Prevention Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. OpenText Data Loss PreventionData Loss Prevention Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FortiDLP — where it wins

    • Covers Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoint controls
    • Tracks data origin and lineage across movement paths
    • Adds behavioral analytics, adaptive actions, and forensics

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • Cloud-only deployment has no on-premises option
    • New customers require Best Practices Service in year one

  • OpenText Data Loss Prevention — where it wins

    • Searches more than 160 repository sources and 1,900 file types
    • Covers endpoints, networks, clouds, files, databases, communications, and email
    • Automates blocking, encryption, quarantine, alerts, and incident workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise-scale coverage may exceed the needs of smaller teams
    • Exact packaging can vary across related OpenText components
    • Integrations are described by platform category rather than named products
  • FortiDLP8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad endpoint DLP platform for teams focused on insider risk and data movement.

    Visit FortiDLPFull verdict →
  • OpenText Data Loss Prevention8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad DLP platform for enterprises managing sensitive data across many repositories.

    Visit OpenTextFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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