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Head-to-head · GDPR Compliance Software

heyData vs OpenText Privacy Management

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score heyData #4 in GDPR Compliance Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit heyData
OpenText Privacy Management #6 in GDPR Compliance Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Contact OpenText

heyData leads on 0 checks, OpenText Privacy Management 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 scoreheyData · 8.4/10
  • Most featuresOpenText Privacy Management · 6 of 6

heyData scores higher on our rubric for gdpr compliance software: 8.4 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

heyData is the better fit for small and mid-sized teams seeking GDPR tools and support. OpenText Privacy Management is the better fit for enterprises managing end-to-end privacy programs.

  • heyData fits best

    Small and mid-sized teams seeking GDPR tools and support

  • OpenText Privacy Management fits best

    Enterprises managing end-to-end privacy programs

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Side by side

Feature heyData 8.4/10 Visit ↗ OpenText Privacy Management 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.1
Ranking #4 in GDPR Compliance Software #6 in GDPR Compliance Software
Best for Small and mid-sized teams seeking GDPR tools and support Enterprises managing end-to-end privacy programs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price €59/mo Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Integrations 50+ integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features heyData 5/6 · OpenText Privacy Management 6/6
DSAR management ✓ ✓
Processing records ✓ ✓
Consent management ✓ ✓
Data mapping Not checked yet ✓ (best)
DPIA assessments ✓ ✓
Breach workflows ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Manages RoPA, DSARs, DPIAs, breaches, consent and vendor records
  • Plans combine software with external data protection officer services
  • 50 integrations span HR, cloud and code-repository systems
  • Covers RoPA, rights requests, consent, assessments, breaches and regulator workflows
  • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment options
  • Connects with OpenText data discovery and content management systems
Cons
  • Starter lacks the legal and phone support listed for higher tiers
  • Cloud deployment only; no 24/7 support
  • Annual billing is required for the €59 monthly starting price
  • Pricing requires contacting OpenText
  • Its stated integrations center on OpenText tools
  • Broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow tool
Our verdict

heyData combines GDPR compliance software with expert services, including external data protection officers. It is aimed at startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and enterprises that want a central place for documentation and…

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OpenText Privacy Management brings key privacy-program activities into workflows built on OpenText AppWorks. Its scope includes data inventory and records of processing activities, subject-rights request cases, consent lifecycle…

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  1. heyDataGDPR Compliance Software 8.4Paid
  2. OpenText Privacy ManagementGDPR Compliance Software 8.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • heyData — where it wins

    • Manages RoPA, DSARs, DPIAs, breaches, consent and vendor records
    • Plans combine software with external data protection officer services
    • 50 integrations span HR, cloud and code-repository systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter lacks the legal and phone support listed for higher tiers
    • Cloud deployment only; no 24/7 support
    • Annual billing is required for the €59 monthly starting price

  • OpenText Privacy Management — where it wins

    • Covers RoPA, rights requests, consent, assessments, breaches and regulator workflows
    • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment options
    • Connects with OpenText data discovery and content management systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting OpenText
    • Its stated integrations center on OpenText tools
    • Broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow tool
  • heyData8.4/10 · Paid

    A priced GDPR platform pairing compliance workflows with external DPO services.

    Visit heyDataFull verdict →
  • OpenText Privacy Management8.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad privacy-program suite for organizations coordinating GDPR workflows across teams.

    Contact OpenTextFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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