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Head-to-head · Data Loss Prevention Software

OpenText Data Loss Prevention vs Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score OpenText Data Loss Prevention #7 in Data Loss Prevention Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit OpenText
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention #9 in Data Loss Prevention Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Forcepoint

OpenText Data Loss Prevention leads on 0 checks, Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpenText Data Loss Prevention · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresForcepoint Data Loss Prevention · 6 of 6

OpenText Data Loss Prevention scores higher on our rubric for data loss prevention software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #9.

OpenText Data Loss Prevention is the better fit for large data estates with extensive repositories. Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is the better fit for hybrid enterprises needing full-channel DLP.

  • OpenText Data Loss Prevention fits best

    Large data estates with extensive repositories

  • Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention fits best

    Hybrid enterprises needing full-channel DLP

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Side by side

Feature OpenText Data Loss Prevention 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #7 in Data Loss Prevention Software #9 in Data Loss Prevention Software
Best for Large data estates with extensive repositories Hybrid enterprises needing full-channel DLP
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows
Integrations 4 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Enterprise, Mid-market Enterprise
Features OpenText Data Loss Prevention 5/6 · Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention 6/6
Endpoint controls ✓ ✓
Network controls ✓ ✓
Cloud app controls ✓ ✓
Data discovery ✓ ✓
Removable media control Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Incident workflows ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Covers endpoints, networks, cloud applications, email, databases and file servers
  • Controls removable storage, browser uploads, email and application activity
  • Adds risk-adaptive enforcement and AI-assisted policy operations
Cons
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contact with the sales team
  • There is no free plan
  • Listed platform support covers web and Windows
Our verdict

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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Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is a hybrid data loss prevention platform for organizations that need to discover, classify, monitor and protect sensitive information across multiple channels. It centralizes policy management across…

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  1. OpenText Data Loss PreventionData Loss Prevention Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. Forcepoint Data Loss PreventionData Loss Prevention Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention — where it wins

    • Covers endpoints, networks, cloud applications, email, databases and file servers
    • Controls removable storage, browser uploads, email and application activity
    • Adds risk-adaptive enforcement and AI-assisted policy operations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with the sales team
    • There is no free plan
    • Listed platform support covers web and Windows
  • OpenText Data Loss Prevention8.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A full-channel DLP platform for hybrid enterprises that need centralized discovery and enforcement.

    Visit ForcepointFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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