Head-to-head · Data Discovery and Classification Software
OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform vs Ground Labs Enterprise Recon
OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform leads on 0 checks, Ground Labs Enterprise Recon on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOpenText Voltage Data Security Platform · 9.2/10
OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform scores higher on our rubric for data discovery and classification software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
On classification automation, OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform gives you Hybrid where Ground Labs Enterprise Recon offers Rule_based.
OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform is the better fit for mature enterprises needing governed data actions. Ground Labs Enterprise Recon is the better fit for broad enterprise discovery and classification.
- OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform fits best
Mature enterprises needing governed data actions
- Ground Labs Enterprise Recon fits best
Broad enterprise discovery and classification
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Ground Labs Enterprise Recon 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Data Discovery and Classification Software | #3 in Data Discovery and Classification Software |
| Best for | Mature enterprises needing governed data actions | Broad enterprise discovery and classification |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Docs | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, HIPAA | GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Enterprise, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform 4/4 · Ground Labs Enterprise Recon 4/4 | ||
| Structured data discovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unstructured data discovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom classifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Data source types | file systems, databases, cloud data warehouses, file shares, SharePoint, Exchange, Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Google Drive, Azure Files, Amazon S3, Documentum, Content Management, Jira, Confluence | local storage and memory; network storage; databases; email; websites; SharePoint; Confluence; Amazon S3; Azure Storage; Box; Dropbox; Exchange Online; Google Workspace; Google Cloud Storage; Microsoft OneNote; Microsoft Teams; OneDrive; Rackspace; Salesforce |
| Classification automation | Hybrid | Rule_based |
| Deployment | Hybrid | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform helps enterprises identify, classify, analyze, and govern sensitive information across cloud and hybrid environments. It covers structured and unstructured repositories, including file systems,… Read the review → |
Ground Labs Enterprise Recon is sensitive data discovery and management software for organizations that need visibility across on-premises, cloud, structured and unstructured environments. It scans workstations, servers, databases, email… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform — where it wins
- Scans structured and unstructured data across hybrid repositories
- Combines grammars, tagging, OCR, and hybrid classification
- Automates protection, deletion, export, and legal-hold actions
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contact with OpenText
- Enterprise repository coverage can mean a broader implementation scope
- Its governance focus may exceed the needs of smaller teams
Ground Labs Enterprise Recon — where it wins
- Scans structured and unstructured data across cloud, databases and endpoints
- More than 300 built-in data types plus custom patterns through GLASS Studio
- Combines OCR, risk scoring, governance and remediation actions
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a conversation with the licensing team
- Classification automation is rule-based
- Deployment requires a choice between server, appliance or hosted cloud options
- OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad enterprise platform for governed discovery, classification, and data actions.
Visit OpenTextFull verdict → - Ground Labs Enterprise Recon9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A broad enterprise platform for finding, classifying and remediating sensitive data across diverse sources.
Visit Ground LabsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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