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Head-to-head · Data Discovery and Classification Software

OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform vs Ground Labs Enterprise Recon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side

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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • Scans structured and unstructured data across hybrid repositories
  • Combines grammars, tagging, OCR, and hybrid classification
  • Automates protection, deletion, export, and legal-hold actions
  • 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
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with OpenText
  • Enterprise repository coverage can mean a broader implementation scope
  • Its governance focus may exceed the needs of smaller teams
  • Pricing requires a conversation with the licensing team
  • Classification automation is rule-based
  • Deployment requires a choice between server, appliance or hosted cloud options
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,…

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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…

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  1. OpenText Voltage Data Security PlatformData Discovery and Classification Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. Ground Labs Enterprise ReconData Discovery and Classification Software 9.0Pricing on request

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.

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  • Ground Labs Enterprise Recon9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad enterprise platform for finding, classifying and remediating sensitive data across diverse sources.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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