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Head-to-head · Archiving Software

Proofpoint Enterprise Archive vs OpenText InfoArchive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Proofpoint Enterprise Archive #2 in Archiving Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Proofpoint
OpenText InfoArchive #4 in Archiving Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Contact OpenText

Proofpoint Enterprise Archive leads on 0 checks, OpenText InfoArchive on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreProofpoint Enterprise Archive · 9.2/10
  • Most featuresOpenText InfoArchive · 3 of 4

Proofpoint Enterprise Archive scores higher on our rubric for archiving software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Proofpoint Enterprise Archive is the better fit for enterprise communications compliance. OpenText InfoArchive is the better fit for enterprise records and application archiving.

  • Proofpoint Enterprise Archive fits best

    Enterprise communications compliance

  • OpenText InfoArchive fits best

    Enterprise records and application archiving

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Side by side

Feature Proofpoint Enterprise Archive 9.2/10 Visit ↗ OpenText InfoArchive 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Archiving Software #4 in Archiving Software
Best for Enterprise communications compliance Enterprise records and application archiving
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 5 integrations 6 integrations
Features Proofpoint Enterprise Archive 1/4 · OpenText InfoArchive 3/4
Legal hold ✓ ✓
E-discovery tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Immutable storage Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Email archiving Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Hybrid
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Searches email, collaboration, social-media, and SMS content
  • Automates litigation holds and eDiscovery case workflows
  • Exports PST, CSV, JSON, EML, EDRM XML, and Relativity files
  • Archives structured and unstructured data in one place
  • Combines event-based retention, legal holds, and audit trails
  • Supports cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process
  • Deployment is cloud-based rather than on-premises
  • Retention setup depends on customer-defined month-based policies
  • Pricing requires contacting OpenText
  • Enterprise-focused fit may not suit smaller organizations
  • Support channels listed are documentation and community
Our verdict

Proofpoint Enterprise Archive, presented on the current product page as Proofpoint Archive, is a cloud-based communications archiving service for organizations managing regulatory retention, legal discovery, and employee access. Its…

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OpenText InfoArchive preserves structured and unstructured information for organizations that need long-term access to historical records. It is aimed at enterprise teams consolidating records, retiring legacy applications, or archiving…

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  1. Proofpoint Enterprise ArchiveArchiving Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. OpenText InfoArchiveArchiving Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Proofpoint Enterprise Archive — where it wins

    • Searches email, collaboration, social-media, and SMS content
    • Automates litigation holds and eDiscovery case workflows
    • Exports PST, CSV, JSON, EML, EDRM XML, and Relativity files

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process
    • Deployment is cloud-based rather than on-premises
    • Retention setup depends on customer-defined month-based policies

  • OpenText InfoArchive — where it wins

    • Archives structured and unstructured data in one place
    • Combines event-based retention, legal holds, and audit trails
    • Supports cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting OpenText
    • Enterprise-focused fit may not suit smaller organizations
    • Support channels listed are documentation and community
  • Proofpoint Enterprise Archive9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad communications archive for regulated enterprises managing retention and eDiscovery.

    Visit ProofpointFull verdict →
  • OpenText InfoArchive9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    Enterprise archiving for application retirement, retention controls, and access to historical data.

    Contact OpenTextFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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