McAfee MOVE AntiVirus vs Symantec Endpoint Security comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 10, 2023
 

Categories and Ranking

McAfee MOVE AntiVirus
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Anti-Malware Tools (13th)
Symantec Endpoint Security
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
140
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is 0.7%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security is 16.7%, down from 21.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
5.1%
 

Featured Reviews

SC
Feb 12, 2024
A fast and user-friendly solution that provides useful dashboards and protects devices from threats and viruses
I use the solution for my personal needs. It helps me monitor threats and viruses Whenever I scan my device, the product detects threats and viruses. The solution is fast. It protects my computer. I like the dashboards. It helps in monitoring systems. The solution would be helpful to any…
AT
Jan 18, 2023
You can manage the antivirus definitions, upgrades, remote scanning, etc., from one console
In four years, we had no reason to switch solutions, but lately, we've found that Symantec is slowing down the machines. They are looking to change solutions. I would like to stop the Endpoint Security Client's scan when the device boots. It slows the machine a lot. The scan should only run when the machine is idle. The scan often happens when the machine is at its peak load. I would also like Symantec to add ransomware protection. If a machine is infected by ransomware, it's hard to recover the data. We don't have any data on the client, so we're not overly concerned about that. Still, it would be nice to have this feature if there are any future problems.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the security, which is very effective compared to other products."
"I like that it's all automated"
"Technical support is okay."
"Everything can be combined from the endpoint and server infrastructure security perspective."
"The solution is scalable. There are approximately 30 users using it in my organization."
"The most beneficial aspect of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is its compatibility. I have heard from friends that it is more adaptable than other antivirus programs, particularly for those using different operating systems, such as Mac OS. This cross-platform compatibility is a valuable feature of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus."
"This product keeps our organization's devices secure."
"I have found the McAfee MOVE AntiVirus scalable."
"SEP, the entire suite of components, provides good endpoint protection."
"This solution has helped us because it is really useful for blocking all kinds of viruses."
"What I like most about Symantec is the intrusion detection module. If you are scanning the environment, it will flag a possible intruder and tell you the IP and where the attack is coming from. Traditional antivirus solutions will never flag that. If you have a traditional SIEM, you might be able to pick that up. Symantec is a holistic endpoint security solution, so when you scan an endpoint, Symantec will let you know that something is happening to it."
"Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets."
"The application and device control are valuable features, and the live update is another one. We have a schedule to check every four hours for the live update."
"The solution can be scaled to handle different threats."
"The product blocks computer viruses."
"Symantec ATP provides quite a good overview of how threats have spread within the company."
 

Cons

"The interface is not so easy to use and could be improved."
"The security of the solution could improve."
"The cost could be improved."
"I'd prefer more frequent updates."
"The solution could always be more secure."
"It would be very helpful if a significant reduction in overhead could be brought about."
"It requires deployment of multiple agents for multiple jobs which is unnecessary."
"McAfee MOVE AntiVirus does not support integration with other devices, making it an area where improvements are required."
"This solution is resource-heavy."
"As for some features I would like to see, I'd like a retrospective action feature similar to Cisco Secure Endpoint's. Some antiviruses don't allow you to re-scan a product that was in the former scan—for example, if a file was classified as proper, but then for some reason the file was changed, we need an antivirus with retrospective capability. We need EPP and EDR products in a secured environment."
"If Symantec wants to improve, they should have a single event for all their products."
"It would be perfect if it is capable of detecting or checking ransomware."
"Since the acquisition by Broadcom, we are no longer receiving the proper support."
"There is room for improvement in the zero-day threat detection system."
"The solution could improve by adding encryption. If it had encryption along with antivirus it would be better."
"Any external device which is inserted into a computer should be subject to an auto-scan policy, to automatically scan it before accepting the device... They need to make it more user-friendly, so that when anyone puts in a USB stick it will be scanned, popping up any problems before it is used."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It could be cheaper, but anybody would like a good product at a lesser price."
"Our subscription is yearly."
"We have purchased a three-year license to use the solution and the price is reasonable."
"The licensing fees are billed on an annual basis."
"There is a license needed to use this solution and the price is very good. However, the price could be less expensive."
"The license for McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is based on the number of users."
"I have a student discount from McAfee MOVE AntiVirus. I paid approximately $16.00 for three years."
"The pricing is cheap."
"It is cheap. It is especially cheaper than Malwarebytes, which is three times higher than this. It is also cheaper than Cisco. Its price is almost similar to Bitdefender, Gravity, and CloudZone."
"We have some customers on a one-year license and others on a three-year license."
"Pricing and licensing are important to us when choosing a product."
"The price of the product is competitive if compared to its competitors in the market."
"Regarding the licensing, it was important negotiate a long contract to get a more attractive price, including advanced support in case of crisis."
"The pricing is as per the environment. If all the features are there, there will be a cost for them. There were no additional costs for me. Support and other things were included in the pricing."
"Its price should be reasonable."
"We receive a discounted price for this solution because we are a non-profit organization."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Healthcare Company
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with McAfee MOVE AntiVirus?
McAfee could improve the administrative interface. It's functional but could be more user-friendly. Also, ongoing support and updates are important aspects.
Which is better - Cortex XDR or Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
Aqua Security is easy to use and very manageable. Its main focus is on Kubernetes and Docker. Security is a very valuable feature and their speed of integration is very good. The initial setup was ...
Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?
We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...
What do you like most about Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets.
 

Also Known As

McAfee MOVE, McAfee Management for Optimized Virtual Environments AntiVirus, McAfee Management for Optimized Virtual Environments
Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
 

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Sample Customers

Kleberg Bank, Sicredi, Seagate, Loop Technology, Vidant Health, Xcel Energy, Cook County, Berkshire Health Systems, Mauser, China Pacific Insurance, Cologne-Bonn Airport, Bank Central Asia, Boston Medical Center, Boston Scientific
Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.
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