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Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs McAfee Complete Data Protection comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Full Disk Encry...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (4th)
McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is 3.4%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 6.2%, down from 8.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
McAfee Complete Data Protection6.2%
Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade3.4%
Other90.4%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

Danit Sannikov - PeerSpot reviewer
Project manager at SII
Can be well-integrated with the existing systems in a company and is very intuitive to use
I once faced a problem with the tool, but I remember that I managed to work without a VPN, and then the problem with the product was sorted out somehow. An option to connect not only with the username and password but also through SMS in an easy manner is something that needs to be added to the tool. When I changed the way I connect to the tool to the SMS option, I did it because I bought a new phone, and it had a problem connecting with the tool, after which I had to go to the settings to change it, so I felt it was not very intuitive. In other platforms, the user will have two options to connect, one of which is with a username and password, and the other one is with an SMS.
ObaseunAwoyinfa - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Consultant at Trinexia
Encrypts the hard drive, offers data protection policies and effective part of DLP strategy
The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier. It's not a very robust classifier, which is where its limitation lies. For example, you see a lot of higher-end solutions where people can classify data more effectively, adding labels like transcription labels and such. McAfee’s classifier doesn't handle all those tasks. It doesn’t offer the same level of functionality as other data classification tools. You can't do things like fingerprinting and other advanced classification methods. However, if you were to make it more robust, the product could become too heavy to run effectively on endpoints and servers. So, to be honest, I can't think of anything else off the top of my head that could be added. I think it's a great solution as it stands. If anyone wants extended data classification, they can leverage other tools like Titus, Fortra's Classifier Suite (previously known as Boldon James Classifier), or even Microsoft AIP if they have the budget. You can also leverage Trellix to enhance your data protection. From my point of view, McAfee Complete Data Protection is one of the best solutions out there, if not the best, to be honest.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Encryption prevents data loss which can cost the organization a lot of resources."
"It has addressed storage and data transfer demands efficiently."
"End-to-end encryption provides full disk encryption, ensuring that all data on the device, including the operating system."
"The product's initial setup phase is totally fine."
"It keeps the devices well monitored."
"This software has helped individuals in the organization avoid data loss."
"We never had any complaints about the performance of computers with this tool to be able to manage the protection of disks and drives."
"It's easily scalable and adaptable to the needs of the business."
"Complete Data Protection lets us define roles in our data products. It helps us identify something suspicious on the client's device."
"With this solution, the device control is more reliable and more stable."
"We can scale the solution."
"The most important feature of McAfee Complete Data Protection to my customers is the ePO or the management console. It's easy to use and it's scalable. You can also generate the reports you want on the console. It's a mature management console. The features that McAfee Complete Data Protection has, for example, anti-spam features and other features can also be found on other solutions, but the most unique feature you can find in the solution is the ePO itself, the management console."
"The solution has a good interface."
"With proper policies and configuration, it prevents sending corporate data to both cloud storage or to flash drives and data extraction."
"With respect to data loss prevention, I think it is helpful to the customer."
"The beauty of McAfee is that they are not looking at encryption from one single standpoint. It is a broader solution."
 

Cons

"While the solution works as it should, it is overly expensive."
"When I changed the way I connect to the tool to the SMS option, I did it because I bought a new phone, and it had a problem connecting with the tool, after which I had to go to the settings to change it, so I felt it was not very intuitive."
"Regarding the general topic of support, many have annoyances with it."
"I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten."
"The encryption is fast; however, when it comes to generating decryption of the OS disks, it is sometimes very slow, generating a loss of time."
"You do need to be careful that you don't mess too much with the endpoint, or you might have issues with the work stations."
"I would like to bring centralized management to mobile devices."
"They could improve the latency in the platform when entering the portal."
"A better GUI platform would make it easier to present information to management; I would not need to fix the data before I present it."
"Initial setup was complex."
"The solution needs to reduce the number of false positives. There are too many of them."
"The price is a little high and could be better."
"The refresh feature needs improvement. You need to refresh it manually yt going to the address bar, clicking on it and pressing enter, or pressing F5. There should be a button you can click on to refresh or have it so every five seconds it's refreshing."
"The solution needs a next generation or AI firewall that doesn't rely on signatures to detect traits."
"This solution does not do as well at protecting the end-user against unknown viruses."
"They could be better in terms of Complete Data Protection."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"As it costs $125 per workstation per year, something which is above the price of what the competition is charging, the solution is definitely too expensive."
"The licensing is yearly."
"The solution is affordable"
"The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
"When it comes to pricing, I've observed an increase recently."
"The pricing is quite reasonable compared to other vendors."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution a seven."
"McAfee Complete Data Protection is a little bit expensive."
"We currently have a contract option with McAfee Complete Data Protection."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Government
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?
I once faced a problem with the tool, but I remember that I managed to work without a VPN, and then the problem with the product was sorted out somehow. An option to connect not only with the usern...
What is your primary use case for Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?
I use the solution when working outside my office. The tool is for VPNs, so I can connect to the Office Cloud.
What advice do you have for others considering Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?
The product does not involve data protection since it is used for connection purposes only. The product might have something for data protection that I might not know about since I am not a profess...
Would you choose Microsoft BitLocker or McAfee Complete Data Protection?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection....
What do you like most about McAfee Complete Data Protection?
It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Complete Data Protection?
The huge problem I see is pricing. We understand that DLP is not cheap anywhere in the world, but we constantly lose our protection because of pricing. Sometimes, this is because end users prefer t...
 

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Sample Customers

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