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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
17
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (4th)
McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is 2.1%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 7.3%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

Danit Sannikov - PeerSpot reviewer
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
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

"The most valuable feature of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is hard disk protection."
"It has addressed storage and data transfer demands efficiently."
"The solution provides complete security for one's workstation."
"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 helps us maximize the operational efficiency and performance of our activities."
"It is a cross-platform tool."
"The initial setup is easy."
"It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective."
"It is part of the DLP and works well for that use case."
"The McAfee Threat Protection and McAfee Web Protection are valuable aspects of the solution. They're better than other features that come with the endpoints."
"With proper policies and configuration, it prevents sending corporate data to both cloud storage or to flash drives and data extraction."
"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 interface is user-friendly and it provides a large number of options."
"All of the Complete Data products are valuable."
"With McAfee Complete Data Protection, you can managed all your security solutions from one single server and one interface. This might be the most powerful advantage of McAfee's solution."
 

Cons

"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."
"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."
"I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten."
"The cost of maintaining the system is high for personal use."
"There are a few cases of security breaches when the networking system fails and can lead to malware attacks. The next release should focus more on data virtualization and support for all computing devices."
"The tool should be able to recover data from a stolen device."
"Sometimes the performance rates are not consistent."
"We encountered several problems with the solution's stability."
"The drive side encryption can be confusing to use and needs better documentation."
"They need to segregate McAfee Complete Data Protection for endpoints and servers."
"Though there may be some ransomware detection modules now in McAfee Complete Data Protection, it's a field that McAfee should focus on, particularly having integration with some EDR or other add-ons. This is so McAfee Complete Data Protection would have more accuracy in detecting new ransomware in the market. What I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is for its pricing to be more cost-effective because some competitors have cheaper pricing, so McAfee Complete Data Protection can't compete. Sometimes, some new vendors offer other solutions rather than McAfee Complete Data Protection, to win customers over, and this is a loss for McAfee."
"There are compatibility issues with the Chrome browser."
"The dashboard is not user-friendly"
"There's a limited coverage of operating systems. The marketing strategies need to change drastically."
"The product must improve endpoint encryption."
 

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."
"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."
"The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
"I think the price could be a little bit less."
"We currently have a contract option with McAfee Complete Data Protection."
"The price is good, it's a low-cost solution."
"The cost of McAfee Complete Data Protection isn't that high but isn't that cheap as well, so it's in the middle."
"The solution is more expensive than one of its competitors."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
27%
Security Firm
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Government
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?
The cost of licenses depends on the characteristics or implementation you are looking for.
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...
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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