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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 (5th)
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 July 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is 2.3%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 7.1%, 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

"End-to-end encryption provides full disk encryption, ensuring that all data on the device, including the operating system."
"The encryption ensures each of our drives is not invasive and that the user does not have a bad experience even while the drive is being encrypted."
"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 keeps the devices well monitored."
"This software has helped individuals in the organization avoid data loss."
"It's easily scalable and adaptable to the needs of the business."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The most valuable feature of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is hard disk protection."
"The solution is easy to deploy and manage"
"It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective."
"The interface is user-friendly and it provides a large number of options."
"The solution is excellent for protecting users from data being exploited. It's also great for preventing data leakage."
"The console of the EDR is totally in the cloud."
"It is part of the DLP and works well for that use case."
"With this solution, the device control is more reliable and more stable."
"With proper policies and configuration, it prevents sending corporate data to both cloud storage or to flash drives and data extraction."
 

Cons

"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."
"The price is high for small scale business enterprises."
"In the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment."
"They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly."
"Sometimes the performance rates are not consistent."
"The tool should be able to recover data from a stolen device."
"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 want simplicity. A new user opening the dashboard will be confused. It needs to be more user-friendly."
"The drive side encryption can be confusing to use and needs better documentation."
"The price could be improved."
"They could be better in terms of Complete Data Protection."
"The solution needs more advanced features."
"This solution does not do as well at protecting the end-user against unknown viruses."
"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."
"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."
 

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 is quite reasonable compared to other vendors."
"We currently have a contract option with McAfee Complete Data Protection."
"The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
"The price is good, it's a low-cost solution."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
"When it comes to pricing, I've observed an increase recently."
"The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Security Firm
13%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Government
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

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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