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

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (3rd)
McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is 4.7%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 6.2%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
McAfee Complete Data Protection6.2%
Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade4.7%
Other89.1%
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.
reviewer2083461 - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Analyst at a real estate/law firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Secures data loss for our law firm but has struggled with outdated, complex management
On a technical level, when I draw a comparison between McAfee Complete Data Protection and CrowdStrike, McAfee Complete Data Protection is a one out of ten, and then CrowdStrike is a ten out of ten. I say that technically McAfee Complete Data Protection is so low because the console and the portal haven't changed in almost ten years. It's had some slight visual improvements, but that's it. It's not really working in a modern portal the way that some of the enterprise apps like CrowdStrike actually work. McAfee Complete Data Protection is also very difficult to use. It takes a lot of time to get my head around how it actually operates. It's not very intuitive. However, in terms of pricing and the specific use cases that I have, it's good.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We haven't had anything related to threats pass through our system in the last five years."
"The solution is pretty reliable."
"The initial setup is easy."
"Check Point gives us the possibility of reaching each security goal we have and has been a strategic ally for our internal assurance and the security of our information within the organization."
"Encryption prevents data loss which can cost the organization a lot of resources."
"It is a cross-platform tool."
"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 is excellent for protecting users from data being exploited, and it's also great for preventing data leakage."
"I don't need to have any interaction with this product, which means that it is very, very good, and it is doing its job."
"The classification front-end and the features for the endpoint are great aspects of the product, it works absolutely fine for the customer requirements, it's user-friendly and easy to navigate, the initial setup is very easy, technical support is very helpful, the stability is good, and the product can scale."
"I am satisfied with the customer service/technical support."
"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, and they're better than other features that come with the endpoints."
"In the configuration, you can restrict a user from accessing a removable drive."
"In my opinion, what makes McAfee Complete Data Protection better than other solutions is that it's comprehensive."
 

Cons

"The solution is overpriced."
"I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten."
"The response time for technical support could be faster."
"I would like to bring centralized management to mobile devices."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"On a technical level, when I draw a comparison between McAfee Complete Data Protection and CrowdStrike, McAfee Complete Data Protection is a one out of ten, and then CrowdStrike is a ten out of ten."
"If you compare this solution with next-generation products like CrowdStrike, you will find that it should be easier to work on and therefore more user-friendly."
"There are compatibility issues with the Chrome browser."
"For USB protection, the stability has been very poor, actually, over the past year."
"In terms of where the solution could improve, it could integrate with network solutions for ADTs, email web gateways and discovery."
"The price is a little high and could be better."
"It is difficult to manage."
 

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 solution is affordable"
"The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
"When it comes to pricing, I've observed an increase recently."
"We currently have a contract option with McAfee Complete Data Protection."
"The cost of McAfee Complete Data Protection isn't that high but isn't that cheap as well, so it's in the middle."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
"The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
"The price is good, it's a low-cost solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
17%
Healthcare Company
12%
University
10%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise12
 

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Complete Data Protection?
I am not very clear on whether McAfee Complete Data Protection is expensive or if it could be cheaper.
What needs improvement with McAfee Complete Data Protection?
The changes I would suggest for McAfee Complete Data Protection involve its global control capability. I am used to a comprehensive solution that extends beyond just branch or local office operations.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Osmose, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
Xcel Energy
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