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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
7th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (4th)
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 August 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is 5.1%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 6.0%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
McAfee Complete Data Protection6.0%
Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade5.1%
Other88.9%
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Secures data loss for our law firm but has struggled with outdated, complex management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

"It helps us maximize the operational efficiency and performance of our activities."
"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."
"It keeps the devices well monitored."
"They have Disc Encryption, Anti-Malware, and a VPN Blade which is beneficial for us."
"It is a cross-platform tool."
"The solution is pretty reliable."
"We never had any complaints about the performance of computers with this tool to be able to manage the protection of disks and drives."
"The initial setup is easy."
"It is capable of acting as Web control, Device Control, or Data Control."
"Complete Data Protection was necessary to meet advanced customer requirements."
"So far, we are satisfied with the overall results and the product welcomed by end-users with few complaints."
"I have found the USB part most valuable."
"McAfee Complete Data Protection is both stable and scalable."
"I'd recommend the solution."
"Some of the features that have been most valuable include the firewall protection, wave control, and data loss protection."
"The beauty of McAfee is that they are not looking at encryption from one single standpoint. It is a broader solution."
 

Cons

"I would like to bring centralized management to mobile devices."
"The response time for technical support could be faster."
"The tool should be able to recover data from a stolen device."
"I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten."
"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."
"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."
"They could improve the latency in the platform when entering the portal."
"The price is high for small scale business enterprises."
"The solution should be more user-friendly."
"For USB protection, the stability has been very poor, actually, over the past year."
"I want simplicity. A new user opening the dashboard will be confused. It needs to be more user-friendly."
"There's a limited coverage of operating systems. The marketing strategies need to change drastically."
"There was an option for SQL setup in the older versions of this product and it has been removed, but we would like to see it made available as an add-on."
"The product consumes too much RAM and CPU for its processing and this can lead to resource issues on PCs."
"The price is a little high and could be better."
"The changes I would suggest for McAfee Complete Data Protection involve its global control capability."
 

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."
"We currently have a contract option with McAfee Complete Data Protection."
"McAfee Complete Data Protection is a little bit expensive."
"The pricing is quite reasonable compared to other vendors."
"The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
"The solution is more expensive than one of its competitors."
"The price of this solution needs to be improved."
"The solution is affordable"
"The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Construction Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

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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.
 

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Sample Customers

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