No more typing reviews! Try our Samantha, our new voice AI agent.

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 July 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is 4.9%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 6.2%, 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 Protection6.2%
Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade4.9%
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Secures data loss for our law firm but has struggled with outdated, complex management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

"This software has helped individuals in the organization avoid data loss."
"The solution is pretty reliable."
"Its central management console has really made an impact on our organization."
"The product's initial setup phase is totally fine."
"It's easily scalable and adaptable to the needs of the business."
"They have Disc Encryption, Anti-Malware, and a VPN Blade which is beneficial for us."
"The initial setup is easy."
"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."
"I got two products in one solution, so it is very efficient."
"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."
"Reporting and encryption are its most valuable features."
"The server software console is exquisitely designed and organized for handy access and manipulation by the administrator."
"Some of the features that have been most valuable include the firewall protection, wave control, and data loss protection."
"It is capable of acting as Web control, Device Control, or Data Control."
"McAfee Complete Data Protection provides stability and is a good product."
"The solution has a good interface."
 

Cons

"The cost of maintaining the system is high for personal use."
"Regarding the general topic of support, many have annoyances with it."
"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."
"In the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment."
"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."
"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."
"They could improve the latency in the platform when entering the portal."
"The product consumes too much RAM and CPU for its processing and this can lead to resource issues on PCs."
"There are compatibility issues with the Chrome browser."
"For USB protection, the stability has been very poor, actually, over the past year."
"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."
"There is a feature called manual classification that is not intuitive to use and can be improved."
"The price could be improved."
"I would like to have an easier and less-hassle upgrade process in future releases of the software, and extra license renewal price discounts too."
"The solution needs more advanced features."
 

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."
"I think the price could be a little bit less."
"When it comes to pricing, I've observed an increase recently."
"The price is good, it's a low-cost solution."
"The pricing is quite reasonable compared to other vendors."
"The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
"The licensing is yearly."
"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."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Endpoint Encryption solutions are best for your needs.
903,118 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
16%
Healthcare Company
10%
Construction Company
10%
University
9%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Construction Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Comms Service Provider
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
Find out what your peers are saying about Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs. McAfee Complete Data Protection and other solutions. Updated: June 2026.
903,118 professionals have used our research since 2012.