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Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs Microsoft BitLocker 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
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft BitLocker
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
1st
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
66
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 Microsoft BitLocker is 37.6%, down from 39.8% 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.
Ibrahin Gamal - PeerSpot reviewer
Data protection improves while users adapt to user access complexities
Recovery options are useful with Microsoft BitLocker. When we get the recovery key from Microsoft, people who we show how BitLocker works did not know the facts about BitLocker. When we tell them about recovery keys, it is very difficult for them to get to the users who have issues in their PCs and do not have the knowledge. When IT asked about the scenario, it was difficult for them. They needed something where they could go to the administration portal to unlock the PC for the user, but we tell them that when a user asks for a recovery key, it consists of 32 numbers to unlock their PC. They observed cost savings after implementing Microsoft BitLocker because they requested BitLocker with System Center. They found that it did not have a high cost, as it is a built-in feature in Windows. When they asked about other solutions, it was very expensive for large numbers in other corporates or organizations. They were very satisfied with Microsoft BitLocker with System Center Configuration Manager.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a cross-platform tool."
"This software has helped individuals in the organization avoid data loss."
"The most valuable feature of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is hard disk protection."
"The product's initial setup phase is totally fine."
"End-to-end encryption provides full disk encryption, ensuring that all data on the device, including the operating system."
"It has addressed storage and data transfer demands efficiently."
"It keeps the devices well monitored."
"They have Disc Encryption, Anti-Malware, and a VPN Blade which is beneficial for us."
"One significant aspect is that without the BitLocker key, you can't log in to the user's laptop. I appreciate the capability to encrypt the user's hard drive, ensuring access only with the recovery key. In an enterprise setup, we store all BitLocker keys on our server. So, whenever a user attempts to log in, the architecture authenticates with the key. This ensures that our data is secure. Even if the user's laptop is lost, we have confidence that the data remains inaccessible. So far, our user data is well-protected."
"As a Microsoft shop, we find this product easy to use."
"They observed cost savings after implementing Microsoft BitLocker because they requested BitLocker with System Center."
"The ease of use is the most valuable feature. The ability to import data to build your frontend on top of the data is very simple and very useable."
"Microsoft BitLocker is a Microsoft native product that provides good encryption."
"Feature-wise we have the ability to encrypt fast."
"Technical support is excellent."
"The tool is stable."
 

Cons

"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."
"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."
"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."
"They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly."
"The price is high for small scale business enterprises."
"I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten."
"In the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment."
"If the encryption was faster then it would make the experience more pleasant."
"It needs a management console."
"If integration with Active Directory are not mandatory for him, I think that there are many other solutions in the market that equal or are much stronger than Microsoft."
"The people at the first level of support refer you to articles that do not pertain to the problem at hand."
"The migration itself is a nightmare."
"The solution could be improved if it was more user friendly."
"Microsoft BitLocker needs to be an all-inclusive solution. For example, a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) cryptoprocessor is required to use Bitlocker with your computer which keeps Bitlocker from adoption beyond Windows."
"The integration between Active Directory and BitLocker could be better."
 

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 didn't pay for additional licenses since the solution is built into Windows."
"The solution is priced low. I would rate the product's pricing one out of ten."
"The solution is expensive."
"I think it's reasonably priced because I've never heard any complaints from my company about its costs."
"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."
"Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is fair; I rate it a four out of ten."
"The solution is cost efficient."
"We already use Microsoft products, and Microsoft BitLocker is an add-on product that is free of cost for us."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
25%
Security Firm
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
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...
What should one take into account when replacing PGP with Microsoft BitLocker?
Beware to make backup of useful data, then use reverse decryption policy from Symantec panel/McAfee ePO to decrypt the DE partitions while it is sometimes more straightforward and faster to reinsta...
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....
How does Microsoft BitLocker compare with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and it successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protecti...
 

Also Known As

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BitLocker, MS BitLocker
 

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Sample Customers

Osmose, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
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