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Digital Guardian vs Trend Micro Mobile Security comparison

Fortra and Trend Micro are both solutions in the Mobile Data Protection category. Fortra is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.0, while Trend Micro is ranked #4 with an average rating of 9.0. Fortra holds a 5.2% mindshare in MDP, compared to Trend Micro’s 5.0% mindshare. Additionally, 77% of Fortra users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of Trend Micro users who would recommend it.
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77% willing to recommend
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75% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

Digital Guardian and Trend Micro Mobile Security are competing in the data protection and mobile security sector. Despite Digital Guardian's favorable pricing and support, Trend Micro Mobile Security is often preferred due to its robust features, which justify its cost.

Features: Digital Guardian excels in data classification, providing visibility and control over data to prevent loss. Its desktop recording captures visual evidence, assisting in forensic analysis. It offers adaptive inspection and data flow control. Trend Micro Mobile Security is noted for its threat prevention and anti-malware scanning. It provides web protection and application control, reducing mobile device vulnerabilities.

Room for Improvement: Digital Guardian could benefit from simplifying its deployment process to enhance ease of use. It may require enhancements in scalability for broader adoption. More intuitive user interfaces could improve accessibility for less tech-savvy users. Trend Micro Mobile Security can improve by enhancing threat intelligence to stay ahead of new threats. Expanding customization options would cater to diverse organizational needs. Introductions of more advanced features for enterprise use could broaden its market reach.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Digital Guardian's deployment can be complex, needing customization and dedicated support. Its customer service is efficient and well-regarded. Trend Micro Mobile Security offers straightforward deployment, easily integrating into existing systems. Its responsive and helpful customer service is often highlighted as a strength, making it appealing for quick implementation needs.

Pricing and ROI: Digital Guardian has a higher initial setup cost, meaning a longer time to see ROI due to complexity. It still offers considerable value in data protection. Trend Micro Mobile Security's accessible pricing and immediate benefits provide quicker ROI, making it a cost-effective choice focused on mobile security. Its financial benefits and ROI potential make it especially attractive for organizations focusing on swift returns.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Digital Guardian
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
6th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (13th), Endpoint Encryption (8th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (24th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (41st)
Trend Micro Mobile Security
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of Digital Guardian is 5.2%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Mobile Security is 5.0%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Sandeep Jopat - PeerSpot reviewer
Highly customizable, helpful support, and multiple modules available
Digital Guardian is generally considered stable, with its robust data loss prevention capabilities being highly valued by organizations. However, as with any complex software solution, there may be occasional challenges in terms of compatibility with certain operating systems or applications. In such cases, it may be necessary to modify settings or entries within Digital Guardian to ensure optimal performance. Overall, Digital Guardian is a stable solution that can be highly customized to meet the specific needs and requirements of organizations. As with any software solution, regular maintenance and support from a team of experts is necessary to ensure optimal performance and stability.
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NaveedUddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensures secure mobile communication and effective app management
We use Trend Micro Mobile Security for mobile communication security. All of our mobile communications pass through the Trend Micro firewall, providing a secure channel, including our mobile application security for management people's emails The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Mobile…
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"In Digital Guardian, they have the cloud correlation servers that give you visibility work like EBR and the correlation server works very well for security analysis."
"We have been able to monitor access to files from each of our workstations."
"It has the added advantage of offering forensic analysis."
"Some of the features that are highly appreciated are its robust data loss prevention capabilities, flexible deployment options, and the ability to monitor data transfer across multiple vectors."
"The technical support is really terrific."
"The most valuable feature of Digital Guardian is its reputation. They have scored high on the Gartner Magic Quadrant."
"I like the solution's adaptive inspection and container inspection."
"It has been scalable."
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"The solution offers a lot of custom features."
"Setting up the product is not too difficult."
"The Android protection, it’s faster."
"The solution effectively detects virus trends and prevents threats."
"Parental control"
"It will reduce the vulnerability level for safe browsing."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Mobile Security is the security it provides."
"Customer service has been excellent. Trend Micro has very good deals and support - also in the Middle East."
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Cons

"Some features on Mac and Linux are not complete currently. For example, some device control features haven't been transferred over to the other systems. If they could have their Windows features also available on Mac and Linux, that would be perfect. Some of our customers have a Mac environment for their RD environment. Having the solution fully capable of handling everything in a Mac environment is crucial."
"If the client uses Windows 10 or 11 and Microsoft updates the operating system's version, Digital Guardian must update their product to match compatibility."
"The solution has complexities around policy creation and deployment."
"It would be helpful if there was an on-premise version of the solution for companies that cannot use the cloud, such as government sectors."
"There are a lot of issues with the current version of the Endpoint agent. It's not stable, it's resource-consuming, and there are some performance issues. If they could improve the stability of the agent it would be great."
"I would like to see the workflow, to get all the rules and policies set up, be less complicated."
"When considering potential areas for improvement, it may be beneficial for Digital Guardian to optimize its processes and reduce the computational demands on the system, particularly with regard to high CPU usage. Although Digital Guardian offers numerous benefits, it can consume a substantial amount of RAM and CPU power."
"Digital Guardian is an excellent solution but our experience with the partner has been the most horrible experience we have ever had with any partner."
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"Contact Backup."
"There is always room for improvement in security."
"There have been some users who have been complaining about the interface being unfriendly and when the application software is installed on their phone making their mobile slow."
"The iOS protection: This is because Apple will “close” your smartphone."
"When the agent upgrades itself, it loses some settings and they need to be re-enabled manually."
"Sometimes, when generating random numbers to our mobile feed the random number doesn't work. We mainly deal with QR codes because of this. If they could fix the random number generator that would be helpful."
"Trend Micro tends to drain the battery running in the background, but apart from that, they need to improve their updates."
"This solution is weak and cannot detect the latest ransomware."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Digital Guardian is on the higher end compared to other vendors."
"I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten because Digital Guardian is expensive."
"If I compare Digital Guardian with Symantec, the license cost is lower, but McAfee can be cheaper than Digital Guardian. It depends on how many licenses you plan to buy and how big the project is. The cost is not so high as Symantec, but not as cheap as McAfee. They can easily sell the solution for price."
"The price of Digital Guardian is expensive."
"The cost was around $300,000."
"Digital Guardian has both, subscription and perpetual licenses, but I think when everything (all technologies) will go to the cloud they will only offer subscriptions."
"We have a license that we renew yearly."
"Very cheap in cost"
"Each license costs about $10/year. It's fairly inexpensive because it's a new product. In Pakistan, no more than two or three companies can apply for mobile protection right now. I don't know if there are ancillary costs above the standard licensing fee."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Performing Arts
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Digital Guardian?
I like the solution's adaptive inspection and container inspection.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Digital Guardian?
Technical support is included in the subscription package. But if, during the subscription, our clients want to include the professional services of a Digital Guardian engineer, the price changes. ...
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What needs improvement with Digital Guardian?
If the client uses Windows 10 or 11 and Microsoft updates the operating system's version, Digital Guardian must update their product to match compatibility.
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What do you like most about Trend Micro Mobile Security?
Their ransomware protection is useful.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro Mobile Security?
Trend Micro Mobile Security is competitively priced. During a comparative analysis at the time of acquisition, we found it to be very good in terms of value for money.
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What needs improvement with Trend Micro Mobile Security?
There is a delay issue when receiving emails on mobile compared to a laptop. The laptop receives the email earlier than the mobile.
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Overview

Digital Guardian is proud to be part of Fortra’s comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio, and one of the Data Protection family of products. Fortra simplifies today’s complex cybersecurity landscape by bringing complementary products together to solve problems in innovative ways. These integrated, scalable solutions address the fast-changing challenges you face in safeguarding your organization. With the help of the powerful protection from Digital Guardian and others, Fortra is your relentless ally, here for you every step of the way throughout your cybersecurity journey.

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Trend Micro Mobile Security Solutions includes Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android and Trend Micro Mobile Security for iOS devices that provide advanced comprehensive protection against ransonware, identity theft, phishing scams, fraudulent websites, etc and safeguards your privacy on Facebook and Twitter. It also includes Trend Micro Password Manager software that helps to securely store all passwords and sensitive information, to access them when needed on PCs, Macs, and mobile phones and tablets.
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