ESET Endpoint Encryption vs McAfee Complete Data Protection comparison

ESET and McAfee are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. ESET is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.2, while McAfee is ranked #6 with an average rating of 6.3. ESET holds a 16.5% mindshare in EE, compared to McAfee’s 7.0% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of McAfee users who would recommend it.

ESET Endpoint Encryption

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93% willing to recommend

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

McAfee Complete Data Protection and ESET Endpoint Encryption compete in the data protection and encryption software category. ESET seems to have the upper hand due to its balance of performance and cost-effectiveness as noted by users.

Features: McAfee Complete Data Protection includes robust data loss prevention, comprehensive encryption, and centralized monitoring capable of managing various devices with seamless integration with network monitoring and removable media protection. ESET Endpoint Encryption ensures strong encryption without impacting performance, user-friendly management, and consistent protection for virtual and encrypted disks.

Room for Improvement: McAfee Complete Data Protection faces criticism for resource consumption and a complex configuration, with demands for more intuitive interfaces and enhanced cloud integration. ESET Endpoint Encryption, while competitively priced, has room for improved malware detection and expanded support for broader security integration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: McAfee is noted for reliable on-premises deployments with some reports of slow support response times, while ESET is lauded for ease of setup, smooth integration, and generally efficient support with fewer escalations required.

Pricing and ROI: McAfee is perceived as a mid-range to expensive option with potential confusion over cloud vs. on-prem licensing costs. ESET, on the other hand, is moderately priced offering significant value, aligning well with budget constraints, and is often noted for a better alignment in ROI through effective data protection and reduced incident management.

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ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. McAfee Complete Data Protection

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ESET Endpoint Encryption

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

McAfee Complete Data Protec...

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

6th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 16.5%, down from 16.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 7.0%, down from 9.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ESET Endpoint Encryption	16.5%
McAfee Complete Data Protection	7.0%
Other	76.5%

Endpoint Encryption

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Roman Danel

Visiting professor at WSG Bydgoszcz

Performs well, does not slow down the computer, and protects emails

The quality of protection is very important. The tool must also not slow down the computer. The quality of the user interface and the way the solution is updated must also be considered. The updates depend on certain situations. People who want to use the solution must check how it is working, check the memory, and the processes that are run. We must check if there are any unwanted features. For example, some antivirus tools install other services that are not necessary, and they are frequently updated. It won’t be a problem for a user who has a computer with more RAM, but it will be difficult to use it on an old computer with less RAM. The IT department uses remote features. Sometimes, they change some configurations remotely. Overall, I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

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ObaseunAwoyinfa

Security Consultant at Trinexia

Encrypts the hard drive, offers data protection policies and effective part of DLP strategy

The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier. It's not a very robust classifier, which is where its limitation lies. For example, you see a lot of higher-end solutions where people can classify data more effectively, adding labels like transcription labels and such. McAfee’s classifier doesn't handle all those tasks. It doesn’t offer the same level of functionality as other data classification tools. You can't do things like fingerprinting and other advanced classification methods. However, if you were to make it more robust, the product could become too heavy to run effectively on endpoints and servers. So, to be honest, I can't think of anything else off the top of my head that could be added. I think it's a great solution as it stands. If anyone wants extended data classification, they can leverage other tools like Titus, Fortra's Classifier Suite (previously known as Boldon James Classifier), or even Microsoft AIP if they have the budget. You can also leverage Trellix to enhance your data protection. From my point of view, McAfee Complete Data Protection is one of the best solutions out there, if not the best, to be honest.

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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

"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is the high level of encryption protection."

"The usability is the most valuable feature."

"The initial setup is easy."

"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is its rate of capturing viruses and malware."

"The most valuable feature is that everything is done on the server."

"I have used it in the past because it works quite well for encryption."

"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The solution's UI is user-friendly. Even a non-technical person can use it."

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"The most important feature of McAfee Complete Data Protection to my customers is the ePO or the management console. It's easy to use and it's scalable. You can also generate the reports you want on the console. It's a mature management console. The features that McAfee Complete Data Protection has, for example, anti-spam features and other features can also be found on other solutions, but the most unique feature you can find in the solution is the ePO itself, the management console."

"It is part of the DLP and works well for that use case."

"The beauty of McAfee is that they are not looking at encryption from one single standpoint. It is a broader solution."

"The solution is excellent for protecting users from data being exploited. It's also great for preventing data leakage."

"All of the Complete Data products are valuable."

"The console of the EDR is totally in the cloud."

"By configuring policies, you can ensure that sensitive data is not shared with unauthorized individuals."

"Complete Data Protection lets us define roles in our data products. It helps us identify something suspicious on the client's device."

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Cons

"The initial setup could be made easier."

"There should be more frequent updates."

"My problem is that there's a technical glitch and they don't have a fix for it. It's not working with the latest version of Windows, which is a problem."

"From an admin perspective, the solution's UI could be more user-friendly."

"ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security."

"If you have issues with your network, you can't get updates, which is a problem."

"I would like to see better compatibility with mobile devices."

"Integration with central management needs improvement."

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"The disk encryption can be improved."

"A better GUI platform would make it easier to present information to management; I would not need to fix the data before I present it."

"The solution needs to reduce the number of false positives. There are too many of them."

"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."

"The product must improve endpoint encryption."

"The price is a little high and could be better."

"They could be better in terms of Complete Data Protection."

"The solution's pricing could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is neither very expensive, nor cheap. Overall it is affordable and there is a long term arrangement between our company and the solution providers for license."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest, I rate its pricing a two."

"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."

"We paid for an annual subscription, and it was reasonable."

"The National University System dedicates 500 of their 5000 licenses to us, which is $14/yr per device. Most companies are paying $99 or $120 per device a year."

"The pricing is mid-ranged and could be more cost-effective."

"ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."

"Instead of installing ESET on each machine at each location, we just do it remotely. This has been a time saver for us."

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"When it comes to pricing, I've observed an increase recently."

"This solution is reasonably priced."

"The price is good, it's a low-cost solution."

"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."

"The cost of McAfee Complete Data Protection isn't that high but isn't that cheap as well, so it's in the middle."

"The price of this solution needs to be improved."

"The solution is more expensive than one of its competitors."

"The solution is affordable"

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Government

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

15%

Government

13%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	8

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ESET Endpoint Encryption?

The tool does not slow down the computer.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ESET Endpoint Encryption?

We paid for an annual subscription, and it was reasonable.

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What needs improvement with ESET Endpoint Encryption?

My problem is that there's a technical glitch and they don't have a fix for it. It's not working with the latest version of Windows, which is a problem. My hands are kind of tied.

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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....

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What do you like most about McAfee Complete Data Protection?

It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Complete Data Protection?

The huge problem I see is pricing. We understand that DLP is not cheap anywhere in the world, but we constantly lose our protection because of pricing. Sometimes, this is because end users prefer t...

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Overview

ESET Endpoint Encryption is a simple-to-use encryption application for companies large and small. Take advantage of the optimized setup that speeds up the time to adoption for admins. The client side requires no user interaction, increasing user compliance and the security of your company data.

ESET

Sensitive data is constantly at risk of loss, theft, and exposure. Many times, the data simply walks right out the front door on a laptop or USB device. Companies that suffer such a data loss risk serious consequences, including regulatory penalties, public disclosure, brand damage, customer distrust, and financial losses. According to a Ponemon Institute report, 7% of all corporate laptops will be lost or stolen sometime during their useful life. The rapid proliferation of mobile devices with large storage capacities and often internet access is opening up even more channels for data loss or theft, so protecting sensitive, proprietary, and personally identifiable information must be a top priority. McAfee Complete Data Protection Suites address all of these concerns and many more.

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Sample Customers

CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare

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ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. McAfee Complete Data Protection

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