ESET Endpoint Encryption vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

ESET and Sophos are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. ESET is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3, while Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.9. ESET holds a 19.2% mindshare in EE, compared to Sophos’s 2.6% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

ESET Endpoint Encryption

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93% willing to recommend

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92% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Sophos SafeGuard and ESET Endpoint Encryption compete in the encryption software category. Sophos SafeGuard holds an edge with its unique synchronized security offering end-to-end protection.

Features: Sophos SafeGuard introduces Intercept X, synchronized security, and encryption for USB and hard disks. It includes centralized management and integrates with multiple systems. ESET Endpoint Encryption offers high encryption protection, a user-friendly interface, and remote centralized management.

Room for Improvement: Sophos SafeGuard can enhance its market reach in Europe, improve endpoint support, and increase encryption efficiency with better tutorials and algorithm integration. ESET Endpoint Encryption could refine its pricing and feedback systems and integrate more effectively with existing solutions.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sophos SafeGuard supports on-premises and cloud deployments with highly rated customer service across various channels. ESET Endpoint Encryption provides on-premises deployments but faces occasional response delays, although its technical support remains reliable.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos SafeGuard offers mid-range pricing with annual or multi-year licenses and is regarded as a premium solution with high ROI, though some users consider the costs high. ESET Endpoint Encryption is competitively priced with perpetual and subscription options, balancing cost with essential features, making it a sound investment for data protection.

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ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. Sophos SafeGuard

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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

Sophos SafeGuard

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mobile Data Protection (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 19.2%, up from 14.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 2.6%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Lucky Lushaba

Scrum Master at Inalpie Enterprise

Has an user-friendly UI which even a non-technical person can use

The product should be more responsive regarding feedback if it detects something in our infrastructure. I believe there's a backend that their engineers use to detect viruses in our system. We would appreciate it if they could promptly provide feedback and give us recommendations on how to better protect our infrastructure beyond their system. Additionally, we hope for improved integration with the other systems we currently use. It would be beneficial if they could collaborate to create something that facilitates integration between these systems.

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ManelAlvarez

Technical engineer at Devoteam Management Consulting

Protects user data and offers data control and has an easy deployment

The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost. It’s easy to deploy and has a central console where you can see whether the laptops are encrypted, updated, and protected. It protects devices, including USB and other external devices, and guarantees data loss protection. Additionally, with device control, you can ensure that no ransomware is introduced into the network. For me, this is of very high value.

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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

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

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

"The usability is the most valuable feature."

"The product is easy to implement and configure."

"The Remote Administrator is the most valuable feature that ESET offers for us. Centralized management of our ESET environment is what I like about the Remote Administrator."

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

"ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system."

"The initial setup is easy."

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"It has a feature that allows only three files to be encrypted by ransomware before it automatically revokes the process."

"It's a straightforward solution."

"The setup process is straightforward."

"The intrusion detection system."

"It's the best solution on the market."

"It's quite easy to integrate Safeguard with BitLocker"

"Integration with other solutions is one of its strongest points. It's very easy to integrate and automate."

"The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost."

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Cons

"There should be more frequent updates."

"The initial setup could be made easier."

"The product should be more responsive regarding feedback if it detects something in our infrastructure. I believe there's a backend that their engineers use to detect viruses in our system. We would appreciate it if they could promptly provide feedback and give us recommendations on how to better protect our infrastructure beyond their system. Additionally, we hope for improved integration with the other systems we currently use. It would be beneficial if they could collaborate to create something that facilitates integration between these systems."

"Sometimes the server console is very slow, so the performance could be improved."

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

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

"I would like more robust reporting as part of the Remote Administrator."

"The overall compatibility of the device is an area where the solution lacks."

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"The cost is rather expensive. It's a pain point for many clients. They should work to see if they can reduce pricing."

"It just needs a little bit more on the reporting side. Its reporting can be improved a little bit in terms of being able to know that things are in the right status. I should be able to pull a report to make sure that everything is all right. It could also have cloud integration. At the time I was using it, it wasn't a cloud product."

"Sophos SafeGuard is a German product. Sophos isn't really active in Europe. The Middle East, Africa, South Africa works with Sophos but their primary users aren't in Europe. They should market and push this solution to the European market."

"You have to pay extra for some additional features, like data extraction. It would be nice if everything was available in one bundle."

"Sophos SafeGuard cannot block or quarantine such viruses. Quarantine is a feature with shortcomings that needs improvement."

"There are times that this solution takes up too much memory that needs to be resolved. If it is not fixed it will definitely create issues in the future."

"Sophos could improve transparency around licensing and renewal costs. Unexpected costs have arisen during license renewals, impacting our budget planning."

"What would make Sophos SafeGuard better than competitors is if its management console also includes firewall management. In the future, I want Sophos SafeGuard to be more scalable."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are some inexpensive products compared to ESET Endpoint Encryption, but they lack the essential features."

"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."

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

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"It would be great if the price of the solution was lower than the current price. If we are to sell this particular solution to smaller businesses and not just enterprise businesses it needs to be lower."

"The licenses are dependant on the number of users and computers you have to protect."

"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."

"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."

"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard should be transparent. If you want to get support for Sophos SafeGuard, you don't get pricing information about support costs, and in the end, you'll get charged more."

"The licensing costs depend on the series. For example, XG 85 can be around $200. If you go to ACC or to a four or five-year enterprise solution, you will find these devices can cost $10,000. It depends on the series."

"The pricing is good and now they offer three year and five year plans. After that if one lokes the service they can choose the lifetime service."

"Licensing is on a yearly basis and the pricing could be better."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Government

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

13%

Healthcare Company

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Real Estate/Law Firm

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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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What do you like most about Sophos SafeGuard?

The product is easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos SafeGuard?

I cannot compare prices precisely, so I would give it a five out of ten rating. I am uncertain. Sophos is slightly more expensive than some other vendors. A bundle might be an option for cost-consc...

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What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?

We need more products to be added in Sophos, such as SASE, which is currently not available. The only drawback I see with Sophos SafeGuard is that it lacks a SASE solution, which is a separate prod...

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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

Protect your confidential information and comply with regulatory mandates safely and securely with SafeGuard Enterprise, Utimaco's comprehensive modular information protection platform. SafeGuard Enterprise is a modular information protection control platform that enforces policy-based security for PCs and mobile devices across mixed environments. SafeGuard Enterprise offers full transparency to end-users and is easy to administer from a single central console.

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CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare

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