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 8.1, while Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.8. ESET holds a 18.8% 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

Sophos SafeGuard

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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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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 July 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 18.8%, up from 14.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 2.6%, down from 3.0% 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

"The initial setup is easy."

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

"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."

"ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system."

"It is very secure and we have finally decided to use this after a thorough check. The interface is easy to navigate."

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

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

"The tool does not slow down the computer."

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"SafeGuard's best feature is its stability."

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

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

"The platform has significantly enhanced our data security posture by ensuring that sensitive information remains encrypted and protected from unauthorized access."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the GUI is easy to use."

"With Sophos, I only need to generate the password and give that to a user to be able to allow them to login to the admin page of the Endpoint and do whatever they need to do. The user cannot go ahead and uninstall it. It's kept us much more secure because of this. Should any event happen on a particular system, I'm given the username and the system IP address. I get notifications and can deal with issues right away."

"It is one of the best products when it comes to stability."

"The advantage of Sophos SafeGuard stems from the fact that it is more secure than other products in the market."

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Cons

"The initial setup could be made easier."

"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."

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

"There could be an option for users to restart the system without a password."

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

"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."

"There should be more frequent updates."

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

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"Technical support could be a bit better."

"There's no centralized management. This is a drawback."

"The integration could be a little better."

"The product's initial setup process could be easier to understand for new users."

"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."

"The Office 360 integration could be improved."

"The solution lacks direct connectivity to Azure AD."

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

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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."

"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."

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

"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."

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

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

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

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"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."

"We pay around $10 a year for each endpoint, including support."

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

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

"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."

"We used it for three years. It costs about 1000 ZAR. Maintenance was part of it, so we don't have extra cost. On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution's pricing a three."

"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Government

Retailer

Healthcare Company

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

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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