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ESET Endpoint Encryption vs Sophos SafeGuard 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

ESET Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 9.8%, down from 19.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 5.6%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos SafeGuard5.6%
ESET Endpoint Encryption9.8%
Other84.6%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2674917 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Information Technology at a healthcare company with 201-500 employees
encryption works well but needs a fix for compatibility with the latest Windows version
I have used it in the past because it works quite well for encryption. It's better than trying to just use BitLocker, which is a pain from a management standpoint. It works up to this point. My issue is that I need to roll it out on new machines, and I can't get the application to work correctly. It's encrypted at rest, so I can't use the data if I'm not logged in correctly into the laptop with the correct user credentials.
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Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
Easy installation and maintenance have improved data security with two-way encryption
I don't see any area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard. Sophos SafeGuard doesn't have on-premises solutions; it's completely available on the cloud only. It's on a public cloud; they don't have any other deployment models, just their own lease. We are not properly aware if they are using AWS or Microsoft Azure since Sophos employs their own cloud solution, which I think is Amazon. AI is not integrated into Sophos SafeGuard; AI is available in EDR and XDR. AI is not required for this product; it is only focused on key management which they already manage well in other products. The overall rating for the product is a ten out of ten.

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 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 most valuable feature is that everything is done on the server."
"The product is easy to implement and configure."
"The solution's UI is user-friendly. Even a non-technical person can use it."
"ESET is a product that I recommend people switch to for encrypting their documents."
"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."
"Security-wise, it's one of the best."
"The user experience and the quality of the features are good."
"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the GUI is easy to use."
"The solution has a great VPN."
"Sophos is a complete solution that has a range of firewalls and all of the software bundles from the endpoint to the data center."
"The most valuable features of the solution are the fact that they are able to encrypt the hard disk and to encrypt USB sticks."
"We use it to manage BitLocker and find it very easy to set up."
"What I love most about Sophos SafeGuard is its user-friendly interface. My company has another software with a complex user interface versus Sophos SafeGuard, which is extremely easy to use."
 

Cons

"Integration with central management needs improvement."
"The solution should have better synchronization with active directory users and passwords for use in the encryption."
"If you have issues with your network, you can't get updates, which is a problem."
"Sometimes the server console is very slow, so the performance could be improved."
"Integration with central management needs improvement."
"I would like to see better compatibility with mobile devices. Most of the time, people are connecting to our server using their mobile device."
"ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security."
"Sometimes the server console is very slow, so the performance could be improved."
"The tutorials need to be simplified. The existing ones need to be easier to follow and we could use some tutorials for basic setups. They should aim to be more like Cisco, which offers very good tutorials and materials."
"From version eight, Windows 8 onwards, SafeGuard doesn't work 100% of the time, so we have to use BitLocker for the encrypting and only the key management is done by SafeGuard."
"The cost is rather expensive. It's a pain point for many clients."
"The solution lacks direct connectivity to Azure AD."
"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."
"The integration could be a little better."
"Technical support isn't so good; it needs to be improved."
"The dashboards lack sufficient information."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is mid-ranged and could be more cost-effective."
"There are some inexpensive products compared to ESET Endpoint Encryption, but they lack the essential features."
"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."
"We paid for an annual subscription, and it was reasonable."
"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 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."
"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"The platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."
"Licensing for this solution is on a yearly basis."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

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.
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...
What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?
I don't think they have anything to add except that maybe they should do their research to see if there are new additions needed. Everything seems very straightforward.
 

Also Known As

No data available
SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
 

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Sample Customers

CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare
Rushmoor Borough Council
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