ESET Endpoint Encryption vs Sophos SafeGuard vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption comparison

"The initial setup is easy."

"ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system."

"This solution can be centrally managed."

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

"From the last update, it's easier for me to use."

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

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

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

"Security-wise, it's one of the best."

"The reporting and file encryption are the solution's most valuable features."

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

"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."

"The antivirus is not just running on my system to protect it against viruses, it's also allowing me to lock my systems so that nobody can execute anything without my authorization."

"The most valuable feature is the cloud-based supervision that is offered by Sophos Central."

"I like its ease of use the most. The management console is really nice. I like having one pane of glass that does everything. It does the Sophos anti-virus and encryption. Everything that you need is in one place. It is easy to use, and it is also pretty fast. It provides some pretty good details, and it lets you know who has access to a file. You can also add additional people to the encrypted documents, which is pretty good. Its stability and performance are also very good."

"The user interface is simple, It makes it very easy to use."

"The solution was used to find harmful files and viruses on laptops."

"The initial setup was easy."

"The stability of the product is very good; there are no bugs or glitches, it does not crash or freeze, and it is reliable."

"My use case is to protect my assets and information, and to have visibility over user activity."

"I like all the features in Symantec Endpoint because they provide four or five features for end-users."

"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."

"We find the dashboard, endpoint mobile encryption, and email encryption valuable."

"The stability seems to be okay, it works as it was designed to, there are no bugs or glitches, it doesn't crash or freeze, and it's reliable."

"Integration with central management needs improvement."

"Integration with central management needs improvement."

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

"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."

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

"There should be more frequent updates."

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

"The solution should have better synchronization with active directory users and passwords for use in the encryption."

"The Office 360 integration could be improved."

"SafeGuard's user interface is ugly and doesn't provide reports, so we have to go into the database and get information from there by creating queries."

"Sometimes, when the product has a firmware upgrade, we encounter implementation problems, which can delay the connection and require a reset and reinstallation. It has been a persistent issue with Sophos SafeGuard."

"Technical support could be a bit better."

"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."

"It's a good product, but some are not happy with the boot BCN, and the point-to-point VPN requires the best protection."

"The solution's ability to integrate with other solutions, such as a DLP, should be addressed."

"Having a DLP integrated with the encryption engine would be very good."

"It's a bit difficult to get good support. Their response times are really bad."

"I would like to have less frequent updates."

"I do not recommend Symantec Endpoint Encryption. The support needs to be improved."

"It's difficult to integrate the solution with the DLP"

"Upgrades from one version to another may only sometimes be straightforward, especially if one needs a clearer understanding of the process."

"Symantec Endpoint Encryption can improve by being more secure."

"The agent can be improved on the solution. Right now, we have an Endpoint Protection agent as well as an encryption agent and another for the DLVs and other services."

"There are other solutions in the market that have new features. The feature could improve."

"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."

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

"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."

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

"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."

"ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."

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

"The platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."

"The pricing is reasonable."

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

"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."

"Regarding pricing, it's a middle-priced solution. We typically use Sophos SafeGuard with the Sophos firewall, which includes VPN connections. The cost depends on the number of users, with some customers requiring hundreds of connections and others needing around a thousand."

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

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

"The license is not very expensive."

"The solution is good, but it is more expensive than other solutions in the market. Other solutions, such as BitLocker are less expensive."

"The licensing costs yearly are $5000."

"They have two solutions for encryption including Symantec Endpoint Encryption and PGP Endpoint Encryption. With one PGP license, you can deploy the two solutions. The PGP license gives you two options."

"Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."

"We hold an annual license, and their pricing is competitive, falling into the affordable range."

"The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."

"The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."