ESET Endpoint Encryption vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption comparison

ESET and Broadcom are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. ESET is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.1, while Broadcom is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.7. ESET holds a 17.3% mindshare in EE, compared to Broadcom’s 9.4% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

ESET Endpoint Encryption

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93% willing to recommend

Symantec Endpoint Encryption

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80% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Symantec Endpoint Encryption and ESET Endpoint Encryption compete in the endpoint encryption market. Symantec appears to have an edge for large enterprise deployments due to its comprehensive features, while ESET is favored for its cost-effective pricing model.

Features: Symantec Endpoint Encryption includes comprehensive encryption capabilities, integration with enterprise-grade security solutions, and a centralized management system. The solution effectively addresses security requirements and provides integrated antivirus and ransomware protection. ESET Endpoint Encryption offers high-level encryption and centralized management with ease of monitoring and policy enforcement. Its virtual disk and encryption policy functionality enhance data security.

Room for Improvement: Symantec could improve integration with non-Symantec products, streamline support, and enhance product stability. ESET might enhance its reporting features, improve integration with other systems, and address user feedback on malware detection and technical support response times.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Symantec's deployment is largely on-premises and has received criticism for slow technical support. ESET offers both on-premises and hybrid cloud deployment options. Its support is relatively smoother but still faces challenges in responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: Symantec's licensing is perceived as expensive but is often bundled with other Symantec products, making it cost-efficient for large enterprises. ESET's pricing is moderate, offering flexible subscription and perpetual licensing options that provide clear ROI through cost-effective functionality.

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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

Symantec Endpoint Encryption

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

4th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 17.3%, up from 16.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 9.4%, down from 10.7% 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	17.3%
Symantec Endpoint Encryption	9.4%
Other	73.3%

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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Bharath Kumar Gajula

Network Security Architect at Capgemini

Robust data protection with user-friendly deployment, competitive pricing, and comprehensive features like customizable alerts and effective detection capabilities but needs GUI improvements

The stability is relatively good. Occasionally, certain clients may experience disconnection from the management servers, requiring a manual process to rectify. Even in instances where the link is severed, restoring client connectivity can be challenging, sometimes necessitating the uninstallation and reinstallation of the software. Additionally, when clients go out of sync, we do not receive alerts, indicating an area for potential improvement. I would rate it seven out of ten.

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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

"ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system."

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

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"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."

"Disk encryption and file and folder encryption are the most valuable and used features. It is also very well integrated with Symantec Messaging Gateway and Symantec DLP, which is helpful in protecting any kind of information that goes outside. Symantec DLP catches an email and sends it to the encryption server. The encryption server encrypts the email and intimates to the user that confidential information is being sent out. The administrator can then take appropriate action."

"The most valuable feature is that it works in the background so that the end-users are not aware of what is happening on the laptop."

"I like the management aspect of this solution. You don't want to have end-users tweak or set it themselves, so the fact that you could do it from a central point helped us a lot."

"The solution is easy to use."

"Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection."

"The initial setup was easy."

"It has reduced the number of incidents related to the loss of information."

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Cons

"Integration with central management needs improvement."

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

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

"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."

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

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

"The initial setup could be made easier."

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"I do not find the environment to be very user-friendly."

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

"One feature that is lacking is integration with Symantec Information Centric (ICT). As it is now, I don't see how to integrate the encryption with ICT, and in my opinion this is an area that certainly requires encryption, even though it's no longer supported by Broadcom."

"They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share."

"We would like some advanced security protection features."

"Its remote deployment should be improved. Currently, there is no remote deployment for Symantec Endpoint Encryption. You have to install it manually. There are some issues with AD integration and the time taken to reflect a password on the Endpoint Encryption Manager when a new user has changed the password, but they are already working on these issues, and these will be resolved in the next release."

"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. We would prefer a single agent for the entire product."

"I would like to have less frequent updates."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."

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

"ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."

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

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"The licensing costs yearly are $5000."

"The license is not very expensive."

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

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

"There is a license required for this solution."

"Although the performance and stability of this solution are good, our challenge is the price tag. You buy the solution once, but you also have to keep on buying the licenses yearly."

"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."

"Considering the fluctuation in exchange rates in our part of the world, we find it generally affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Government

Retailer

Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

Healthcare Company

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	19
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	16

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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How does Microsoft BitLocker compare with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?

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What do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Encryption?

Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection.

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

I am not sure about the pricing and licensing cost of Symantec Endpoint Encryption.

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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

Symantec Drive Encryption, powered by PGP technology provides organizations with strong full-disk and removable media encryption and the ability to integrate with Symantec Data Loss Prevention. Intuitive management enables enterprise scale deployments and features compliance-based, out-of-the-box reporting plus customizable reports. Management capabilities include support for native OS encryption (FileVault2) and Opal compliant self-encrypting drives.

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Sample Customers

CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare

Citrix Systems Inc., City of Lansing, Commercial & Industrial Property, France T_l_visions, Fujian Mobile Co. Ltd., Group Lotus plc, Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C. (HBSS), Portugal Telecom, PostFinance, Public Pension Agency

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