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We performed a comparison between ESET Endpoint Encryption and Symantec Endpoint Encryption based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Endpoint Encryption solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. Symantec Endpoint Encryption Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"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.""It is very secure and we have finally decided to use this after a thorough check. The interface is easy to navigate.""It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""The product is easy to implement and configure.""ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system.""The usability is the most valuable feature.""The setup is getting easier.""The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is its rate of capturing viruses and malware."

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"The encryption feature is very good.""This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management.""The most valuable feature is the ease of use.""We use it for protecting accounts, which is its most valuable feature.""The solution is easy to use.""It helps us put antivirus solutions in place and prevent malware from getting to our machines.""The management console gives us the ability to quickly control who sees what, ensures we are on the latest version, and up-to-date.""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."

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Cons
"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.""The initial setup could be made easier.""There should be more frequent updates.""ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security.""From an admin perspective, the solution's UI could be more user-friendly.""Integration with central management needs improvement.""The solution should have better synchronization with active directory users and passwords for use in the encryption."

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"The UI could be improved.""The program's disk encryption is not very friendly with Microsoft OS updates. We have a problem with updates failing unless we use a time-consuming work-around.""If for example, a user forgets the endpoint key, they cannot access their data. We need a support team that is a single point of contact for the IT entity to be trained and to have documentation for troubleshooting and managing the solution.""The product can be expensive. Price was a factor in moving away from the product.""We would like some advanced security protection features.""The initial setup is a bit complex.""They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share.""It's a bit difficult to get good support. Their response times are really bad."

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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."
  • "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."
  • "The pricing is mid-ranged and could be more cost-effective."
  • "On a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest, I rate its pricing a two."
  • "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."
  • "There are some inexpensive products compared to ESET Endpoint Encryption, but they lack the essential features."
  • "ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."
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  • "It can be expensive. However, if you plan to scale or are at a large enterprise company, this product could be what you need."
  • "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."
  • "The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."
  • "The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."
  • "The license is not very expensive."
  • "There is a license required for this solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system.
    Top Answer:ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced. ESET Endpoint Encryption has both a perpetual license and a subscription license. On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I… more »
    Top Answer:ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security.
    Top Answer:Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and it successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection… more »
    Top Answer:One notable aspect is the ability to customize alerts and other settings.
    Top Answer:We hold an annual license, and their pricing is competitive, falling into the affordable range. I would rate it around three or four in terms of cost-effectiveness. However, deploying these servers… more »
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    8.3
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    Also Known As
    Symantec Drive 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.

    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.
    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
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Construction Company22%
    University11%
    Translation And Localization Position11%
    Engineering Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Government5%
    University5%
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    Financial Services Firm58%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government5%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm5%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business67%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise38%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise62%
    Buyer's Guide
    ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. Symantec Endpoint Encryption
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. Symantec Endpoint Encryption and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,415 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    ESET Endpoint Encryption is ranked 6th in Endpoint Encryption with 12 reviews while Symantec Endpoint Encryption is ranked 7th in Endpoint Encryption with 34 reviews. ESET Endpoint Encryption is rated 8.4, while Symantec Endpoint Encryption is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of ESET Endpoint Encryption writes "A reasonably priced solution that is an easy-to-use and effective at the same time". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Endpoint Encryption writes "Provides a centralized management console and a straightforward initial setup process ". ESET Endpoint Encryption is most compared with Microsoft BitLocker, Sophos SafeGuard and WinMagic SecureDoc, whereas Symantec Endpoint Encryption is most compared with Microsoft BitLocker, McAfee Complete Data Protection, Cisco Secure Endpoint, Digital Guardian and Sophos SafeGuard. See our ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. Symantec Endpoint Encryption report.

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