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ESET Endpoint Encryption vs WinMagic SecureDoc comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

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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
WinMagic SecureDoc
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
9th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 10.5%, down from 19.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WinMagic SecureDoc is 4.9%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ESET Endpoint Encryption10.5%
WinMagic SecureDoc4.9%
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.
it_user774159 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Provides DLP and security of all company data on workstations, however we had issues with deployment on legacy-formatted drives
The Central Management server Provides DLP and security of all company data on workstations. MacOS X is missing features. OS X High Sierra is still not supported. 11 months. We had issues with deployment on legacy-formatted drives so make sure you know how your drives are formatted. The…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"This solution can be centrally managed."
"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is the high level of encryption protection."
"The tool does not slow down the computer."
"The setup is getting easier."
"ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system."
"The product is easy to implement and configure."
"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 Central Management server."
 

Cons

"ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security."
"Integration with central management needs improvement."
"If you have issues with your network, you can't get updates, which is a problem."
"I would like to see better compatibility with mobile devices."
"The solution should have better synchronization with active directory users and passwords for use in the encryption."
"There could be an option for users to restart the system without a password."
"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."
"Sometimes the server console is very slow, so the performance could be improved."
"MacOS X is missing features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."
"There are some inexpensive products compared to ESET Endpoint Encryption, but they lack the essential features."
"Instead of installing ESET on each machine at each location, we just do it remotely. This has been a time saver for us."
"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."
"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
"We paid for an annual subscription, and it was reasonable."
"Licensing and pricing is on par with the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
13%
University
8%
Government
8%
Government
15%
Healthcare Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise5
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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.
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Also Known As

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SecureDoc
 

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Sample Customers

CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare
NEC Group,Export Development Canada, SecureDoc University of Guelph, Swiss Bank, Suva (Swiss Accident Insurance), Money Partners (UK), Children's Hospital of Denver, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Arch Chemicals
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