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McAfee Complete Data Protection 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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.9
McAfee Complete Data Protection automates incident analysis, increasing ROI and enhancing data security, confidentiality, and management efficiency.
Sentiment score
6.4
Sophos SafeGuard offers cost-effective, easy-to-use data protection, enhancing security and reducing costs compared to Microsoft BitLocker.
Sophos SafeGuard is able to save time and money for my clients because, when comparing it with Microsoft BitLocker, it's easier to use and cost-effective.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
McAfee Complete Data Protection support receives mixed reviews, praised for accessibility but critiqued for inconsistent responsiveness and expertise.
Sentiment score
7.5
Users praise Sophos SafeGuard's support for responsiveness and helpfulness, with high ratings despite occasional delays and rare escalations.
For technical support from Sophos, I would rate it a perfect ten.
I've only needed support when I'm having issues setting up my firewall, and as long as the case is severe, you get someone that calls you back and walks with you as quickly as possible.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Users endorse McAfee Complete Data Protection for scalability, effective growth management, and reliable expansion across medium-to-large organizations.
Sentiment score
7.7
Sophos SafeGuard offers seamless, scalable solutions for all user sizes, highly rated for ease of expansion and flexibility.
Sophos SafeGuard has different options available, so I can recommend it for small, medium, or enterprise level.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
McAfee Complete Data Protection is stable, reliable, and efficient, despite occasional disk encryption errors and conflicts with Windows Defender.
Sentiment score
8.4
Sophos SafeGuard is praised for reliability and stability, with few rare issues after updates or configuration errors.
If I were to rate stability from one to ten, I would give it a nine.
 

Room For Improvement

McAfee Complete Data Protection needs UI improvements, competitive pricing, better encryption, cloud adaptation, and broader OS compatibility.
Sophos SafeGuard needs improved encryption, system integration, management, UI, pricing, regional marketing, and comprehensive tutorials for better engagement.
They must improve or address USB-bound viruses and external media-bound viruses properly in McAfee Complete Data Protection.
The only drawback I see with Sophos SafeGuard is that it lacks a SASE solution, which is a separate product that Sophos does not currently have.
 

Setup Cost

McAfee Complete Data Protection offers reasonable pricing with a three-year contract, yet cloud and device features may cost extra.
Sophos SafeGuard is a mid-priced security solution with variable costs, straightforward licensing, and options for extended plans.
 

Valuable Features

McAfee Complete Data Protection provides user-friendly security with encryption, device control, and ePO integration, preventing data leaks effectively.
Sophos SafeGuard is valued for its encryption, ease of use, centralized management, and robust security features including Intercept X integration.
There is a policy on my firewall that restricts any system that synchronizes with the endpoint working on all my servers and workstations, and if any system is found to be infected, because it synchronizes with the firewall, the rules drop the packet and alert the IT administrator.
From my reseller perspective, the best part of Sophos SafeGuard is that Sophos has an encryption mechanism called two-way encryption, which enhances security and reliability.
 

Categories and Ranking

McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
34
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 November 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 6.9%, down from 8.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 3.6%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Sophos SafeGuard3.6%
McAfee Complete Data Protection6.9%
Other89.5%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

ObaseunAwoyinfa - PeerSpot reviewer
Encrypts the hard drive, offers data protection policies and effective part of DLP strategy
The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier. It's not a very robust classifier, which is where its limitation lies. For example, you see a lot of higher-end solutions where people can classify data more effectively, adding labels like transcription labels and such. McAfee’s classifier doesn't handle all those tasks. It doesn’t offer the same level of functionality as other data classification tools. You can't do things like fingerprinting and other advanced classification methods. However, if you were to make it more robust, the product could become too heavy to run effectively on endpoints and servers. So, to be honest, I can't think of anything else off the top of my head that could be added. I think it's a great solution as it stands. If anyone wants extended data classification, they can leverage other tools like Titus, Fortra's Classifier Suite (previously known as Boldon James Classifier), or even Microsoft AIP if they have the budget. You can also leverage Trellix to enhance your data protection. From my point of view, McAfee Complete Data Protection is one of the best solutions out there, if not the best, to be honest.
ManelAlvarez - PeerSpot reviewer
Protects user data and offers data control and has an easy deployment
The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost. It’s easy to deploy and has a central console where you can see whether the laptops are encrypted, updated, and protected. It protects devices, including USB and other external devices, and guarantees data loss protection. Additionally, with device control, you can ensure that no ransomware is introduced into the network. For me, this is of very high value.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Healthcare Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

Would you choose Microsoft BitLocker or McAfee Complete Data Protection?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection....
What do you like most about McAfee Complete Data Protection?
It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Complete Data Protection?
The huge problem I see is pricing. We understand that DLP is not cheap anywhere in the world, but we constantly lose our protection because of pricing. Sometimes, this is because end users prefer t...
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
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Xcel Energy
Rushmoor Borough Council
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