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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:
 

Categories and Ranking

McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 7.3%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 2.3%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The beauty of McAfee is that they are not looking at encryption from one single standpoint. It is a broader solution."
"With McAfee Complete Data Protection, you can managed all your security solutions from one single server and one interface. This might be the most powerful advantage of McAfee's solution."
"The most valuable feature is security."
"Complete Data Protection lets us define roles in our data products. It helps us identify something suspicious on the client's device."
"Reporting and encryption are its most valuable features."
"All of the Complete Data products are valuable."
"It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective."
"The console of the EDR is totally in the cloud."
"Integration with other solutions is one of its strongest points. It's very easy to integrate and automate."
"I like that Sophos SafeGuard provides excellent technical support."
"The product is easy to use."
"The user experience and the quality of the features are good."
"The solution has a great VPN."
"The product filters phishing emails."
"The malware protection and the scanning features are most valuable in this solution."
"SafeGuard's best feature is its stability."
 

Cons

"The solution's pricing could be better."
"The dashboard is not user-friendly"
"I would like to have an easier and less-hassle upgrade process in future releases of the software, and extra license renewal price discounts too."
"Initial setup was complex."
"The disk encryption can be improved."
"They need to segregate McAfee Complete Data Protection for endpoints and servers."
"There are some features that do not work with Mac."
"The price could be improved."
"When you have the PPM chipset, you can have the power-on authentication, when you boot up your machine, you can set the six-digit passcode. As of right now, SafeGuard can't manage the six-digit passcode in terms of the expiration, and I need that added as a feature."
"The Office 360 integration could be improved."
"In the next release, I would like to see more automation with the endpoint logging, but it's a special feature that is quite complicated to explain."
"The focus should be on making things automated ."
"The cost is rather expensive. It's a pain point for many clients. They should work to see if they can reduce pricing."
"What would make Sophos SafeGuard better than competitors is if its management console also includes firewall management. In the future, I want Sophos SafeGuard to be more scalable."
"It's a good product, but some are not happy with the boot BCN, and the point-to-point VPN requires the best protection."
"An area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard is the pricing. Pricing should be better when adding a new account or scaling the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"McAfee Complete Data Protection is a little bit expensive."
"The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
"The cost of McAfee Complete Data Protection isn't that high but isn't that cheap as well, so it's in the middle."
"The price is good, it's a low-cost solution."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
"The pricing is quite reasonable compared to other vendors."
"I think the price could be a little bit less."
"The price of this solution needs to be improved."
"The platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."
"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."
"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."
"It would be great if the price of the solution was lower than the current price. If we are to sell this particular solution to smaller businesses and not just enterprise businesses it needs to be lower."
"The licenses are dependant on the number of users and computers you have to protect."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Government
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
Healthcare Company
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 cannot think of any improvements right now.
 

Also Known As

No data available
SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
 

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Sample Customers

Xcel Energy
Rushmoor Borough Council
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