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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
5.9
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.
Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
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.
I've spoken to support engineers out of the USA, and they're excellent. They know what they're talking about. They're passionate about the product.
Information Security Analyst at a real estate/law firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
For technical support from Sophos, I would rate it a perfect ten.
Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
I am totally satisfied with the quality of support from Sophos.
Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
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.
Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees
 

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.
Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
 

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.
On a technical level, when I draw a comparison between McAfee Complete Data Protection and CrowdStrike, McAfee Complete Data Protection is a one out of ten, and then CrowdStrike is a ten out of ten.
Information Security Analyst at a real estate/law firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
They must improve or address USB-bound viruses and external media-bound viruses properly in McAfee Complete Data Protection.
Analyst at PCS
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.
Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
 

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.
McAfee Complete Data Protection has its own encryption version, and it works independently.
Information Security Analyst at a real estate/law firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Maintenance of Sophos SafeGuard is easy; there's no real maintenance involved, only a one-time deployment, and everything runs on automation after that.
Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
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.
Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
35
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 January 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 6.2%, down from 8.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 4.7%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Sophos SafeGuard4.7%
McAfee Complete Data Protection6.2%
Other89.1%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2083461 - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Analyst at a real estate/law firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Secures data loss for our law firm but has struggled with outdated, complex management
On a technical level, when I draw a comparison between McAfee Complete Data Protection and CrowdStrike, McAfee Complete Data Protection is a one out of ten, and then CrowdStrike is a ten out of ten. I say that technically McAfee Complete Data Protection is so low because the console and the portal haven't changed in almost ten years. It's had some slight visual improvements, but that's it. It's not really working in a modern portal the way that some of the enterprise apps like CrowdStrike actually work. McAfee Complete Data Protection is also very difficult to use. It takes a lot of time to get my head around how it actually operates. It's not very intuitive. However, in terms of pricing and the specific use cases that I have, it's good.
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Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
Easy installation and maintenance have improved data security with two-way encryption
I don't see any area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard. Sophos SafeGuard doesn't have on-premises solutions; it's completely available on the cloud only. It's on a public cloud; they don't have any other deployment models, just their own lease. We are not properly aware if they are using AWS or Microsoft Azure since Sophos employs their own cloud solution, which I think is Amazon. AI is not integrated into Sophos SafeGuard; AI is available in EDR and XDR. AI is not required for this product; it is only focused on key management which they already manage well in other products. The overall rating for the product is a ten out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
Healthcare Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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