McAfee Complete Data Protection vs Sophos SafeGuard vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption comparison

McAfee and Sophos are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. McAfee is ranked #5 with an average rating of 6.2, while Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0. McAfee holds a 6.5% mindshare in EE, compared to Sophos’s 5.0% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of McAfee users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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93% willing to recommend

Sophos SafeGuard

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93% willing to recommend

Symantec Endpoint Encryption

Read 38 Symantec Endpoint Encryption reviews

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1,362 Comparison Views

80% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between McAfee Complete Data Protection, Sophos SafeGuard, and Symantec Endpoint Encryption based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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February 2026

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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 offers automated incident response, robust security features, and cost savings by preventing unauthorized access and breaches.

Sentiment score

6.4

Sophos SafeGuard offers cost-effective, easy-to-use data protection, enhancing security and reducing costs compared to Microsoft BitLocker.

Sentiment score

7.0

Symantec Endpoint Encryption boosts security, improves productivity, integrates easily, meets user needs, and delivers significant ROI despite no direct revenue.

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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.

Umesh Shetty

Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.8

Users generally appreciate McAfee's prompt and knowledgeable support, though some encounter response delays or expertise issues in specific areas.

Sentiment score

7.5

Users praise Sophos SafeGuard's support for responsiveness and helpfulness, with high ratings despite occasional delays and rare escalations.

Sentiment score

5.0

Symantec Endpoint Encryption's customer service experiences mixed reviews, with responsive support contrasted by delays and regional service inconsistencies.

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.

reviewer2083461

Information Security Analyst at a real estate/law firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

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For technical support from Sophos, I would rate it a perfect ten.

Umesh Shetty

Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd

I am totally satisfied with the quality of support from Sophos.

Oche Ankeli

Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees

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I would rate the technical support from Symantec as nine out of ten.

Keshav Darekar

Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.3

McAfee Complete Data Protection is praised for scalability and adaptability despite minor cloud integration and encryption complexities.

Sentiment score

7.7

Sophos SafeGuard offers seamless, scalable solutions for all user sizes, highly rated for ease of expansion and flexibility.

Sentiment score

7.3

Symantec Endpoint Encryption is praised for scalability and efficient management, despite some hardware compatibility issues, by various users.

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Sophos SafeGuard has different options available, so I can recommend it for small, medium, or enterprise level.

Oche Ankeli

Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees

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I would rate the scalability of Symantec Endpoint Encryption a nine.

Mohamed-Hashem

Project Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.1

McAfee Complete Data Protection is stable, reliable in prevention and monitoring, with swift bug resolution and few performance issues.

Sentiment score

8.4

Sophos SafeGuard is praised for reliability and stability, with few rare issues after updates or configuration errors.

Sentiment score

7.8

Symantec Endpoint Encryption is stable and reliable, with minor performance issues and mixed user ratings from seven to ten.

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If I were to rate stability from one to ten, I would give it a nine.

Umesh Shetty

Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd

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I have been using Symantec Endpoint Encryption for many years, and I find it to be a reliable solution.

Keshav Darekar

Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

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Room For Improvement

McAfee needs better user-friendliness, compatibility, and stability, with improved dashboards, encryption, and support for diverse platforms.

Sophos SafeGuard needs improved encryption, system integration, management, UI, pricing, regional marketing, and comprehensive tutorials for better engagement.

Symantec Endpoint Encryption needs better integration, support, interface, and pricing to improve competitiveness and user satisfaction.

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.

reviewer2083461

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.

Thamodharan Sathaiah

Analyst at PCS

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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.

Umesh Shetty

Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd

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Based on my experience, technically, the product already meets all our requirements.

Mohamed-Hashem

Project Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Support can sometimes be a problem, although not always.

Keshav Darekar

Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

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Setup Cost

McAfee Complete Data Protection offers competitive pricing with comprehensive features, but additional cloud control costs may confuse users.

Sophos SafeGuard is a mid-priced security solution with variable costs, straightforward licensing, and options for extended plans.

Symantec Endpoint Encryption's pricing is higher than alternatives, influenced by various factors, and is considered competitive for large deployments.

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Valuable Features

McAfee Complete Data Protection offers scalable, cost-effective data security with encryption, threat prevention, and cross-platform compatibility.

Sophos SafeGuard is valued for its encryption, ease of use, centralized management, and robust security features including Intercept X integration.

Symantec Endpoint Encryption is praised for strong encryption, management, scalability, seamless integration, ease of use, and effective data protection.

McAfee Complete Data Protection has its own encryption version, and it works independently.

reviewer2083461

Information Security Analyst at a real estate/law firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

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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.

Oche Ankeli

Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees

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.

Umesh Shetty

Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd

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It provides an easy-to-install dashboard that gives a clear understanding of the organization's status regarding encryption and other features.

Keshav Darekar

Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

The most valuable function of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is the integration with our current endpoint protection solution and its administration because it is already integrated with our operating system to Microsoft.

Mohamed-Hashem

Project Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 6.5%, down from 7.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 5.0%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 8.3%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Sophos SafeGuard	5.0%
Symantec Endpoint Encryption	8.3%
McAfee Complete Data Protection	6.5%
Other	80.2%

Endpoint Encryption

Featured Reviews

reviewer2083461

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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Umesh Shetty

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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Keshav Darekar

Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Remote management capability ensures efficient security implementation for endpoints and servers

I use Symantec Endpoint Encryption for endpoint and server security. My current role involves preparing a design document for implementing security features for the product Symantec Endpoint Encryption is easy to use and manage. The solution's remote management capability is helpful, and it…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Marketing Services Firm

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Marketing Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	10

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	16

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 en...

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What do you like most about McAfee Complete Data Protection?

It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective.

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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 ...

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What do you like most about Sophos SafeGuard?

The product is easy to use.

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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 mo...

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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 addit...

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How does Microsoft BitLocker compare with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?

Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive en...

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What do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Encryption?

Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Encryption?

I am not sure about the pricing and licensing cost of Symantec Endpoint Encryption.

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Comparisons

Microsoft BitLocker vs McAfee Complete Data Protection

Compared 38% of the time

Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption vs McAfee Complete Data Protection

Compared 9% of the time

Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs McAfee Complete Data Protection

Compared 8% of the time

ESET Endpoint Encryption vs McAfee Complete Data Protection

Compared 7% of the time

ZENworks Suite vs McAfee Complete Data Protection

Compared 5% of the time

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Microsoft BitLocker vs Sophos SafeGuard

Compared 16% of the time

DigitalPersona Pro Workgroup Data Protection vs Sophos SafeGuard

Compared 13% of the time

Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption vs Sophos SafeGuard

Compared 13% of the time

OpenText Connected MX vs Sophos SafeGuard

Compared 11% of the time

Secude SecureFolder vs Sophos SafeGuard

Compared 6% of the time

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Microsoft BitLocker vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption

Compared 35% of the time

Stormshield Data Security vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption

Compared 9% of the time

ESET Endpoint Encryption vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption

Compared 9% of the time

OpenText Data Privacy and Protection Foundation (Voltage) vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption

Compared 6% of the time

ZENworks Suite vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption

Compared 5% of the time

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McAfee Complete Data Protection

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January 2026

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Also Known As

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SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption

Symantec Drive Encryption

Overview

Sensitive data is constantly at risk of loss, theft, and exposure. Many times, the data simply walks right out the front door on a laptop or USB device. Companies that suffer such a data loss risk serious consequences, including regulatory penalties, public disclosure, brand damage, customer distrust, and financial losses. According to a Ponemon Institute report, 7% of all corporate laptops will be lost or stolen sometime during their useful life. The rapid proliferation of mobile devices with large storage capacities and often internet access is opening up even more channels for data loss or theft, so protecting sensitive, proprietary, and personally identifiable information must be a top priority. McAfee Complete Data Protection Suites address all of these concerns and many more.

McAfee

Protect your confidential information and comply with regulatory mandates safely and securely with SafeGuard Enterprise, Utimaco's comprehensive modular information protection platform. SafeGuard Enterprise is a modular information protection control platform that enforces policy-based security for PCs and mobile devices across mixed environments. SafeGuard Enterprise offers full transparency to end-users and is easy to administer from a single central console.

Sophos

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.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

Xcel Energy

Rushmoor Borough Council

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

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