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McAfee Complete Data Protection vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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 enhances automation, reduces breach risks, and ensures machine security, earning high customer satisfaction.
Sentiment score
7.0
Symantec Endpoint Encryption boosts productivity, meets security needs, and ensures easy deployment with effective data protection and timely issue resolution.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
McAfee customer support is praised for security and knowledge but criticized for response delays and inconsistent service quality.
Sentiment score
5.0
Symantec Endpoint Encryption's support receives mixed reviews, with concerns about response times and communication, but some report positive experiences.
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
I would rate the technical support from Symantec as nine out of ten.
Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
McAfee Complete Data Protection scales easily for various organizations, offering adaptable licenses while facing minor cloud and encryption challenges.
Sentiment score
7.3
Symantec Endpoint Encryption is scalable for businesses of all sizes, with scores of 6-9, despite some deployment concerns.
I would rate the scalability of McAfee Complete Data Protection as good; I am confident it is good.
Software Integration Engineer at Thales
I would rate the scalability of Symantec Endpoint Encryption a nine.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
McAfee Complete Data Protection is highly reliable and adaptable, despite occasional challenges, receiving top ratings from users.
Sentiment score
7.8
Symantec Endpoint Encryption is stable and reliable, though some face minor update issues and disk encryption dissatisfaction.
I have been using Symantec Endpoint Encryption for many years, and I find it to be a reliable solution.
Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

McAfee Complete Data Protection needs an improved interface, better integration, reduced resource usage, and advanced features for competitiveness.
Symantec Endpoint Encryption requires enhancements in deployment, integration, usability, support, management, efficiency, cost, and advanced security features.
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 changes I would suggest for McAfee Complete Data Protection involve its global control capability.
Software Integration Engineer at Thales
Based on my experience, technically, the product already meets all our requirements.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Support can sometimes be a problem, although not always.
Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

McAfee Complete Data Protection offers moderate pricing, varies by contract, endpoint volume, and additional services, with mixed affordability opinions.
Symantec Endpoint Encryption pricing is competitive initially, but additional modules can increase costs, affecting overall affordability.
 

Valuable Features

McAfee Complete Data Protection offers robust security with data loss prevention, encryption, user-friendly interface, and seamless integration capabilities.
Symantec Endpoint Encryption excels in management, encryption, and integration, offering ease of use, robust security, and convenient licensing.
The value and benefits from working with McAfee Complete Data Protection include keeping up with details and maintaining security from attacks.
Software Integration Engineer at Thales
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
It attempts to detect CVS quickly and recognizes it to fix it or alert us so we have to update patches if required.
Solutions Architect at IBM
It provides an easy-to-install dashboard that gives a clear understanding of the organization's status regarding encryption and other features.
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.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 6.3%, down from 7.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 8.1%, down from 9.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption8.1%
McAfee Complete Data Protection6.3%
Other85.6%
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.
Jagadeesh B - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at IBM
Security monitoring has improved and protects mission-level mac segments for critical users
Currently, I am not using this because it is mandated on Office 365, which we are not currently maintaining. We are just using the manage feature, so it is not something we control. We are using Cisco SecureClient for VPN. Symantec Endpoint Encryption is only used at the MAC level segment for the B Mission levels for security purposes, and it is only from the ten user perspective. It is straightforward and not complex. I would rate the complexity as a seven, but I would rate the product itself as a nine. We have approximately fifty thousand in budget. Better security methods are valuable features that we can suggest, as everything is under liability. My overall review rating for this solution is nine out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with McAfee Complete Data Protection?
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How does Microsoft BitLocker compare with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
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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.
What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Based on my experience, technically, the product already meets all our requirements. The only improvement would be if the prices of Symantec Endpoint Encryption could be lower to compete better in ...
 

Also Known As

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Symantec Drive Encryption
 

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Sample Customers

Xcel Energy
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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