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Microsoft BitLocker vs Stormshield Data Security vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Microsoft BitLocker is 16.5%, down from 39.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Stormshield Data Security is 1.5%, up from 0.6% 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 (%)
Microsoft BitLocker16.5%
Symantec Endpoint Encryption8.1%
Stormshield Data Security1.5%
Other73.9%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

Ibrahin Gamal - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Technology Specialist at ITE Corp
Data protection improves while users adapt to user access complexities
Recovery options are useful with Microsoft BitLocker. When we get the recovery key from Microsoft, people who we show how BitLocker works did not know the facts about BitLocker. When we tell them about recovery keys, it is very difficult for them to get to the users who have issues in their PCs and do not have the knowledge. When IT asked about the scenario, it was difficult for them. They needed something where they could go to the administration portal to unlock the PC for the user, but we tell them that when a user asks for a recovery key, it consists of 32 numbers to unlock their PC. They observed cost savings after implementing Microsoft BitLocker because they requested BitLocker with System Center. They found that it did not have a high cost, as it is a built-in feature in Windows. When they asked about other solutions, it was very expensive for large numbers in other corporates or organizations. They were very satisfied with Microsoft BitLocker with System Center Configuration Manager.
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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
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
University
9%
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Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise25
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Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

What should one take into account when replacing PGP with Microsoft BitLocker?
Beware to make backup of useful data, then use reverse decryption policy from Symantec panel/McAfee ePO to decrypt th...
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...
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 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...
What is your primary use case for Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
We are using Symantec Endpoint Encryption for encrypting our file servers. I am not involved technically in the imple...
 

Also Known As

BitLocker, MS BitLocker
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Symantec Drive Encryption
 

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Sample Customers

ACV, Proaxis Therapy, Choice Hotels International, adnymics GmbH, Intermedia, NMBS/SNCB
SFR, MorphoTrust USA, Visiativ, SPIE ICS, DCNS, RATP
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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