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Microsoft BitLocker vs Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft BitLocker
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
66
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (1st)
Wave Systems Safend Data Pr...
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
8th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (52nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of Microsoft BitLocker is 19.8%, down from 38.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite is 6.6%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Data Protection Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft BitLocker19.8%
Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite6.6%
Other73.6%
Mobile Data Protection
 

Featured Reviews

MK
Engineer Ii - Design at Tektekies
Integration streamlines security management and supports both cloud and on-premises environments
Microsoft BitLocker implementation requires careful consideration. When any BIOS change occurs, Microsoft BitLocker activates because it detects a potential vulnerability, which is its intended function. Since BIOS updates are necessary periodically, it is crucial that whoever implements Microsoft BitLocker knows how to recover the key, especially when dealing with important devices such as a CEO's laptop. The implementation process is straightforward, and it operates in the background. Once initiated, it continues to function even if the computer is turned off. It proceeds without user notification, which is beneficial. The progress can be monitored along with other relevant information.
it_user116502 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Expert at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
I like the device control. This solution helps us manage risk. Re-installation kills machines. To remove a machine, you have to perform a full reimage.
The most valuable feature is device control This solution helps us manage risk. I would like to see a better upgrade path and process. There are no major issues with the product, but there are major issues with the local reseller and their ability to support us. We have been using this solution…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution works the way it's supposed to - stability and scalability are fine."
"They observed cost savings after implementing Microsoft BitLocker because they requested BitLocker with System Center."
"The transition to Microsoft BitLocker has proven worthwhile due to cost savings."
"There is no fear of losing my job as a result of unauthorized access to my flash drives, and any other drives."
"Microsoft BitLocker is a Microsoft native product that provides good encryption."
"The most valuable feature is the simplicity and integration with the Microsoft Clouds platform."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the protection and ease of use."
"Whole Disk Encryption is great. BitLocker runs seamlessly during boot up."
"The most valuable feature is device control."
 

Cons

"The product could be improved by simplifying the implementation process and the integration between Active Directory and BitLocker could be better."
"The deployment process regarding prerequisites and automation could be easy to understand."
"The solution should have a better user interface and dashboard."
"The solution could be improved if it was more user friendly."
"Although drive encryption could be running in the background, it took a long time to encrypt a drive."
"User profiles can be improved so that people can create their own passwords. It has one password per machine, which is a problem. We would prefer each user to have his or her own boot password. Each user can have a username and password or biometrics, such as fingerprints and iris scanner, integrated into the boot process, but I really can't see that coming anytime soon, if ever."
"In future releases, I would like to see a feature where I can have a view of each device that has BitLocker to see if these machines are encrypted or not. So, I just want a view or a dashboard that can tell us so that I can remediate and add BitLocker to those systems or devices."
"The solution lacks the ability to allow its user to provide limited access to someone."
"Once the solution is installed, it cannot be installed again without killing machines."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is a totally free solution."
"We can activate the product at no cost."
"We already use Microsoft products, and Microsoft BitLocker is an add-on product that is free of cost for us."
"The solution is expensive."
"BitLocker is already in Windows 10 and its price has already been "paid"."
"The cost of this solution is bundled in with part of the subscription for the Microsoft Cloud. We have users subscribed to Enterprise E5 and it comes with E5"
"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."
"The tool is cheap compared to the products offered by competitors. If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the tool's price as one."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
9%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise25
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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 the DE partitions while it is sometimes more straightforward and faster to reinsta...
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....
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 encryption and it successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protecti...
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Also Known As

BitLocker, MS BitLocker
Safend Data Protection Suite
 

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Sample Customers

ACV, Proaxis Therapy, Choice Hotels International, adnymics GmbH, Intermedia, NMBS/SNCB
National Health Service (NHS) Wales
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