Sophos SafeGuard vs Trend Micro Mobile Security comparison

Sophos SafeGuard vs. Trend Micro Mobile Security

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Sophos SafeGuard

Ranking in Mobile Data Protection

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Encryption (2nd)

Trend Micro Mobile Security

Ranking in Mobile Data Protection

4th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 7.9%, down from 12.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Mobile Security is 5.6%, up from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Mobile Data Protection

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ManelAlvarez

Technical engineer at Devoteam Management Consulting

Protects user data and offers data control and has an easy deployment

The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost. It’s easy to deploy and has a central console where you can see whether the laptops are encrypted, updated, and protected. It protects devices, including USB and other external devices, and guarantees data loss protection. Additionally, with device control, you can ensure that no ransomware is introduced into the network. For me, this is of very high value.

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NaveedUddin

Head of IT at Fotco

Ensures secure mobile communication and effective app management

We use Trend Micro Mobile Security for mobile communication security. All of our mobile communications pass through the Trend Micro firewall, providing a secure channel, including our mobile application security for management people's emails The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Mobile…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the GUI is easy to use."

"The features that I have found most valuable are encryption tools that encrypt the hard disk and the USB sticks."

"Security-wise, it's one of the best."

"I like that Sophos SafeGuard provides excellent technical support."

"Sophos SafeGuard is very easy to implement, and the connection for remote users is beneficial."

"The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost."

"It has a feature that allows only three files to be encrypted by ransomware before it automatically revokes the process."

"The product filters phishing emails."

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"The solution effectively detects virus trends and prevents threats."

"The Android protection, it’s faster."

"Customer service has been excellent. Trend Micro has very good deals and support - also in the Middle East."

"Their ransomware protection is useful."

"Setting up the product is not too difficult."

"Parental control"

"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Mobile Security is the security it provides."

"The solution offers a lot of custom features."

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Cons

"Once you lock a server, you won't be able to install or put something on that particular server, but on the PC or machines, the lockdown feature is not there, and it is a query our company raised when we had to provide details for Sophos' review."

"The tutorials need to be simplified. The existing ones need to be easier to follow and we could use some tutorials for basic setups. They should aim to be more like Cisco, which offers very good tutorials and materials."

"The cost is rather expensive. It's a pain point for many clients. They should work to see if they can reduce pricing."

"What would make Sophos SafeGuard better than competitors is if its management console also includes firewall management. In the future, I want Sophos SafeGuard to be more scalable."

"Sometimes, multiple updates and crashes happen in the tool, making it an area where improvements are required."

"SafeGuard's user interface is ugly and doesn't provide reports, so we have to go into the database and get information from there by creating queries."

"When you have the PPM chipset, you can have the power-on authentication, when you boot up your machine, you can set the six-digit passcode. As of right now, SafeGuard can't manage the six-digit passcode in terms of the expiration, and I need that added as a feature."

"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."

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"The iOS protection: This is because Apple will “close” your smartphone."

"There is always room for improvement in security."

"There have been some users who have been complaining about the interface being unfriendly and when the application software is installed on their phone making their mobile slow."

"The main challenge with Trend Micro Mobile Security for iPhone users is the complex setup process due to Apple's stringent security requirements."

"Contact Backup."

"This solution is weak and cannot detect the latest ransomware."

"There is a delay issue when receiving emails on mobile compared to a laptop."

"Trend Micro tends to drain the battery running in the background, but apart from that, they need to improve their updates."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard should be transparent. If you want to get support for Sophos SafeGuard, you don't get pricing information about support costs, and in the end, you'll get charged more."

"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."

"Regarding pricing, it's a middle-priced solution. We typically use Sophos SafeGuard with the Sophos firewall, which includes VPN connections. The cost depends on the number of users, with some customers requiring hundreds of connections and others needing around a thousand."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."

"The licensing costs depend on the series. For example, XG 85 can be around $200. If you go to ACC or to a four or five-year enterprise solution, you will find these devices can cost $10,000. It depends on the series."

"Licensing for this solution is on a yearly basis."

"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."

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"We have a license that we renew yearly."

"Each license costs about $10/year. It's fairly inexpensive because it's a new product. In Pakistan, no more than two or three companies can apply for mobile protection right now. I don't know if there are ancillary costs above the standard licensing fee."

"Very cheap in cost"

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Healthcare Company

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Real Estate/Law Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Performing Arts

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Sophos SafeGuard?

The product is easy to use.

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?

We need more products to be added in Sophos, such as SASE, which is currently not available. The only drawback I see with Sophos SafeGuard is that it lacks a SASE solution, which is a separate prod...

What do you like most about Trend Micro Mobile Security?

Their ransomware protection is useful.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro Mobile Security?

Trend Micro Mobile Security is competitively priced. During a comparative analysis at the time of acquisition, we found it to be very good in terms of value for money.

What needs improvement with Trend Micro Mobile Security?

There is a delay issue when receiving emails on mobile compared to a laptop. The laptop receives the email earlier than the mobile.

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Also Known As

SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption

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Overview

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

Trend Micro Mobile Security Solutions includes Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android and Trend Micro Mobile Security for iOS devices that provide advanced comprehensive protection against ransonware, identity theft, phishing scams, fraudulent websites, etc and safeguards your privacy on Facebook and Twitter. It also includes Trend Micro Password Manager software that helps to securely store all passwords and sensitive information, to access them when needed on PCs, Macs, and mobile phones and tablets.

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Sample Customers

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Sophos SafeGuard vs. Trend Micro Mobile Security