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Sophos SafeGuard vs Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (4th)
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 Sophos SafeGuard is 16.1%, up from 9.6% 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 (%)
Sophos SafeGuard16.1%
Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite6.6%
Other77.3%
Mobile Data Protection
 

Featured Reviews

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Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees
Integrated security features ensure seamless protection and inspire long-term trust
The reason why I went for Sophos SafeGuard is that it's got every function that I would need for an antivirus or system protection, and another thing that Sophos has done that makes it even more important for me is the synchronized security. 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. Until that system is checked and cleaned, there is no internet access for that system, which alone is a game changer for me. Those developers at Sophos are very innovative, and I don't think they need to improve anything because they are thousands of steps ahead. Before I can think of any feature that should be added, it's already there, and all I get is just a notification that this feature is available, to give it a try and let them know if it is something I want to add. You must understand that every feature comes with a price, not for free. The more features I add, the additions are based on the need; if it's not needed, I am not going to add them.
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

"I like the support most of all."
"Sophos SafeGuard offers one of the best VPNs I've seen, and the solution is very good in terms of securities because all information is protected and encrypted with very good anti-viral applications."
"The most valuable feature is the cloud-based supervision that is offered by Sophos Central."
"It's the best solution on the market."
"Security-wise, it's one of the best."
"It is seamless and easy to install. We haven't encountered any recent issues."
"The solution is valuable as it offers protection against ransomware, with a feature that allows only three files to be encrypted by ransomware before it automatically revokes the process, and it provides one central console to manage file encryption and disk encryption, where I can manage both features and create templates to apply to other customers."
"We have a process and policies, including that all data should be secure, and SafeGuard has helped us to protect that integrity to confidentiality."
"The most valuable feature is device control."
 

Cons

"From version eight, Windows 8 onwards, SafeGuard doesn't work 100% of the time, so we have to use BitLocker for the encrypting and only the key management is done by SafeGuard."
"The product's next release could have integration features with different internal and external systems. Sometimes, it doesn't work with Azure."
"The focus should be on making things automated ."
"Technical support could be a bit better."
"Technical support isn't so good; it needs to be improved."
"Having a DLP integrated with the encryption engine would be very good."
"Sometimes, when the product has a firmware upgrade, we encounter implementation problems, which can delay the connection and require a reset and reinstallation. It has been a persistent issue with Sophos SafeGuard."
"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."
"Once the solution is installed, it cannot be installed again without killing machines."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."
"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."
"It would be great if the price of the solution was lower than the current price. If we are to sell this particular solution to smaller businesses and not just enterprise businesses it needs to be lower."
"We pay around $10 a year for each endpoint, including support."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise8
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Questions from the Community

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?
I don't think they have anything to add except that maybe they should do their research to see if there are new additions needed. Everything seems very straightforward.
What is your primary use case for Sophos SafeGuard?
I use Sophos SafeGuard for both end user workstation as well as servers.
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Also Known As

SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
Safend Data Protection Suite
 

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Sample Customers

Rushmoor Borough Council
National Health Service (NHS) Wales
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