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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 (3rd)
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) (51st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 16.5%, up from 12.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite is 6.0%, up from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Data Protection Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos SafeGuard16.5%
Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite6.0%
Other77.5%
Mobile Data Protection
 

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Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
Easy installation and maintenance have improved data security with two-way encryption
I don't see any area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard. Sophos SafeGuard doesn't have on-premises solutions; it's completely available on the cloud only. It's on a public cloud; they don't have any other deployment models, just their own lease. We are not properly aware if they are using AWS or Microsoft Azure since Sophos employs their own cloud solution, which I think is Amazon. AI is not integrated into Sophos SafeGuard; AI is available in EDR and XDR. AI is not required for this product; it is only focused on key management which they already manage well in other products. The overall rating for the product is a ten out of ten.
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 setup process is straightforward and takes around 20 minutes to an hour to complete."
"Sophos is a complete solution that has a range of firewalls and all of the software bundles from the endpoint to the data center."
"It's quite easy to integrate Safeguard with BitLocker"
"The overall rating for the product is a ten out of ten."
"We use it to manage BitLocker and find it very easy to set up."
"If you purchase Sophos your data and your network will be secured."
"The platform has significantly enhanced our data security posture by ensuring that sensitive information remains encrypted and protected from unauthorized access."
"This solution allows us to easily manage devices from Sophos Central cloud."
"The most valuable feature is device control."
 

Cons

"The Office 360 integration could be improved."
"Sometimes, multiple updates and crashes happen in the tool, making it an area where improvements are required."
"It just needs a little bit more on the reporting side. Its reporting can be improved a little bit in terms of being able to know that things are in the right status. I should be able to pull a report to make sure that everything is all right. It could also have cloud integration. At the time I was using it, it wasn't a cloud product."
"Sophos SafeGuard cannot block or quarantine such viruses. Quarantine is a feature with shortcomings that needs improvement."
"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."
"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."
"You have to pay extra for some additional features, like data extraction. It would be nice if everything was available in one bundle."
"The encryption could be improved."
"Once the solution is installed, it cannot be installed again without killing machines."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."
"The licenses are dependant on the number of users and computers you have to protect."
"The pricing is good and now they offer three year and five year plans. After that if one lokes the service they can choose the lifetime service."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"The platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."
"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."
"Licensing for this solution is on a yearly basis."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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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National Health Service (NHS) Wales
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