Sophos SafeGuard vs WinMagic SecureDoc comparison

Sophos and WinMagic are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.9, while WinMagic is ranked #10. Sophos holds a 2.6% mindshare in EE, compared to WinMagic’s 3.7% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Sophos users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WinMagic users who would recommend it.

Sophos SafeGuard

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92% willing to recommend

WinMagic SecureDoc

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Sophos SafeGuard and WinMagic SecureDoc are competitive products in the encryption solutions category for data protection. While Sophos SafeGuard is notable for its pricing and support, WinMagic SecureDoc is considered superior due to its comprehensive features, justifying its cost for some buyers.

Features: Sophos SafeGuard offers strong encryption, DLP integration, and easy management of encryption keys. WinMagic SecureDoc supports diverse operating systems extensively, provides centralized management capabilities, and offers a holistic approach to security.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sophos SafeGuard features a straightforward deployment process integrated with existing IT infrastructure and reliable customer service. WinMagic SecureDoc requires a more extensive setup emphasizing security, providing detailed assistance during the process.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos SafeGuard is generally more cost-effective, appealing to budget-conscious buyers seeking good ROI. WinMagic SecureDoc's higher setup costs are a reflection of its extensive features and potential for better long-term ROI, especially for organizations needing robust security and customization.

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Categories and Ranking

Sophos SafeGuard

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

2nd

Ranking in Mobile Data Protection

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

WinMagic SecureDoc

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

10th

Ranking in Mobile Data Protection

8th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 2.6%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WinMagic SecureDoc is 3.7%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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it_user774159

System Administrator at Five9

Provides DLP and security of all company data on workstations, however we had issues with deployment on legacy-formatted drives

The Central Management server Provides DLP and security of all company data on workstations. MacOS X is missing features. OS X High Sierra is still not supported. 11 months. We had issues with deployment on legacy-formatted drives so make sure you know how your drives are formatted. The…

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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

"It's easy to use. You have to pay extra for additional, but the basic product is fantastic. It will be a good solution for you, depending on your requirements."

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

"The overall rating for the product is a ten out of ten."

"The solution can be easily connected and it is very secure."

"Integration with other solutions is one of its strongest points. It's very easy to integrate and automate."

"The user experience and the quality of the features are good."

"For general data protection and GDPR requirements, which are relevant because we work with European companies, SafeGuard helps us stay compliant."

"The most valuable features of the solution are the fact that they are able to encrypt the hard disk and to encrypt USB sticks."

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"The Central Management server."

Cons

"You have to pay extra for some additional features, like data extraction. It would be nice if everything was available in one bundle."

"The solution lacks direct connectivity to Azure AD."

"There's no centralized management. This is a drawback."

"In the next release, I would like to see more automation with the endpoint logging, but it's a special feature that is quite complicated to explain."

"The product is not cheap."

"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."

"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."

"The product's initial setup process could be easier to understand for new users."

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"MacOS X is missing features."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the pricing two or three on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"We pay around $10 a year for each endpoint, including support."

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

"The platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."

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"Licensing and pricing is on par with the market."

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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%

Government

15%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Healthcare Company

12%

Legal Firm

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Sophos SafeGuard?

The product is easy to use.

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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...

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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...

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Also Known As

SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption

SecureDoc

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

SecureDoc is used by some of the world's largest organizations. By simplifying data security we can help save time and reduce costs associated with security management. At the end of the day, we make data security easy.

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Sample Customers

Rushmoor Borough Council

NEC Group,Export Development Canada, SecureDoc University of Guelph, Swiss Bank, Suva (Swiss Accident Insurance), Money Partners (UK), Children's Hospital of Denver, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Arch Chemicals

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