Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

Check Point Software Technologies and Sophos are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.5, while Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.7. Check Point Software Technologies holds a 1.5% mindshare in EE, compared to Sophos’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Check Point Software Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Read 42 Sophos SafeGuard reviews

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92% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade and Sophos SafeGuard based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Endpoint Encryption solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs. Sophos SafeGuard

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Categories and Ranking

Check Point Full Disk Encry...

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

7th

Ranking in Mobile Data Protection

3rd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sophos SafeGuard

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

2nd

Ranking in Mobile Data Protection

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is 1.5%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 2.3%, down from 4.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Encryption

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Danit Sannikov

Project manager at SII

Can be well-integrated with the existing systems in a company and is very intuitive to use

I once faced a problem with the tool, but I remember that I managed to work without a VPN, and then the problem with the product was sorted out somehow. An option to connect not only with the username and password but also through SMS in an easy manner is something that needs to be added to the tool. When I changed the way I connect to the tool to the SMS option, I did it because I bought a new phone, and it had a problem connecting with the tool, after which I had to go to the settings to change it, so I felt it was not very intuitive. In other platforms, the user will have two options to connect, one of which is with a username and password, and the other one is with an SMS.

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ManelAlvarez

Director of Cybersecurity 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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution provides complete security for one's workstation."

"The encryption ensures each of our drives is not invasive and that the user does not have a bad experience even while the drive is being encrypted."

"Encryption prevents data loss which can cost the organization a lot of resources."

"We never had any complaints about the performance of computers with this tool to be able to manage the protection of disks and drives."

"This software has helped individuals in the organization avoid data loss."

"The most valuable feature of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is hard disk protection."

"The product's initial setup phase is totally fine."

"This encryption is relatively fast and really covers the needs required."

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"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."

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

"SafeGuard's best feature is its stability."

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

"It is seamless and easy to install. We haven't encountered any recent issues."

"The product filters phishing emails."

"It's the best solution on the market."

"The platform has significantly enhanced our data security posture by ensuring that sensitive information remains encrypted and protected from unauthorized access."

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Cons

"The cost of maintaining the system is high for personal use."

"The tool is too expensive to be an add-on to the main solution. They could launch it independently so that costs can be lowered."

"In the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment."

"Sometimes the performance rates are not consistent."

"The response time for technical support could be faster."

"While the solution works as it should, it is overly expensive."

"There are a few cases of security breaches when the networking system fails and can lead to malware attacks. The next release should focus more on data virtualization and support for all computing devices."

"The encryption is fast; however, when it comes to generating decryption of the OS disks, it is sometimes very slow, generating a loss of time."

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"The solution is not using other features like booting encryption, because it causes very heavy processing of the workstation. If they could find some way to handle the encryption and decryption to be lighter on the workstation it would be better."

"It's a good product, but some are not happy with the boot BCN, and the point-to-point VPN requires the best protection."

"Sophos could improve transparency around licensing and renewal costs. Unexpected costs have arisen during license renewals, impacting our budget planning."

"Sophos should conduct some seminars to teach people how to use it and also to inform the users about what they should do in case of problems."

"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 integration could be a little better."

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

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"As it costs $125 per workstation per year, something which is above the price of what the competition is charging, the solution is definitely too expensive."

"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."

"We have a yearly license with Sophos which is around $1000-$1200 or so per annum. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."

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

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

"The pricing is reasonable."

"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

20%

Security Firm

14%

Financial Services Firm

Insurance Company

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Healthcare Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?

It is a cross-platform tool.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?

The cost of licenses depends on the characteristics or implementation you are looking for.

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What needs improvement with Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?

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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?

The product is expensive. I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.

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What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?

The recovery process could be improved.

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Overview

The Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade provides automatic security for all information on endpoint hard drives, including user data, operating system files and temporary and erased files. For maximum data protection, multi-factor pre-boot authentication ensures user identity, while encryption prevents data loss from theft.
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