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ESET Endpoint Encryption vs McAfee Complete Data Protection comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

ESET Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 19.3%, up from 12.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 7.6%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

Lucky  Lushaba - PeerSpot reviewer
Has an user-friendly UI which even a non-technical person can use
The product should be more responsive regarding feedback if it detects something in our infrastructure. I believe there's a backend that their engineers use to detect viruses in our system. We would appreciate it if they could promptly provide feedback and give us recommendations on how to better protect our infrastructure beyond their system. Additionally, we hope for improved integration with the other systems we currently use. It would be beneficial if they could collaborate to create something that facilitates integration between these systems.
ObaseunAwoyinfa - PeerSpot reviewer
Encrypts the hard drive, offers data protection policies and effective part of DLP strategy
The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier. It's not a very robust classifier, which is where its limitation lies. For example, you see a lot of higher-end solutions where people can classify data more effectively, adding labels like transcription labels and such. McAfee’s classifier doesn't handle all those tasks. It doesn’t offer the same level of functionality as other data classification tools. You can't do things like fingerprinting and other advanced classification methods. However, if you were to make it more robust, the product could become too heavy to run effectively on endpoints and servers. So, to be honest, I can't think of anything else off the top of my head that could be added. I think it's a great solution as it stands. If anyone wants extended data classification, they can leverage other tools like Titus, Fortra's Classifier Suite (previously known as Boldon James Classifier), or even Microsoft AIP if they have the budget. You can also leverage Trellix to enhance your data protection. From my point of view, McAfee Complete Data Protection is one of the best solutions out there, if not the best, to be honest.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution's UI is user-friendly. Even a non-technical person can use it."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The usability is the most valuable feature."
"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is its rate of capturing viruses and malware."
"The most valuable feature is that everything is done on the server."
"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The setup is getting easier."
"The product is easy to implement and configure."
"I have found the USB part most valuable."
"The beauty of McAfee is that they are not looking at encryption from one single standpoint. It is a broader solution."
"Reporting and encryption are its most valuable features."
"The console allows us to manage not only endpoint protection, but DLP, and also integration with MVISION Cloud."
"The interface is user-friendly and it provides a large number of options."
"With proper policies and configuration, it prevents sending corporate data to both cloud storage or to flash drives and data extraction."
"I am satisfied with the customer service/technical support."
"I don't need to have any interaction with this product, which means that it is very, very good, and it is doing its job."
 

Cons

"Integration with central management needs improvement."
"The initial setup could be made easier."
"I would like to see better compatibility with mobile devices."
"There should be more frequent updates."
"The product should be more responsive regarding feedback if it detects something in our infrastructure. I believe there's a backend that their engineers use to detect viruses in our system. We would appreciate it if they could promptly provide feedback and give us recommendations on how to better protect our infrastructure beyond their system. Additionally, we hope for improved integration with the other systems we currently use. It would be beneficial if they could collaborate to create something that facilitates integration between these systems."
"I would like more robust reporting as part of the Remote Administrator."
"From an admin perspective, the solution's UI could be more user-friendly."
"If you have issues with your network, you can't get updates, which is a problem."
"This solution does not do as well at protecting the end-user against unknown viruses."
"There are compatibility issues with the Chrome browser."
"Initial setup was complex."
"The product consumes too much RAM and CPU for its processing and this can lead to resource issues on PCs."
"We are looking for more granular control over the policies."
"It is difficult to manage."
"There's a limited coverage of operating systems. The marketing strategies need to change drastically."
"We encountered several problems with the solution's stability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."
"Instead of installing ESET on each machine at each location, we just do it remotely. This has been a time saver for us."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest, I rate its pricing a two."
"There are some inexpensive products compared to ESET Endpoint Encryption, but they lack the essential features."
"The pricing is mid-ranged and could be more cost-effective."
"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
"We paid for an annual subscription, and it was reasonable."
"The National University System dedicates 500 of their 5000 licenses to us, which is $14/yr per device. Most companies are paying $99 or $120 per device a year."
"The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
"The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
"The cost of McAfee Complete Data Protection isn't that high but isn't that cheap as well, so it's in the middle."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution a seven."
"The licensing is yearly."
"When it comes to pricing, I've observed an increase recently."
"The solution is more expensive than one of its competitors."
"The solution is affordable"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Government
7%
Retailer
6%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Government
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ESET Endpoint Encryption?
The product should be more responsive regarding feedback if it detects something in our infrastructure. I believe there's a backend that their engineers use to detect viruses in our system. We woul...
Would you choose Microsoft BitLocker or McAfee Complete Data Protection?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection....
What do you like most about McAfee Complete Data Protection?
It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Complete Data Protection?
The huge problem I see is pricing. We understand that DLP is not cheap anywhere in the world, but we constantly lose our protection because of pricing. Sometimes, this is because end users prefer t...
 

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Sample Customers

CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare
Xcel Energy
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