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ESET Endpoint Encryption vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

ESET and Sophos are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. ESET is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.5, while Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.7. ESET holds a 17.5% mindshare in EE, compared to Sophos’s 2.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Sophos users who would recommend it.
ESET Endpoint Encryption
Read 14 ESET Endpoint Encryption reviews
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100% willing to recommend
Sophos SafeGuard
Read 41 Sophos SafeGuard reviews
  • 699 Views
  • 511 Comparison Views
92% willing to recommend
 

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Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between ESET Endpoint Encryption 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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Categories and Ranking

ESET Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 17.5%, up from 11.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 2.5%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Nobuaki Kitamura - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 5, 2024
An antivirus system that is scalable and stable but needs improvement in pricing and security
ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system.  The product is reasonable.  ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security.  ESET Endpoint Encryption is stable.  The product is scalable. My company has 3000 users.  I haven't used technical support much.  ESET Endpoint…
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ManelAlvarez - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 8, 2024
Protects user data and offers data control and has an easy deployment
We use the solution to protect the user data The solution offers data control. One of the key functions is backup and recovery. 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…
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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 most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is the high level of encryption protection."
"The Remote Administrator is the most valuable feature that ESET offers for us. Centralized management of our ESET environment is what I like about the Remote Administrator."
"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is its rate of capturing viruses and malware."
"The product is easy to implement and configure."
"This solution can be centrally managed."
"The tool does not slow down the computer."
"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"It is very secure and we have finally decided to use this after a thorough check. The interface is easy to navigate."
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"I like that Sophos SafeGuard provides excellent technical support."
"The tool is very safe, reliable, and fast."
"The user interface is simple, It makes it very easy to use."
"It's quite easy to integrate Safeguard with BitLocker"
"The monitoring features are easy to use."
"Security-wise, it's one of the best."
"It is seamless and easy to install. We haven't encountered any recent issues."
"The solution has done a fabulous job of protecting us from threats."
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Cons

"Integration with central management needs improvement."
"I would like to see better compatibility with mobile devices."
"There should be more frequent updates."
"From an admin perspective, the solution's UI could be more user-friendly."
"The overall compatibility of the device is an area where the solution lacks."
"The solution should have better synchronization with active directory users and passwords for use in the encryption."
"ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security."
"If you have issues with your network, you can't get updates, which is a problem."
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"The product is not cheap."
"There's no centralized management. This is a drawback."
"SafeGuard's user interface is ugly and doesn't provide reports, so we have to go into the database and get information from there by creating queries."
"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."
"The solution lacks direct connectivity to Azure AD."
"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."
"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 cost is rather expensive. It's a pain point for many clients. They should work to see if they can reduce pricing."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest, I rate its pricing a two."
"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."
"There are some inexpensive products compared to ESET Endpoint Encryption, but they lack the essential features."
"It is neither very expensive, nor cheap. Overall it is affordable and there is a long term arrangement between our company and the solution providers for license."
"The pricing is mid-ranged and could be more cost-effective."
"Instead of installing ESET on each machine at each location, we just do it remotely. This has been a time saver for us."
"ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."
"We paid for an annual subscription, and it was reasonable."
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"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 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."
"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"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."
"The platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."
"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 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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Government
7%
University
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ESET Endpoint Encryption?
The tool does not slow down the computer.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ESET Endpoint Encryption?
We paid for an annual subscription, and it was reasonable.
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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...
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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

ESET Endpoint Encryption is a simple-to-use encryption application for companies large and small. Take advantage of the optimized setup that speeds up the time to adoption for admins. The client side requires no user interaction, increasing user compliance and the security of your company data.

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.
 

Sample Customers

CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare
Rushmoor Borough Council
Buyer's Guide
ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. Sophos SafeGuard
October 2024
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