ESET Endpoint Encryption vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

ESET and Sophos are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. ESET is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.5, while Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.7. ESET holds a 18.8% mindshare in EE, compared to Sophos’s 2.3% 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 42 Sophos SafeGuard reviews

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448 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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ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. Sophos SafeGuard

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Categories and Ranking

ESET Endpoint Encryption

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sophos SafeGuard

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mobile Data Protection (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 18.8%, up from 11.7% 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.

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Featured Reviews

Lucky Lushaba

Scrum Master at Inalpie Enterprise

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.

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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 setup is getting easier."

"The usability is the most valuable feature."

"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."

"It is very secure and we have finally decided to use this after a thorough check. The interface is easy to navigate."

"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is the high level of encryption protection."

"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."

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"The tool is very safe, reliable, and fast."

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

"The most valuable feature is the synchronized security. It's a unique feature on the market at this time only offered by Sophos. As a reseller, we often win bids and get clients because of this unique trademark feature."

"What I love most about Sophos SafeGuard is its user-friendly interface. My company has another software with a complex user interface versus Sophos SafeGuard, which is extremely easy to use."

"The solution can block a virus attack and prevent it from moving across the system."

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

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

"It is one of the best products when it comes to stability."

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Cons

"If you have issues with your network, you can't get updates, which is a problem."

"I would like to see better compatibility with mobile devices."

"From an admin perspective, the solution's UI could be more user-friendly."

"ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security."

"The solution should have better synchronization with active directory users and passwords for use in the encryption."

"The initial setup could be made easier."

"There should be more frequent updates."

"The overall compatibility of the device is an area where the solution lacks."

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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."

"The recovery process could be improved."

"It would be ideal if the solution had different features within one agent."

"Technical support could be a bit better."

"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."

"I would like to see a support-cloud, where Sophos creates a single package that contains all of its products."

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

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"We paid for an annual subscription, and it was reasonable."

"There are some inexpensive products compared to ESET Endpoint Encryption, but they lack the essential features."

"ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."

"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest, I rate its pricing a two."

"Instead of installing ESET on each machine at each location, we just do it remotely. This has been a time saver for us."

"The pricing is mid-ranged and could be more cost-effective."

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"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."

"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."

"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 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."

"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."

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

"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."

"We used it for three years. It costs about 1000 ZAR. Maintenance was part of it, so we don't have extra cost. On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution's pricing a three."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Government

Retailer

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 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?

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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

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