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 8.3, while Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.9. ESET holds a 19.9% mindshare in EE, compared to Sophos’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

ESET Endpoint Encryption

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93% willing to recommend

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92% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Sophos SafeGuard and ESET Endpoint Encryption compete in the encryption software category. Sophos SafeGuard holds an edge with its unique synchronized security offering end-to-end protection.

Features: Sophos SafeGuard introduces Intercept X, synchronized security, and encryption for USB and hard disks. It includes centralized management and integrates with multiple systems. ESET Endpoint Encryption offers high encryption protection, a user-friendly interface, and remote centralized management.

Room for Improvement: Sophos SafeGuard can enhance its market reach in Europe, improve endpoint support, and increase encryption efficiency with better tutorials and algorithm integration. ESET Endpoint Encryption could refine its pricing and feedback systems and integrate more effectively with existing solutions.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sophos SafeGuard supports on-premises and cloud deployments with highly rated customer service across various channels. ESET Endpoint Encryption provides on-premises deployments but faces occasional response delays, although its technical support remains reliable.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos SafeGuard offers mid-range pricing with annual or multi-year licenses and is regarded as a premium solution with high ROI, though some users consider the costs high. ESET Endpoint Encryption is competitively priced with perpetual and subscription options, balancing cost with essential features, making it a sound investment for data protection.

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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

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

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

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mobile Data Protection (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 19.9%, up from 13.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 2.3%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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

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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The usability is the most valuable feature."

"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is its rate of capturing viruses and malware."

"I have used it in the past because it works quite well for encryption."

"The initial setup is easy."

"The most valuable feature is that everything is done on the server."

"The product is easy to implement and configure."

"ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system."

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

"The Intercept X feature is the most valuable feature. You can't find this feature in other firewalls because Intercept X works as if it has an interaction between the endpoint and the firewall."

"I like the support most of all."

"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."

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

"The advantage of Sophos SafeGuard stems from the fact that it is more secure than other products in the market."

"It has a feature that allows only three files to be encrypted by ransomware before it automatically revokes the process."

"Security-wise, it's one of the best."

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Cons

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

"I would like more robust reporting as part of the Remote Administrator."

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

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

"Integration with central management needs improvement."

"My problem is that there's a technical glitch and they don't have a fix for it. It's not working with the latest version of Windows, which is a problem."

"There could be an option for users to restart the system without a password."

"Sometimes the server console is very slow, so the performance could be improved."

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"The cost is rather expensive. It's a pain point for many clients. They should work to see if they can reduce pricing."

"As a tool, Sophos SafeGuard is not optimized."

"Technical support could be a bit better."

"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 Office 360 integration could be improved."

"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 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 product's next release could have integration features with different internal and external systems."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."

"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."

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

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

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

"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."

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

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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."

"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."

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

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

"The licenses are dependant on the number of users and computers you have to protect."

"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."

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

"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Government

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

11%

Healthcare Company

11%

Real Estate/Law Firm

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?

My problem is that there's a technical glitch and they don't have a fix for it. It's not working with the latest version of Windows, which is a problem. My hands are kind of tied.

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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?

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?

I cannot think of any improvements right now.

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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.

ESET

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.

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CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare

Rushmoor Borough Council

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