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ESET Endpoint Encryption vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption comparison

ESET and Broadcom are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. ESET is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.5, while Broadcom is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.0. ESET holds a 17.5% mindshare in EE, compared to Broadcom’s 10.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 79% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.
ESET Endpoint Encryption
Read 14 ESET Endpoint Encryption reviews
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100% willing to recommend
Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Read 36 Symantec Endpoint Encryption reviews
  • 1,902 Views
  • 1,387 Comparison Views
79% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between ESET Endpoint Encryption and Symantec Endpoint Encryption based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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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
Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 10.2%, up from 10.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Nobuaki Kitamura - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Bharath Kumar Gajula - PeerSpot reviewer
Robust data protection with user-friendly deployment, competitive pricing, and comprehensive features like customizable alerts and effective detection capabilities but needs GUI improvements
The stability is relatively good. Occasionally, certain clients may experience disconnection from the management servers, requiring a manual process to rectify. Even in instances where the link is severed, restoring client connectivity can be challenging, sometimes necessitating the uninstallation and reinstallation of the software. Additionally, when clients go out of sync, we do not receive alerts, indicating an area for potential improvement. I would rate it seven out of ten.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The initial setup is easy."
"ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system."
"The solution's UI is user-friendly. Even a non-technical person can use it."
"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."
"This solution can be centrally managed."
"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 is that everything is done on the server."
"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is its rate of capturing viruses and malware."
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"One notable aspect is the ability to customize alerts and other settings."
"It is stable."
"The initial setup was easy."
"Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection."
"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."
"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
"We find the dashboard, endpoint mobile encryption, and email encryption valuable."
"It has reduced the number of incidents related to the loss of information."
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Cons

"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."
"Integration with central management needs improvement."
"There should be more frequent updates."
"I would like to see better compatibility with mobile devices."
"ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security."
"Sometimes the server console is very slow, so the performance could be improved."
"I would like more robust reporting as part of the Remote Administrator."
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"It's a bit difficult to get good support. Their response times are really bad."
"The UI could be improved."
"Its remote deployment should be improved. Currently, there is no remote deployment for Symantec Endpoint Encryption. You have to install it manually. There are some issues with AD integration and the time taken to reflect a password on the Endpoint Encryption Manager when a new user has changed the password, but they are already working on these issues, and these will be resolved in the next release."
"Upgrades from one version to another may only sometimes be straightforward, especially if one needs a clearer understanding of the process."
"The security could be improved."
"They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share."
"I think that they should improve the on-premises version to include the manageability and simplicity that is available on the cloud."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption can improve by being more secure."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
"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."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest, I rate its pricing a two."
"ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."
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"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is not expensive."
"The license is not very expensive."
"The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."
"The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."
"Although the performance and stability of this solution are good, our challenge is the price tag. You buy the solution once, but you also have to keep on buying the licenses yearly."
"They have two solutions for encryption including Symantec Endpoint Encryption and PGP Endpoint Encryption. With one PGP license, you can deploy the two solutions. The PGP license gives you two options."
"The solution is good, but it is more expensive than other solutions in the market. Other solutions, such as BitLocker are less expensive."
"Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."
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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
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

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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How does Microsoft BitLocker compare with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and it successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protecti...
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What do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
We need to acquire a new license. Considering the fluctuation in exchange rates in our part of the world, we find it generally affordable. However, if there's room for it to be made more cost-effec...
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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.

Symantec Drive Encryption, powered by PGP technology provides organizations with strong full-disk and removable media encryption and the ability to integrate with Symantec Data Loss Prevention. Intuitive management enables enterprise scale deployments and features compliance-based, out-of-the-box reporting plus customizable reports. Management capabilities include support for native OS encryption (FileVault2) and Opal compliant self-encrypting drives.
 

Sample Customers

CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare
Citrix Systems Inc., City of Lansing, Commercial & Industrial Property, France T_l_visions, Fujian Mobile Co. Ltd., Group Lotus plc, Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C. (HBSS), Portugal Telecom, PostFinance, Public Pension Agency
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