We compared Symantec Endpoint Security and McAfee MOVE AntiVirus across several parameters based on our users' reviews. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
Comparison Results: Symantec Endpoint Security has a more intricate initial setup and longer deployment time, whereas McAfee MOVE AntiVirus offers a straightforward and simple setup. Symantec Endpoint Security provides advanced features like patch management, security, user-friendliness, and comprehensive protection for various devices. Conversely, McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is commended for its ease of use, stability, and minimal impact on system performance. However, Symantec Endpoint Security could improve in areas such as the patching process, EDR functionality, and support services. Similarly, McAfee MOVE AntiVirus needs enhancements in performance, security, cost, stability, and user experience.
"It protects the system from viruses and hacking."
"The solution can scale."
"The solution is scalable. There are approximately 30 users using it in my organization."
"We receive great technical support."
"The most valuable feature is the protection we have had over the years."
"I like that it's all automated"
"There is no problem with the stability of the product...It is a scalable solution."
"The performance is great. The solution doesn't cause any issues while browsing or using any files or anything. It's very strong."
"It is a stable product."
"The solution offers very good security features and is comparable to Sophos."
"The firewall, malware, and anti-virus protection have earned its keep in times past by catching the unexpected."
"I have found the central control console the most valuable feature."
"Can detect and prevent attacks that are exploring common software vulnerabilities."
"The product blocks computer viruses."
"The solution can be scaled to handle different threats."
"Their threat protection is very good. We are managing a good number of users thanks to the solution and we are pretty satisfied with it."
"The cost could be improved."
"This solution could be improved by faster performance. If I have other processes running, McAfee slows my laptop down."
"One problem is that when you switch on the system, Windows 10 takes almost two to three minutes to get initiated and then McAfee adds on to it because it starts scanning automatically."
"McAfee MOVE AntiVirus does not support integration with other devices, making it an area where improvements are required."
"I have found the solution to be scalable. However, it could improve."
"The solution could improve security."
"The dashboard should be improved, as a more user-friendly version is required."
"The installation process could be improved. It's a bit difficult, but once you get it right, it's fine."
"The solution could be more secure and scalable."
"Automation of tasks should be improved on SEPM. It is currently manual, and we should be able to automate installation and deployment from the client side."
"The support needs to be better. When we upgrade, we can run into issues, and it's hard to get the help we require."
"Since the division of the company, we have experienced a lack of support."
"The Symantec Endpoint Manager is very difficult to use and extremely old."
"Users mostly complain that the solution slows down the system whenever something is scanned."
"The solution could improve by adding encryption. If it had encryption along with antivirus it would be better."
"Symantec Endpoint Security can improve management because it is difficult to do. It is not a straightforward tool to use. Additionally, the dashboards and reports could be better. It is difficult to understand what exactly is your current status."
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is ranked 13th in Anti-Malware Tools with 79 reviews while Symantec Endpoint Security is ranked 5th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 140 reviews. McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is rated 8.0, while Symantec Endpoint Security is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus writes "Centralized system, less stress on the network and runs smoothly". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Endpoint Security writes "The solution has given us visibility into compliance within our whole system and helped us ensure everything is updated". McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is most compared with Quick Heal Total Security, CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Trend Micro Deep Security and Total Defense Anti-Virus, whereas Symantec Endpoint Security is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Trend Micro Deep Security, Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks and Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business.
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