Sophos SafeGuard vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption comparison

Sophos and Broadcom are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.9, while Broadcom is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.5. Sophos holds a 1.9% mindshare in EE, compared to Broadcom’s 9.5% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Sophos users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 79% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Symantec Endpoint Encryption

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79% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Symantec Endpoint Encryption and Sophos SafeGuard compete in the enterprise encryption and security solutions market. Based on feature integration and innovative security measures, Sophos SafeGuard seems to have an edge.

Features: Symantec Endpoint Encryption excels in providing robust encryption for large-scale deployments with features like seamless data protection across files, folders, mobile, and email. It integrates well with other Symantec products for a comprehensive security approach. Sophos SafeGuard offers strong encryption for hard disks and USB devices and stands out with synchronized security features integrated with Sophos firewall. It includes unique capabilities like Sophos Sandstorm for advanced threat detection.

Room for Improvement: Symantec Endpoint Encryption needs better support integration with non-Symantec products, user-friendly deployment, and enhancements in mobile encryption. Simplifying pricing structures and streamlining upgrades with Windows updates are also necessary. Sophos SafeGuard could improve by offering more lightweight encryption processes, transparent pricing, and expanding features without additional costs. It would benefit from better cloud integration and centralized management tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Symantec Endpoint Encryption primarily focuses on on-premises deployments, which may require manual handling, leading to complex experiences. Support experiences vary, with reports of slow response times. Sophos SafeGuard offers flexible deployment options, including hybrid and cloud, and while support quality varies, it tends to be more responsive. In terms of adaptability, especially for cloud environments, Sophos might be a better choice.

Pricing and ROI: Symantec Endpoint Encryption is considered expensive, offering substantial ROI for enterprises seeking robust security, with costs generally bundled with other Symantec products. Sophos SafeGuard has variable pricing with potential for bundling offers, seen as a mid-priced solution. Despite higher costs, the ROI is often justified by its comprehensive integration and security features, offering competitive pricing with versatile options.

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Categories and Ranking

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)

Symantec Endpoint Encryption

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

5th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 1.9%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 9.5%, down from 10.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Bharath Kumar Gajula

Network Security Architect at Capgemini

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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like that Sophos SafeGuard provides excellent technical support."

"The solution has a great VPN."

"It is seamless and easy to install. We haven't encountered any recent issues."

"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."

"I like its ease of use the most. The management console is really nice. I like having one pane of glass that does everything. It does the Sophos anti-virus and encryption. Everything that you need is in one place. It is easy to use, and it is also pretty fast. It provides some pretty good details, and it lets you know who has access to a file. You can also add additional people to the encrypted documents, which is pretty good. Its stability and performance are also very good."

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

"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."

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"The solution is easy to use."

"I like the solution for its encryption."

"In general terms, it is working properly and according to our expectations. The comfort of feeling secure is the most valuable. Some customers had certain fears about changing the product because no one wants to lose any kind of information or to have some problems or inconsistencies while migrating from one product to another."

"It has reduced the number of incidents related to the loss of information."

"The best feature of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is the encryption itself. Encryption truly is the way to go because nowadays we are living in an era of widespread server threats, and you need to encrypt your emails and documents because you never know who might get hold of them."

"The solution’s installation was easy."

"The installation process is pretty straightforward."

"I like the management aspect of this solution. You don't want to have end-users tweak or set it themselves, so the fact that you could do it from a central point helped us a lot."

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Cons

"The security does not have 100% authentication."

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

"The focus should be on making things automated ."

"In the next release, I would like to see more automation with the endpoint logging, but it's a special feature that is quite complicated to explain."

"It's a good product, but some are not happy with the boot BCN, and the point-to-point VPN requires the best protection."

"If it's possible, they should make all the features available because it's got a lot of features on offer, but you have to buy the license in order to add those features to the normal Endpoint. If they could make all those features available and/or offer a bundling option it would be better."

"The solution lacks direct connectivity to Azure AD."

"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."

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"The security could be improved."

"There are some issues with the single sign-on with the active directory. We had a few problems related to the synchronization between the active directory and the login features of the Symantec products because the users made many password changes during the day. The time for synchronization with the solutions can be improved. I would like to see mobile encryption. There should be a possibility to include all the mobiles of a company in the console. Many customers are asking about encryptions for tablets or cell phones, but we don't have any product that we are comfortable with to recommend to our customers."

"The solution presently doesn't let network folder encryption be done on Macintosh."

"We would like some advanced security protection features."

"The GUI could use some enhancement, particularly in making option sets easier to locate on client machines."

"They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share."

"The product can be expensive. Price was a factor in moving away from the product."

"Symantec Endpoint Encryption can improve by being more secure."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."

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

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"The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."

"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."

"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."

"The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."

"Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."

"It can be expensive. However, if you plan to scale or are at a large enterprise company, this product could be what you need."

"The solution is good, but it is more expensive than other solutions in the market. Other solutions, such as BitLocker are less expensive."

"There is a license required for this solution."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

14%

Healthcare Company

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

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Questions from the Community

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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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?

I am not sure about the pricing and licensing cost of Symantec Endpoint Encryption.

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Also Known As

SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption

Symantec Drive Encryption

Overview

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.

Sophos

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.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

Rushmoor Borough Council

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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