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Sophos SafeGuard vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.4
Sophos SafeGuard offers cost-effective, easy-to-use data protection, enhancing security and reducing costs compared to Microsoft BitLocker.
Sentiment score
7.0
Symantec Endpoint Encryption boosts productivity, meets security needs, and ensures easy deployment with effective data protection and timely issue resolution.
Sophos SafeGuard is able to save time and money for my clients because, when comparing it with Microsoft BitLocker, it's easier to use and cost-effective.
Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.5
Users praise Sophos SafeGuard's support for responsiveness and helpfulness, with high ratings despite occasional delays and rare escalations.
Sentiment score
5.0
Symantec Endpoint Encryption's support receives mixed reviews, with concerns about response times and communication, but some report positive experiences.
For technical support from Sophos, I would rate it a perfect ten.
Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
I am totally satisfied with the quality of support from Sophos.
Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees
I would rate the technical support from Symantec as nine out of ten.
Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Sophos SafeGuard offers seamless, scalable solutions for all user sizes, highly rated for ease of expansion and flexibility.
Sentiment score
7.3
Symantec Endpoint Encryption is scalable for businesses of all sizes, with scores of 6-9, despite some deployment concerns.
Sophos SafeGuard has different options available, so I can recommend it for small, medium, or enterprise level.
Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees
I would rate the scalability of Symantec Endpoint Encryption a nine.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
Sophos SafeGuard is praised for reliability and stability, with few rare issues after updates or configuration errors.
Sentiment score
7.8
Symantec Endpoint Encryption is stable and reliable, though some face minor update issues and disk encryption dissatisfaction.
If I were to rate stability from one to ten, I would give it a nine.
Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
I have been using Symantec Endpoint Encryption for many years, and I find it to be a reliable solution.
Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Sophos SafeGuard needs improved encryption, system integration, management, UI, pricing, regional marketing, and comprehensive tutorials for better engagement.
Symantec Endpoint Encryption requires enhancements in deployment, integration, usability, support, management, efficiency, cost, and advanced security features.
The only drawback I see with Sophos SafeGuard is that it lacks a SASE solution, which is a separate product that Sophos does not currently have.
Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
Based on my experience, technically, the product already meets all our requirements.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Support can sometimes be a problem, although not always.
Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Sophos SafeGuard is a mid-priced security solution with variable costs, straightforward licensing, and options for extended plans.
Symantec Endpoint Encryption pricing is competitive initially, but additional modules can increase costs, affecting overall affordability.
 

Valuable Features

Sophos SafeGuard is valued for its encryption, ease of use, centralized management, and robust security features including Intercept X integration.
Symantec Endpoint Encryption excels in management, encryption, and integration, offering ease of use, robust security, and convenient licensing.
From my reseller perspective, the best part of Sophos SafeGuard is that Sophos has an encryption mechanism called two-way encryption, which enhances security and reliability.
Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
There is a policy on my firewall that restricts any system that synchronizes with the endpoint working on all my servers and workstations, and if any system is found to be infected, because it synchronizes with the firewall, the rules drop the packet and alert the IT administrator.
Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees
It attempts to detect CVS quickly and recognizes it to fix it or alert us so we have to update patches if required.
Solutions Architect at IBM
It provides an easy-to-install dashboard that gives a clear understanding of the organization's status regarding encryption and other features.
Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
The most valuable function of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is the integration with our current endpoint protection solution and its administration because it is already integrated with our operating system to Microsoft.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (2nd)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 7.7%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 8.1%, down from 9.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos SafeGuard7.7%
Symantec Endpoint Encryption8.1%
Other84.2%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

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Enterprise Manager and Technical Sales at TechSol Infosec Pvt Ltd
Easy installation and maintenance have improved data security with two-way encryption
I don't see any area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard. Sophos SafeGuard doesn't have on-premises solutions; it's completely available on the cloud only. It's on a public cloud; they don't have any other deployment models, just their own lease. We are not properly aware if they are using AWS or Microsoft Azure since Sophos employs their own cloud solution, which I think is Amazon. AI is not integrated into Sophos SafeGuard; AI is available in EDR and XDR. AI is not required for this product; it is only focused on key management which they already manage well in other products. The overall rating for the product is a ten out of ten.
Jagadeesh B - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at IBM
Security monitoring has improved and protects mission-level mac segments for critical users
Currently, I am not using this because it is mandated on Office 365, which we are not currently maintaining. We are just using the manage feature, so it is not something we control. We are using Cisco SecureClient for VPN. Symantec Endpoint Encryption is only used at the MAC level segment for the B Mission levels for security purposes, and it is only from the ten user perspective. It is straightforward and not complex. I would rate the complexity as a seven, but I would rate the product itself as a nine. We have approximately fifty thousand in budget. Better security methods are valuable features that we can suggest, as everything is under liability. My overall review rating for this solution is nine out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Construction Company
13%
Healthcare Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?
I don't think they have anything to add except that maybe they should do their research to see if there are new additions needed. Everything seems very straightforward.
What is your primary use case for Sophos SafeGuard?
I use Sophos SafeGuard for both end user workstation as well as servers.
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...
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.
What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Based on my experience, technically, the product already meets all our requirements. The only improvement would be if the prices of Symantec Endpoint Encryption could be lower to compete better in ...
 

Also Known As

SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
Symantec Drive Encryption
 

Overview

 

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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