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Sophos SafeGuard vs Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption comparison

 

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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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (2nd)
Trend Micro Endpoint Encryp...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 3.3%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption is 3.1%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Sophos SafeGuard3.3%
Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption3.1%
Other93.6%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

ManelAlvarez - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Sampath Acharya - PeerSpot reviewer
Full disk encryption safeguards data effectively and customer service provides excellent support
There weren't too many challenges with the setup. The initial setup is a little bit difficult as it requires skill. A person without the necessary experience or skill cannot handle it. Overall, I'd rate the implementation process seven out of ten. Deployment times vary depending on customer enrollment. If there are more than 100 machines, it might take 45 to 60 days.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product features we find most effective are web filtering and VPN functionalities."
"It's a straightforward solution."
"The overall rating for the product is a ten out of ten."
"The setup process is straightforward."
"The platform has significantly enhanced our data security posture by ensuring that sensitive information remains encrypted and protected from unauthorized access."
"It is one of the best products when it comes to stability."
"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."
"Security-wise, it's one of the best."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy, considering the management console and software."
"The disk encryption is great."
"It's a secure and quick solution."
"Very good interface."
"We use the solution for data encryption."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the antivirus part it offers."
"Trend Micro provides good overall protection. It has saved us from a few attacks and malware."
"The most valuable feature is the support for email."
 

Cons

"It would be ideal if the solution had different features within one agent."
"The Office 360 integration could be improved."
"Technical support could be a bit better."
"The product is not cheap."
"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."
"Once you lock a server, you won't be able to install or put something on that particular server, but on the PC or machines, the lockdown feature is not there, and it is a query our company raised when we had to provide details for Sophos' review."
"Sometimes, multiple updates and crashes happen in the tool, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The dashboards lack sufficient information."
"There are recovery issues that arise."
"To improve Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption, the user interface could be somewhat more friendly. It is already friendly, but it can not be approached through to the exact issue and just to give you the full detail of each and every port graphically."
"In the next release, it would be better if it was more user-friendly. It is a little complicated for the average technical person. If they can make it more user-friendly, it would be much easier and more helpful."
"It would be great if this solution had support for file integrity monitoring."
"I would like to see more integration. Good cloud-based solutions need to be arrayed. I'd like to see better integration with administrative tools as well as Active Directory integration."
"We would like to see a wider, better dashboard for the purposes of monitoring the users of the Trend Micro software."
"We had to use an integrator for the implementation of Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption. We have two people who work on this solution."
"It is not easy to integrate with third party solutions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing for this solution is on a yearly basis."
"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."
"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."
"The licenses are dependant on the number of users and computers you have to protect."
"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."
"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"Licensing is on a yearly basis and the pricing could be better."
"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"The solution's licensing costs are yearly."
"One of the reasons we decided to go with Trend Micro Endpoint Security is because of its cost effectiveness."
"We pay for Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption every six months. The price of the solution is reasonable."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is high price, and ten is low price."
"You have to pay for the license annually."
"The drive encryption of Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption could improve. Some of my customers have some problems."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Healthcare Company
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
17%
Performing Arts
15%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
5%
 

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 Business14
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
 

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?
We need more products to be added in Sophos, such as SASE, which is currently not available. The only drawback I see with Sophos SafeGuard is that it lacks a SASE solution, which is a separate prod...
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption?
If Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption comes up with a SaaS solution, it will be better rather than just having an on-premises solution.
 

Also Known As

SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Rushmoor Borough Council
Alertboot, Beth Israel Deaconess Care Organization (BIDCO), Bulgarian American Credit Bank, Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIOBC), Rush University Medical Center, United Way of Greater Atlanta
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