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Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs McAfee Complete Data Protection 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

Check Point Full Disk Encry...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (3rd)
McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is 3.6%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 6.5%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
McAfee Complete Data Protection6.5%
Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade3.6%
Other89.9%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

Danit Sannikov - PeerSpot reviewer
Project manager at SII
Can be well-integrated with the existing systems in a company and is very intuitive to use
I once faced a problem with the tool, but I remember that I managed to work without a VPN, and then the problem with the product was sorted out somehow. An option to connect not only with the username and password but also through SMS in an easy manner is something that needs to be added to the tool. When I changed the way I connect to the tool to the SMS option, I did it because I bought a new phone, and it had a problem connecting with the tool, after which I had to go to the settings to change it, so I felt it was not very intuitive. In other platforms, the user will have two options to connect, one of which is with a username and password, and the other one is with an SMS.
reviewer2083461 - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Analyst at a real estate/law firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Secures data loss for our law firm but has struggled with outdated, complex management
On a technical level, when I draw a comparison between McAfee Complete Data Protection and CrowdStrike, McAfee Complete Data Protection is a one out of ten, and then CrowdStrike is a ten out of ten. I say that technically McAfee Complete Data Protection is so low because the console and the portal haven't changed in almost ten years. It's had some slight visual improvements, but that's it. It's not really working in a modern portal the way that some of the enterprise apps like CrowdStrike actually work. McAfee Complete Data Protection is also very difficult to use. It takes a lot of time to get my head around how it actually operates. It's not very intuitive. However, in terms of pricing and the specific use cases that I have, it's good.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution provides complete security for one's workstation."
"They have Disc Encryption, Anti-Malware, and a VPN Blade which is beneficial for us."
"It keeps the devices well monitored."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The encryption ensures each of our drives is not invasive and that the user does not have a bad experience even while the drive is being encrypted."
"It has addressed storage and data transfer demands efficiently."
"The most valuable feature of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is hard disk protection."
"It is a cross-platform tool."
"It is capable of acting as Web control, Device Control, or Data Control."
"It works seamlessly as long as it's well configured and the policies have been put properly."
"The McAfee Threat Protection and McAfee Web Protection are valuable aspects of the solution. They're better than other features that come with the endpoints."
"Complete Data Protection lets us define roles in our data products. It helps us identify something suspicious on the client's device."
"The new feature for online protection does a good job of identifying traits."
"All of the Complete Data products are valuable."
"By configuring policies, you can ensure that sensitive data is not shared with unauthorized individuals."
"The solution has a good interface."
 

Cons

"The encryption is fast; however, when it comes to generating decryption of the OS disks, it is sometimes very slow, generating a loss of time."
"The tool should be able to recover data from a stolen device."
"You do need to be careful that you don't mess too much with the endpoint, or you might have issues with the work stations."
"There are a few cases of security breaches when the networking system fails and can lead to malware attacks. The next release should focus more on data virtualization and support for all computing devices."
"I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten."
"While the solution works as it should, it is overly expensive."
"In the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment."
"When I changed the way I connect to the tool to the SMS option, I did it because I bought a new phone, and it had a problem connecting with the tool, after which I had to go to the settings to change it, so I felt it was not very intuitive."
"The solution needs a next generation or AI firewall that doesn't rely on signatures to detect traits."
"As a new technology, it does need to grow."
"The dashboard is not user-friendly"
"The price is a little high and could be better."
"The solution needs more advanced features."
"In terms of where the solution could improve, it could integrate with network solutions for ADTs, email web gateways and discovery."
"They need to segregate McAfee Complete Data Protection for endpoints and servers."
"The solution should be more user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"As it costs $125 per workstation per year, something which is above the price of what the competition is charging, the solution is definitely too expensive."
"The licensing is yearly."
"The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
"The price of this solution needs to be improved."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution a seven."
"The cost of McAfee Complete Data Protection isn't that high but isn't that cheap as well, so it's in the middle."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
"The solution is more expensive than one of its competitors."
"I think the price could be a little bit less."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?
I once faced a problem with the tool, but I remember that I managed to work without a VPN, and then the problem with the product was sorted out somehow. An option to connect not only with the usern...
What is your primary use case for Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?
I use the solution when working outside my office. The tool is for VPNs, so I can connect to the Office Cloud.
What advice do you have for others considering Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?
The product does not involve data protection since it is used for connection purposes only. The product might have something for data protection that I might not know about since I am not a profess...
Would you choose Microsoft BitLocker or McAfee Complete Data Protection?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection....
What do you like most about McAfee Complete Data Protection?
It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Complete Data Protection?
The huge problem I see is pricing. We understand that DLP is not cheap anywhere in the world, but we constantly lose our protection because of pricing. Sometimes, this is because end users prefer t...
 

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Sample Customers

Osmose, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
Xcel Energy
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