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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
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (4th)
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 January 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is 3.4%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 6.2%, down from 8.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
McAfee Complete Data Protection6.2%
Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade3.4%
Other90.4%
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Secures data loss for our law firm but has struggled with outdated, complex management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 initial setup is easy."
"We never had any complaints about the performance of computers with this tool to be able to manage the protection of disks and drives."
"It is a cross-platform tool."
"Its ability to provide a security layer of encryption that allows us to prevent unauthorized access to computers."
"It has addressed storage and data transfer demands efficiently."
"They have Disc Encryption, Anti-Malware, and a VPN Blade which is beneficial for us."
"Encryption prevents data loss which can cost the organization a lot of resources."
"The most valuable feature of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is hard disk protection."
"The interface is very good. You can create and manage your own dashboard."
"Complete Data Protection lets us define roles in our data products. It helps us identify something suspicious on the client's device."
"I don't need to have any interaction with this product, which means that it is very, very good, and it is doing its job."
"The console of the EDR is totally in the cloud."
"It is part of the DLP and works well for that use case."
"I am satisfied with the customer service/technical support."
"The interface is user-friendly and it provides a large number of options."
"The best features of McAfee Complete Data Protection are DLP and encryption; compared to other products in the market, these features are quite intuitive."
 

Cons

"While the solution works as it should, it is overly expensive."
"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."
"Sometimes the performance rates are not consistent."
"Regarding the general topic of support, many have annoyances with it."
"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 cost of maintaining the system is high for personal use."
"I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten."
"The price is high for small scale business enterprises."
"The dashboard is not user-friendly"
"There's a limited coverage of operating systems. The marketing strategies need to change drastically."
"I would like to have an easier and less-hassle upgrade process in future releases of the software, and extra license renewal price discounts too."
"There are compatibility issues with the Chrome browser."
"Initial setup was complex."
"The drive side encryption can be confusing to use and needs better documentation."
"We encountered several problems with the solution's stability."
"The UI could be improved a bit."
 

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."
"I think the price could be a little bit less."
"The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
"The solution is more expensive than one of its competitors."
"The cost of McAfee Complete Data Protection isn't that high but isn't that cheap as well, so it's in the middle."
"The price is good, it's a low-cost solution."
"We currently have a contract option with McAfee Complete Data Protection."
"The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
"McAfee Complete Data Protection is a little bit expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
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

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