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Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (4th)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
2nd
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 August 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is 5.1%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 7.7%, down from 9.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption7.7%
Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade5.1%
Other87.2%
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.
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.

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."
"The initial setup is easy."
"It helps us maximize the operational efficiency and performance of our activities."
"We use the solution for endpoint encryption and it handles everything, with security, a firewall within the workstation, and DLP within the solution and on the workstation, making use of 360-degree security on one's workstation."
"It is a cross-platform tool."
"We haven't had anything related to threats pass through our system in the last five years."
"The solution is pretty reliable."
"The product's initial setup phase is totally fine."
"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."
"The solution is easy to use."
"We have been very satisfied with the solution's security capabilities."
"We use it for protecting accounts, which is its most valuable feature."
"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 installation process is pretty straightforward."
"The most valuable features are the messaging features and shared folders."
"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
 

Cons

"While the solution works as it should, it is overly expensive."
"They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly."
"The solution is overpriced."
"Sometimes the performance rates are not consistent."
"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."
"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."
"The tool should be able to recover data from a stolen device."
"If it wasn't for the exception that I mentioned, Symantec Endpoint Encryption would have been 100 percent successful and I would have to have given it a ten out of ten."
"The instability of the company and lack of presence in the Middle East is affecting product use."
"It is not a very stable product based on our experience with how we use it."
"The program's disk encryption is not very friendly with Microsoft OS updates. We have a problem with updates failing unless we use a time-consuming work-around."
"Its remote deployment should be improved. Currently, there is no remote deployment for Symantec Endpoint Encryption. You have to install it manually. There are some issues with AD integration and the time taken to reflect a password on the Endpoint Encryption Manager when a new user has changed the password, but they are already working on these issues, and these will be resolved in the next release."
"There are other solutions in the market that have new features. The feature could improve."
"Its decryption time needs to be improved. Currently, its decryption time is very long, and it takes double time than encryption. They need to work on that. Its encryption time is fine."
"I would like to have less frequent updates."
 

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."
"We hold an annual license, and their pricing is competitive, falling into the affordable range."
"Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."
"There is a license required for this solution."
"The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is not expensive."
"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."
"It can be expensive. However, if you plan to scale or are at a large enterprise company, this product could be what you need."
"Considering the fluctuation in exchange rates in our part of the world, we find it generally affordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
16%
Construction Company
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
University
9%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise17
 

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I am not sure about the pricing and licensing cost of Symantec Endpoint Encryption.
What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
I am not owning that part and cannot comment on it. Our security team handles that aspect. I have not used it enough to provide detailed feedback.
 

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Symantec Drive Encryption
 

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Sample Customers

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