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ESET Endpoint Encryption 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

ESET Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
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 ESET Endpoint Encryption is 9.8%, down from 19.9% 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 (%)
ESET Endpoint Encryption9.8%
McAfee Complete Data Protection6.5%
Other83.7%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2674917 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Information Technology at a healthcare company with 201-500 employees
encryption works well but needs a fix for compatibility with the latest Windows version
I have used it in the past because it works quite well for encryption. It's better than trying to just use BitLocker, which is a pain from a management standpoint. It works up to this point. My issue is that I need to roll it out on new machines, and I can't get the application to work correctly. It's encrypted at rest, so I can't use the data if I'm not logged in correctly into the laptop with the correct user credentials.
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Secures data loss for our law firm but has struggled with outdated, complex management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 most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is its rate of capturing viruses and malware."
"ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system."
"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is the high level of encryption protection."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The solution's UI is user-friendly. Even a non-technical person can use it."
"The setup is getting easier."
"It is very secure and we have finally decided to use this after a thorough check. The interface is easy to navigate."
"This solution can be centrally managed."
"The solution has a good interface."
"The server software console is exquisitely designed and organized for handy access and manipulation by the administrator."
"The solution is excellent for protecting users from data being exploited. It's also great for preventing data leakage."
"The interface is user-friendly and it provides a large number of options."
"We can scale the solution."
"Reporting and encryption are its most valuable features."
"The most valuable feature is security."
"Complete Data Protection lets us define roles in our data products. It helps us identify something suspicious on the client's device."
 

Cons

"From an admin perspective, the solution's UI could be more user-friendly."
"I would like to see better compatibility with mobile devices."
"Sometimes the server console is very slow, so the performance could be improved."
"Integration with central management needs improvement."
"I would like more robust reporting as part of the Remote Administrator."
"There could be an option for users to restart the system without a password."
"My problem is that there's a technical glitch and they don't have a fix for it. It's not working with the latest version of Windows, which is a problem."
"The overall compatibility of the device is an area where the solution lacks."
"The product consumes too much RAM and CPU for its processing and this can lead to resource issues on PCs."
"As a new technology, it does need to grow."
"The price is a little high and could be better."
"The solution's pricing could be better."
"There are compatibility issues with the Chrome browser."
"The solution needs more advanced features."
"There's a limited coverage of operating systems. The marketing strategies need to change drastically."
"The solution needs a next generation or AI firewall that doesn't rely on signatures to detect traits."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Instead of installing ESET on each machine at each location, we just do it remotely. This has been a time saver for us."
"The pricing is mid-ranged and could be more cost-effective."
"ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest, I rate its pricing a two."
"It is neither very expensive, nor cheap. Overall it is affordable and there is a long term arrangement between our company and the solution providers for license."
"The National University System dedicates 500 of their 5000 licenses to us, which is $14/yr per device. Most companies are paying $99 or $120 per device a year."
"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
"There are some inexpensive products compared to ESET Endpoint Encryption, but they lack the essential features."
"The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
"The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
"The solution is more expensive than one of its competitors."
"I think the price could be a little bit less."
"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 price of this solution needs to be improved."
"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 pricing is quite reasonable compared to other vendors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
9%
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 Business10
Midsize Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ESET Endpoint Encryption?
My problem is that there's a technical glitch and they don't have a fix for it. It's not working with the latest version of Windows, which is a problem. My hands are kind of tied.
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

CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare
Xcel Energy
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