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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 January 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 11.7%, down from 18.8% 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 (%)
ESET Endpoint Encryption11.7%
McAfee Complete Data Protection6.2%
Other82.1%
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Secures data loss for our law firm but has struggled with outdated, complex management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 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."
"The product is easy to implement and configure."
"The usability is the most valuable feature."
"I have used it in the past because it works quite well for encryption."
"The most valuable feature is that everything is done on the server."
"The initial setup is easy."
"ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system."
"The best features of McAfee Complete Data Protection are DLP and encryption; compared to other products in the market, these features are quite intuitive."
"We can scale the solution."
"With this solution, the device control is more reliable and more stable."
"I have found the USB part most valuable."
"The solution is excellent for protecting users from data being exploited. It's also great for preventing data leakage."
"The most valuable feature is security."
"It provides encryption, data protection, and DLP, all under one roof. The deployment, scalability, and reporting is too good. My clients are satisfied with the stability of the product. The solution is highly scalable. The technical support's response time and turnaround time as the solution provider are excellent. The availability of great back-end support and process support makes the product great. The initial setup is straightforward, with simple configurations. I recommend the solution."
"McAfee Complete Data Protection provides stability and is a good product."
 

Cons

"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."
"ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security."
"There should be more frequent updates."
"Sometimes the server console is very slow, so the performance could be improved."
"The overall compatibility of the device is an area where the solution lacks."
"I would like to see better compatibility with mobile devices."
"The solution should have better synchronization with active directory users and passwords for use in the encryption."
"I would like more robust reporting as part of the Remote Administrator."
"The dashboard is not user-friendly"
"The solution should be more user-friendly."
"There's a limited coverage of operating systems. The marketing strategies need to change drastically."
"The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier."
"The solution's pricing could be better."
"We are looking for more granular control over the policies."
"They need to segregate McAfee Complete Data Protection for endpoints and servers."
"The product must improve endpoint encryption."
 

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."
"We paid for an annual subscription, and it was reasonable."
"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."
"There are some inexpensive products compared to ESET Endpoint Encryption, but they lack the essential features."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest, I rate its pricing a two."
"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
"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."
"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 price is good, it's a low-cost solution."
"When it comes to pricing, I've observed an increase recently."
"The pricing is quite reasonable compared to other vendors."
"The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
"The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
"The solution is affordable"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
13%
University
8%
Government
8%
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 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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