ESET Endpoint Encryption vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

ESET and Sophos are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. ESET is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.1, while Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.8. ESET holds a 18.8% mindshare in EE, compared to Sophos’s 2.6% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

ESET Endpoint Encryption

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93% willing to recommend

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92% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Sophos SafeGuard and ESET Endpoint Encryption compete in the encryption software category. Sophos SafeGuard holds an edge with its unique synchronized security offering end-to-end protection.

Features: Sophos SafeGuard introduces Intercept X, synchronized security, and encryption for USB and hard disks. It includes centralized management and integrates with multiple systems. ESET Endpoint Encryption offers high encryption protection, a user-friendly interface, and remote centralized management.

Room for Improvement: Sophos SafeGuard can enhance its market reach in Europe, improve endpoint support, and increase encryption efficiency with better tutorials and algorithm integration. ESET Endpoint Encryption could refine its pricing and feedback systems and integrate more effectively with existing solutions.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sophos SafeGuard supports on-premises and cloud deployments with highly rated customer service across various channels. ESET Endpoint Encryption provides on-premises deployments but faces occasional response delays, although its technical support remains reliable.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos SafeGuard offers mid-range pricing with annual or multi-year licenses and is regarded as a premium solution with high ROI, though some users consider the costs high. ESET Endpoint Encryption is competitively priced with perpetual and subscription options, balancing cost with essential features, making it a sound investment for data protection.

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ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. Sophos SafeGuard

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Categories and Ranking

ESET Endpoint Encryption

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sophos SafeGuard

Ranking in Endpoint Encryption

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mobile Data Protection (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 18.8%, up from 14.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 2.6%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Lucky Lushaba

Scrum Master at Inalpie Enterprise

Has an user-friendly UI which even a non-technical person can use

The product should be more responsive regarding feedback if it detects something in our infrastructure. I believe there's a backend that their engineers use to detect viruses in our system. We would appreciate it if they could promptly provide feedback and give us recommendations on how to better protect our infrastructure beyond their system. Additionally, we hope for improved integration with the other systems we currently use. It would be beneficial if they could collaborate to create something that facilitates integration between these systems.

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ManelAlvarez

Technical engineer at Devoteam Management Consulting

Protects user data and offers data control and has an easy deployment

The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost. It’s easy to deploy and has a central console where you can see whether the laptops are encrypted, updated, and protected. It protects devices, including USB and other external devices, and guarantees data loss protection. Additionally, with device control, you can ensure that no ransomware is introduced into the network. For me, this is of very high value.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The Remote Administrator is the most valuable feature that ESET offers for us. Centralized management of our ESET environment is what I like about the Remote Administrator."

"The initial setup is easy."

"ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system."

"The setup is getting easier."

"The solution's UI is user-friendly. Even a non-technical person can use it."

"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is the high level of encryption protection."

"I have used it in the past because it works quite well for encryption."

"The product is easy to implement and configure."

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"It is seamless and easy to install. We haven't encountered any recent issues."

"The solution can block a virus attack and prevent it from moving across the system."

"Sophos SafeGuard is very easy to implement, and the connection for remote users is beneficial."

"The user experience and the quality of the features are good."

"The most valuable feature is the synchronized security. It's a unique feature on the market at this time only offered by Sophos. As a reseller, we often win bids and get clients because of this unique trademark feature."

"I like that Sophos SafeGuard provides excellent technical support."

"The product features we find most effective are web filtering and VPN functionalities."

"The solution can be easily connected and it is very secure."

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Cons

"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 solution should have better synchronization with active directory users and passwords for use in the encryption."

"The product should be more responsive regarding feedback if it detects something in our infrastructure. I believe there's a backend that their engineers use to detect viruses in our system. We would appreciate it if they could promptly provide feedback and give us recommendations on how to better protect our infrastructure beyond their system. Additionally, we hope for improved integration with the other systems we currently use. It would be beneficial if they could collaborate to create something that facilitates integration between these systems."

"I would like more robust reporting as part of the Remote Administrator."

"From an admin perspective, the solution's UI could be more user-friendly."

"There should be more frequent updates."

"I would like to see better compatibility with mobile devices."

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"The dashboards lack sufficient information."

"SafeGuard's user interface is ugly and doesn't provide reports, so we have to go into the database and get information from there by creating queries."

"Sophos SafeGuard cannot block or quarantine such viruses. Quarantine is a feature with shortcomings that needs improvement."

"The recovery process could be improved."

"Having a DLP integrated with the encryption engine would be very good."

"The product's next release could have integration features with different internal and external systems."

"Sophos should conduct some seminars to teach people how to use it and also to inform the users about what they should do in case of problems."

"The focus should be on making things automated ."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."

"The pricing is mid-ranged and could be more cost-effective."

"We paid for an annual subscription, and it was reasonable."

"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."

"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."

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"The pricing is good and now they offer three year and five year plans. After that if one lokes the service they can choose the lifetime service."

"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard should be transparent. If you want to get support for Sophos SafeGuard, you don't get pricing information about support costs, and in the end, you'll get charged more."

"The licenses are dependant on the number of users and computers you have to protect."

"Regarding pricing, it's a middle-priced solution. We typically use Sophos SafeGuard with the Sophos firewall, which includes VPN connections. The cost depends on the number of users, with some customers requiring hundreds of connections and others needing around a thousand."

"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."

"Licensing is on a yearly basis and the pricing could be better."

"We used it for three years. It costs about 1000 ZAR. Maintenance was part of it, so we don't have extra cost. On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution's pricing a three."

"We have a yearly license with Sophos which is around $1000-$1200 or so per annum. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Government

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

13%

Healthcare Company

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Real Estate/Law Firm

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ESET Endpoint Encryption?

The tool does not slow down the computer.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ESET Endpoint Encryption?

We paid for an annual subscription, and it was reasonable.

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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.

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What do you like most about Sophos SafeGuard?

The product is easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos SafeGuard?

I cannot compare prices precisely, so I would give it a five out of ten rating. I am uncertain. Sophos is slightly more expensive than some other vendors. A bundle might be an option for cost-consc...

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What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?

We need more products to be added in Sophos, such as SASE, which is currently not available. The only drawback I see with Sophos SafeGuard is that it lacks a SASE solution, which is a separate prod...

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Overview

ESET Endpoint Encryption is a simple-to-use encryption application for companies large and small. Take advantage of the optimized setup that speeds up the time to adoption for admins. The client side requires no user interaction, increasing user compliance and the security of your company data.

ESET

Protect your confidential information and comply with regulatory mandates safely and securely with SafeGuard Enterprise, Utimaco's comprehensive modular information protection platform. SafeGuard Enterprise is a modular information protection control platform that enforces policy-based security for PCs and mobile devices across mixed environments. SafeGuard Enterprise offers full transparency to end-users and is easy to administer from a single central console.

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CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare

Rushmoor Borough Council

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