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 8.2, while Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.8. ESET holds a 16.5% mindshare in EE, compared to Sophos’s 3.4% 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.

To learn more, read our detailed ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. Sophos SafeGuard Report (Updated: September 2025).

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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 October 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 16.5%, down from 16.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 3.4%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Sophos SafeGuard	3.4%
ESET Endpoint Encryption	16.5%
Other	80.1%

Endpoint Encryption

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Roman Danel

Visiting professor at WSG Bydgoszcz

Performs well, does not slow down the computer, and protects emails

The quality of protection is very important. The tool must also not slow down the computer. The quality of the user interface and the way the solution is updated must also be considered. The updates depend on certain situations. People who want to use the solution must check how it is working, check the memory, and the processes that are run. We must check if there are any unwanted features. For example, some antivirus tools install other services that are not necessary, and they are frequently updated. It won’t be a problem for a user who has a computer with more RAM, but it will be difficult to use it on an old computer with less RAM. The IT department uses remote features. Sometimes, they change some configurations remotely. Overall, I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

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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 usability is the most valuable feature."

"It is very secure and we have finally decided to use this after a thorough check. The interface is easy to navigate."

"ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system."

"The product is easy to implement and configure."

"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."

"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

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"The intrusion detection system."

"It's quite easy to integrate Safeguard with BitLocker"

"The product filters phishing emails."

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

"It is one of the best products when it comes to stability."

"The monitoring features are easy to use."

"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."

"For general data protection and GDPR requirements, which are relevant because we work with European companies, SafeGuard helps us stay compliant."

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Cons

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

"There should be more frequent updates."

"There could be an option for users to restart the system without a password."

"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 to see better compatibility with mobile devices."

"If you have issues with your network, you can't get updates, which is a problem."

"The overall compatibility of the device is an area where the solution lacks."

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

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"It just needs a little bit more on the reporting side. Its reporting can be improved a little bit in terms of being able to know that things are in the right status. I should be able to pull a report to make sure that everything is all right. It could also have cloud integration. At the time I was using it, it wasn't a cloud product."

"The integration could be a little better."

"The focus should be on making things automated ."

"Once you lock a server, you won't be able to install or put something on that particular server, but on the PC or machines, the lockdown feature is not there, and it is a query our company raised when we had to provide details for Sophos' review."

"The solution is not using other features like booting encryption, because it causes very heavy processing of the workstation. If they could find some way to handle the encryption and decryption to be lighter on the workstation it would be better."

"An area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard is the pricing. Pricing should be better when adding a new account or scaling the product."

"What would make Sophos SafeGuard better than competitors is if its management console also includes firewall management. In the future, I want Sophos SafeGuard to be more scalable."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."

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

"Instead of installing ESET on each machine at each location, we just do it remotely. This has been a time saver for us."

"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."

"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."

"There are some inexpensive products compared to ESET Endpoint Encryption, but they lack the essential features."

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

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"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."

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

"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."

"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."

"The licensing costs depend on the series. For example, XG 85 can be around $200. If you go to ACC or to a four or five-year enterprise solution, you will find these devices can cost $10,000. It depends on the series."

"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."

"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 platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Government

Retailer

Healthcare Company

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	8

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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Sample Customers

CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare

Rushmoor Borough Council

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