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ESET Endpoint Encryption vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption comparison

ESET and Broadcom are both solutions in the Endpoint Encryption category. ESET is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3, while Broadcom is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.5. ESET holds a 19.9% mindshare in EE, compared to Broadcom’s 9.5% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 79% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.
ESET Endpoint Encryption
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93% willing to recommend
Symantec Endpoint Encryption
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79% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Symantec Endpoint Encryption and ESET Endpoint Encryption compete in the endpoint encryption market. Symantec appears to have an edge for large enterprise deployments due to its comprehensive features, while ESET is favored for its cost-effective pricing model.

Features: Symantec Endpoint Encryption includes comprehensive encryption capabilities, integration with enterprise-grade security solutions, and a centralized management system. The solution effectively addresses security requirements and provides integrated antivirus and ransomware protection. ESET Endpoint Encryption offers high-level encryption and centralized management with ease of monitoring and policy enforcement. Its virtual disk and encryption policy functionality enhance data security.

Room for Improvement: Symantec could improve integration with non-Symantec products, streamline support, and enhance product stability. ESET might enhance its reporting features, improve integration with other systems, and address user feedback on malware detection and technical support response times.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Symantec's deployment is largely on-premises and has received criticism for slow technical support. ESET offers both on-premises and hybrid cloud deployment options. Its support is relatively smoother but still faces challenges in responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: Symantec's licensing is perceived as expensive but is often bundled with other Symantec products, making it cost-efficient for large enterprises. ESET's pricing is moderate, offering flexible subscription and perpetual licensing options that provide clear ROI through cost-effective functionality.

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Review summaries and opinions

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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
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
5th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Encryption is 19.9%, up from 12.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 9.5%, down from 10.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Lucky Lushaba - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Bharath Kumar Gajula - PeerSpot reviewer
Robust data protection with user-friendly deployment, competitive pricing, and comprehensive features like customizable alerts and effective detection capabilities but needs GUI improvements
The stability is relatively good. Occasionally, certain clients may experience disconnection from the management servers, requiring a manual process to rectify. Even in instances where the link is severed, restoring client connectivity can be challenging, sometimes necessitating the uninstallation and reinstallation of the software. Additionally, when clients go out of sync, we do not receive alerts, indicating an area for potential improvement. I would rate it seven out of ten.
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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 most valuable feature is that everything is done on the server."
"This solution can be centrally managed."
"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 solution's UI is user-friendly. Even a non-technical person can use it."
"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is its rate of capturing viruses and malware."
"The product is easy to implement and configure."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The usability is the most valuable feature."
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"It helps us put antivirus solutions in place and prevent malware from getting to our machines."
"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
"I like the solution for its encryption."
"Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection."
"We have been very satisfied with the solution's security capabilities."
"The initial setup was easy."
"We can extend it to all of the critical endpoints and the servers, and we can ensure the confidentiality of the data."
"Disk encryption and file and folder encryption are the most valuable and used features. It is also very well integrated with Symantec Messaging Gateway and Symantec DLP, which is helpful in protecting any kind of information that goes outside. Symantec DLP catches an email and sends it to the encryption server. The encryption server encrypts the email and intimates to the user that confidential information is being sent out. The administrator can then take appropriate action."
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Cons

"ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security."
"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."
"I would like more robust reporting as part of the Remote Administrator."
"The initial setup could be made easier."
"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."
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"More features need to be included in the encryption software."
"One feature that is lacking is integration with Symantec Information Centric (ICT). As it is now, I don't see how to integrate the encryption with ICT, and in my opinion this is an area that certainly requires encryption, even though it's no longer supported by Broadcom."
"What I didn't find helpful in the version we used is the fact that all devices had to be on the same network for us to push through the encryption."
"The instability of the company and lack of presence in the Middle East is affecting product use."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"There are other solutions in the market that have new features. The feature could improve."
"It's difficult to integrate the solution with the DLP"
"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."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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 pricing is mid-ranged and could be more cost-effective."
"We paid for an annual subscription, and it was reasonable."
"There are some inexpensive products compared to ESET Endpoint Encryption, but they lack the essential features."
"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."
"Instead of installing ESET on each machine at each location, we just do it remotely. This has been a time saver for us."
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"The license is not very expensive."
"The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."
"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."
"The licensing costs yearly are $5000."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is not expensive."
"The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."
"The solution is good, but it is more expensive than other solutions in the market. Other solutions, such as BitLocker are less expensive."
"They have two solutions for encryption including Symantec Endpoint Encryption and PGP Endpoint Encryption. With one PGP license, you can deploy the two solutions. The PGP license gives you two options."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Government
8%
Retailer
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

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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How does Microsoft BitLocker compare with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and it successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protecti...
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What do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
I am not sure about the pricing and licensing cost of Symantec Endpoint Encryption.
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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
Symantec Drive Encryption, powered by PGP technology provides organizations with strong full-disk and removable media encryption and the ability to integrate with Symantec Data Loss Prevention. Intuitive management enables enterprise scale deployments and features compliance-based, out-of-the-box reporting plus customizable reports. Management capabilities include support for native OS encryption (FileVault2) and Opal compliant self-encrypting drives.
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Sample Customers

CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare
Citrix Systems Inc., City of Lansing, Commercial & Industrial Property, France T_l_visions, Fujian Mobile Co. Ltd., Group Lotus plc, Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C. (HBSS), Portugal Telecom, PostFinance, Public Pension Agency
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