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McAfee Complete Data Protection vs Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption 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

McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trend Micro Endpoint Encryp...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 7.1%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption is 3.1%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

ObaseunAwoyinfa - PeerSpot reviewer
Encrypts the hard drive, offers data protection policies and effective part of DLP strategy
The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier. It's not a very robust classifier, which is where its limitation lies. For example, you see a lot of higher-end solutions where people can classify data more effectively, adding labels like transcription labels and such. McAfee’s classifier doesn't handle all those tasks. It doesn’t offer the same level of functionality as other data classification tools. You can't do things like fingerprinting and other advanced classification methods. However, if you were to make it more robust, the product could become too heavy to run effectively on endpoints and servers. So, to be honest, I can't think of anything else off the top of my head that could be added. I think it's a great solution as it stands. If anyone wants extended data classification, they can leverage other tools like Titus, Fortra's Classifier Suite (previously known as Boldon James Classifier), or even Microsoft AIP if they have the budget. You can also leverage Trellix to enhance your data protection. From my point of view, McAfee Complete Data Protection is one of the best solutions out there, if not the best, to be honest.
Sampath Acharya - PeerSpot reviewer
Full disk encryption safeguards data effectively and customer service provides excellent support
There weren't too many challenges with the setup. The initial setup is a little bit difficult as it requires skill. A person without the necessary experience or skill cannot handle it. Overall, I'd rate the implementation process seven out of ten. Deployment times vary depending on customer enrollment. If there are more than 100 machines, it might take 45 to 60 days.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"With this solution, the device control is more reliable and more stable."
"The most valuable feature is security."
"With McAfee Complete Data Protection, you can managed all your security solutions from one single server and one interface. This might be the most powerful advantage of McAfee's solution."
"With respect to data loss prevention, I think it is helpful to the customer."
"With proper policies and configuration, it prevents sending corporate data to both cloud storage or to flash drives and data extraction."
"It is capable of acting as Web control, Device Control, or Data Control."
"McAfee Complete Data Protection provides stability and is a good product."
"The McAfee Threat Protection and McAfee Web Protection are valuable aspects of the solution. They're better than other features that come with the endpoints."
"We're very satisfied with Trend Micro support."
"Fast encryption feature."
"We use the solution for data encryption."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the antivirus part it offers."
"Offers very good endpoint security solutions."
"Encryption is the basic feature, and that is what I like about it. I also like that it is kind of easy to install and easy to configure."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy, considering the management console and software."
"The disk encryption is great."
 

Cons

"The price could be improved."
"There are compatibility issues with the Chrome browser."
"They need to segregate McAfee Complete Data Protection for endpoints and servers."
"As a new technology, it does need to grow."
"The solution needs to reduce the number of false positives. There are too many of them."
"Initial setup was complex."
"This solution does not do as well at protecting the end-user against unknown viruses."
"The solution's pricing could be better."
"Should have more features of Deep Scanning"
"If Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption comes up with a SaaS solution, it will be better rather than just having an on-premises solution."
"To improve Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption, the user interface could be somewhat more friendly. It is already friendly, but it can not be approached through to the exact issue and just to give you the full detail of each and every port graphically."
"It would be great if this solution had support for file integrity monitoring."
"I would like to see more integration. Good cloud-based solutions need to be arrayed. I'd like to see better integration with administrative tools as well as Active Directory integration."
"In terms of what must be improved, I would say the support, the next feature, and the road map. I think all these must be improved, but the important thing to improve is the support."
"There are scalability limitations. I'd rate scalability five out of ten."
"The user interface is a little challenging, especially for beginners. It's hard for new users to understand how to configure the correct access for each company function."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is more expensive than one of its competitors."
"The price is good, it's a low-cost solution."
"The cost of McAfee Complete Data Protection isn't that high but isn't that cheap as well, so it's in the middle."
"McAfee Complete Data Protection is a little bit expensive."
"The price of this solution needs to be improved."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
"The licensing is yearly."
"The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
"You have to pay for the license annually."
"One of the reasons we decided to go with Trend Micro Endpoint Security is because of its cost effectiveness."
"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"The solution's licensing costs are yearly."
"The drive encryption of Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption could improve. Some of my customers have some problems."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is high price, and ten is low price."
"We pay for Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption every six months. The price of the solution is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Government
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
16%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Performing Arts
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption?
If Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption comes up with a SaaS solution, it will be better rather than just having an on-premises solution.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Xcel Energy
Alertboot, Beth Israel Deaconess Care Organization (BIDCO), Bulgarian American Credit Bank, Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIOBC), Rush University Medical Center, United Way of Greater Atlanta
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