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Sophos SafeGuard vs Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (4th)
Wave Systems Safend Data Pr...
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
8th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (52nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 16.2%, up from 12.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite is 6.4%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile Data Protection Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos SafeGuard16.2%
Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite6.4%
Other77.4%
Mobile Data Protection
 

Featured Reviews

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Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees
Integrated security features ensure seamless protection and inspire long-term trust
The reason why I went for Sophos SafeGuard is that it's got every function that I would need for an antivirus or system protection, and another thing that Sophos has done that makes it even more important for me is the synchronized security. There is a policy on my firewall that restricts any system that synchronizes with the endpoint working on all my servers and workstations, and if any system is found to be infected, because it synchronizes with the firewall, the rules drop the packet and alert the IT administrator. Until that system is checked and cleaned, there is no internet access for that system, which alone is a game changer for me. Those developers at Sophos are very innovative, and I don't think they need to improve anything because they are thousands of steps ahead. Before I can think of any feature that should be added, it's already there, and all I get is just a notification that this feature is available, to give it a try and let them know if it is something I want to add. You must understand that every feature comes with a price, not for free. The more features I add, the additions are based on the need; if it's not needed, I am not going to add them.
it_user116502 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Expert at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
I like the device control. This solution helps us manage risk. Re-installation kills machines. To remove a machine, you have to perform a full reimage.
The most valuable feature is device control This solution helps us manage risk. I would like to see a better upgrade path and process. There are no major issues with the product, but there are major issues with the local reseller and their ability to support us. We have been using this solution…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Sophos satisfies a large number of requirements and gives you unified security."
"It has a feature that allows only three files to be encrypted by ransomware before it automatically revokes the process."
"We use it to manage BitLocker and find it very easy to set up."
"The product filters phishing emails."
"We have a process and policies, including that all data should be secure, and SafeGuard has helped us to protect that integrity to confidentiality."
"The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost."
"The most valuable features of the solution are the fact that they are able to encrypt the hard disk and to encrypt USB sticks."
"The antivirus is not just running on my system to protect it against viruses, it's also allowing me to lock my systems so that nobody can execute anything without my authorization."
"The most valuable feature is device control."
 

Cons

"The encryption could be improved."
"The tutorials need to be simplified. The existing ones need to be easier to follow and we could use some tutorials for basic setups. They should aim to be more like Cisco, which offers very good tutorials and materials."
"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."
"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."
"From version eight, Windows 8 onwards, SafeGuard doesn't work 100% of the time, so we have to use BitLocker for the encrypting and only the key management is done by SafeGuard."
"Sometimes, multiple updates and crashes happen in the tool, making it an area where improvements are required."
"If it's possible, they should make all the features available because it's got a lot of features on offer, but you have to buy the license in order to add those features to the normal Endpoint. If they could make all those features available and/or offer a bundling option it would be better."
"The recovery process could be improved."
"Once the solution is installed, it cannot be installed again without killing machines."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"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."
"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."
"The platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."
"I rate the pricing two or three on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise8
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Questions from the Community

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...
What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?
I don't think they have anything to add except that maybe they should do their research to see if there are new additions needed. Everything seems very straightforward.
What is your primary use case for Sophos SafeGuard?
I use Sophos SafeGuard for both end user workstation as well as servers.
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Also Known As

SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
Safend Data Protection Suite
 

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Sample Customers

Rushmoor Borough Council
National Health Service (NHS) Wales
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