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Symantec Endpoint Encryption vs WinMagic SecureDoc comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
2nd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
WinMagic SecureDoc
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
7th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 8.2%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WinMagic SecureDoc is 5.9%, up from 4.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption8.2%
WinMagic SecureDoc5.9%
Other85.9%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

Jagadeesh B - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at IBM
Security monitoring has improved and protects mission-level mac segments for critical users
Currently, I am not using this because it is mandated on Office 365, which we are not currently maintaining. We are just using the manage feature, so it is not something we control. We are using Cisco SecureClient for VPN. Symantec Endpoint Encryption is only used at the MAC level segment for the B Mission levels for security purposes, and it is only from the ten user perspective. It is straightforward and not complex. I would rate the complexity as a seven, but I would rate the product itself as a nine. We have approximately fifty thousand in budget. Better security methods are valuable features that we can suggest, as everything is under liability. My overall review rating for this solution is nine out of ten.
it_user774159 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Provides DLP and security of all company data on workstations, however we had issues with deployment on legacy-formatted drives
The Central Management server Provides DLP and security of all company data on workstations. MacOS X is missing features. OS X High Sierra is still not supported. 11 months. We had issues with deployment on legacy-formatted drives so make sure you know how your drives are formatted. The…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is fairly stable."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a very good product, easy to use with remote management capabilities."
"It helps us put antivirus solutions in place and prevent malware from getting to our machines."
"The solution has helped to increase staff productivity."
"Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection."
"It is stable."
"You get updates and other encrypted files easily."
"We have been very satisfied with the solution's security capabilities."
"The technical support is very good."
"The Central Management server."
 

Cons

"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."
"Upgrades from one version to another may only sometimes be straightforward, especially if one needs a clearer understanding of the process."
"I would like to see some features or functionality enhanced in Symantec Endpoint Encryption."
"I can only patch monthly. I don't know what the solution is there, besides being vulnerable for three weeks out of four. But there's got to be an option somehow."
"We would like some advanced security protection features."
"It is not a very stable product based on our experience with how we use it."
"There are some issues with the single sign-on with the active directory."
"I would like to have less frequent updates."
"MacOS X is missing features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is not 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."
"The licensing costs yearly are $5000."
"Considering the fluctuation in exchange rates in our part of the world, we find it generally affordable."
"The solution is good, but it is more expensive than other solutions in the market. Other solutions, such as BitLocker are less expensive."
"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."
"There is a license required for this solution."
"Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."
"Licensing and pricing is on par with the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise17
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Questions from the Community

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...
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.
What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
I am not owning that part and cannot comment on it. Our security team handles that aspect. I have not used it enough to provide detailed feedback.
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Also Known As

Symantec Drive Encryption
SecureDoc
 

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Sample Customers

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
NEC Group,Export Development Canada, SecureDoc University of Guelph, Swiss Bank, Suva (Swiss Accident Insurance), Money Partners (UK), Children's Hospital of Denver, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Arch Chemicals
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