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Symantec Endpoint Encryption vs ZENworks Suite 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
ZENworks Suite
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
11th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 ZENworks Suite is 2.9%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption8.2%
ZENworks Suite2.9%
Other88.9%
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.
reviewer1173039 - PeerSpot reviewer
network engineer at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Greta for remote control and management with good performance
I'm not on the most current version, however, I know one area that I didn't get into that I kind of wanted to is to have a mobile device management tool. My understanding is it's improved a lot from the version I have. It may be a feature that is already available. Other than that, it really does everything I need it to do, and don't have any complaints.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We can extend it to all of the critical endpoints and the servers, and we can ensure the confidentiality of the data."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is an all-in-one solution that is completely expandable."
"The stability seems to be okay, it works as it was designed to, there are no bugs or glitches, it doesn't crash or freeze, and it's reliable."
"You get updates and other encrypted files easily."
"The solution has helped to increase staff productivity."
"The best feature of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is the encryption itself. Encryption truly is the way to go because nowadays we are living in an era of widespread server threats, and you need to encrypt your emails and documents because you never know who might get hold of them."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a very good product, easy to use with remote management capabilities."
"Their cloud features such as Cloud Endpoint security, ransomware modules, malware, and other modules are very effective."
"It's allowed us to manage a couple of hundred PCs with just one person - me."
"The setup is pretty straightforward."
"The stability is good."
 

Cons

"Currently, the on-premises version is tricky and difficult."
"The GUI could use some enhancement, particularly in making option sets easier to locate on client machines."
"Currently, their support is less and slow. If I open any case, it is handled after two or three days, but their support will improve in the next two or three months."
"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."
"The UI could be improved."
"It was hard to install and took us about three months."
"The security could be improved."
"The program's disk encryption is not very friendly with Microsoft OS updates. We have a problem with updates failing unless we use a time-consuming work-around."
"They used to be really good, however, lately, not so much. The quality of support has dropped."
"If they could introduce it on the cloud, it would be ideal."
"I'm not on the most current version, however, I know one area that I didn't get into that I kind of wanted to is to have a mobile device management tool. My understanding is it's improved a lot from the version I have. It may be a feature that is already available."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We hold an annual license, and their pricing is competitive, falling into the affordable range."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is not expensive."
"The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."
"Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."
"The solution is good, but it is more expensive than other solutions in the market. Other solutions, such as BitLocker are less expensive."
"The licensing costs yearly are $5000."
"Considering the fluctuation in exchange rates in our part of the world, we find it generally affordable."
"The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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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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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