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

Categories and Ranking

Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
3rd
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 June 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 7.9%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ZENworks Suite is 3.1%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption7.9%
ZENworks Suite3.1%
Other89.0%
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

"This automated solution puts us at the base level where we can get better."
"We find the dashboard, endpoint mobile encryption, and email encryption valuable."
"The installation process is pretty straightforward."
"I like the solution for its encryption."
"My use case is to protect my assets and information, and to have visibility over user activity."
"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
"The solution is very good for us and it responds to our needs."
"The initial setup was easy."
"The setup is pretty straightforward."
"The stability is good."
"It's allowed us to manage a couple of hundred PCs with just one person - me."
 

Cons

"It is not a very stable product based on our experience with how we use it."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption can improve by being more secure."
"The solution does slow down the device a little bit, once it's installed."
"The solution presently doesn't let network folder encryption be done on Macintosh."
"I would like to have less frequent updates."
"The agent can be improved on the solution. Right now, we have an Endpoint Protection agent as well as an encryption agent and another for the DLVs and other services. We would prefer a single agent for the entire product."
"I do not find the environment to be very user-friendly."
"If for example, a user forgets the endpoint key, they cannot access their data. We need a support team that is a single point of contact for the IT entity to be trained and to have documentation for troubleshooting and managing the solution."
"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."
"They used to be really good, however, lately, not so much. The quality of support has dropped."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing costs yearly are $5000."
"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."
"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 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."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is not expensive."
"Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."
"The license is not very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
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Company Size

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

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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

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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
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