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Symantec Endpoint Security vs Trellix Endpoint Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.5
Symantec Endpoint Security delivers positive ROI by enhancing virus protection, reducing downtime, and improving operational efficiency with minimal disruption.
Sentiment score
8.0
Trellix Endpoint Security offers strong ROI, cost savings, and ease of management, making it valuable for small security teams.
Symantec Endpoint Security filled gaps in our toolset, particularly with the ability to control network firewall on hosts remotely, which was greatly appreciated.
We have observed tremendous return on investment after implementing Trellix Endpoint Security as it is a more cost-effective solution compared to other products.
Clients appreciate the solution’s customization capabilities and ongoing product improvements.
There are two parts: one is the encryption which is standard and no AI is needed, but the data protection part could benefit from AI to detect new types of data and protect it.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.2
Symantec Endpoint Security's support is praised but varies post-Broadcom, with delays and regional differences affecting effectiveness.
Sentiment score
6.9
Trellix Endpoint Security's support is praised for responsiveness but criticized for delays, especially with complex issues and regional differences.
In some cases, it rates as high as ten out of ten, while in others, it can be as low as eight.
There is no support in the German language, which is a problem for many public tenders.
The response time is a notable issue.
I would rate their customer service nine out of ten.
When we implemented Trellix Endpoint Security in their network, multiple malwares were detected.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Symantec Endpoint Security is scalable, user-friendly, and ideal for large organizations, effortlessly integrating with existing systems.
Sentiment score
7.8
Trellix Endpoint Security offers seamless scalability and minimal maintenance, making it ideal for enterprises of any size.
Symantec Endpoint Security is quite scalable, and it is very important for large clients.
I would rate the scalability of the solution as a six out of ten, indicating some challenges due to downtime requirements.
Trellix Endpoint Security is scalable.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Symantec Endpoint Security is generally reliable, though updates and operating system variations can occasionally disrupt stability and resource usage.
Sentiment score
8.2
Trellix Endpoint Security is generally stable with high satisfaction, but occasional crashes and configuration-related issues occur.
I have encountered issues where I had to uninstall and reinstall the product on end users' computers to view the logs again.
I would rate its stability as nine out of ten.
I would rate the stability of Trellix Endpoint Security as near perfect, close to ten out of ten.
I think it's stable enough; earlier it had glitches, but now it's stable enough.
 

Room For Improvement

Symantec Endpoint Security faces performance issues, complex management, insufficient threat detection, and compatibility problems affecting usability and support.
Trellix Endpoint Security needs improved performance, integration, usability, and support, with enhanced automation and analytics for advancement.
Device management is not very good and I am not enabling it in my organization due to security reasons.
I would like to see improvements in the scanning part of the solution, specifically to enhance the CPU and hard disk usage during scanning and updates to prevent disruption during work hours.
It is cumbersome to use, particularly in handling firewall management.
What needs improvement in Trellix Endpoint Security is the reduction of resource consumption by the scanning feature.
Improvements are needed in forensic analytics to detect specific vulnerabilities.
The product does not seem to be cloud-native.
 

Setup Cost

Symantec Endpoint Security is valued for its cost-effective pricing, flexible plans, and discounts for long-term or special contracts.
Trellix Endpoint Security pricing is generally competitive, seen as cost-effective with stable renewal pricing and licensing flexibility.
It seems to be half the cost or more affordable than other solutions.
The pricing is very low compared to other companies like SentinelOne and others.
I rate the pricing, setup cost, and licensing around nine out of ten.
The license costs are very reasonable, around 1,000 to 1,200 rupees per year.
Trellix Endpoint Security is cost-effective and provides excellent value for money.
 

Valuable Features

Symantec Endpoint Security provides comprehensive protection with device control, intrusion prevention, anti-virus, centralized management, and cross-platform integration.
Trellix Endpoint Security offers centralized management, integrating diverse features for scalable, user-friendly protection against threats and data loss.
Symantec Endpoint Security offers many valuable features, such as file explosion, application learning, DLP, injection detection, and EDR solutions for traffic control.
The incident response capabilities allow me to resolve authentication and support issues promptly, ensuring the system operates without downtime.
One important feature is the EDR function, necessary for many public customers due to upcoming laws in Germany, which is available through Symantec Endpoint Security Complete.
Trellix Endpoint Security is a proven, robust, and cost-effective solution that protects the organization from different types of ransomware and attacks.
Including options like Application Control (formerly Solidcore), integrated monitoring, change control, DLP, and advanced threat protection, the solution offers comprehensive security.
The detection capability of Trellix Endpoint Security is higher than traditional antivirus solutions.
 

Categories and Ranking

Symantec Endpoint Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
11th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
144
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trellix Endpoint Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
103
Ranking in other categories
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security is 4.0%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix Endpoint Security is 2.8%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Q&A Highlights

it_user570909 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 27, 2017
 

Featured Reviews

Hakeem_Abdulkareem - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution has given us visibility into compliance within our whole system and helped us ensure everything is updated
Symantec's application security module needs some improvement. You need to create a lot of fingerprints for application security. For instance, let's say I have different brands of ATMs in my environment, like Wincor and NCR. I use GRG to deploy an application control to whitelist some applications. I have to get the exact image of the different models of ATMs. When I tested in the past, some machines would not connect to the server without that. Only the approved software on the ATM should run. Anything outside that should not even come up at all. We did this so that an outside person doesn't introduce malicious software to the ATM. That's the essence of locking down with application control. Using Symantec for application control has been hectic, so I use Carbon Black to do the lockdown. Checking that data security will work fine with Carbon Black. Carbon Black worked fine. Setting up approval in Carbon Black works differently than Symantec. In Symantec, we first need the fingerprints of the applications running underneath. Before setting up Carbon Black, you first install the agent, allowing it to learn the environment. It will analyze all the software's behavior and provide recommendations for what should be allowed. It's more straightforward, whereas configuring application control in Symantec is a bit cumbersome.
Abdullah Al Hadi - PeerSpot reviewer
Customization capabilities allow clients to autonomously deploy policies
There are a few areas where Trellix Endpoint Security ( /categories/endpoint-protection-platform-epp ) can improve. Firstly, the high CPU utilization when agents are installed can negatively impact client systems. Another issue is with end-users outside the network, where the agent handler sometimes fails to deploy the product properly. Improvements are needed in forensic analytics to detect specific vulnerabilities. It would also help if detection specifics were identified more quickly and the problem-solving process accelerated, especially to meet larger clients' expectations.
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Answers from the Community

it_user570909 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 27, 2017
Apr 27, 2017
Hello Santosh, our CEB (Complete Endpoint Protection - Business) Suite has encryption and 2 next gen features (Real Protect and Dynamic Application Containment, DAC for short). Here is more info to reference: https://www.mcafee.com/us/products/endpoint-protection/index.aspx I hope this helps.
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it_user477966 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 15, 2016
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it_user474720 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 15, 2016
Unfortunately no I can’t for these particular products.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
Educational Organization
40%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?
We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...
What do you like most about Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets.
How does McAfee Endpoint Security compare with MVISION?
The flexible manageability of McAfee Endpoint Security is one of our favorite aspects of this solution. You can deploy various components as desired with McAfee Endpoint Security, whereas many othe...
What do you like most about McAfee Endpoint Security?
It provides a robust defense against cybersecurity threats while offering user-friendly features like notifications and approval prompts.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Endpoint Security?
Trellix Endpoint Security is cost-effective and provides excellent value for money, with no need for extra expenses for premium support.
 

Also Known As

Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
McAfee Endpoint Security, McAfee Endpoint Protection, Intel Security Total Protection for Endpoint, McAfee Complete Endpoint Protection
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.
inHouseIT, Seagate Technology
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