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Symantec Protection Engine vs Trellix MOVE AntiVirus comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Symantec Protection Engine
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
19th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
82
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Symantec Protection Engine is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix MOVE AntiVirus is 1.0%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Anti-Malware Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus1.0%
Symantec Protection Engine0.6%
Other98.4%
Anti-Malware Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Abhimanyu Das - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Kyndryl
Real-time file security has reduced incident tickets and improves threat detection accuracy
The best features of Symantec Protection Engine include machine learning, file reputation, and real-time scanning. It efficiently handles heavy loads through ICAP and cloud-based processing, reducing the burden on endpoints compared to Trend Micro and other endpoint security solutions. Its centralized control is also noteworthy. Through machine learning, it detects both known and unknown malware and malicious URLs, in addition to performing signature-based scans that assist SOC teams in analysis. The solution is highly effective in leveraging both machine learning and file reputation. Regarding centralized control, it offers a unified management console for policy deployment and provides real-time visibility through dashboards, helping save significant administrative time. Symantec Protection Engine has had a positive impact on our organization by enhancing our overall security posture. It effectively blocks a high volume of file-based threats across more than 200 servers, saves SOC analysts time in endpoint remediation, and streamlines compliance processes. It further strengthens security through real-time scanning and machine learning-based quarantine, blocking phishing payloads in SharePoint uploads before they reach endpoints, thereby reducing incidents by 30–40% compared to signature-only tools.
JerryOniye - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Resources Planning Manager at Mandilas Toyota
Comprehensive protection and seamless integration elevate security experience
A positive aspect of Trellix MOVE AntiVirus is that our biggest feature prevents users from installing USB drives. We don't have the issue of distributing viruses or transfer of files. They always track harmful files before they can enter the computer system. It protects against unnecessary use of external storage devices. It also gives protection to all the systems, on-premise or out of the premises, online, including the server. The server sends periodic updates to all the systems connected to it. We have administrative overhead as we have centralized management for Trellix MOVE AntiVirus. We can monitor all our computers that are currently using Trellix MOVE AntiVirus. We can monitor all their vital points. If they are online, offline, if they are being attacked by any viruses, anything that we need to take action upon, it will be on our centralized overview application.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Symantec Protection Engine's been a game-changer for us at Kantar—blocks like 80-85% of file-based threats right at the gateway before they hit our 200 servers, cutting down endpoint incidents big time."
"The operational efficiency with the high-performance scanning of Symantec Protection Engine is very good."
"Symantec Protection Engine provides me with the option of both cloud and on-premise solutions, which stands out for both me and my clients."
"What I appreciate in Symantec Protection Engine is the Virtual Policy Manager (VPM) and the Application Name feature, which are really effective."
"Symantec Protection Engine has improved my security posture by helping me identify potentially malicious files before they reach users or critical systems, and the automated scanning process has also reduced manual efforts for my team, allowing us to focus on other security tasks and respond to threats more efficiently."
"Symantec Protection Engine is a cheaper and rock-solid product where basic anti-spam features and threat intelligence are needed."
"The best features that I like the most include the threat intelligence network, which is effective in protecting against evolving threats."
"The biggest advantage of Symantec Protection Engine is that one tool protects all, and it is centrally managed."
"The solution is fast."
"The protection on offer is very fast."
"I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it."
"The customer service is very helpful."
"The most beneficial aspect of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is its compatibility. I have heard from friends that it is more adaptable than other antivirus programs, particularly for those using different operating systems, such as Mac OS. This cross-platform compatibility is a valuable feature of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus."
"A positive aspect of Trellix MOVE AntiVirus is that our biggest feature prevents users from installing USB drives, so we don't have the issue of distributing viruses or transfer of files and it always tracks harmful files before they can enter the computer system."
"I use McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for internet security, file security, and ensuring I don't have viruses on my system."
"The installation was straightforward."
 

Cons

"For the improvement of Symantec Protection Engine, the engine did not work with their basic engine when I was working, which was almost three or four years before."
"While I have mentioned many advantages of Symantec Protection Engine, there are areas for improvement, particularly the dashboard features."
"I would like to see improvements in reporting and troubleshooting capabilities for Symantec Protection Engine, as more detailed insights and simplified diagnostics would make day-to-day administration easier."
"Price is a significant area for improvement. The pricing is quite expensive, and it is particularly high for regular customers."
"As for pricing, I would say it is a little expensive compared to competitors, and I think the vendor could achieve more market growth if the pricing were more reasonable."
"To improve Symantec Protection Engine, I suggest simplifying its integration with other tools, as it is more complex compared to Trend Micro and CrowdStrike."
"We have scenarios in which Symantec Protection Engine misses some threats, spam, and targeted attacks that Proofpoint can catch with AI security features."
"I have concerns about scalability."
"I would like to see monthly reports of the usage."
"We started using MOVE Antivirus because our security staff required it. And I personally haven't seen the difference because I haven't had any issues so far that McAfee addresses."
"McAfee MOVE AntiVirus does not support integration with other devices, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The tool's stability could be better."
"The cost could be improved."
"Developers or users who heavily use their laptops complain that it really slows down their laptops."
"Sometimes, the updates don't happen successfully. The updates start, but they are not completed. Let's say there is a process that runs on the server-side every night, and it pushes the updates. Sometimes, these updates fail. I'm not sure whether it is a McAfee's problem or an internal problem with our systems. If this is really an issue with McAfee MOVE AntiVirus, McAfee can work on it and improve it in the next release. If it is an internal issue, I need to figure out why it is happening within the organization. We may need to take some technical support from McAfee to see what the problem is and then we need to get it fixed. At this point in time, all I know is that it happens sometimes."
"In the next release, MOVE AntiVirus should include a file protection feature for mobile devices."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There is a yearly subscription cost for this solution."
"The solution is reasonably priced."
"The license for McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is based on the number of users."
"For McAfee, I think it's already paid until 2023 because it's added on with the Windows 10 license pricing from Dell. I had to pay it on the Dell website, which includes the licensing cost of Windows 10 and McAfee."
"The solution requires a license."
"There is no monthly fee. You just purchase the tool."
"The solution could reduce the price of the solution. We are on an annual license."
"The subscription for the solution is annually or every three years."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
17%
Healthcare Company
13%
Construction Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
15%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise41
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Symantec Protection Engine?
Symantec Protection Engine works well overall, but troubleshooting can sometimes take extra time when detailed logs need to be reviewed; other than that, my experience has been positive. I would li...
What is your primary use case for Symantec Protection Engine?
I mainly use Symantec Protection Engine for scanning files for malware, protecting emails, and web filtering URL protections. I use Symantec Protection Engine to scan files uploaded by users and sh...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee MOVE AntiVirus?
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus is relatively affordable for the budget that we have currently.
What needs improvement with McAfee MOVE AntiVirus?
When it comes to disadvantages, the user interface of Trellix MOVE AntiVirus is a bit cumbersome and not really user-friendly. Even though there is a complex interface, it could be better because t...
What is your primary use case for McAfee MOVE AntiVirus?
I can briefly describe our use cases for Trellix MOVE AntiVirus. We use it on all our computers at the office here. We use it for all our computers and we also use it while browsing the internet. I...
 

Also Known As

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McAfee MOVE AntiVirus, McAfee Management for Optimized Virtual Environments AntiVirus, McAfee Management for Optimized Virtual Environments
 

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Sample Customers

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Kleberg Bank, Sicredi, Seagate, Loop Technology, Vidant Health, Xcel Energy, Cook County, Berkshire Health Systems, Mauser, China Pacific Insurance, Cologne-Bonn Airport, Bank Central Asia, Boston Medical Center, Boston Scientific
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