We performed a comparison between Microsoft Bitlocker and Symantec Endpoint Encryption based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison of Results: Based on the parameters we compared, Microsoft Bitlocker seems to be a superior solution. All other things being more or less equal, half of Symantec Endpoint Encryption reviewers found Symantec Endpoint Encryption to be difficult to deploy. Additionally, users of Symantec Endpoint Encryption find it difficult to upgrade. Finally, Symantec Endpoint Encryption’s users are not impressed with its technical support.
"It is an encryption tool and provides security."
"Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable feature is endpoint encryption, and it's quite easy to manage."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the protection and ease of use."
"It is free and native to the OS. We don't have to worry about upgrades or maintaining the product. You encrypt the disk, and you save the recovery key. That's it. The person puts their password in, and after that, it is up to them. If they forget their password, they have to bring it in to get it unlocked."
"It is easy to use and administer."
"It's my understanding that the initial setup is straightforward."
"The hard drive encryption is very good."
"The most valuable feature is the authentication process which is very fast."
"We can extend it to all of the critical endpoints and the servers, and we can ensure the confidentiality of the data."
"The management console gives us the ability to quickly control who sees what, ensures we are on the latest version, and up-to-date."
"The encryption feature is very good."
"I like the solution for its encryption."
"The installation process is pretty straightforward."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
"The initial setup was easy."
"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
"The management of the product could be made a little easier."
"I often have to make multiple attempts to log in."
"BitLocker should be available on standard Windows. We need to spend money on a Pro license to get BitLocker because it's essential to protect our customers' data. We don't want that to fall into the wrong hands."
"It needs a management console."
"The customizations could be more flexible."
"They could improve cloud integration regarding attribute and encryption key management."
"If the encryption was faster then it would make the experience more pleasant."
"The encryption takes a long time to complete, and our system runs very slowly while it is encrypting."
"The UI could be improved."
"I think that they should improve the on-premises version to include the manageability and simplicity that is available on the cloud."
"Its remote deployment should be improved. Currently, there is no remote deployment for Symantec Endpoint Encryption. You have to install it manually. There are some issues with AD integration and the time taken to reflect a password on the Endpoint Encryption Manager when a new user has changed the password, but they are already working on these issues, and these will be resolved in the next release."
"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."
"They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share."
"The product can be expensive. Price was a factor in moving away from the product."
"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."
"It's a bit difficult to get good support. Their response times are really bad."
Microsoft BitLocker is ranked 1st in Endpoint Encryption with 61 reviews while Symantec Endpoint Encryption is ranked 7th in Endpoint Encryption with 34 reviews. Microsoft BitLocker is rated 8.2, while Symantec Endpoint Encryption is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Microsoft BitLocker writes "User-friendly, easy to set up, and offers real-time machine status updates". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Endpoint Encryption writes "Provides a centralized management console and a straightforward initial setup process ". Microsoft BitLocker is most compared with ESET Endpoint Encryption, McAfee Complete Data Protection, Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption, WinMagic SecureDoc and Sophos SafeGuard, whereas Symantec Endpoint Encryption is most compared with McAfee Complete Data Protection, Cisco Secure Endpoint, Digital Guardian, WinMagic SecureDoc and ESET Endpoint Encryption. See our Microsoft BitLocker vs. Symantec Endpoint Encryption report.
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