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.
"There's a lot of manageability within the solution. This is very helpful."
"It is easy to use and administer."
"Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable features are stability and simplicity in terms of usage."
"You can do a silent remote deployment very fast."
"The solution works the way it's supposed to - stability and scalability are fine."
"The most valuable feature is the authentication process which is very fast."
"Technical support is excellent."
"I like the fact that you can get a BitLocker encryption key out of OneDrive."
"It helps us put antivirus solutions in place and prevent malware from getting to our machines."
"The initial setup was easy."
"It has reduced the number of incidents related to the loss of information."
"The solution is great for large-scale deployments."
"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
"The solution is pretty stable."
"The solution’s installation was easy."
"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."
"In future releases, I would like to see a feature where I can have a view of each device that has BitLocker to see if these machines are encrypted or not. So, I just want a view or a dashboard that can tell us so that I can remediate and add BitLocker to those systems or devices."
"The deployment process regarding prerequisites and automation could be easy to understand."
"It needs a management console."
"There are options which could be implemented to make it a little more like PGP Whole Disk Encryption."
"The initial setup is complex."
"For improvement, as it is now, I do not have any support from anyone. There should be a web interface to manage BitLocker. But for now, all I do is just install a new product on the user's machine and create it. I would like to be able to see everything that is happening, even if it is just through a web interface. I would also like to be able to see how many users are provisioned, which users are using BitLocker, and how to disable or enable it. That's what I would like to see."
"I would recommend BitLocker only because of the economic side, not the technical side. If the features were included in the already existing licenses I would use it. If not, I would recommend other products."
"The solution does not have endpoint control."
"I do not find the environment to be very user-friendly."
"The solution presently doesn't let network folder encryption be done on Macintosh."
"The GUI could use some enhancement, particularly in making option sets easier to locate on client machines."
"We would like some advanced security protection features."
"The solution does slow down the device a little bit, once it's installed."
"It's difficult to integrate the solution with the DLP"
"Upgrades from one version to another may only sometimes be straightforward, especially if one needs a clearer understanding of the process."
Microsoft BitLocker is ranked 1st in Endpoint Encryption with 60 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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