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We performed a comparison between ESET Endpoint Encryption and McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Endpoint Encryption solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention Report (Updated: March 2020).
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Pros
"The setup is getting easier.""The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Encryption is the high level of encryption protection.""ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system.""The most valuable feature is that everything is done on the server.""The initial setup is easy.""The product is easy to implement and configure.""It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""The Remote Administrator is the most valuable feature that ESET offers for us. Centralized management of our ESET environment is what I like about the Remote Administrator."

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"It can scale.""The pricing of the product is excellent. It's very affordable.""The most valuable feature is the ability to control access to USB drives and other external devices.""You can manage your compliance in line with legislation such as GDPR and POPIA.""The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal confidential information from endpoints.""The product provides us with an excellent, dependable solution to recommend to clients for their security needs.""McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is a very stable product.""The solution is stable."

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Cons
"I would like to see better compatibility with mobile devices.""There could be an option for users to restart the system without a password.""The initial setup could be made easier.""From an admin perspective, the solution's UI could be more user-friendly.""The solution should have better synchronization with active directory users and passwords for use in the encryption.""There should be more frequent updates.""ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security.""Sometimes the server console is very slow, so the performance could be improved."

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"I would like the solution to improve the AI features for anti-virus detection. I also want the software to include a tool for malware detection.""The licensing cost for McAfee Total Protection could be cheaper, but apart from that, I don't need anything else. The software has what I need.""It could improve how it deals with solar data.""The initial setup is very complex.""The product uses a lot of resources and because of this it is not always a good solution for every situation.""The UI needs to be simplified.""There needs to be support for blocking the sending of files by email because even if you block or remove an external disk, the files are not protected.""McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention could improve by making the customer aware of the benefits of the solution which would increase the adoption. Additionally, if there were features to suit multi-cloud environments it would be helpful. If the solution can intelligently identify which is important data for the organization and should not be released from the organization without authorization would be a benefit."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Instead of installing ESET on each machine at each location, we just do it remotely. This has been a time saver for us."
  • "The National University System dedicates 500 of their 5000 licenses to us, which is $14/yr per device. Most companies are paying $99 or $120 per device a year."
  • "Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
  • "The pricing is mid-ranged and could be more cost-effective."
  • "On a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest, I rate its pricing a two."
  • "It is neither very expensive, nor cheap. Overall it is affordable and there is a long term arrangement between our company and the solution providers for license."
  • "There are some inexpensive products compared to ESET Endpoint Encryption, but they lack the essential features."
  • "ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced."
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  • "The pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."
  • "The price is high for this type of product."
  • "If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."
  • "Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
  • "There is an annual license to use this solution."
  • "It's not a cheap option."
  • "I'm paying the license for McAfee Total Protection yearly. It could be cheaper, but it's fine."
  • "The price of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive. It is not the most expensive solution but it is typically 15 to 20 percent higher than other solutions. There is no additional cost to using McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:ESET Endpoint Encryption works as an antivirus system.
    Top Answer:ESET Endpoint Encryption is moderately priced. ESET Endpoint Encryption has both a perpetual license and a subscription license. On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I… more »
    Top Answer:ESET Endpoint Encryption needs to improve pricing and security.
    Top Answer:The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal confidential information from endpoints.
    Top Answer:McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive.
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    6th
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    Also Known As
    McAfee Total Protection for Data, McAfee Total Protection for DLP, Total Protection for Data, Intel Security Total Protection for Data
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    Overview

    ESET Endpoint Encryption is a simple-to-use encryption application for companies large and small. Take advantage of the optimized setup that speeds up the time to adoption for admins. The client side requires no user interaction, increasing user compliance and the security of your company data.

    McAfee Total Protection for Data solution suite protects your data using a combination of powerful encryption, access control, and user-behavior monitoring.
    Sample Customers
    CCS Media Limited, Mercury Engineering, Unigarant, Pinewood Healthcare
    Kleberg Bank
    Top Industries
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    Construction Company22%
    University11%
    Translation And Localization Position11%
    Engineering Company11%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Government5%
    University5%
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    Financial Services Firm33%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Security Firm13%
    Computer Software Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business67%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business61%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise67%
    Buyer's Guide
    ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention
    March 2020
    Find out what your peers are saying about ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention and other solutions. Updated: March 2020.
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    ESET Endpoint Encryption is ranked 6th in Endpoint Encryption with 12 reviews while McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is ranked 9th in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with 29 reviews. ESET Endpoint Encryption is rated 8.4, while McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is rated 7.4. The top reviewer of ESET Endpoint Encryption writes "A reasonably priced solution that is an easy-to-use and effective at the same time". On the other hand, the top reviewer of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention writes "Highly beneficial DLP functionality, full system protection, and useful file scanning". ESET Endpoint Encryption is most compared with Microsoft BitLocker, Sophos SafeGuard, Symantec Endpoint Encryption and WinMagic SecureDoc, whereas McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is most compared with Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention, HP Wolf Security, Cisco Secure Endpoint and Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention. See our ESET Endpoint Encryption vs. McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention report.

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