# Microsoft BitLocker, Symantec Encryption vs FileVault Comparison | | Microsoft BitLocker | Symantec Encryption | FileVault | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 25 | 40 | 35 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (41.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (55.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (34.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Microsoft BitLocker Pros: - Ease of Use (13 reviews) - Encryption Security (7 reviews) Cons: - Key Recovery (7 reviews) - Limited OS Compatibility (5 reviews) ### Symantec Encryption Cons: - Difficult Navigation (1 reviews) ### FileVault **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Microsoft BitLocker | Symantec Encryption | FileVault | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (28 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (24 reviews) | 7.8 (28 reviews) | 9.1 (25 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 8.4 (24 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 7.5 (10 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (24 reviews) | 6.7 (28 reviews) | 6.3 (25 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Microsoft BitLocker #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Symantec Encryption #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### FileVault #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Email Encryption | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft BitLocker** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Encryption** | N/A | N/A | | **FileVault** | N/A | N/A | #### Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption | Feature | Microsoft BitLocker | Symantec Encryption | FileVault | |---|---|---|---| | **Encryption Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transport Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **End-to-End Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption | Feature | Microsoft BitLocker | Symantec Encryption | FileVault | |---|---|---|---| | **Revocation Mechanisms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Signatures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Certificate Authorities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption | Feature | Microsoft BitLocker | Symantec Encryption | FileVault | |---|---|---|---| | **Malware Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption | Feature | Microsoft BitLocker | Symantec Encryption | FileVault | |---|---|---|---| | **User-Friendly Interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **APIs and SDKs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Client Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Encryption | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft BitLocker** | 7.6/10 | 23 | | **Symantec Encryption** | 7.8/10 | 11 | | **FileVault** | 8.7/10 | 26 | #### Encryption | Feature | Microsoft BitLocker | Symantec Encryption | FileVault | |---|---|---|---| | **Email Encryption** | 5.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Messaging Encryption** | 5.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (17 reviews) | | **File Transfer Encryption** | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Data Encryption** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Document Encryption** | 7.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (20 reviews) | | **Full-Disk Encryption** | 9.5 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 9.5 (23 reviews) | #### Compliance | Feature | Microsoft BitLocker | Symantec Encryption | FileVault | |---|---|---|---| | **Authentication** | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (20 reviews) | | **Policy Enforcement** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Access Management** | 7.9 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (18 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Microsoft BitLocker | Symantec Encryption | FileVault | |---|---|---|---| | **Backup** | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | | **Recovery** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 7.9 (18 reviews) | | **File Management** | 7.7 (19 reviews) | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Anomaly Detection** | 6.9 (18 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-software) **Unique to Symantec Encryption (1):** [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Microsoft BitLocker | Symantec Encryption | FileVault | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 41.7% | 16.7% | 34.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 25.0% | 27.8% | 34.4% | | **Enterprise** | 33.3% | 55.6% | 31.3% | ### By Industry #### Microsoft BitLocker - **Computer Software:** 16.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 12.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 12.5% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 8.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 8.3% - **Consulting:** 4.2% - **Retail:** 4.2% - **Printing:** 4.2% - **Insurance:** 4.2% - **Information Services:** 4.2% - **Other:** 20.8% #### Symantec Encryption - **Information Technology and Services:** 22.2% - **Computer Software:** 11.1% - **Internet:** 8.3% - **Insurance:** 8.3% - **Publishing:** 5.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6% - **Animation:** 2.8% - **Biotechnology:** 2.8% - **Chemicals:** 2.8% - **Other:** 25.0% #### FileVault - **Marketing and Advertising:** 15.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.4% - **Higher Education:** 9.4% - **Computer Software:** 6.3% - **Consumer Goods:** 6.3% - **Entertainment:** 6.3% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.1% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.1% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.1% - **Banking:** 3.1% - **Other:** 34.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Microsoft BitLocker - [Kaspersky Next Optimum](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (206 reviews) - [VeraCrypt](https://www.g2.com/products/veracrypt/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews) - [Sophos Intercept X](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-sophos-intercept-x/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (34 reviews) - [Dell Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-data-protection/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Folder Lock](https://www.g2.com/products/folder-lock/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (16 reviews) - [DiskCryptor](https://www.g2.com/products/diskcryptor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (10 reviews) - [Cryptomator](https://www.g2.com/products/cryptomator/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (12 reviews) - [GnuPG](https://www.g2.com/products/gnupg/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (11 reviews) - [Signal](https://www.g2.com/products/open-whisper-systems-signal/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (453 reviews) - [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (526 reviews) ### Alternatives to Symantec Encryption - [Kaspersky Next Optimum](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (206 reviews) - [VeraCrypt](https://www.g2.com/products/veracrypt/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews) - [Sophos Intercept X](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-sophos-intercept-x/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (34 reviews) - [Signal](https://www.g2.com/products/open-whisper-systems-signal/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (453 reviews) - [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (407 reviews) - [Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (584 reviews) - [Paubox](https://www.g2.com/products/paubox/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (552 reviews) - [Keeper Password Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/keeper-password-manager/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1196 reviews) - [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (526 reviews) - [BlackBerry UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/blackberry-uem/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (376 reviews) ### Alternatives to FileVault - [VeraCrypt](https://www.g2.com/products/veracrypt/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews) - [Signal](https://www.g2.com/products/open-whisper-systems-signal/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (453 reviews) - [Keeper Password Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/keeper-password-manager/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1196 reviews) - [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (407 reviews) - [Kaspersky Next Optimum](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (206 reviews) - [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (526 reviews) - [BlackBerry UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/blackberry-uem/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (376 reviews) - [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (254 reviews) - [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (267 reviews) - [Cryptomator](https://www.g2.com/products/cryptomator/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (12 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Microsoft BitLocker No discussions available for this product. ### Symantec Encryption No discussions available for this product. ### FileVault No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-bitlocker-vs-symantec-encryption-vs-filevault)