# Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs Trellix Data Loss Prevention Comparison


| | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | Trellix Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 149 | 91 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (40.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Symantec Data Loss Prevention

Pros:
- Data Protection (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Configuration (1 reviews)
- False Positives (1 reviews)

### Trellix Data Loss Prevention

Pros:
- Security (11 reviews)
- Data Protection (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (6 reviews)
- Complex Configuration (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | Trellix Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (99 reviews) | 8.8 (73 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (100 reviews) | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.7 (64 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (64 reviews) | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 8.5 (69 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (61 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (98 reviews) | 8.3 (75 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Symantec Data Loss Prevention

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Trellix Data Loss Prevention

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | 9.1/10 | 25 |
| **Trellix Data Loss Prevention** | 8.7/10 | 44 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | Trellix Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Management** | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (35 reviews) | 
| **Incident Logs** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (38 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remediation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Threat Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance

| Feature | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | Trellix Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 
| **Data Visibility** | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 8.9 (37 reviews) | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | Trellix Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (36 reviews) | 
| **Breach Detection** | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 8.5 (35 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | Trellix Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Personally Identifiable Information Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavior Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insider Threat Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti Virus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Whitelisting/Blacklisting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Watermarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ransomware Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Device Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **External Storage Device Blocking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Quarantining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intellectual Property Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Escalation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Classification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trellix Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | Trellix Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | Trellix Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | Trellix Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | Trellix Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 18.2% | 40.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.2% | 31.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 43.6% | 28.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Symantec Data Loss Prevention

- **Information Technology and Services:** 28.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.2%
- **Computer Software:** 6.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.5%
- **Retail:** 2.7%
- **Research:** 2.7%
- **Internet:** 2.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.7%
- **Education Management:** 1.8%
- **Financial Services:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 38.2%

#### Trellix Data Loss Prevention

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 13.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.7%
- **Financial Services:** 5.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.6%
- **Computer Software:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 2.3%
- **Banking:** 2.3%
- **Retail:** 2.3%
- **Insurance:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 37.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Symantec Data Loss Prevention

- [Safetica](https://www.g2.com/products/safetica/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (203 reviews)
- [Netwrix Endpoint Protector](https://www.g2.com/products/netwrix-endpoint-protector/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (161 reviews)
- [Incydr](https://www.g2.com/products/incydr/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-loss-prevention-dlp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [Trend Micro Smart Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-micro-smart-protection/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (40 reviews)
- [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (97 reviews)
- [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-purview-data-loss-prevention/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (318 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (486 reviews)
- [Teramind](https://www.g2.com/products/teramind/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (183 reviews)

### Alternatives to Trellix Data Loss Prevention

- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (318 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (751 reviews)
- [Paubox](https://www.g2.com/products/paubox/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (641 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (597 reviews)
- [Check Point Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-email-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (533 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (486 reviews)
- [Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-enterprise-data-loss-prevention-dlp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (56 reviews)
- [Coro Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/coro-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (232 reviews)
- [Safetica](https://www.g2.com/products/safetica/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (203 reviews)
- [Teramind](https://www.g2.com/products/teramind/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (183 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Symantec Data Loss Prevention

- Title: [I have a subscription license for Network Monitor and Network Prevent for Web bundle. Is there a cross-grade SKU for me to move to Network Prevent for Web virtual appliance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-37657434-a03a-448a-8445-78b9f35c0128) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No. You can purchase subscription license for Network Prevent for Web virtual appliance once their current subscription of Network Monitor and Network..."
- Title: [I have a perpetual license for Network Prevent for Web. Is there a cross-grade SKU for me to move to Network Prevent for Web hardware appliance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-f294d6d4-bed2-4f1a-bd06-3815d135f021) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No. Network Prevent for Web hardware appliance is licensed per appliance. There is no cross-grade between different meters."
- Title: [Licensing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-4883ade6-ae98-4ca9-b574-6ba2ad6cd844) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "100. In this virtualization scenario, the license quantity is based on the maximum number of concurrent session supported by the XenApp server."
- Title: [What if I have 10,000 employees, but only want to buy Network Discover for 1,000 users. Can I do that?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-231dba6c-5111-40fd-8495-a60a01af53b2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "It depends. If you choose to purchase coverage for all enterprise users who have access to the corporate network, which includes the data and document..."
- Title: [Licensing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-a2687c98-a134-44d1-9d78-537d6a12e699) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "You will need 1,000 licenses of Network Monitor, Network Prevent for Email, and Network Prevent for Web. DLP for Network products are licensed per Managed..."

### Trellix Data Loss Prevention

- Title: [How does DLP Endpoint work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-dlp-endpoint-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It works very smoothly. Easy to manage from the ePO console."
- Title: [What does DLP software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-dlp-software-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It helps to secure your sensitive and confidential data."
- Title: [What is McAfee complete data protection?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mcafee-complete-data-protection) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Data protection with the help of well defined tools by McAfee.. When you purchase this license, you will be getting McAfee File & Removeable Media..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/symantec-data-loss-prevention-vs-trellix-data-loss-prevention)