# Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs VIPRE SafeSend Comparison | | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | VIPRE SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 149 | 46 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (51.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us Per Year | --- ## 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) ### VIPRE SafeSend **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | VIPRE SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (99 reviews) | 9.4 (36 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (100 reviews) | 9.4 (36 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.7 (64 reviews) | 9.3 (20 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (64 reviews) | 9.2 (20 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 9.3 (32 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (61 reviews) | 9.3 (21 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (98 reviews) | 8.6 (34 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Symantec Data Loss Prevention #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### VIPRE SafeSend #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: SafeSend Price: Contact Us Per Year Description: Suitable for businesses from 10 - 10,000+ users. Flexible billing options available. Key Features: - Confirm external recipients in emails, meeting invitations and task requests - Prevent accidental data leakage due to autocomplete and reply-all errors - Create a white-label version with your corporate logo and style [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/vipre-safesend/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | 9.1/10 | 25 | | **VIPRE SafeSend** | 7.9/10 | 19 | #### Administration | Feature | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | VIPRE SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Data Management** | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | | **Incident Logs** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 7.3 (14 reviews) | | **Reporting** | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 7.7 (16 reviews) | #### Governance | Feature | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | VIPRE SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Access Control** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 7.5 (14 reviews) | | **Compliance** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | | **Data Visibility** | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 8.1 (15 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | VIPRE SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Encryption** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 8.1 (13 reviews) | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | 9.2 (18 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Activity Monitoring** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Breach Detection** | 9.3 (16 reviews) | Feature Not Available | ### Data Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A | | **VIPRE SafeSend** | N/A | N/A | #### Compliance | Feature | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | VIPRE SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **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 | VIPRE SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **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 | VIPRE SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **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 | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | VIPRE SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 18.2% | 23.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 38.2% | 51.2% | | **Enterprise** | 43.6% | 25.6% | ### 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% #### VIPRE SafeSend - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.3% - **Accounting:** 7.0% - **Computer & Network Security:** 7.0% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.0% - **Banking:** 4.7% - **Legal Services:** 4.7% - **Law Practice:** 4.7% - **Financial Services:** 4.7% - **Commercial Real Estate:** 2.3% - **Other:** 39.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Symantec Data Loss Prevention - [Safetica](https://www.g2.com/products/safetica/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (202 reviews) - [Netwrix Endpoint Protector](https://www.g2.com/products/netwrix-endpoint-protector/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (160 reviews) - [Incydr](https://www.g2.com/products/incydr/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (43 reviews) - [Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-loss-prevention-dlp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 reviews) - [Trend Micro Smart Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-micro-smart-protection/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (39 reviews) - [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews) - [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-purview-data-loss-prevention/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (486 reviews) - [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Teramind](https://www.g2.com/products/teramind/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (174 reviews) ### Alternatives to VIPRE SafeSend - [Paubox](https://www.g2.com/products/paubox/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (600 reviews) - [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (486 reviews) - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (724 reviews) - [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (591 reviews) - [Check Point Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-email-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (534 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 (202 reviews) - [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Teramind](https://www.g2.com/products/teramind/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (174 reviews) - [Netwrix Endpoint Protector](https://www.g2.com/products/netwrix-endpoint-protector/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (160 reviews) --- ## 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..." ### VIPRE SafeSend - Title: [What does Vipre Safesend do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-vipre-safesend-do) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "VIPRE SafeSend prevents sensitive emails from being sent to the wrong person. VIPRE SafeSend confirms external recipients and attachments in Microsoft..." - Title: [How do I add SafeSend to Outlook?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-add-safesend-to-outlook) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "SafeSend can be added to Outlook via either a Com Add in local installation or via Microsoft Web Add in." - Title: [How do I use safe send?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-safe-send) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "You use SafeSend by adding to your Outlook client via a Com or Web add in. It can be set up quickly and easily. This will then enable the pop up to appear..." - Title: [What is SafeSend email?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-safesend-email) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "VIPRE SafeSend - is a tool to help make email users aware when they may be sending an email in error to either the wrong recipient or includes sensitive..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/symantec-data-loss-prevention-vs-vipre-safesend)