G2 Vendor Directory

Signal vs. Symantec Encryption

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricSignal

by Signal

Symantec Encryption

by Broadcom

Overall rating4.43.7
Review count45340
Ease of use9.28.1
Ease of setup9.48.2
Quality of support8.78.3
Meets requirements9.18.9
NPS59.95525711.111111
Small Business66.6%17.5%
Mid-Market22.0%30.0%
Enterprise11.4%52.5%
Total page views490186
Total LLM citations2,523153

Signal

Signal is a privacy-focused messaging application that offers end-to-end encrypted communication for text messages, voice calls, and video calls. Designed to prioritize user security, Signal ensures that only the intended recipients can access the content of the communications, safeguarding against potential eavesdropping by third parties. The app is available across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it accessible to a wide range of users.

Pros

  • Security
  • Ease of Use
  • User Interface
  • Features
  • Communication
  • Simple

Symantec Encryption

Laptops and removable media devices have provided today’s mobile workforce the freedom to work anywhere. With this freedom comes a greater risk of a data breach through lost or stolen devices. Symantec Endpoint Encryption combines strong full-disk and removable media encryption with centralized management to protect sensitive information and ensure regulatory compliance. Symantec provides maximum protection by encrypting each drive, sector-by-sector, ensuring that all files are encrypted.

Pros