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Find a Data Loss Prevention Software for Your Needs
CurrentWare and Netwrix Endpoint Protector (formerly Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys) both provide endpoint security and data loss prevention solutions, but they differ in scope and accessibility.
The main difference between CurrentWare and Endpoint Protector is that CurrentWare is designed exclusively for Windows and offers optional modules for web filtering, user activity monitoring, and remote PC power management alongside its USB control solution.
In contrast, Endpoint Protector supports Windows, macOS, and Linux but requires a minimum of 150 licenses and at least two modules, making it more suited for large enterprises compared to CurrentWare’s flexible and cost-effective pricing.
| Use CurrentWare’s Endpoint Protector alternatives if… | Use Endpoint Protector by Netwrix if… |
|---|---|
| You’d like an advantageously priced USB control solution for Windows | You need advanced DLP features such as deep content inspection, eDiscovery, and email monitoring |
| You need greater insights into user activity such as high-risk internet and application usage | You require UI and customer support in languages other than English |
| You’d like to proactively prevent your users from accessing high-risk cloud storage sites | You’re searching for a DLP solution for a multi-OS environment with Mac or Linux computers |
Compare CurrentWare vs. Netwrix Endpoint Protector Features
Compare the key features of CurrentWare and Endpoint Protector to choose the right fit for you
The CurrentWare Suite include AccessPatrol, a USB security and USB activity monitoring software solution for preventing theft to portable storage devices.
These security features make the CurrentWare Suite the perfect solution for meeting cybersecurity compliance requirements for USB devices.
Both Endpoint Protector and CurrentWare’s AccessPatrol provide comprehensive peripheral control capabilities across a variety of devices. Both solutions allow you to granularly apply unique device control policies based on groups of users and computers.
Learn More: Devices You Can Control With AccessPatrol
Endpoint Protector’s core feature set is built around advanced DLP features such as deep packet inspection to break encryption for the purpose of directly inspecting content for sensitive information as it leaves the network.
Which features are available in Endpoint Protector depends on the modules purchased; they have separate modules for device control, content-aware protection, enforced encryption, and eDiscovery.
CurrentWare’s DLP capabilities include USB control to prevent data leaks to removable media devices, web category filtering to block web-based data egress points, and user activity monitoring to identify high-risk user behavior such as attempts to use blocked peripheral devices.
CurrentWare’s data loss prevention (DLP) tools help safeguard sensitive information from theft and leaks. With features like device control, file transfer monitoring, and real-time alerts, you can prevent data breaches and ensure compliance with industry regulations. By restricting the transfer of sensitive data via USB drives, external storage, or cloud services, CurrentWare minimizes the risk of data theft.
While Endpoint Protector is an excellent DLP tool, its lack of monitoring features leave a significant gap in your data loss prevention strategy—detecting insider threats.
Without clear visibility into employee computer activity your organization is at risk of data loss to high-risk computer usage such as using unauthorized applications and visiting malicious websites.
CurrentWare offers a robust employee monitoring solution that helps businesses boost productivity and ensure compliance. With tools for tracking web usage, application activity, screen monitoring, and USB device access, CurrentWare provides comprehensive insights into employee performance.
Its real-time monitoring and detailed reporting capabilities enable managers to identify productivity trends, optimize workflows, and address potential issues promptly.
Whether you’re managing remote teams or ensuring adherence to company policies, CurrentWare’s intuitive interface and customizable features make it the ideal solution for streamlined, effective employee monitoring.
Web filtering is an essential component of any DLP strategy. Blocking high-risk websites such as unauthorized cloud storage services and malicious websites ensures that data is not leaked to these egress points.
Unfortunately, Endpoint Protector’s web filtering capabilities are limited. While the Content Aware Protection module can be used to deny access to URLs and domains this method of web filtering is not scalable as you must manually add new websites as they emerge.
CurrentWare’s web filter BrowseControl includes a web category filtering database with millions of URLs across hundreds of categories including social media, file hosting, and virus-infected sites.
CurrentWare’s web filtering and internet security tools help businesses maintain a secure and productive online environment. With customizable filters, you can block access to inappropriate or non-work-related websites, reducing distractions and safeguarding sensitive data.
Additionally, CurrentWare’s web filtering features prevent employees from accessing malicious sites, helping to protect your organization from cybersecurity threats. By offering detailed reports on web activity, CurrentWare gives you the insights needed to ensure compliance, improve productivity, and minimize risks associated with internet usage in the workplace.
Thanks to its simple interface and setup process, getting started with CurrentWare is easy—whether or not you’re an experienced system administrator. CurrentWare offers a variety deployment options that suit the installation needs of organizations of all sizes.
Both CurrentWare and Endpoint Protector can be deployed on-premises or on a self-managed cloud server through cloud service providers such as Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform.
Endpoint Protector also offers a Software-as-a-Service model where they manage server deployment and maintenance for an added cost.
Due to Endpoint Protector’s minimum order quantity of 150 licenses and 2 modules it is not the best data loss prevention solution for small businesses.
In terms of setup and deployment, Endpoint Protector’s greatest strength is its near 1:1 feature parity between Windows, Mac, and Linux, whereas CurrentWare is only available for Windows machines. This operating system diversity makes Endpoint Protector a great option for multi-OS environments.
Even the best alternatives to Endpoint Protector need to have a reliable technical support team to ensure that its customers get the services they need to make the most of their data loss prevention solutions.
CurrentWare’s support team is available by phone, live chat, and email from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST, Monday to Friday to ensure your business is covered. We also maintain an onboarding guide and a knowledge base full of helpful articles and training videos to ensure critical information is available 24/7.
| CurrentWare | Endpoint Protector | |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ | USB Storage | ✅ |
| ✅ | External HDDs | ✅ |
| ✅ | Tape | ❌ |
| ✅ | CD/DVD | ✅ |
| ✅ | iPhones/iPads/iPods | ✅ |
| ✅ | Smartphones/Tablets | ✅ |
| ✅ | Digital Cameras | ✅ |
| ✅ | Media Players (MP3 Players) | ✅ |
| ✅ | Memory Cards (SD/MM) | ✅ |
| ✅ | Printers | ✅ |
| ✅ | Floppy Drives | ✅ |
| ✅ | Webcams | ✅ |
| ✅ | WiFi Network Cards | ✅ |
| ✅ | FireWire | ✅ |
| ❌ | Thunderbolt | ❌ |
| ❌ | Biometric Devices | ✅ |
| ✅ | Sound Cards | ✅ |
| ✅ | Bluetooth Devices | ✅ |
| ✅ | Serial Ports | ✅ |
| ✅ | Parallel Ports | ✅ |
| ✅ | Network Share | ✅ |
| ✅ | HID (Keyboards, Mice, etc) | ✅ |
| ✅ | USB-to-Ethernet | ✅ |
| ✅ | Infrared Dongle | ✅ |
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Endpoint Protector Reviews
✔️ Endpoint Protector Pros
Granularity & Compatibility
Endpoint Protector has compatibility with all major operating systems. Endpoint Protector’s granularity on who or which computer gets what policies makes it easy to apply Endpoint Protector to many use cases.
Source: Capterra Reviewer, 2021
The best part of endpoint protector is that it works on all three platforms i.e., Windows, MAC, and Linux. Also, there is a single pane from which you can manage everything.
Source: G2 Reviewer, 2022
In the Mac space, CoSoSys is probably the market leader, because of the level of detail that they’ve put into the platform is very significant.
Source: PeerSpot Reviewer, 2021
🟡 Mixed Reviews
Support
The after-sales service is not that great. We faced some issues with the solution and want some customization for the same but [we were] not getting support.
Source: G2 Reviewer, 2022
Technical support has been fantastic. They get back to me quickly. They’re willing to schedule video conferencing so that I can share my screen. They’re willing to bring on a level-two support technician to look at the details. They’re able to supply everything for me support-wise.
Source: PeerSpot Reviewer, 2021
There is a language issue occasionally and you have to over explain things, but it depends at the end of the day what type of solution you are looking for and what their commercials look like.
Source: Comment on /r/sysadmin, 2019
❌ Endpoint Protector Cons
Complexity
The learning curve is pretty steep to get the policies setup correctly. Make sure you team has someone to set this up and have the machine to host the software. That was the only piece we were missing is we had to scramble to find a machine powerful enough to host the solution.
Source: G2 Reviewer, 2020
The initial setup was complex…It took more than a month to deploy because I had to source all of the equipment. They have a very good “how-to” document on deploying the software but once we got to that point, it was not the software causing a problem but rather, it was a hardware compatibility issue.
Source: PeerSpot Reviewer, 2021
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CurrentWare vs Endpoint Protector Pricing
CurrentWare Pricing
The CurrentWare Suite is a cost effective solution for tracking the computer usage of your team members. CurrentWare offers fair prices and honest value to keep their employee monitoring software solutions accessible to companies of all sizes.
CurrentWare’s solutions can be purchased individually for the greatest flexibility or as a full suite for the best value.
When purchased individually, the cost of BrowseReporter, AccessPatrol starts at $12/user/month and BrowseControl at $12 /user/ month (paid annually). The full CurrentWare Suite includes all 4 modules starting at $20 per user per month (paid annually).
Discounts Available:
- Pricing breaks are available for businesses that sign up for multi-year plans or have future growth planned and can commit to bulk orders.
- Volume license discounts are available starting for as low as 100 users, with discounts increasing depending on the number of licenses, and the length of the contract term.
- Educational organizations and nonprofits may qualify for a 10% license discount.
- Not satisfied with a competing vendor? Make the switch to CurrentWare today and you may save up to 25% on your first year!
Endpoint Protector Pricing
Pricing for Endpoint Protector is not publicly available as it varies widely based on system requirements, the quantity of licenses, and the modules you select. To get accurate Endpoint Protector pricing you must schedule a meeting with a member of their sales team.
Here’s what we know about Endpoint Protector pricing:
- The Gov.uk Digital Marketplace has Netrix Endpoint Protector listed at £17.82 a user (~USD $22.60)
- Insight lists a single license of Netrwix Endpoint Protector for Windows at CAD $18.99 (~USD $13.53)
- The entry-level package is 150 licenses with a minimum of two Endpoint Protector modules
- To gain access to all of Endpoint Protector’s features you must purchase additional modules
- An SC Magazine article from 2013 states this for 250 users: “With a price starting at $8,250 for the appliance (with just the Device Control module), and up to $14,850 for the appliance, Device Control and Content Aware Protection…this product can become quite pricey fast.”. The price of Endpoint Protector has likely risen since 2013, though their licensing model may have changed as well.
- A review from 2021 notes that “For what it’s doing, the cost is somewhat high for us…” – Ray Grau, Interactive Developer at Customer Communications Group, Inc.
- Another review from 2021 indicates that Endpoint Protector may not offer advantageous pricing for long-term commitments beyond one year: “It would be helpful if they offered discounted pricing for long-term contracts to serve customers who are interested in committing for periods of three years, five years, or longer.” – Salachour Ebaratgar, IT Manager, Marketing Services Firm with 51-200 Employees
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