BitLocker Drive Encryption vs. east-tec SafeBit

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BitLocker
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft's BitLocker is an endpoint encryption option.
$100
One Time Fee
east-tec SafeBit
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
East-tec SafeBit is an on-the-fly disk encryption software designed to protect confidential data by creating secure, password-protected virtual drives. These encrypted "safes" appear and function just like regular drives in Windows, allowing you to work with files normally while ensuring they remain completely secure. The software works transparently in the background, automatically encrypting every file as it is saved to the safe and decrypting it only when accessed. This…
$29.95
per year
Pricing
BitLocker Drive Encryptioneast-tec SafeBit
Editions & Modules
Windows 10 Home
$100.00
One Time Fee
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BitLockereast-tec SafeBit
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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User Ratings
BitLocker Drive Encryptioneast-tec SafeBit
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
(11 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
BitLocker Drive Encryptioneast-tec SafeBit
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
It is well suited especially for users that access or store sensitive/confidential data on their computers. In the case of where users are accessing confidential data over the network, it is highly recommended to use Bitlocker to encrypt the computer. In the case where users are storing confidential data on their computer, it should be a requirement that BitLocker is used/enabled. It would be less appropriate if someone was using a computer and they were not dealing with any sensitive data, or in cases where the computer is used for recreational purposes (browsing the web, playing games, etc).
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East-Tec
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Encrypts the entire drive and provides a high level of security.
  • In an Active Directory environment, you can set up BitLocker to automatically save keys to AD.
  • As part of Windows, no additional licensing costs.
  • Set up and configuration is relatively easy.
  • Uses TPM module to increase security.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Even if it's the best we tested, I think write performance could be improved. Maybe with dedicated hardware inside the TPM?
  • No integration with OS password is a shame as most others have it and it is Microsoft on Microsoft so they can probably do it better then anyone else and safer.
  • I wish they would support multiple passwords like FileVault on macOS. If it's a shared computer, you have to give the only password to Bitlocker to both users.
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Usability
Microsoft
Very easy to enable.
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Support Rating
Microsoft
Not good nor bad, BitLocker encryption is a symptom of our era, we need to protect ourselves and our data, BitLocker is a tool, as an IT we have to deal with it but it doesn't bring any benefit to my daily operations.
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East-Tec
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
BitLocker Drive Encryption solution offering is cheaper than the one that McAfee offers, it will help you with specific business concerns like "how many encrypted assets do I have?" it's easy to maintain, easy to deploy, and easy to track. It's best suited for companies that are not trying to go far away on the disk encryption matter
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East-Tec
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • The biggest positive impact it has on ROI is the cost savings, since there is no cost to using the software.
  • Since it's widely available to anyone with a Windows computer, and the program is built into the operating system, there is no need to really install anything. This helps to save time of the IT department having to do installs, and also keep track of licensing, etc.
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East-Tec
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ScreenShots

east-tec SafeBit Screenshots

Screenshot of Quick Start - an overview of options available in the program, such as Open Safe, Close Safe, Destroy Safe, etc.Screenshot of Creating a safe - this feature is used create Safes (virtual drives) by setting properties, such as name, password, size, location, etc, in a few simple steps.Screenshot of Change Safe Properties - this feature is used to modify the properties of Safes. The Safe’s name, size, password, or drive letter can be changed.