Link copied to clipboard # Bitdefender GravityZone XDR vs Kaspersky Next Optimum Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/kaspersky-next-optimum/export.csv) Bitdefender GravityZone XDRKaspersky Next Optimum[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** Free Trial No pricing available **Kaspersky Next Optimum** Free Trial **$77** node/year ยท Advanced **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** 2 months Based on 31 responses **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 1 monthFaster Based on 16 responses Return on Investment **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** 13 months7 months sooner Based on 28 responses **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 20 months Based on 11 responses Perceived Cost **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** $$$$$ **Kaspersky Next Optimum** $$$$$ Average Discount **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** 12%1% more **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 11% **Pros & Cons** from reviews **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** [ Features (10) ](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1845747&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Customer Support (7) ](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1845149&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complexity (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1846765&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Configuration Issues (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1844151&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Kaspersky Next Optimum** [ Blocking (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2282697&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Ease of Use (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1453038&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ High Resource Usage (6) ](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2165811&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Slow Performance (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1453012&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7b0c0475c40c148890da9b45bd95b5f7/halopsa.png "Product Avatar Image") HaloPSA ](https://www.g2.com/products/halopsa/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ebfae2a9075850f9fa094c23484ef258/microsoft-entra-id.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Entra ID ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ec0c38c7a0b645a17bfff00d56e51583/ninjaone.png "Product Avatar Image") NinjaOne ](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/integrations) **Kaspersky Next Optimum** Not enough data Screenshots **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** ![Bitdefender GravityZone XDR screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1767468/1-XDR.jpg) **Kaspersky Next Optimum** ![Kaspersky Next Optimum screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/25866/KESB-management-console.jpg) **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** 8.5 8.593 **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.9 8.9173 Ease of Use **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** 8.0 8.095 **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.6 8.6174 Ease of Setup **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** 8.2 8.274 **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.2 8.271 Ease of Admin **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** 7.9 7.963 **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.4 8.465 Quality of Support **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** 8.2 8.283 **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.4 8.4167 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** 8.1 8.159 **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.2 8.265 Product Direction (% positive) **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR** 8.3 8.389 **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.5 8.5174 **Features** ratings from reviews Endpoint Protection Platforms[Hide 82 FeaturesShow 82 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.6 21 8.9 64 Administration Compliance 8.8 10 9.0(won by 0.2) 51 Web Control 8.8 15 8.9(won by 0.1) 50 Application Control 8.3 10 8.9(won by 0.6) 51 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Asset Management 7.5 12 8.9(won by 1.4) 48 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Device Control 8.7(won by default) 9 Feature Not Available Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Web Threat Management Not enough data Not enough data Device Management Not enough data Not enough data Functionality System Isolation 8.8(tied score) 10 8.8(tied score) 48 Firewall 8.7 15 8.8(won by 0.1) 48 Endpoint Intelligence 8.7 13 8.9(won by 0.2) 50 Anomaly/Malware Detection 9.4(won by 0.3) 18 9.1 52 Analysis Automated Remediation 8.5 13 8.8(won by 0.3) 49 Incident Reports 8.3 11 9.0(won by 0.7) 49 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Behavioral Analysis 8.5 8 8.7(won by 0.2) 49 Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Summary Reports Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Financial Data Protection Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Virus Definition Update Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data AI/Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data IOC Verification Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Whitelisting/Blacklisting Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Tokenization Not enough data Not enough data Web Traffic Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms[Hide 46 FeaturesShow 46 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 7 Not enough data Detection & Response Response Automation 9.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Threat Hunting 9.2(won by default) 6 Not enough data Rule-Based Detection 8.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data Real-Time Detection 9.2(won by default) 6 Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Management Extensibility 9.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Workflow Automation 8.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Unified Visibility 8.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Analytics Threat Intelligence 9.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 8.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Data Collection 8.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Managed Services Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data IT Asset Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Management Not enough data Not enough data Root Cause Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Customization Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Ransomware Protection Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Firewalls Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Data Analysis Tools Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Network Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Management Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Antivirus[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);) 6.3 11 Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation 6.7(won by default) 10 Not enough data AI Text Summarization 5.9(won by default) 9 Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Threat Protection Not enough data Not enough data Spam Blocker Not enough data Not enough data Spam Quarantine Not enough data Not enough data Real-time Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Update/Installation Not enough data Not enough data DDoS Protection Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Scans Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Identity Theft Protection Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Virus Definition Update Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Tracker Blocking Not enough data Not enough data Data Loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Webcam Protection Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Phishing Protection Not enough data Not enough data Email Attachment Protection Not enough data Not enough data AI/Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Backup and Recovery Not enough data Not enough data Next-Generation Firewall Not enough data Not enough data Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Whitelisting/Blacklisting Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Data Center Security Solutions[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.4 14 Not enough data Prevention Intrusion Prevention 8.5(won by default) 11 Not enough data Firewall 7.6(won by default) 12 Not enough data Encryption 8.2(won by default) 13 Not enough data Security hardening 8.6(won by default) 13 Not enough data Cloud Data Protection 9.0(won by default) 13 Not enough data Detection Intrusion Detection 8.6(won by default) 12 Not enough data Security Monitoring 8.1(won by default) 12 Not enough data Anti-Malware / Malware Detection 9.1(won by default) 13 Not enough data Administration Compliance 8.1(won by default) 14 Not enough data Administration Console - 8.1(won by default) 12 Not enough data API / integrations 8.8(won by default) 11 Not enough data Network Sandboxing[Hide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.7 13 Sandbox Sandbox Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 13 Evaluation Malware Evaluation Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 13 Automatic Submission Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 12 Automatic Evaluation Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 12 Malware Probability Scores Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 12 Encryption[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 9.3 9 Encryption Email Encryption Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 6 Messaging Encryption Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 6 File Transfer Encryption Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 6 Data Encryption Not enough data 9.5(won by default) 7 Document Encryption Not enough data 9.5(won by default) 7 Full-Disk Encryption Not enough data 9.8(won by default) 7 Cloud Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Application Encryption Not enough data Not enough data P2P Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Authentication Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 6 Policy Enforcement Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 7 User Management Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 7 Key Management Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Management Backup Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 6 Backup and Recovery Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 7 File Management Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 7 Anomaly Detection Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 7 Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Tokenization Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Show 6 feature categories with incomplete data Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Penetration Testing Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data DNS Leak Protection Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Network Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Firewalls Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Prevention System Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Managed Services Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Event Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Whitelisting/Blacklisting Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Root Cause Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Visibility Data Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Registry Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Gap Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Security Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Data loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Application Security Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Identity SSO Not enough data Not enough data Governance Not enough data Not enough data User Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Security Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Protection Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Data Security[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Compliance 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 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 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 Endpoint Protection[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data System Control Device Control Not enough data Not enough data Web Control Not enough data Not enough data Application Control Not enough data Not enough data Asset Management Not enough data Not enough data System Isolation Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Prevention Endpoint Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Firewall Not enough data Not enough data Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data Security Management Incident Reports Not enough data Not enough data Security Validation Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6ac6f020878e586ca3e7586408cb3c98/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr.png "Bitdefender GravityZone XDR")](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) Bitdefender GravityZone XDR Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 56.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 34.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 9.3% [![Kaspersky Next Optimum](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/03265aa9f2180c15db42438ab7869849/kaspersky-next-optimum.svg "Kaspersky Next Optimum")](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) Kaspersky Next Optimum Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 30.7% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 41.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 28.1% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 56.1% 30.7% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 34.6% 41.1% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 9.3% 28.1% Reviewers' Industry [![Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6ac6f020878e586ca3e7586408cb3c98/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr.png "Bitdefender GravityZone XDR")](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) Bitdefender GravityZone XDR Information Technology and Services 28.6% Computer Software 12.4% Computer & Network Security 8.6% Insurance 4.8% Hospital & Health Care 2.9% Other 42.9% [![Kaspersky Next Optimum](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/03265aa9f2180c15db42438ab7869849/kaspersky-next-optimum.svg "Kaspersky Next Optimum")](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) Kaspersky Next Optimum Information Technology and Services 22.7% Computer Software 5.7% Accounting 4.6% Financial Services 4.6% Computer & Network Security 3.6% Other 58.8% FAQs ## Bitdefender GravityZone XDR vs Kaspersky Next Optimum FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Kaspersky Next Optimum vs Bitdefender GravityZone XDR? Kaspersky Next Optimum stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction and ease of administration, while Bitdefender GravityZone XDR is noted for its feature set and integrations. | | [Kaspersky Next Optimum](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) | [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) | | --- | --- | --- | | G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.3/5 (208 reviews) | 4.1/5 (108 reviews) | | Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Small-Business | | Ease of Setup score | 8.2 | 8.2 | | Quality of Support score | 8.4 | 8.2 | | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Threat Protection (5 all-time mentions) | Features (10 all-time mentions) | ### How do the pricing models of Kaspersky Next Optimum and Bitdefender GravityZone XDR compare? Kaspersky Next Optimum is viewed as the stronger value based on higher reviewer satisfaction with price and cost-related dimensions. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum:** In recent reviews, many buyers highlight its cost-effectiveness and affordability for endpoint detection and response, especially compared to other OEMs. - **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR:** Recent reviewers describe it as comprehensive but note that it could be more cost-friendly, with some features requiring additional purchase as add-ons. - **Switching reasons:** Reviewers mention switching to Kaspersky Next Optimum for better value and to Bitdefender GravityZone XDR for its advanced feature set, but cost is a recurring consideration in both directions. ### What are the best alternatives to Kaspersky Next Optimum and Bitdefender GravityZone XDR? The top three alternatives to Kaspersky Next Optimum and Bitdefender GravityZone XDR are CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform, ThreatDown, and ESET PROTECT. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Kaspersky Next Optimum](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) | 4.3/5 (208 reviews) | Mid-Market | Cost-effective for SMB and mid-sized businesses | Threat Protection | | [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) | 4.1/5 (108 reviews) | Small-Business | Comprehensive but some features require add-ons | Features | | [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (441 reviews) | Mid-Market | โ€” | Threat Detection | | [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1089 reviews) | Mid-Market | โ€” | Comprehensive Protection | | [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1003 reviews) | Mid-Market | โ€” | Ease of Use | ### Which Endpoint Protection Platforms features should I prioritize when comparing Kaspersky Next Optimum and Bitdefender GravityZone XDR? Buyers should prioritize threat detection, centralized management, resource efficiency, integration capabilities, and device control features when comparing Kaspersky Next Optimum and Bitdefender GravityZone XDR. - **Threat Detection:** Kaspersky Next Optimum (4 all-time mentions), Bitdefender GravityZone XDR (7 all-time mentions for Security) - **Centralized Management:** Kaspersky Next Optimum (2 all-time mentions), Bitdefender GravityZone XDR (4 all-time mentions) - **Resource Efficiency:** Kaspersky Next Optimum (6 all-time mentions for High Resource Usage), Bitdefender GravityZone XDR (7 all-time mentions for Efficiency) - **Integration Capabilities:** Bitdefender GravityZone XDR (6 all-time mentions for Integrations), Kaspersky Next Optimum (integration issues cited in recent reviews) - **Device Control Features:** Bitdefender GravityZone XDR offers device control features not present in Kaspersky Next Optimum's feature set. ### What are the pros and cons of Kaspersky Next Optimum vs Bitdefender GravityZone XDR? Kaspersky Next Optimum's headline strength is threat protection, while Bitdefender GravityZone XDR is recognized for its feature set and integrations. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum strengths:** Threat Protection (5 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (5), Centralized Management (2), Cost-effectiveness for SMB and mid-sized businesses. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum trade-offs:** High Resource Usage (6 all-time mentions), Slow Performance (5), Complex Setup (2), Difficult Configuration (2), Integration Issues (2). - **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR strengths:** Features (10 all-time mentions), Security (7), Efficiency (7), Integrations (6), Easy Management (6), Customer Support (7). - **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR trade-offs:** Complexity (4 all-time mentions), Configuration Issues (4), Not User-Friendly (4), Poor Management Control (4). ### Is Kaspersky Next Optimum or Bitdefender GravityZone XDR better for small businesses? Kaspersky Next Optimum is the better fit for small businesses based on reviewer sentiment and segment alignment. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum:** Mid-Market segment, but recent reviews highlight strong suitability and affordability for small businesses, with multiple mentions of cost-effectiveness and ease of deployment for SMBs. - **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR:** Small-Business segment, but reviewers note that the platform can be overwhelming for organizations without a dedicated SOC and that some features are more suited to larger environments. ### Which Endpoint Protection Platforms platform has better integrations? Bitdefender GravityZone XDR is favored for integrations, with multiple reviewer-cited third-party tool connections. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum:** Recent reviews mention integration challenges, particularly with SIEM/SOAR tools and Splunk. - **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR:** Integrates with NinjaOne (3 all-time mentions), Kaseya VSA, and Halo, with reviewers highlighting ease of integration and management across these platforms. ### How do Kaspersky Next Optimum and Bitdefender GravityZone XDR compare on customer support? Kaspersky Next Optimum and Bitdefender GravityZone XDR score within 0.2 points on Quality of Support, indicating near parity (8.4 vs 8.2). - **Kaspersky Next Optimum:** Reviewers frequently describe support as responsive and helpful, though some note delays or less skilled support for complex issues without premium service. - **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR:** Many reviewers highlight responsive and knowledgeable support, with positive experiences especially for technical onboarding, but some small-business reviewers report slower response times and less accessible support channels. ### Which is easier to implement, Kaspersky Next Optimum or Bitdefender GravityZone XDR? Kaspersky Next Optimum and Bitdefender GravityZone XDR are rated equally on Ease of Setup (8.2 each), with no material difference; Kaspersky Next Optimum has a higher Ease of Admin score (8.4 vs 7.8). - **Kaspersky Next Optimum:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for most environments, but note complexity in large-scale deployments and integration with other tools. - **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR:** Reviewers report easy installation and deployment, especially for cloud-based environments, but mention a learning curve for configuration and policy management. ### Which product has better Firewall? Kaspersky Next Optimum is favored for Firewall based on reviewer sentiment and mention counts. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum:** Firewall is cited in recent reviews as a key feature, with multiple mentions of effective blocking and endpoint control; 4 all-time mentions for Security and 5 for Protection. - **Bitdefender GravityZone XDR:** Firewall is included as a feature, but reviewers note reliance on Windows Firewall for advanced control and occasional configuration challenges; 7 all-time mentions for Security and 5 for Protection. 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