# Emsisoft Anti-Malware, ThreatDown vs Symantec End-user Endpoint Security Comparison

| | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 25 | 1,083 | 553 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (54.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $29.99 1 Seat Per Year | Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Emsisoft Anti-Malware

**Not enough data**

### ThreatDown

Pros:
- Ease of Use (99 reviews)
- Features (68 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (23 reviews)
- Lack of Clarity (22 reviews)

### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

Pros:
- Threat Detection (4 reviews)
- Security (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (3 reviews)
- High CPU Usage (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 9.2 (969 reviews) | 9.1 (482 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 9.2 (975 reviews) | 8.9 (488 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (737 reviews) | 8.4 (162 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.1 (705 reviews) | 8.3 (155 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (866 reviews) | 8.7 (469 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.2 (684 reviews) | 8.4 (147 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (958 reviews) | 9.0 (480 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Emsisoft Anti-Malware

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Anti-Malware Home - 1 Seat

Price: $29.99 1 Seat Per Year

Key Features:
- Dual-engine scanner, multi-layered real-time protection

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/emsisoft-anti-malware/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### ThreatDown

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Core Next-Gen AV

Price: Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year

Description: AI-powered protection that stops threats before they get in.

Key Features:
- Incident Response
- Central management console
- Next-Gen AV

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Emsisoft Anti-Malware** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 8.9/10 | 293 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | 9.0/10 | 170 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (232 reviews) | 9.2 (155 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (238 reviews) | 9.1 (155 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (221 reviews) | 8.9 (156 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (204 reviews) | 8.8 (154 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (224 reviews) | 9.2 (157 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (213 reviews) | 9.0 (157 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 8.9 (215 reviews) | 9.1 (161 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.0 (247 reviews) | 9.0 (160 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 9.6 (262 reviews) | 9.1 (163 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (236 reviews) | 8.8 (155 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 8.9 (240 reviews) | 9.1 (155 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.9 (222 reviews) | 8.9 (157 reviews) | 

### Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Emsisoft Anti-Malware** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 8.7/10 | 130 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **24/7 support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive report alerts** | Not enough data | 9.2 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application  control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive threat hunting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rapid response time** | Not enough data | 9.3 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizeable reports** | Not enough data | 8.7 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Automation Capabilities

| Feature | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated remediation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated investigation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agents** | Not enough data | 5.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Emsisoft Anti-Malware** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 6.9/10 | 170 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | 6.0/10 | 8 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.8 (170 reviews) | 6.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.9 (156 reviews) | 6.0 (8 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Emsisoft Anti-Malware** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 7.4/10 | 115 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.4 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Emsisoft Anti-Malware** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 9.7/10 | 13 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) 

| Feature | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Emsisoft Anti-Malware** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus)


**Unique to ThreatDown (4):** [Managed Detection and Response (MDR)  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management)

**Unique to Symantec End-user Endpoint Security (1):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Emsisoft Anti-Malware | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 29.2% | 47.2% | 26.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 54.2% | 41.0% | 30.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 16.7% | 11.8% | 43.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Emsisoft Anti-Malware

- **Computer Software:** 33.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.8%
- **Internet:** 8.3%
- **Financial Services:** 8.3%
- **Retail:** 4.2%
- **Package/Freight Delivery:** 4.2%
- **E-Learning:** 4.2%
- **Cosmetics:** 4.2%
- **Computer Networking:** 4.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 4.2%

#### ThreatDown

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.0%
- **Construction:** 4.6%
- **Computer Software:** 4.4%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.3%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 51.0%

#### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.9%
- **Events Services:** 7.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.4%
- **Computer Software:** 5.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.9%
- **Retail:** 3.3%
- **Banking:** 2.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 40.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Emsisoft Anti-Malware

- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (976 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Norton Small Business](https://www.g2.com/products/gen-digital-norton-small-business/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (204 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (402 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1089 reviews)

### Alternatives to ThreatDown

- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (402 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (976 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (883 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)

### Alternatives to Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (976 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (402 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Avast Small Business Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/avast-small-business-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Emsisoft Anti-Malware

No discussions available for this product.

### ThreatDown

- Title: [Is Malwarebytes enough for your computer to be 100% secure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14696-is-malwarebytes-enough-for-your-computer-to-be-100-secure) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Malwarebytes is not a virus scanner, a PC cleaner, nor is it a defragger. So it can not by itself keep your computer 100% secure, however Maywarebytes is one..."
- Title: [Using Malwarebytes EDR in a midsize company needs extra investment for web filter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/using-malwarebytes-edr-in-a-midsize-company-needs-extra-investment-for-web-filter) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, MB catches sites that have malware on it and will block the site. "
- Title: [What is malwarebytes tray application?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10146-what-is-malwarebytes-tray-application) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You should see the Malwarebytes icon by the date/time in the upper right corner of your MacBook device.  You can right click to see options.  You can also go..."
- Title: [What additional products can Small Businesses benefit from with Malwarebytes as a Company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14733-what-additional-products-can-small-businesses-benefit-from-with-malwarebytes-as-a-company) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I would advise you to visit below link, you will notice Currently Endpoint Protection comes with Cloud Support.
https://support.malwarebytes.com/

For any..."
- Title: [Best way to migrate the on-prem console to the cloud based environment ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13322-best-way-to-migrate-the-on-prem-console-to-the-cloud-based-environment) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "If you use the Discovery and Deployment tool there is a Migrate to Cloud option. Hope this helps and isn't too late."

### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

- Title: [Is Symantec Endpoint Protection good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-symantec-endpoint-protection-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "not good, it is great solution"
- Title: [How are the virus definitions done, how can it be so fast](https://www.g2.com/discussions/11893-how-are-the-virus-definitions-done-how-can-it-be-so-fast) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Rapid release update are released every hour"
- Title: [What are the top competitive advantages?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/competitive-advantages) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "• SEP’s record of consistently providing the best protection (based on 3rd-party tests).
     o Gartner MQ for EPP 2018 – highest in execution and furthest..."
- Title: [What were the new features for Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.1?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/new-features-in-symantec-endpoint-protection-14-1) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "• Intensive Protection - Provides customers the ability to dial up and down the intensity of the protection engines to gain enhanced visibility into..."
- Title: [What is Symantec Endpoint Protection Hardening - Application Isolation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/sep-hardening-application-isolation) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Application Isolation is an add-on to SEP 14 and uses the same agent to provide comprehensive application defense:

• Analyze and auto-classify risk levels..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/emsisoft-anti-malware-vs-threatdown-vs-symantec-end-user-endpoint-security)