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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$77 node/year
No pricing available
Kaspersky Next Optimum
Star Rating
(205)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$77 node/year
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Star Rating
(550)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Symantec End-user Endpoint SecurityKaspersky Next Optimum vs Symantec End-user Endpoint Security
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Symantec End-user Endpoint Security easier to use, set up, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of administration with Kaspersky Next Optimum.
- Reviewers felt that Symantec End-user Endpoint Security meets the needs of their business better than Kaspersky Next Optimum.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Symantec End-user Endpoint Security is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Symantec End-user Endpoint Security over Kaspersky Next Optimum.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kaspersky Next Optimum
Advanced
$77
node/year
Advanced combines Next Generation protection with role-based management and automation for a unique security posture, driving encryption adoption and improving efficiency for businesses of all sizes.
Symantec End-user Endpoint Security
No pricing availableFree Trial
Kaspersky Next Optimum
Free Trial is available
Symantec End-user Endpoint Security
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
171
9.1
480
Ease of Use
8.6
172
8.9
486
Ease of Setup
8.2
69
8.4
160
Ease of Admin
8.4
64
8.3
155
Quality of Support
8.4
166
8.7
467
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
64
8.4
147
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
173
9.0
478
Features by Category
Sandbox
9.0
13
Not enough data
Evaluation
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
50
9.2
155
8.9
50
9.1
155
8.9
50
8.9
156
8.9
48
8.8
154
Feature Not Available
9.2
157
Functionality
8.8
48
9.0
157
8.8
48
9.1
159
8.9
49
9.0
160
9.0
50
9.2
162
Analysis
8.9
48
8.8
155
9.0
49
9.1
155
8.7
49
8.9
157
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.0
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
6
Encryption
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
Compliance
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Management
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kaspersky Next Optimum and Symantec End-user Endpoint Security are categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms
Unique Categories
Kaspersky Next Optimum is categorized as Encryption and Network Sandboxing
Symantec End-user Endpoint Security is categorized as Endpoint Management and Antivirus
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kaspersky Next Optimum
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Symantec End-user Endpoint Security
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
22.4%
Computer Software
5.7%
Financial Services
4.7%
Accounting
4.7%
Internet
3.6%
Other
58.9%
Information Technology and Services
21.8%
Events Services
7.2%
Marketing and Advertising
6.0%
Financial Services
5.5%
Computer Software
5.3%
Other
54.2%
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Discussions
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We have a clear policy concerning the detection of malware: we detect and remediate any malware attack. It does not matter which language the threat...Read more
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How does Kaspersky work?
1 Comment
Official Response from Kaspersky Next Optimum
While Kaspersky’s current data protection practices are implemented in accordance with the highest industry standards and provide an extremely high level of...Read more
How are the virus definitions done, how can it be so fast
1 Comment
JB
Rapid release update are released every hourRead more
What are the New Features in Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.2?
1 Comment
Official Response from Symantec End-user Endpoint Security
The new features in Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.2 include:
• Content Analysis Integration – submit suspicious files for multilayered inspection,...Read more
Where can I download the Trial Version?
1 Comment
Official Response from Symantec End-user Endpoint Security
You can try the leading solution in endpoint protection by downloading a free 60-day trial today here:...Read more
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