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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and ResponseMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Star Rating
(305)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for EndpointSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint excels in its integration with other Microsoft products, making it a seamless choice for organizations already using Microsoft services. In contrast, reviewers mention that Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response offers robust standalone capabilities, particularly in malware detection and firewall features.
- Reviewers say that Kaspersky's ease of setup is notably higher, with a score of 9.5 compared to Microsoft Defender's 8.5. Users appreciate Kaspersky's straightforward installation process, which they find less time-consuming and more user-friendly.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has a strong focus on compliance, scoring 8.7, while Kaspersky shines in security validation and compliance with a score of 9.4. This indicates that Kaspersky may provide more comprehensive tools for organizations needing to meet regulatory requirements.
- Users on G2 mention that Kaspersky's application control feature is particularly effective, scoring 9.1, which is higher than Microsoft Defender's 8.3. Reviewers appreciate Kaspersky's ability to manage and restrict application usage effectively, enhancing overall security.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Defender's automated remediation feature, scoring 8.3, is beneficial for quick responses to threats, but Kaspersky's incident reports and behavioral analysis, both scoring 9.3, provide deeper insights into security incidents, which users find invaluable for ongoing threat management.
- Users say that while both products offer strong endpoint intelligence, Kaspersky's vulnerability prevention features, scoring 9.4, are particularly praised for their proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential threats before they can be exploited, giving it an edge over Microsoft Defender's 8.7 in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response
No pricing availableMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
No pricing availableFree Trial
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response
No trial information availableMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
21
8.6
246
Ease of Use
9.3
21
8.6
251
Ease of Setup
9.5
11
8.6
161
Ease of Admin
9.5
11
8.6
154
Quality of Support
8.3
21
8.5
236
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
11
8.6
150
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
20
9.2
245
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.7
20
Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
52
Not enough data
8.0
52
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
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 Endpoint Detection and Response and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are categorized as Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Unique Categories
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response has no unique categories
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is categorized as Antivirus and Endpoint Protection Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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
23.3%
Computer & Network Security
23.3%
Construction
10.0%
Computer Software
6.7%
Manufacturing
3.3%
Other
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
25.5%
Computer & Network Security
14.3%
Computer Software
6.1%
Financial Services
5.8%
Telecommunications
2.4%
Other
45.9%
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Discussions
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response has no discussions with answers
when scheduled scan starts it consume 100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.
1 Comment
PQ
Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed
Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning...Read more
can i use this for my video games?
1 Comment
PQ
if you are using Xbox, then all software's are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan Read more
Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?
1 Comment
NM
Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and...Read more
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