Link copied to clipboard # Kaspersky Next Optimum vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/kaspersky-next-optimum/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/export.csv) Kaspersky Next OptimumMicrosoft Defender for...[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **Kaspersky Next Optimum** Free Trial **$77** node/year · Advanced **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 1 monthFaster Based on 16 responses **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** 3 months Based on 22 responses Return on Investment **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 20 months Based on 11 responses **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** 16 months4 months sooner Based on 18 responses Perceived Cost **Kaspersky Next Optimum** $$$$$ **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** $$$$$ Average Discount **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 11% **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** 13%2% more **Pros & Cons** from 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) **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** [ Ease of Use (20) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1871828&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Threat Detection (18) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1870896&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Compatibility Issues (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1871097&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complexity (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1871488&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Kaspersky Next Optimum** Not enough data **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-active-directory-domain-services.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Azure Active Directory... ](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-active-directory-domain-services/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4e2b08dd17397bdc99a5658447cbc589/microsoft-defender-for-identity.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Defender for... ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-identity/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_c8192ec235d13c9e4bf1bda816985fa9/microsoft-enterprise-mobility.jpeg "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Enterprise Mobility ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-enterprise-mobility-and-security/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_055b68f672ec206abfdf4b1c687a1b00/microsoft-secure-score.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Secure Score ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-secure-score/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/integrations) Screenshots **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) **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** ![Microsoft Defender for Endpoint 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/1226965/blocksophis-4.png) **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.9 8.9173 **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** 8.6 8.6252 Ease of Use **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.6 8.6174 **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** 8.6 8.6257 Ease of Setup **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.2 8.271 **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** 8.5 8.5167 Ease of Admin **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.4 8.465 **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** 8.6 8.6157 Quality of Support **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.4 8.4167 **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** 8.5 8.5242 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.2 8.265 **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** 8.6 8.6153 Product Direction (% positive) **Kaspersky Next Optimum** 8.5 8.5174 **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** 9.2 9.2250 **Features** ratings from reviews Endpoint Protection Platforms[Hide 82 FeaturesShow 82 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 64 8.7 28 Administration Compliance 9.0(won by 0.2) 51 8.8 24 Web Control 8.9(won by 0.5) 50 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.4 23 Application Control 8.9(won by 0.1) 51 8.8 24 Asset Management 8.9(won by 0.2) 48 8.7 24 Device Control Feature Not Available 8.9(won by default) 23 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 48 9.1(won by 0.3) 24 Firewall 8.8(won by 0.2) 48 8.6 24 Endpoint Intelligence 8.9 50 9.0(won by 0.1) 24 Anomaly/Malware Detection 9.1(won by 0.4) 52 8.7 24 Analysis Automated Remediation 8.8(won by 0.3) 49 8.5 24 Incident Reports 9.0(won by 0.4) 49 8.6 23 Behavioral Analysis 8.7(won by 0.3) 49 8.4 22 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 Antivirus[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.0 57 Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 52 AI Text Summarization Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 52 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 Network Sandboxing[Hide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.7 13 Not enough data Sandbox Sandbox 9.0(won by default) 13 Not enough data Evaluation Malware Evaluation 9.0(won by default) 13 Not enough data Automatic Submission 8.6(won by default) 12 Not enough data Automatic Evaluation 8.5(won by default) 12 Not enough data Malware Probability Scores 8.6(won by default) 12 Not enough data Encryption[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.3 9 Not enough data Encryption Email Encryption 9.7(won by default) 6 Not enough data Messaging Encryption 9.2(won by default) 6 Not enough data File Transfer Encryption 9.7(won by default) 6 Not enough data Data Encryption 9.5(won by default) 7 Not enough data Document Encryption 9.5(won by default) 7 Not enough data Full-Disk Encryption 9.8(won by default) 7 Not enough data 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 8.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data Policy Enforcement 9.0(won by default) 7 Not enough data User Management 9.3(won by default) 7 Not enough data Key Management Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Management Backup 9.4(won by default) 6 Not enough data Backup and Recovery 9.3(won by default) 7 Not enough data File Management 9.0(won by default) 7 Not enough data Anomaly Detection 9.0(won by default) 7 Not enough data 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 3 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 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 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 [![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% [![Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint.svg "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 26.9% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 34.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 38.5% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 30.7% 26.9% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 41.1% 34.6% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 28.1% 38.5% Reviewers' Industry [![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% [![Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint.svg "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Information Technology and Services 25.3% Computer & Network Security 14.3% Financial Services 6.0% Computer Software 6.0% Telecommunications 2.3% Other 46.0% FAQs ## Kaspersky Next Optimum vs Microsoft Defender for... FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Kaspersky Next Optimum vs Microsoft Defender for...? Microsoft Defender for Endpoint stands out for its higher G2 rating, larger review volume, and slightly higher support and setup scores compared to Kaspersky Next Optimum. | | [Kaspersky Next Optimum](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) | [Microsoft Defender for...](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) | | --- | --- | --- | | G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.3/5 (208 reviews) | 4.4/5 (312 reviews) | | Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Enterprise | | Ease of Setup score | 8.2 | 8.5 | | Quality of Support score | 8.4 | 8.5 | | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Blocking (5 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (20 all-time mentions) | ### How do the pricing models of Kaspersky Next Optimum and Microsoft Defender for... compare? Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is rated higher for value, with a stronger satisfaction score on cost-related dimensions. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum:** In recent reviews, many highlight its cost-effectiveness for SMBs and mid-sized businesses, noting it is affordable compared to other OEMs. - **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Reviewers consistently mention that it is included with Microsoft licensing, offers strong value, and is not too expensive for the features provided. - **Switching reasons:** Reviewers switching to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint often cite its integration with existing Microsoft tools and the value of having endpoint protection included in their Microsoft ecosystem. ### What are the best alternatives to Kaspersky Next Optimum and Microsoft Defender for...? The top three alternatives to Kaspersky Next Optimum and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are ESET PROTECT, ThreatDown, and Sophos Endpoint. | 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 SMBs and mid-sized businesses | Blocking (5 all-time mentions) | | [Microsoft Defender for...](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) | 4.4/5 (312 reviews) | Enterprise | Included with Microsoft licensing, strong value | Ease of Use (20 all-time mentions) | | [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1003 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1089 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) | 4.7/5 (837 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | ### Which Endpoint Protection Platforms features should I prioritize when comparing Kaspersky Next Optimum and Microsoft Defender for...? Buyers comparing Kaspersky Next Optimum and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint should prioritize threat detection, ease of use, integrations, centralized management, and compliance. - **Threat Detection:** Kaspersky Next Optimum (4 all-time mentions), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (18 all-time mentions) - **Ease of Use:** Kaspersky Next Optimum (5 all-time mentions, score 8.6), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (20 all-time mentions, score 8.6) - **Integrations:** Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (10 all-time mentions for integrations, including Microsoft Sentinel); Kaspersky Next Optimum (integration issues cited in recent reviews) - **Centralized Management:** Kaspersky Next Optimum (2 all-time mentions), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (centralized management cited in recent reviews) - **Compliance:** Both products are cited for compliance support in recent reviews, with Kaspersky Next Optimum specifically noted for endpoint control features aiding compliance. ### What are the pros and cons of Kaspersky Next Optimum vs Microsoft Defender for...? Kaspersky Next Optimum's headline strength is advanced blocking and threat protection, while Microsoft Defender for Endpoint excels in ease of use and integration with the Microsoft ecosystem. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum strengths:** Blocking (5 all-time mentions), threat protection (5), advanced disinfection technology, centralized management, cost-effectiveness for SMBs, and compliance features. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum trade-offs:** High resource usage (6 all-time mentions), slow performance (5), complex setup and configuration (2 each), integration issues (2), and occasional support challenges. - **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint strengths:** Ease of use (20 all-time mentions), threat detection (18), security (17), integration with Microsoft tools (10), automation, centralized management, and strong value for organizations using Microsoft licensing. - **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint trade-offs:** Compatibility issues (8 all-time mentions), complexity and difficult configuration (8 and 7), licensing complexity, and support responsiveness concerns in some reviews. ### Is Kaspersky Next Optimum or Microsoft Defender for... better for small businesses? Kaspersky Next Optimum is the better fit for small businesses, with strong reviewer sentiment and features tailored for SMBs. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, but recent reviews highlight its suitability and affordability for small businesses, with features that reduce operational overhead for small security teams. - **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Largest segment is Enterprise, and while it is used by some small businesses, reviews more frequently cite its value for organizations already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem. ### Which Endpoint Protection Platforms platform has better integrations? Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration strengths and specific mentions of Microsoft Sentinel. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum:** Recent reviews mention integration complexity and issues with SIEM/SOAR tools and specific products like Splunk. - **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Integrations with Microsoft Sentinel are cited in recent reviews, with 2 all-time mentions, and reviewers highlight its integration with the broader Microsoft security ecosystem. ### How do Kaspersky Next Optimum and Microsoft Defender for... compare on customer support? Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Kaspersky Next Optimum score within 0.1 points on Quality of Support, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum:** Support experiences are mixed, with some reviewers praising responsiveness and others citing challenges with support quality and the need for premium support for faster responses. - **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Support is described as generally positive, with several reviewers noting helpfulness and expertise, but some mention slow response times and challenges for smaller organizations. ### Which is easier to implement, Kaspersky Next Optimum or Microsoft Defender for...? Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has a slightly higher Ease of Setup score, but both products are rated closely, indicating near parity in implementation experience. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for most environments, but note complexity in configuration and integration, especially for larger deployments or multi-location licensing. - **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Reviewers highlight easy deployment, especially for organizations already using Microsoft tools, but mention complexity in initial configuration and a learning curve for advanced features. ### Which product has better Compliance? Compliance is a key focus for both Kaspersky Next Optimum and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, with both products supporting compliance needs in endpoint protection. - **Kaspersky Next Optimum:** Compliance is supported through endpoint control features such as application control and USB blocking, with reviewers citing its value for meeting compliance requirements. - **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Compliance is addressed through centralized management, real-time monitoring, and integration with Microsoft security tools, with reviewers noting its role in improving compliance and risk management. Alternatives **Kaspersky Next Optimum Alternatives** ![ThreatDown](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/28bf06470a2d1a33a2054aaa7af30d4c/threatdown.svg "ThreatDown") [ ThreatDown ](/products/threatdown/reviews) ![ESET PROTECT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2a91dba34f34a7c8ddf3ac91f9b897cf/eset-protect.svg "ESET PROTECT") [ ESET PROTECT ](/products/eset-protect/reviews) ![Sophos Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-endpoint.svg "Sophos Endpoint") [ Sophos Endpoint ](/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) ![CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_56db399f44b6fabb7c667f09bc770579/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform.png "CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform") [ CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint... ](/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Alternatives** ![ESET PROTECT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2a91dba34f34a7c8ddf3ac91f9b897cf/eset-protect.svg "ESET PROTECT") [ ESET PROTECT ](/products/eset-protect/reviews) ![Sophos Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-endpoint.svg "Sophos Endpoint") [ Sophos Endpoint ](/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) ![CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_56db399f44b6fabb7c667f09bc770579/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform.png "CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform") [ CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint... ](/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) ![Trellix Endpoint Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_271865c827673867bf2618b0fdfc2103/trellix-endpoint-security.png "Trellix Endpoint Security") [ Trellix Endpoint Security ](/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) ## Kaspersky Next Optimum vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint overall. - Reviewers felt that Kaspersky Next Optimum meets the needs of their business better than Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint over Kaspersky Next Optimum.