# Kaspersky Next Optimum vs VGS Platform Comparison

| | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 208 | 47 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (41.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (52.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $77 node/year | Speak to an expert. We offer simple, flexible plans that fit every budget and seamlessly scale as you grow. View the VGS Platform today to get a detailed quote, tailored to your business goals.  | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

Pros:
- Blocking (5 reviews)
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)

Cons:
- High Resource Usage (6 reviews)
- Slow Performance (5 reviews)

### VGS Platform

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (173 reviews) | 9.5 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (174 reviews) | 9.4 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (71 reviews) | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (65 reviews) | 9.3 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (167 reviews) | 9.3 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (174 reviews) | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Advanced

Price: $77 node/year

Description: 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.


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### VGS Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: VGS Pricing

Price: Speak to an expert. We offer simple, flexible plans that fit every budget and seamlessly scale as you grow. View the VGS Platform today to get a detailed quote, tailored to your business goals. 


[Learn more about VGS Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/very-good-security-vgs-platform/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Sandboxing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 8.7/10 | 14 |
| **VGS Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Sandbox

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sandbox** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Evaluation

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Malware Evaluation** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Submission** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Evaluation** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Probability Scores** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data Masking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **VGS Platform** | 9.5/10 | 12 |

#### Data Masking

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Fields** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Masking** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Static Masking** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Consistent Masking** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Random Masking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **VGS Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 8.9/10 | 64 |
| **VGS Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 9.0 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | 8.9 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Control** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | 9.1 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | 8.8 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | 9.0 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.7 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data De-Identification

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **VGS Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **GDPR compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CCPA compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Static pseudonymization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic pseudonymization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch de-identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Connectivity

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile SDK** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web services APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Payments Orchestration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **VGS Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Architecture

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Unified API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **POL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Processing

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross Border** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk & Compliance

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Failed payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tokenization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Payments Orchestration

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IT Risk Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **VGS Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring - IT Risk Management

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - IT Risk Management

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **VGS Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 9.3/10 | 10 |
| **VGS Platform** | 9.7/10 | 11 |

#### Encryption

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Encryption** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging Encryption** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer Encryption** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Document Encryption** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Full-Disk Encryption** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Authentication** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recovery** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **VGS Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **VGS Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-software)

**Unique to Kaspersky Next Optimum (2):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Network Sandboxing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-sandboxing)

**Unique to VGS Platform (5):** [Payments Orchestration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payments-orchestration), [Data De-Identification Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-de-identification), [Cloud Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-compliance), [Data Masking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-masking), [IT Risk Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-risk-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Kaspersky Next Optimum | VGS Platform | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 30.7% | 43.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.1% | 52.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.1% | 4.3% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%
- **Internet:** 3.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 43.8%

#### VGS Platform

- **Financial Services:** 41.3%
- **Banking:** 10.9%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 6.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.5%
- **Computer Software:** 6.5%
- **Real Estate:** 4.3%
- **Hospitality:** 4.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.3%
- **Capital Markets:** 4.3%
- **Supermarkets:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 8.7%

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## Top Discussions

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

- Title: [What is endpoint security software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/kaspersky-endpoint-security-for-business-what-is-endpoint-security-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Endpoint security software is software designed to protect your endpoints, or devices used for daily business operations such as desktop PCs, laptops,..."
- Title: [now Kaspersky Endpoint Security is really heavy for the pc when i do the scan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/now-kaspersky-endpoint-security-is-really-heavy-for-the-pc-when-i-do-the-scan) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It depends on your system specification. You can  check the scan settings and select deep scan once a week when system remain idle"
- Title: [What is the best way to configure kaspersky to achieve the balance, security and performance](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-configure-kaspersky-to-achieve-the-balance-security-and-performance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There is no one balance to achieve security and performance.  Your own risk tolerance will determine what level of security you need, and that will have a..."
- Title: [What is the purpose of cloud-based protection?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cloud-based-protection) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Most IT security vendors use the cloud to improve protection levels. Hybrid protection (antivirus databases + proactive defense + the cloud) is the most..."
- Title: [What is the ‘cloud’?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-cloud) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "It is a service that runs on a company’s servers rather than on user devices and which can be used over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Examples of..."

### VGS Platform

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/kaspersky-next-optimum-vs-very-good-security-vgs-platform)