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# Kaspersky Next EDR Expert vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert** [

4.3/5(31)

](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-edr-expert/reviews#reviews)

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** [

4.4/5(312)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**
No pricing available

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**
\<1 monthFaster

Based on 6 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
3 months

Based on 22 responses

Return on Investment

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**
16 months

Based on 6 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
16 months

Based on 18 responses

Perceived Cost

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**
$$$$$

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
13%

Pros & Cons

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**
[
Easy Deployment (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-edr-expert/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2457806&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expertise (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-edr-expert/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2292034&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-edr-expert/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2457817&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Reporting (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-edr-expert/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2457828&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 EDR Expert**
Not enough data

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
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Microsoft Defender for...

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Microsoft Enterprise Mobility

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Microsoft Secure Score

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Screenshots

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**
No screenshot available

**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

Meets Requirements

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**

9.2

9.222

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.6

8.6252

Ease of Use

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**

9.3

9.322

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.6

8.6257

Ease of Setup

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**

9.6

9.612

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.5

8.5167

Ease of Admin

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**

9.4

9.412

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.6

8.6157

Quality of Support

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**

8.3

8.321

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.5

8.5242

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**

9.4

9.411

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.6

8.6153

Product Direction (% positive)

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert**

10.0

10.021

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

9.2

9.2250

Features

Endpoint Protection Platforms[Hide 82 FeaturesShow 82 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

28

Administration

Compliance

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

24

Web Control

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

23

Application Control

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

24

Asset Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

24

Device Control

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

24

Firewall

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

24

Endpoint Intelligence

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

24

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

24

Analysis

Automated Remediation

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

24

Incident Reports

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

23

Behavioral Analysis

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

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

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete 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 EDR Expert](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/03265aa9f2180c15db42438ab7869849/kaspersky-next-edr-expert.svg "Kaspersky Next EDR Expert")](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-edr-expert/reviews)

Kaspersky Next EDR Expert

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

32.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

29.0%

[![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.)

32.3%

26.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

38.7%

34.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

29.0%

38.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Kaspersky Next EDR Expert](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/03265aa9f2180c15db42438ab7869849/kaspersky-next-edr-expert.svg "Kaspersky Next EDR Expert")](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-edr-expert/reviews)
Kaspersky Next EDR Expert

Information Technology and Services

22.6%

Computer & Network Security

22.6%

Construction

9.7%

Computer Software

6.5%

Manufacturing

3.2%

Other

35.5%

[![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 EDR Expert vs Microsoft Defender for... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between Microsoft Defender for... vs Kaspersky Next EDR Expert?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint stands out for its higher G2 rating, larger review base, and deeper Microsoft ecosystem integration, while Kaspersky Next EDR Expert is rated highly for ease of setup and administration.

| [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) | [Kaspersky Next EDR Expert](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-edr-expert/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (312 reviews) | 4.3/5 (31 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Mid-Market |
| 8.5 | 9.6 |
| 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Ease of Use (20 all-time mentions) | Easy Deployment (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of Microsoft Defender for... and Kaspersky Next EDR Expert compare?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is perceived as the stronger value based on reviewer satisfaction with pricing and integration benefits.

- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Reviewers highlight its value when bundled with Microsoft licensing and praise its cost-effectiveness, especially for organizations already using Microsoft tools.
- **Kaspersky Next EDR Expert:** Recent reviews note that while the product is feature-rich, its cost is higher compared to some alternatives, and additional services may increase the total price.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers mention switching to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for better integration and lower incremental cost within the Microsoft ecosystem.

### What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Defender for... and Kaspersky Next EDR Expert?

The top three alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Kaspersky Next EDR Expert are Sophos Endpoint, ESET PROTECT, and CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) | 4.4/5 (312) | Enterprise | Cost-effective for Microsoft customers | Ease of Use (20 all-time mentions) |
| [Kaspersky Next EDR Expert](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-edr-expert/reviews) | 4.3/5 (31) | Mid-Market | Higher cost, feature-rich | Easy Deployment (recent reviews) |
| [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) | 4.7/5 (837) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1003) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (441) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) features should I prioritize when comparing Microsoft Defender for... and Kaspersky Next EDR Expert?

Buyers should prioritize ease of setup, ease of administration, threat detection, integration capabilities, and support quality when comparing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Kaspersky Next EDR Expert.

- **Ease of Setup:** Microsoft Defender for Endpoint scores 8.5; Kaspersky Next EDR Expert scores 9.6.
- **Ease of Admin:** Microsoft Defender for Endpoint scores 8.6; Kaspersky Next EDR Expert scores 9.4.
- **Threat Detection:** Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has 18 all-time reviewer mentions; Kaspersky Next EDR Expert is cited for strong detection in recent reviews.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has 10 all-time reviewer mentions for integrations, including Microsoft Sentinel; Kaspersky Next EDR Expert has limited third-party integration mentions.
- **Support Quality:** Microsoft Defender for Endpoint scores 8.5; Kaspersky Next EDR Expert scores 8.3.

### What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Defender for... vs Kaspersky Next EDR Expert?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's headline strength is its integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, while Kaspersky Next EDR Expert is praised for ease of deployment and administration.

- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint strengths:** Ease of Use (20 all-time mentions), Threat Detection (18), Security (17), Integration with Microsoft tools (10), Automation (6).
- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint trade-offs:** Complexity (8), Compatibility Issues (8), Difficult Configuration (7), Improvements Needed (7), Lack of Clarity (7).
- **Kaspersky Next EDR Expert strengths:** Easy Deployment (recent reviews), Expertise (recent reviews), Threat Detection (recent reviews), centralized management, strong compliance controls.
- **Kaspersky Next EDR Expert trade-offs:** Limited Features (recent reviews), Poor Reporting (recent reviews), UX Improvement (recent reviews), higher cost, limited third-party integrations, some performance impact during scans.

### Is Microsoft Defender for... or Kaspersky Next EDR Expert better for small businesses?

Kaspersky Next EDR Expert is the better fit for small businesses based on its mid-market segment focus and reviewer sentiment on ease of deployment.

- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note complexity and a steeper learning curve for smaller organizations.
- **Kaspersky Next EDR Expert:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight ease of deployment and administration, making it suitable for smaller teams.

### Which Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platform has better integrations?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is favored for integrations, especially within the Microsoft ecosystem.

- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Integrates with Microsoft Sentinel, with 10 all-time reviewer mentions for integrations.
- **Kaspersky Next EDR Expert:** Reviewers mention a desire for better integration with other products, with limited third-party integration support in recent reviews.

### How do Microsoft Defender for... and Kaspersky Next EDR Expert compare on customer support?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Kaspersky Next EDR Expert are rated at parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.5 and 8.3 respectively, below the materiality threshold.

- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, though some note delays and a lack of attention for smaller customers.
- **Kaspersky Next EDR Expert:** Reviewers report adequate support, with some requests for improved guidance and faster response times.

### Which is easier to implement, Microsoft Defender for... or Kaspersky Next EDR Expert?

Kaspersky Next EDR Expert is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a score of 9.6 versus Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's 8.5.

- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Reviewers note that setup can be complex, especially for those unfamiliar with the Microsoft ecosystem, but onboarding is efficient once processes are understood.
- **Kaspersky Next EDR Expert:** Reviewers consistently highlight easy deployment and configuration, with minimal challenges during implementation.

Alternatives

**Kaspersky Next EDR Expert Alternatives**

 ![Sophos Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-endpoint.svg "Sophos Endpoint")

[
Sophos Endpoint
](/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews)

 ![ESET PROTECT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2a91dba34f34a7c8ddf3ac91f9b897cf/eset-protect.svg "ESET PROTECT")

[
ESET PROTECT
](/products/eset-protect/reviews)

 ![Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/deb6b38c362a378ff92daf2bce2e18cb/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud.svg "Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud")

[
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
](/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/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 EDR Expert vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Kaspersky Next EDR Expert easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Kaspersky Next EDR Expert overall.

- Reviewers felt that Kaspersky Next EDR Expert 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 Kaspersky Next EDR Expert over Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.