Compare Kaspersky Next Optimum and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$77 node/year
No pricing available
Kaspersky Next Optimum
Star Rating
(206)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$77 node/year
Browse all 3 pricing plansMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Star Rating
(308)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for EndpointKaspersky 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.
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.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
No pricing availableFree Trial
Kaspersky Next Optimum
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
171
8.6
249
Ease of Use
8.6
173
8.6
254
Ease of Setup
8.2
70
8.5
164
Ease of Admin
8.4
64
8.6
156
Quality of Support
8.4
166
8.5
239
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
64
8.6
152
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
174
9.2
248
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
8.7
22
8.9
50
8.3
22
8.9
50
8.6
22
8.9
48
8.5
21
Feature Not Available
8.8
21
Functionality
8.8
48
9.0
21
8.8
48
8.5
22
8.9
50
8.9
22
9.1
51
8.5
21
Analysis
8.9
48
8.4
22
9.0
49
8.4
21
8.7
49
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
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 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms
Unique Categories
Kaspersky Next Optimum is categorized as Encryption and Network Sandboxing
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is categorized as Antivirus and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kaspersky Next Optimum
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
22.3%
Computer Software
5.7%
Accounting
4.7%
Financial Services
4.7%
Computer & Network Security
3.6%
Other
59.1%
Information Technology and Services
25.6%
Computer & Network Security
14.1%
Financial Services
6.1%
Computer Software
6.1%
Telecommunications
2.4%
Other
45.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is endpoint security software?
1 Comment
MV
Endpoint security software is software designed to protect your endpoints, or devices used for daily business operations such as desktop PCs, laptops,...Read more
now Kaspersky Endpoint Security is really heavy for the pc when i do the scan?
1 Comment
KA
It depends on your system specification. You can check the scan settings and select deep scan once a week when system remain idleRead more
What is the best way to configure kaspersky to achieve the balance, security and performance
1 Comment
HV
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...Read more
What is Endpoint Defender?
1 Comment
KP
In general terms, "Endpoint Defender" could potentially refer to a category of cybersecurity solutions designed to protect individual devices (endpoints)...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
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
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