# Kaspersky Next Optimum vs Symantec End-user Endpoint Security Comparison

| | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 206 | 553 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $77 node/year | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

Pros:
- Blocking (5 reviews)
- Threat Protection (5 reviews)

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

### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

Pros:
- Threat Detection (4 reviews)
- Customer Support (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (3 reviews)
- High CPU Usage (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (172 reviews) | 9.1 (482 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (173 reviews) | 8.9 (488 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (70 reviews) | 8.4 (162 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (65 reviews) | 8.3 (155 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (167 reviews) | 8.7 (469 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 8.4 (147 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (174 reviews) | 9.0 (480 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

### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Sandboxing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 8.7/10 | 13 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Sandbox

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sandbox** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Evaluation

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 8.9/10 | 62 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | 9.0/10 | 170 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 9.2 (155 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 9.1 (155 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 8.9 (156 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 8.8 (154 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (157 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 9.0 (157 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 9.1 (161 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 9.0 (160 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | 9.1 (51 reviews) | 9.1 (163 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 8.8 (155 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 9.1 (155 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.7 (49 reviews) | 8.9 (157 reviews) | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | 6.0/10 | 8 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.0 (8 reviews) | 

### Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 9.3/10 | 9 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Encryption

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Encryption** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Full-Disk Encryption** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms)

**Unique to Kaspersky Next Optimum (2):** [Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-software), [Network Sandboxing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-sandboxing)

**Unique to Symantec End-user Endpoint Security (1):** [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 30.9% | 26.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 40.8% | 30.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.3% | 43.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Kaspersky Next Optimum

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.7%
- **Accounting:** 4.7%
- **Financial Services:** 4.7%
- **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:** 44.0%

#### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.9%
- **Events Services:** 7.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.4%
- **Computer Software:** 5.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.9%
- **Retail:** 3.3%
- **Banking:** 2.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 40.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Kaspersky Next Optimum

- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (824 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)

### Alternatives to Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (824 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Avast Small Business Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/avast-small-business-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)

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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..."

### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

- Title: [Is Symantec Endpoint Protection good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-symantec-endpoint-protection-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "not good, it is great solution"
- Title: [How are the virus definitions done, how can it be so fast](https://www.g2.com/discussions/11893-how-are-the-virus-definitions-done-how-can-it-be-so-fast) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Rapid release update are released every hour"
- Title: [What are the top competitive advantages?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/competitive-advantages) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "• SEP’s record of consistently providing the best protection (based on 3rd-party tests).
     o Gartner MQ for EPP 2018 – highest in execution and furthest..."
- Title: [What were the new features for Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.1?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/new-features-in-symantec-endpoint-protection-14-1) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "• Intensive Protection - Provides customers the ability to dial up and down the intensity of the protection engines to gain enhanced visibility into..."
- Title: [What is Symantec Endpoint Protection Hardening - Application Isolation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/sep-hardening-application-isolation) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Application Isolation is an add-on to SEP 14 and uses the same agent to provide comprehensive application defense:

• Analyze and auto-classify risk levels..."

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