Compare Kaspersky Next Optimum and WatchGuard Endpoint Security 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.7% 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 plansWatchGuard Endpoint Security
Star Rating
(123)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityKaspersky Next Optimum vs WatchGuard Endpoint Security
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found WatchGuard Endpoint Security easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with WatchGuard Endpoint Security overall.
- Reviewers felt that Kaspersky Next Optimum meets the needs of their business better than WatchGuard Endpoint Security.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, Kaspersky Next Optimum and WatchGuard Endpoint Security provide similar levels of assistance.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Kaspersky Next Optimum over WatchGuard Endpoint Security.
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.
WatchGuard Endpoint Security
No pricing availableFree Trial
Kaspersky Next Optimum
Free Trial is available
WatchGuard Endpoint Security
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
172
8.6
104
Ease of Use
8.6
173
8.9
104
Ease of Setup
8.2
70
8.5
43
Ease of Admin
8.4
65
8.7
42
Quality of Support
8.4
167
8.4
98
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
65
8.7
41
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
174
8.4
100
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
8.9
18
8.9
50
8.8
19
8.9
50
8.9
19
8.9
48
9.2
18
Feature Not Available
9.3
17
Functionality
8.8
48
9.1
19
8.8
48
9.1
18
8.9
50
9.1
19
9.1
51
9.1
19
Analysis
8.9
48
Feature Not Available
9.0
49
8.7
19
8.7
49
8.6
19
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 WatchGuard Endpoint Security are categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms
Unique Categories
Kaspersky Next Optimum is categorized as Encryption and Network Sandboxing
WatchGuard Endpoint Security is categorized as Antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Endpoint Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kaspersky Next Optimum
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
WatchGuard Endpoint Security
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
13.0%
Computer Software
10.4%
Computer & Network Security
9.6%
Retail
4.3%
Automotive
3.5%
Other
59.1%
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
WatchGuard Endpoint Security has no discussions with answers
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