Compare Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Symantec End-user Endpoint Security 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Star Rating
(307)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for EndpointSymantec End-user Endpoint Security
Star Rating
(552)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Symantec End-user Endpoint SecurityMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint vs Symantec End-user Endpoint Security
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Symantec End-user Endpoint Security easier 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 Symantec End-user Endpoint Security meets the needs of their business better than Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Symantec End-user Endpoint Security is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint over Symantec End-user Endpoint Security.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
No pricing availableSymantec End-user Endpoint Security
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
No trial information availableSymantec End-user Endpoint Security
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
248
9.1
481
Ease of Use
8.6
253
8.9
488
Ease of Setup
8.5
163
8.4
162
Ease of Admin
8.6
156
8.3
155
Quality of Support
8.5
238
8.7
468
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
152
8.4
147
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
247
9.0
480
Features by Category
Administration
8.8
21
9.2
155
8.3
21
9.1
155
8.6
21
8.9
156
8.5
21
8.8
154
8.8
21
9.2
157
Functionality
9.0
21
9.0
157
8.6
21
9.1
160
8.9
22
9.0
160
8.5
21
9.2
163
Analysis
8.4
22
8.8
155
8.4
21
9.1
155
8.3
21
8.9
157
Generative AI
8.0
52
6.0
8
8.0
52
6.0
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
6
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
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
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Symantec End-user Endpoint Security are categorized as Antivirus and Endpoint Protection Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is categorized as Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Symantec End-user Endpoint Security is categorized as Endpoint Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Symantec End-user 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
25.3%
Computer & Network Security
14.2%
Financial Services
6.1%
Computer Software
6.1%
Telecommunications
2.4%
Other
45.9%
Information Technology and Services
21.9%
Events Services
7.2%
Marketing and Advertising
6.0%
Financial Services
5.4%
Computer Software
5.2%
Other
54.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
How are the virus definitions done, how can it be so fast
1 Comment
JB
Rapid release update are released every hourRead more
What are the top competitive advantages?
1 Comment
Official Response from Symantec End-user Endpoint Security
• 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...Read more
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