# Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, TotalAV vs Symantec End-user Endpoint Security Comparison | | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | TotalAV | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 310 | 11 | 553 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Pros: - Ease of Use (20 reviews) - Threat Detection (18 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (8 reviews) - Complexity (8 reviews) ### TotalAV **Not enough data** ### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security Pros: - Threat Detection (4 reviews) - Customer Support (3 reviews) Cons: - Slow Performance (3 reviews) - High CPU Usage (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | TotalAV | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (249 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (482 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (255 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (488 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (165 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (162 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (155 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (239 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (469 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (147 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (248 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (480 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### TotalAV #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.6/10 | 26 | | **TotalAV** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | 9.0/10 | 170 | #### Administration | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | TotalAV | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Compliance** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (155 reviews) | | **Web Control** | 8.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (155 reviews) | | **Application Control** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (156 reviews) | | **Asset Management** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (154 reviews) | | **Device Control** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (157 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | TotalAV | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (157 reviews) | | **Firewall** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (161 reviews) | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (160 reviews) | | **Malware Detection** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (163 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | TotalAV | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | 8.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (155 reviews) | | **Incident Reports** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (155 reviews) | | **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (157 reviews) | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.0/10 | 57 | | **TotalAV** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | 6.0/10 | 8 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | TotalAV | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 8.0 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (8 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | 8.0 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (8 reviews) | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **TotalAV** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | TotalAV | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **TotalAV** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | TotalAV | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Prevention | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | TotalAV | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | TotalAV | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus) **Unique to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (2):** [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms) **Unique to Symantec End-user Endpoint Security (1):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | TotalAV | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 27.1% | 54.5% | 26.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 34.4% | 18.2% | 30.5% | | **Enterprise** | 38.5% | 27.3% | 43.1% | ### By Industry #### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 14.1% - **Financial Services:** 6.0% - **Computer Software:** 6.0% - **Telecommunications:** 2.3% - **Banking:** 2.3% - **Computer Networking:** 2.0% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.7% - **Education Management:** 1.7% - **Consumer Services:** 1.7% - **Other:** 36.6% #### TotalAV - **Information Technology and Services:** 27.3% - **Consumer Services:** 18.2% - **Consulting:** 9.1% - **Telecommunications:** 9.1% - **Public Relations and Communications:** 9.1% - **Computer Software:** 9.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 9.1% - **Accounting:** 9.1% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - [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 (825 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (427 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 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) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (27 reviews) - [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews) ### Alternatives to TotalAV - [Norton Small Business](https://www.g2.com/products/gen-digital-norton-small-business/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (204 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) - [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) - [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (427 reviews) - [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1104 reviews) - [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (468 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 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 (825 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 (427 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) --- ## Top Discussions ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Title: [can i use this for my video games?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32645-can-i-use-this-for-my-video-games) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "if you are using Xbox, then all software's are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan " - Title: [What is Endpoint Defender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-endpoint-defender) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "In general terms, "Endpoint Defender" could potentially refer to a category of cybersecurity solutions designed to protect individual devices (endpoints)..." - Title: [Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-feature-in-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and..." - Title: [when scheduled scan starts it consume 100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37198-when-scheduled-scan-starts-it-consume-100-cpu-can-you-kindly-provide-solution-for-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning..." ### TotalAV - Title: [Optimize the software.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13876-optimize-the-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Good suggestion! " ### 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-vs-totalav-vs-symantec-end-user-endpoint-security)