# Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, WatchGuard Endpoint Security vs Trellix Endpoint Security Comparison | | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Trellix Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 310 | 123 | 327 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (55.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (38.8% 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) ### WatchGuard Endpoint Security Pros: - Features (3 reviews) - Protection (3 reviews) Cons: - Complex Interface (1 reviews) - Complexity (1 reviews) ### Trellix Endpoint Security Pros: - Ease of Use (6 reviews) - Features (4 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Configuration (2 reviews) - Expensive (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Trellix Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (249 reviews) | 8.6 (104 reviews) | 8.9 (279 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (255 reviews) | 8.9 (104 reviews) | 8.6 (279 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (165 reviews) | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 8.1 (85 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (156 reviews) | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 8.2 (84 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (239 reviews) | 8.4 (98 reviews) | 8.5 (264 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (152 reviews) | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 8.1 (80 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (248 reviews) | 8.4 (100 reviews) | 8.4 (273 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### WatchGuard Endpoint Security #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Trellix 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 | | **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** | 9.0/10 | 21 | | **Trellix Endpoint Security** | 8.8/10 | 46 | #### Administration | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Trellix Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Compliance** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (44 reviews) | | **Web Control** | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 8.5 (45 reviews) | | **Application Control** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (43 reviews) | | **Asset Management** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (43 reviews) | | **Device Control** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 8.8 (44 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Trellix Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (42 reviews) | | **Firewall** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (43 reviews) | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (43 reviews) | | **Malware Detection** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 9.1 (44 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Trellix Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | 8.5 (23 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (45 reviews) | | **Incident Reports** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (44 reviews) | | **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (44 reviews) | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.0/10 | 57 | | **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** | 7.7/10 | 6 | | **Trellix Endpoint Security** | 7.9/10 | 6 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Trellix Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | ### Endpoint Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Trellix Endpoint Security** | 7.2/10 | 9 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Trellix Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (9 reviews) | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Trellix Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Trellix 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 | | **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Trellix Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Trellix 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 | WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Trellix 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 | WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Trellix 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 (3):** [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [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 WatchGuard Endpoint Security (1):** [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management) **Unique to Trellix Endpoint Security (1):** [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Trellix Endpoint Security | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 27.1% | 55.7% | 22.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 34.4% | 30.4% | 38.8% | | **Enterprise** | 38.5% | 13.9% | 38.8% | ### 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% #### WatchGuard Endpoint Security - **Information Technology and Services:** 13.0% - **Computer Software:** 10.4% - **Computer & Network Security:** 9.6% - **Retail:** 4.3% - **Automotive:** 3.5% - **Manufacturing:** 2.6% - **Renewables & Environment:** 2.6% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.6% - **Higher Education:** 2.6% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 1.7% - **Other:** 47.0% #### Trellix Endpoint Security - **Information Technology and Services:** 18.8% - **Computer Software:** 10.0% - **Financial Services:** 7.2% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.0% - **Telecommunications:** 3.1% - **Banking:** 2.8% - **Retail:** 2.8% - **Higher Education:** 2.5% - **Internet:** 2.2% - **Government Administration:** 2.2% - **Other:** 43.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (973 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) — 4.7/5 stars (403 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 (1083 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) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) ### Alternatives to WatchGuard Endpoint Security - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (973 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1083 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (403 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) - [Kaspersky Next Optimum](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (206 reviews) - [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews) ### Alternatives to Trellix Endpoint Security - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (403 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 reviews) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1083 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (973 reviews) - [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews) - [Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (27 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) - [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (883 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - 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..." - Title: [can i use this for my video games?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32645-can-i-use-this-for-my-video-games) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "if you are using Xbox, then all software's are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan " ### WatchGuard Endpoint Security No discussions available for this product. ### Trellix Endpoint Security - Title: [What is MVISION Endpoint Security used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mvision-endpoint-security-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "To Protect endpoints from Malwares and Viruses " - Title: [What is the difference between McAfee Antivirus Plus and Total Protection?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-mcafee-antivirus-plus-and-total-protection) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "The main difference between McAfee total protection and McAfee Antivirus Plus is that McAfee total protection provides complete protection to your..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-vs-watchguard-endpoint-security-vs-trellix-endpoint-security)