Compare Microsoft System Center and Symantec End-user Endpoint Security 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Microsoft System Center
Star Rating
(586)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft System CenterSymantec End-user Endpoint Security
Star Rating
(551)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Symantec End-user Endpoint SecurityMicrosoft System Center vs Symantec End-user Endpoint Security
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Symantec End-user Endpoint Security easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Symantec End-user Endpoint Security overall.
- Reviewers felt that Symantec End-user Endpoint Security meets the needs of their business better than Microsoft System Center.
- 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 Symantec End-user Endpoint Security over Microsoft System Center.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft System Center
No pricing availableSymantec End-user Endpoint Security
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft System Center
No trial information availableSymantec End-user Endpoint Security
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
479
9.1
481
Ease of Use
7.7
478
8.9
487
Ease of Setup
7.0
321
8.4
161
Ease of Admin
7.9
323
8.3
155
Quality of Support
8.0
444
8.7
468
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
298
8.4
147
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
462
9.0
479
Features by Category
Administration
8.7
62
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
63
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
65
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Verified
Not enough data
Service Desk
8.7
58
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
Management
8.9
16
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
13
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
13
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
13
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.0
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
15
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Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
155
Not enough data
9.1
155
Not enough data
8.9
156
Not enough data
8.8
154
Not enough data
9.2
157
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
157
Not enough data
9.1
160
Not enough data
9.0
160
Not enough data
9.2
162
Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
155
Not enough data
9.1
155
Not enough data
8.9
157
Performance Management
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.0
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
6
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
Analysis
8.6
12
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
Security
8.6
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft System Center and Symantec End-user Endpoint Security are categorized as Endpoint Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft System Center is categorized as IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools, Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Enterprise IT Management, and Patch Management
Symantec End-user Endpoint Security is categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms and Antivirus
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft System Center
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
19.2%
Education Management
6.2%
Government Administration
5.5%
Computer Software
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
60.1%
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Events Services
7.2%
Marketing and Advertising
6.0%
Financial Services
5.4%
Computer Software
5.3%
Other
54.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
What does Microsoft System Center do?
2 Comments
SC
Microsoft System Center is a suite of management tools for IT infrastructure. Components include SCCM for software deployment, SCOM for monitoring, VMM for...Read more
Microsoft System Center has no more discussions with answers
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 New Features in Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.2?
1 Comment
Official Response from Symantec End-user Endpoint Security
The new features in Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.2 include:
• Content Analysis Integration – submit suspicious files for multilayered inspection,...Read more
Where can I download the Trial Version?
1 Comment
Official Response from Symantec End-user Endpoint Security
You can try the leading solution in endpoint protection by downloading a free 60-day trial today here:...Read more
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