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# Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect vs Symantec Mobile Threat Defense Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect** [

4.5/5(73)

](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/reviews#reviews)

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense** [

4.1/5(45)

](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-mobile-threat-defense/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**
No pricing available

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**
3 months

Based on 7 responses

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**
19 months

Based on 6 responses

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**
$$$$$

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**
Not enough reviews yet

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**
[
Ease of Use (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1163731&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Remote Access (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1163622&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Connectivity (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1163567&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2270993&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**
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**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**
Not enough data

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**

9.4

9.453

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**

8.1

8.131

Ease of Use

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**

9.1

9.156

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**

8.3

8.331

Ease of Setup

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**

8.6

8.628

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**

6.9

6.98

Ease of Admin

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**

8.5

8.518

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**

7.4

7.47

Quality of Support

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**

8.8

8.844

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**

8.1

8.126

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**

8.6

8.616

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**

8.6

8.67

Product Direction (% positive)

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect**

8.8

8.849

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense**

6.9

6.930

Features

Mobile Data Security[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.7

20

8.6

31

Compliance

Multi-Factor Authentication

9.8(won by 1.1)

15

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

25

Access Management

9.7(won by 1.4)

15

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

26

Security and Compliance

9.7(won by 0.9)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.8

26

Mobile Device Mangement

9.4(won by 0.8)

12

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

27

Protection

Data Encryption

9.8(won by 1.5)

17

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

23

Data Transport

9.9(won by 1.0)

17

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.9

22

Mobile VPN

9.8(won by 1.1)

15

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

24

Backup

9.8(won by 1.3)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

21

Attacks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Device Management (MDM)[Hide 93 FeaturesShow 93 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

21

Not enough data

Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Regulation Compliant

9.5(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Operating System

Multi-Systems Support

9.2(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Apple Support

8.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Android Support

9.1(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Management

Applicatons Management

9.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Applications Consolidation

9.2(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Whitelist

9.6(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Blacklist

9.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Usage Information

9.1(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Mobile Device Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lockdown Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Session Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Remote Wipe

9.0(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Security

9.5(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usage Tracking/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Reset

Not enough data

Not enough data

Onsite Printing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Android Devices

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Touch Screen

Not enough data

Not enough data

Point of Sale (POS)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timeout

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-app mode

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

QR Codes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Browsing Restrictions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Browsing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Looping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Ordering

Not enough data

Not enough data

For iPad Devices

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single-app mode

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Check-in/Check-out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ticketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Entry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Broadcast Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visitor Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wireless Internet Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollments/Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic User/Device Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kiosk Mode

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronization Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wireless Troubleshooting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Data Security[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

At-Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

DLP Configuration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Database Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

API / integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security 

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transport

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Types

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ebdad1b3b32aae1ae3e92d7c850a6be1/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect.svg "Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect")](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/reviews)

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

7.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

40.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

52.1%

[![Symantec Mobile Threat Defense](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7b5deae24d46d1dcfd303b977801d6c9/symantec-mobile-threat-defense.gif "Symantec Mobile Threat Defense")](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-mobile-threat-defense/reviews)

Symantec Mobile Threat Defense

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

35.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

35.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

7.0%

35.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

40.8%

28.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

52.1%

35.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ebdad1b3b32aae1ae3e92d7c850a6be1/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect.svg "Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect")](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/reviews)
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect

Information Technology and Services

32.9%

Computer Software

10.0%

Computer & Network Security

7.1%

Higher Education

7.1%

Telecommunications

4.3%

Other

38.6%

[![Symantec Mobile Threat Defense](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7b5deae24d46d1dcfd303b977801d6c9/symantec-mobile-threat-defense.gif "Symantec Mobile Threat Defense")](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-mobile-threat-defense/reviews)
Symantec Mobile Threat Defense

Information Technology and Services

11.9%

Higher Education

9.5%

Retail

7.1%

Computer & Network Security

7.1%

Banking

4.8%

Other

59.5%

FAQs

## Palo Alto Networks... vs Symantec Mobile Threat Defense FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Palo Alto Networks... vs Symantec Mobile Threat Defense?

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect stands out for higher overall ratings, stronger support, and easier setup compared to Symantec Mobile Threat Defense.

| [Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/reviews) | [Symantec Mobile Threat Defense](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-mobile-threat-defense/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (73 reviews) | 4.1/5 (45 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 8.6 | 6.9 |
| 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Ease of Use (4 all-time mentions) | — |

### How do the pricing models of Palo Alto Networks... and Symantec Mobile Threat Defense compare?

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing more satisfaction with its pricing than Symantec Mobile Threat Defense.

- **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect:** In recent reviews, several reviewers note high licensing costs but also highlight strong value for the security and features provided.
- **Symantec Mobile Threat Defense:** Reviewers mention that cost can be a factor depending on deployment size, and some cite the product as relatively expensive compared to alternatives.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers switching to Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect often cite better integration and security features as justification for the investment.

### What are the best alternatives to Palo Alto Networks... and Symantec Mobile Threat Defense?

The top three alternatives to Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect and Symantec Mobile Threat Defense are Jamf, Check Point Mobile Access, and Iru.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/reviews) | 4.5/5 (73 reviews) | Mid-Market | High licensing costs noted, but strong value for security and features | Ease of Use (4 all-time mentions) |
| [Symantec Mobile Threat Defense](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-mobile-threat-defense/reviews) | 4.1/5 (45 reviews) | Small-Business | Cost can be a factor for large deployments | — |
| [Jamf](https://www.g2.com/products/jamf/reviews) | 4.7/5 (2304 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Check Point Mobile Access](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-mobile-access/reviews) | 4.3/5 (30 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Iru](https://www.g2.com/products/iru/reviews) | 4.7/5 (845 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Mobile Device Management (MDM) features should I prioritize when comparing Palo Alto Networks... and Symantec Mobile Threat Defense?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Meets Requirements, and Ease of Admin when comparing Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect and Symantec Mobile Threat Defense.

- **Ease of Use:** Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect scores 9.1; Symantec Mobile Threat Defense scores 8.3.
- **Ease of Setup:** Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect scores 8.6; Symantec Mobile Threat Defense scores 6.9.
- **Quality of Support:** Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect scores 8.8; Symantec Mobile Threat Defense scores 8.1.
- **Meets Requirements:** Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect scores 9.4; Symantec Mobile Threat Defense scores 8.1.
- **Ease of Admin:** Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect scores 8.5; Symantec Mobile Threat Defense scores 7.4.

### What are the pros and cons of Palo Alto Networks... vs Symantec Mobile Threat Defense?

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect's headline strength is ease of use and integration, while Symantec Mobile Threat Defense is noted for strong endpoint protection.

- **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect strengths:** Ease of Use (4 all-time mentions), Remote Access (3), Security (3), Easy Integrations (2), Management (2), Reliability (2), Centralized Management (1), Device Security (1).
- **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect trade-offs:** Slow Performance (3), Technical Difficulties (3), Poor Connectivity (2), Compatibility Issues (1), Complexity (1), Difficult Learning (1).
- **Symantec Mobile Threat Defense strengths:** Reviewers highlight strong malware protection, live updates, and comprehensive endpoint security.
- **Symantec Mobile Threat Defense trade-offs:** Reviewers note system slowdowns during scans, high resource usage, and cost concerns for large deployments.

### Is Palo Alto Networks... or Symantec Mobile Threat Defense better for small businesses?

Symantec Mobile Threat Defense is a better fit for small businesses, as its largest reviewer segment is Small-Business and reviewers highlight ease of deployment for smaller organizations.

- **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note high licensing costs and complexity may be challenging for small organizations.
- **Symantec Mobile Threat Defense:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers describe it as user-friendly and suitable for smaller company deployments.

### Which Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform has better integrations?

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing more integration options and mentions.

- **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect:** Integrations with Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect (5 all-time mentions) and Okta (1 all-time mention) are highlighted in reviews.
- **Symantec Mobile Threat Defense:** No third-party integrations are cited in recent reviews.

### How do Palo Alto Networks... and Symantec Mobile Threat Defense compare on customer support?

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect leads on Quality of Support by 0.7 points, a material difference over Symantec Mobile Threat Defense.

- **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive customer support and helpful documentation, with a Quality of Support score of 8.8.
- **Symantec Mobile Threat Defense:** Reviewers report generally positive support experiences but mention occasional delays and less helpful responses, with a Quality of Support score of 8.1.

### Which is easier to implement, Palo Alto Networks... or Symantec Mobile Threat Defense?

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect is easier to implement, with a 1.7-point higher Ease of Setup score than Symantec Mobile Threat Defense.

- **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect:** Reviewers describe straightforward setup, especially in environments already using Palo Alto products, and rate Ease of Setup at 8.6.
- **Symantec Mobile Threat Defense:** Reviewers note that onboarding can be cumbersome for less technical users, with an Ease of Setup score of 6.9.

Alternatives

**Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Alternatives**

 ![Jamf](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3d262278064116bd2f8fe31b95829296/jamf.svg "Jamf")

[
Jamf
](/products/jamf/reviews)

 ![Check Point Mobile Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-mobile-access.svg "Check Point Mobile Access")

[
Check Point Mobile Access
](/products/check-point-mobile-access/reviews)

 ![Iru](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4afe7a6af5b19a75b6026c0a54311137/iru.svg "Iru")

[
Iru
](/products/iru/reviews)

 ![Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4c3b85f837807793635c7c336ce2a6a7/ivanti-autonomous-endpoint-management.svg "Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management")

[
Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management
](/products/ivanti-autonomous-endpoint-management/reviews)

**Symantec Mobile Threat Defense Alternatives**

 ![Jamf](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3d262278064116bd2f8fe31b95829296/jamf.svg "Jamf")

[
Jamf
](/products/jamf/reviews)

 ![Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4c3b85f837807793635c7c336ce2a6a7/ivanti-autonomous-endpoint-management.svg "Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management")

[
Ivanti Autonomous Endpoint Management
](/products/ivanti-autonomous-endpoint-management/reviews)

 ![Appdome](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1428866294bc3964308026e48d821929/appdome.svg "Appdome")

[
Appdome
](/products/appdome/reviews)

 ![Check Point Mobile Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-mobile-security.svg "Check Point Mobile Security")

[
Check Point Mobile Security
](/products/check-point-mobile-security/reviews)

## Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect vs Symantec Mobile Threat Defense

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers felt that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.

- Reviewers felt that Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect meets the needs of their business better than Symantec Mobile Threat Defense.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect over Symantec Mobile Threat Defense.