# Rippling, ThreatDown vs Kaspersky Next Optimum Comparison

| | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 12,649 | 1,083 | 206 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (61.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year | $77 node/year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Rippling

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6968 reviews)
- Intuitive (5171 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (1241 reviews)
- Not User-Friendly (886 reviews)

### ThreatDown

Pros:
- Ease of Use (99 reviews)
- Features (68 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (23 reviews)
- Lack of Clarity (22 reviews)

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

Pros:
- Blocking (5 reviews)
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)

Cons:
- High Resource Usage (6 reviews)
- Slow Performance (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (8332 reviews) | 9.2 (969 reviews) | 8.9 (172 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (8893 reviews) | 9.2 (975 reviews) | 8.6 (173 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (6033 reviews) | 9.2 (737 reviews) | 8.2 (70 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (1792 reviews) | 9.1 (705 reviews) | 8.4 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (7224 reviews) | 8.8 (866 reviews) | 8.4 (167 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (1771 reviews) | 9.2 (684 reviews) | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (8145 reviews) | 8.9 (958 reviews) | 8.5 (174 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Rippling

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ThreatDown

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Core Next-Gen AV

Price: Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year

Description: AI-powered protection that stops threats before they get in.

Key Features:
- Incident Response
- Central management console
- Next-Gen AV

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Advanced

Price: $77 node/year

Description: Advanced combines Next Generation protection with role-based management and automation for a unique security posture, driving encryption adoption and improving efficiency for businesses of all sizes.


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.0/10 | 7060 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | 9.4 (3361 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | 9.5 (3868 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | 8.6 (2988 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Structures** | 9.0 (3055 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 9.2 (3092 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Administration** | 9.4 (3484 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.2 (1293 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (4164 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.8 (3948 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.8 (3819 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.2 (4069 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (4173 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.2 (4009 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.0 (3954 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.3 (4016 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.3/10 | 5344 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 9.6 (4123 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 9.4 (3879 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | 9.3 (3749 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.4 (3771 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 9.5 (3763 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.7 (3865 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 9.0 (3387 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 9.4 (3578 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 9.1 (3293 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approvals** | 9.4 (3494 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 9.3 (3445 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 9.3 (3394 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.3 (3513 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Filing** | 9.2 (3387 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | 9.1 (3319 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 9.0 (3215 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 9.1 (3213 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 9.0 (3126 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 9.2 (3187 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 9.3 (3382 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.4 (3390 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.4 (3576 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 9.4 (3329 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 5722 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 9.4 (2081 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 9.4 (2036 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 9.0 (1819 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 9.3 (1962 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.4 (1934 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.5 (2057 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.2 (1803 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 9.2 (1874 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 9.4 (2081 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 9.4 (2036 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 9.0 (1819 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 9.3 (1962 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.4 (1934 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.5 (2057 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.2 (1803 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | 9.5 (1544 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 9.2 (1874 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | 9.0 (1610 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.9 (1373 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.1 (1441 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.3 (557 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.3 (555 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 8.2 (553 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (4164 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.8 (3948 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.8 (3819 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.2 (4069 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (4173 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.2 (4009 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.0 (3954 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.3 (4016 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PEO Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 371 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Support** | 9.2 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety Program** | 9.0 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certified Assistance** | 9.0 (148 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tools** | 9.3 (224 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | 9.3 (206 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access** | 9.4 (210 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scale** | 9.2 (173 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Specialist Guidance** | 9.1 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Consulting** | 9.1 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing** | 8.9 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Implementation** | 8.8 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support** | 8.8 (228 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assistance** | 9.1 (170 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.3/10 | 2270 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | 9.3 (1737 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | 9.2 (1739 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | 9.2 (1674 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | 9.1 (1625 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schedule Management** | 9.3 (1677 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | 9.4 (1766 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Access** | 9.4 (1752 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Role Access** | 9.4 (1735 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information** | 9.5 (1809 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | 9.3 (1684 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | 9.2 (1630 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 9.2 (1623 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 9.2 (1636 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Multi-Country Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.3/10 | 336 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Processing

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi Country** | 9.5 (263 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Consolidation** | 9.5 (235 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | 9.5 (230 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rules** | 9.4 (224 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 9.4 (220 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Country-Specific** | 9.3 (224 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internal Policies** | 9.4 (220 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **HR/HCM** | 9.2 (220 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Finance** | 9.4 (225 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Other** | 9.2 (213 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking** | 9.2 (210 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cost Tracking** | 9.2 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.4 (216 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Sandboxing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 8.7/10 | 13 |

#### Sandbox

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sandbox** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 

#### Evaluation

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Malware Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Submission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Malware Probability Scores** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 

### Absence Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 909 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | 9.0 (720 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (758 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 9.1 (707 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 9.3 (720 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customizability** | 9.1 (713 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.3 (716 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 9.1 (703 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | 9.2 (726 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | 9.1 (705 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | 9.2 (709 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HR Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 8.9/10 | 781 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | 8.9 (617 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (642 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | 9.1 (623 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | 9.0 (626 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | 9.1 (644 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 9.0 (629 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.9 (609 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | 9.0 (612 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.2 (310 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 345 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | 9.2 (263 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (267 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 9.3 (262 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 9.3 (268 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Monitoring** | 9.2 (255 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 9.3 (264 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requalification** | 9.2 (252 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 9.3 (260 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | 9.3 (274 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-qualifiation** | 9.0 (252 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onsite Monitoring** | 9.0 (256 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.5 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.2/10 | 549 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 9.2 (454 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Training** | 9.0 (413 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | 9.0 (410 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 9.0 (410 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 8.9/10 | 293 |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 8.9/10 | 62 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (232 reviews) | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (238 reviews) | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (221 reviews) | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (204 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (224 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (213 reviews) | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 8.9 (215 reviews) | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.0 (247 reviews) | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 9.6 (262 reviews) | 9.1 (51 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (236 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 8.9 (240 reviews) | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.9 (222 reviews) | 8.7 (49 reviews) | 

### Employee Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.2/10 | 510 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 9.2 (391 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.4 (406 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (396 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 9.2 (387 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.0 (384 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | 9.1 (381 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 9.1 (377 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.2 (384 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | 9.0 (375 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | 9.3 (380 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 9.1 (375 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Agents For Business Operations

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Responses

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Route To Human** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Understanding (NLU)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation - AI Agents

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sales Follow-Up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Interaction Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Conversation Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Human-In-The-Loop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Autonomy -  AI Agents

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Independent Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Responses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Problem Solving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 8.9/10 | 291 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | 9.2 (225 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | 9.2 (213 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | 9.3 (217 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | 9.0 (222 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | 9.0 (207 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | 9.1 (208 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | 9.0 (209 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | 8.9 (210 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Public Praise** | 8.7 (197 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | 9.0 (208 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | 9.1 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | 8.1 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.4 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.2/10 | 521 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | 9.3 (402 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 9.4 (391 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 9.1 (379 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 9.2 (383 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.2 (381 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 9.3 (384 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | 9.2 (385 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wage access** | 9.2 (381 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HR Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 8.7/10 | 269 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Score Cards** | 8.7 (227 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizability** | 9.0 (228 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | 8.8 (226 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.0 (227 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cleaning

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Filtering** | 8.9 (224 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Levels of Measurement** | 8.8 (222 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transformation** | 8.9 (220 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 8.3 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.2 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 8.1 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 8.7/10 | 130 |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **24/7 support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive report alerts** | Not enough data | 9.2 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application  control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive threat hunting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rapid response time** | Not enough data | 9.3 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizeable reports** | Not enough data | 8.7 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Automation Capabilities

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated remediation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated investigation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agents** | Not enough data | 5.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Employer of Record (EOR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 8.8/10 | 576 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatability

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **HCM and HRMS** | 8.9 (455 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Entrepreneur** | 8.9 (458 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Immigration and Relocation** | 8.7 (450 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branded Shopping** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Other Benefits** | 8.8 (457 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Core Functionality - Employer of Record (EOR)

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Expanded Functionality - Employer of Record (EOR)

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **M&A** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enterprise Consulting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contractor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Capabilities - Employer of Record (EOR)

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 6.9/10 | 170 |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.8 (170 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.9 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### HCM Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 8.9/10 | 6 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 7.4/10 | 115 |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.4 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workforce Planning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 201 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Resource Planning - Workforce Planning

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reconciliation** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Headcount Planning** | 9.1 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.2 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Planning** | 9.0 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Human Resources - Workforce Planning

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations & APIs** | 9.2 (143 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compensation Bands** | 9.1 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Org Chart** | 9.3 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recruitment Workflows** | 9.2 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 8.7/10 | 5253 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sourcing

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Search** | 8.8 (251 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Career Page Configuration** | 8.8 (243 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sourcing** | 8.5 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Posting** | 8.7 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate Sourcing Metrics** | 8.8 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Evaluations** | 9.0 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Applicant Data Management** | 9.0 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hiring Processes Tracking** | 8.9 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Resume Parsing** | 8.6 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | 8.7 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate-Facing Statuses** | 8.5 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Building** | 8.7 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (4164 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.8 (3948 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.8 (3819 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.2 (4069 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (4173 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.2 (4009 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.0 (3954 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.3 (4016 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Insights** | 8.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Job Description** | 8.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chatbot** | 8.5 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.0/10 | 5364 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.3 (243 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.4 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.4 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.4 (247 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.4 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | 9.1 (944 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Forms** | 9.2 (972 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | 9.4 (993 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Background Checks** | 9.0 (938 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | 9.2 (956 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | 9.1 (938 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.4 (959 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | 8.9 (902 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Training** | 9.2 (925 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | 9.3 (938 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | 9.3 (938 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | 9.0 (864 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | 9.1 (881 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | 9.2 (883 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (4164 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.8 (3948 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.8 (3819 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.2 (4069 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (4173 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.2 (4009 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.0 (3954 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.3 (4016 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | 8.8 (833 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding** | 9.3 (943 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 9.7/10 | 13 |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) 

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Contractor of Record

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core - Contractor of Record

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CoR** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Payment - Contractor of Record

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Consolidate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### IP Rights - Contractor of Record

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **NDA** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 9.3/10 | 9 |

#### Encryption

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Messaging Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **File Transfer Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Document Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Full-Disk Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Corporate Learning Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 8.5/10 | 584 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | 8.7 (197 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | 8.7 (199 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | 8.7 (197 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | 8.5 (191 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | 8.9 (196 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | 9.2 (208 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | 9.0 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | 8.4 (186 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Varied User Types** | 8.6 (190 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certifications** | 8.9 (202 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | 8.9 (198 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | 8.0 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Course Marketplace** | 8.1 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subscriptions** | 8.0 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Interface

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | 8.3 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multilingual** | 8.3 (183 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 9.0 (188 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 9.2 (454 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Creation** | 8.6 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Training** | 9.0 (413 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | 9.0 (410 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 9.0 (410 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Libraries** | 8.9 (169 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.8 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 7.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.8 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.8 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Global Employment Platforms (GEP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.3/10 | 171 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Intermediate GEP features

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **International Hiring Support** | 9.1 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-built Integrations** | 9.2 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Other GEP Features

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Managenent** | 9.3 (137 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics ** | 9.3 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hiring Support** | 9.2 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Agents

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AI Agents

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 5205 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (4164 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.8 (3948 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.8 (3819 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.2 (4069 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (4173 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.2 (4009 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.0 (3954 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.3 (4016 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 5349 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (4164 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.8 (3948 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.8 (3819 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.2 (4069 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.4 (4173 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.2 (4009 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.0 (3954 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.3 (4016 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | 8.9 (551 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | 8.9 (547 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | 9.3 (614 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | 9.4 (653 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Skills Management** | 9.0 (569 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Succession Planning** | 8.9 (542 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | 9.1 (557 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | 9.3 (596 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | 8.9 (534 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Communication** | 8.9 (547 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Rippling (24):** [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll), [Workforce Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-planning), [Absence Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/absence-management-software), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), [Global Employment Platforms (GEP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/global-employment-platforms-gep), [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software), [Employer of Record (EOR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employer-of-record-eor), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [AI Agents For Business Operations](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-agents-for-business-operations), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [HR Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr-analytics), [Training Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/training-management-systems), [PEO Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/peo-providers), [Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/applicant-tracking-systems-ats), [HR Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr-compliance), [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Multi-Country Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-country-payroll), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Contractor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management), [Contractor of Record Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-of-record)

**Unique to ThreatDown (5):** [Managed Detection and Response (MDR)  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [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), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus)

**Unique to Kaspersky Next Optimum (3):** [Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-software), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Network Sandboxing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-sandboxing)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Rippling | ThreatDown | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 47.2% | 30.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 61.7% | 41.0% | 40.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 5.0% | 11.8% | 28.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Rippling

- **Computer Software:** 14.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.5%
- **Financial Services:** 4.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.9%
- **Insurance:** 3.0%
- **Mental Health Care:** 2.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.2%
- **Accounting:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 48.0%

#### ThreatDown

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.0%
- **Construction:** 4.6%
- **Computer Software:** 4.4%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.3%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 51.0%

#### Kaspersky Next Optimum

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.7%
- **Accounting:** 4.7%
- **Financial Services:** 4.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Internet:** 3.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 44.0%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Rippling

- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6367 reviews)
- [isolved](https://www.g2.com/products/isolved/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1301 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1691 reviews)
- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (956 reviews)
- [Remote](https://www.g2.com/products/remote/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3960 reviews)
- [Employment Hero](https://www.g2.com/products/employment-hero/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1142 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5311 reviews)
- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (10305 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1613 reviews)

### Alternatives to ThreatDown

- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (407 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (972 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 (826 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 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)

### Alternatives to Kaspersky Next Optimum

- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (972 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (826 reviews)
- [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 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) — 4.7/5 stars (407 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Rippling

- Title: [What is Rippling used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-rippling-used-for) — 6 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "We use it for payroll and taxes and insurance mostly. "
- Title: [How is Rippling innovating in the field of HR and IT management for businesses?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-is-rippling-innovating-in-the-field-of-hr-and-it-management-for-businesses) — 5 comments, 6 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Rippling merges traditionally separate point-Saas softwares into one unified platform for workforces across the globe. Rippling is the only platform that has..."
- Title: [What are some popular integrations for Rippling?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27535-what-are-some-popular-integrations-for-rippling) — 2 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Steve,

The Rippling App Shop allows you to integrate with over 500 third-party applications like Google Workspace, Slack, and Carta. Some popular..."
- Title: [How can I build automation for work anniversaries & Birthdays](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-build-automation-for-work-anniversaries-birthdays) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I initially invested a total sum of $95,000 over a period of 18 weeks. My bonus/profit was $170,000, every attempt to make withdrawal failed and I was..."

### ThreatDown

- Title: [Is Malwarebytes enough for your computer to be 100% secure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14696-is-malwarebytes-enough-for-your-computer-to-be-100-secure) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Malwarebytes is not a virus scanner, a PC cleaner, nor is it a defragger. So it can not by itself keep your computer 100% secure, however Maywarebytes is one..."
- Title: [Using Malwarebytes EDR in a midsize company needs extra investment for web filter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/using-malwarebytes-edr-in-a-midsize-company-needs-extra-investment-for-web-filter) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, MB catches sites that have malware on it and will block the site. "
- Title: [What is malwarebytes tray application?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10146-what-is-malwarebytes-tray-application) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You should see the Malwarebytes icon by the date/time in the upper right corner of your MacBook device.  You can right click to see options.  You can also go..."
- Title: [What additional products can Small Businesses benefit from with Malwarebytes as a Company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14733-what-additional-products-can-small-businesses-benefit-from-with-malwarebytes-as-a-company) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I would advise you to visit below link, you will notice Currently Endpoint Protection comes with Cloud Support.
https://support.malwarebytes.com/

For any..."
- Title: [Best way to migrate the on-prem console to the cloud based environment ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13322-best-way-to-migrate-the-on-prem-console-to-the-cloud-based-environment) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "If you use the Discovery and Deployment tool there is a Migrate to Cloud option. Hope this helps and isn't too late."

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

- Title: [What is endpoint security software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/kaspersky-endpoint-security-for-business-what-is-endpoint-security-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Endpoint security software is software designed to protect your endpoints, or devices used for daily business operations such as desktop PCs, laptops,..."
- Title: [now Kaspersky Endpoint Security is really heavy for the pc when i do the scan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/now-kaspersky-endpoint-security-is-really-heavy-for-the-pc-when-i-do-the-scan) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It depends on your system specification. You can  check the scan settings and select deep scan once a week when system remain idle"
- Title: [What is the best way to configure kaspersky to achieve the balance, security and performance](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-configure-kaspersky-to-achieve-the-balance-security-and-performance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There is no one balance to achieve security and performance.  Your own risk tolerance will determine what level of security you need, and that will have a..."
- Title: [What is the purpose of cloud-based protection?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cloud-based-protection) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Most IT security vendors use the cloud to improve protection levels. Hybrid protection (antivirus databases + proactive defense + the cloud) is the most..."
- Title: [What is the ‘cloud’?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-cloud) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "It is a service that runs on a company’s servers rather than on user devices and which can be used over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Examples of..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/rippling-vs-threatdown-vs-kaspersky-next-optimum)