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Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint comparison

Bitdefender and Microsoft are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Bitdefender is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.2, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. Bitdefender holds a 1.0% mindshare in EPP, compared to Microsoft’s 10.0% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Bitdefender users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security compete in the endpoint protection market. Bitdefender seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced features, robust threat detection, and better customer support.

Features: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is praised for its integration with Windows, advanced threat hunting, and automation capabilities. Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security impresses with its granular policy control, robust threat detection, and lightweight agent features.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint users suggest enhancing cross-platform support, reducing resource usage, and improving the user interface. Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security users recommend improving centralized management, streamlining reporting functionalities, and enhancing scalability features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is noted for its straightforward deployment within the Microsoft ecosystem but receives mixed feedback on customer service responsiveness. Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security users report a smooth setup process and high-quality customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is generally seen as cost-effective within Microsoft environments but may incur higher costs for cross-platform deployments. Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security users report satisfactory return on investment despite higher initial setup costs.

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
8.3
Bitdefender GravityZone offers competitive pricing and 35% cost advantage with features comparable to leading security solutions like Sophos and Symantec.
Sentiment score
7.1
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers significant ROI with cost savings, seamless integration, and real-time protection against ransomware attacks.
We have experienced significant return on investment and measurable benefits with Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security.
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Without detection and protection measures, organizations would face substantial payments and reputational damage, including the necessity to inform customers about data breaches, potentially leading to loss of business.
We have seen a return on investment when using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, as it saves labor by reducing the need for staff to focus on it.
The biggest return on investment for me when using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is the time saving.
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Abdi-Hamid Hassan - PeerSpot reviewer
OA
JG
JM
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.7
Bitdefender GravityZone support is generally helpful, though some users experience delays and communication issues, praising proactive outreach.
Sentiment score
6.6
Many users find Microsoft Defender for Endpoint reliable, but support experiences vary, with premium support offering quicker assistance.
I have never needed additional support, which shows how easy and friendly Bitdefender is.
They conduct annual health checks at no cost, making the experience smooth.
Their technical support is helpful.
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The level-one support seems disconnected from subject matter experts.
I rate Microsoft support 10 out of 10.
Due to our size, we don't have access to direct technical support, but the knowledge base, Microsoft Learn, and the articles available are really good.
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WM
Abdi-Hamid Hassan - PeerSpot reviewerRias Majeed - PeerSpot reviewerreviewer2595198 - PeerSpot reviewerreviewer2595933 - PeerSpot reviewer
PJ
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.9
Bitdefender GravityZone's scalability is highly praised for ease of expansion, supporting businesses of various sizes effectively.
Sentiment score
7.7
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is scalable and integrates well with Microsoft’s ecosystem, despite needing improvements for handling massive data.
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We managed to scale it out in a short amount of time, with two months of planning and three months of implementation on 10,000 computers.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is scalable enough to handle various devices across environments, whether they are laptops, Android devices, or operating in hybrid environments.
Compatibility is its main feature.
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reviewer2595933 - PeerSpot reviewerSyed Abid - PeerSpot reviewer
JG
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Bitdefender GravityZone is stable and reliable, but resource-heavy with compatibility issues on older systems like Windows 7.
Sentiment score
7.9
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is praised for its reliability and stability, with minor concerns about resource intensity and performance.
In terms of stability, we haven't experienced any crashes, downtimes, or performance issues.
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I haven't seen any outages with Microsoft.
I rate Defender 10 out of 10 for stability.
Defender for Endpoint is extremely stable.
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Abdi-Hamid Hassan - PeerSpot reviewerJohn Rallo - PeerSpot reviewerreviewer2595933 - PeerSpot reviewer
PJ
 

Room For Improvement

Bitdefender GravityZone needs better usability, pricing, integration, and performance, with improvements in reporting, monitoring costs, and mobile features.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint faces interface complexity, slow detection, high CPU usage, integration issues, and seeks improvements in multiple areas.
The initial file I download to deploy on end-user devices is about six hundred to seven hundred megabytes, and it should be scaled down to an agent size of maybe less than one hundred megabytes, max.
Now, we have to do it via CLI, which even technical personnel struggle to understand.
Currently running on-premise, we are considering moving to the cloud-based Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security because it offers more features compared to the on-premises version.
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Repeated interactions are necessary due to Level One's lack of tools and knowledge, hindering efficient problem-solving and negatively impacting our experience with Microsoft support.
In contrast, competing products offer reduced pricing for long-term commitments, which makes it difficult for us in that environment.
We use Microsoft partners to help govern the platform, and as part of an alliance, we want to gather data from each tenant and combine them for a complete view.
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WM
Rias Majeed - PeerSpot reviewerAbdi-Hamid Hassan - PeerSpot reviewerreviewer2595198 - PeerSpot reviewerNaySan @ Suraj Verma - PeerSpot reviewerreviewer2595933 - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Setup Cost

Bitdefender GravityZone offers flexible, mid-range pricing and modular licensing, with costs from $0.70 to $4.00 per device.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers flexible pricing, making it competitive and cost-effective compared to standalone security products.
Regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing, it is affordable.
Maintaining Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security has been smooth.
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Given our extensive Microsoft licensing, transitioning to Defender for Endpoint did not affect licensing costs.
It costs $15 per VM for the P2 plan, which is seen as affordable for customers.
The pricing, setup, and licensing were very easy and simple.
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VN
Abdi-Hamid Hassan - PeerSpot reviewerreviewer2595933 - PeerSpot reviewerSyed Abid - PeerSpot reviewer
PJ
 

Valuable Features

Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security excels in threat detection, ransomware protection, and resource management, enhancing network visibility and user satisfaction.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint excels with seamless integration, advanced threat intelligence, AI-driven protection, and continuous cloud-based security management.
In terms of threat detection, I would give it a ten out of ten since Bitdefender manages to catch threats that other products miss.
The best feature of Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security is that it is lightweight.
From my reseller perspective, the best features of Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security that stand out are the sandboxing and reporting capabilities.
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Defender for Endpoint's coverage across different platforms in our environment is pretty good. We have devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows, iOS, and Android. It covers all of them.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides a unified management interface allowing customers to manage their on-premises and hybrid infrastructures from a single pane.
One of the best features of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is its database for identifying zero-day attacks or malware attacks.
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WM
Rias Majeed - PeerSpot reviewer
VN
reviewer2595933 - PeerSpot reviewerSyed Abid - PeerSpot reviewer
OA
 

Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender GravityZone Ent...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
19th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
Virtualization Security (3rd)
Microsoft Defender for Endp...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
198
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (3rd), Anti-Malware Tools (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (3rd), Microsoft Security Suite (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is 10.0%, down from 13.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint10.0%
Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security1.0%
Other89.0%
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Rias Majeed - PeerSpot reviewer
Delivers lightweight protection while facing challenges with technical aspects
I have been working with Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security for quite a long time, but recently, I do not appreciate their changes, especially on the technical side. They moved some portions to remote GUI-based interfaces. The Command Line Interface (CLI) is not improving. Even experienced personnel are finding it difficult. There is a power user function where you can stop it temporarily for installing applications. Previously, we had the option to click on the power user button and enter the password to allow stopping that particular function. Now, we have to do it via CLI, which even technical personnel struggle to understand. Currently, everything is working fine except for the technical aspects we can control. If they can revert to the old system, that would be much better. When we raise this issue with Bitdefender, they cite security reasons for the change. However, while Cisco is moving away from CLI to GUI, Bitdefender is moving backward. Normal users cannot handle these CLI operations effectively.
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NaySan @ Suraj Verma - PeerSpot reviewer
Has effectively blocked sophisticated attacks and malicious activities while providing excellent support
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is very good, but one suggestion is that in some products, we may need to configure security-related settings, whereas Microsoft Defender for Endpoint works completely differently, providing automatic recommendations and actions that we may need to perform ourselves. Regarding the pricing of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, during the last three years, we set up the product and sold it, but we faced difficulties because Microsoft pricing is always the same. For example, whether I purchase Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for one year or for the next three years, the pricing remains constant with no discounts available. In contrast, competing products offer reduced pricing for long-term commitments, which makes it difficult for us in that environment. Microsoft should consider this option to remain competitive, but otherwise, everything else is fine.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business24
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business79
Midsize Enterprise34
Large Enterprise87
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security?
It is perfectly stable. We haven't received any complaints from customers regarding stability or performance. It's been smooth sailing so far.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security?
Maintaining Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security has been smooth. We receive regular notifications about upgrades, and the process has been successful without issues.
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What needs improvement with Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security?
We are not currently using the automated patching or patch management. The security analytics feature, which could help us stay compliant with industry standards, hasn't been enabled yet. Currently...
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How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security solution. The tool reduces the attack surface, applies behavioral-based endpoint protection and response, and includes risk-ba...
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Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?
We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...
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How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?
The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...
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Product Reports

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September 2025
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August 2025
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Also Known As

Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Virtualized Environments, GravityZone Security for Virtualized Environments
Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, MS Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus
 

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Overview

Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution designed to protect businesses from advanced threats. It offers a wide range of features, including endpoint protection, network security, and advanced threat intelligence. With its centralized management console, administrators can easily deploy and manage security policies across all endpoints. 

The solution also includes advanced anti-malware and anti-ransomware capabilities, as well as web filtering and application control. Additionally, GravityZone Enterprise Security provides real-time visibility and reporting, allowing organizations to quickly identify and respond to security incidents. 

With its robust security features and user-friendly interface, Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security is an ideal choice for businesses looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture.

Bitdefender

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for organizations. It offers real-time protection against various types of cyber threats, including malware, viruses, ransomware, and phishing attacks.

With its powerful machine-learning capabilities, it can detect and block sophisticated attacks before they can cause any harm. The solution also includes endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities, allowing organizations to quickly investigate and respond to security incidents. It provides detailed insights into the attack timeline, enabling security teams to understand the scope and impact of an incident.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint also offers proactive threat hunting, allowing organizations to proactively search for and identify potential threats within their network. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft security solutions, such as Microsoft Defender XDR, to provide a unified and holistic security approach. With its centralized management console, organizations can easily deploy, configure, and monitor the security solution across their entire network.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a robust and scalable security solution that helps organizations protect their endpoints and data from evolving cyber threats.

Microsoft
 

Sample Customers

SambaSafety, Morefield Communications, Northstar Ltd., Citrix, Greenman-Pedersen
Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health
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