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Bitdefender GravityZone EDR vs Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender GravityZone EDR
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
13th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Kaspersky Endpoint Security...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
121
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (7th), Endpoint Compliance (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is 2.6%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is 3.0%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

AMBARISH PATKAR - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized control effectively manages devices while updates require powered-on systems
I use Bitdefender GravityZone EDR for the grooming industry. It is primarily utilized for the office environment The features I find most effective for threat detection include centralized control policy distribution and the control of independent devices, such as printers, laptops, and desktops…
Ahmed El Kayal - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly interface simplifies management while performance issues during scanning need addressing
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is easy to implement and has a user-friendly interface. It stands out as an antivirus and malware protection solution due to its extensive feeds and resources for antivirus signatures. These capabilities enable effective malware protection. Additionally, it offers scalability as any endpoint added to Active Directory can be easily integrated by Kaspersky Security Center. Its straightforward deployment and ease of management are other valuable features. It does not require an advanced engineer to manage, and resources are readily available online, making it accessible and scalable.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One strong point is that it doesn't have many background services running on the Windows system or server operating system. This minimizes impact because it's a lighter version."
"Bitdefender GravityZone EDR's installation is straightforward."
"The installation is straightforward."
"It was easy to set up."
"With Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra, we don't have to worry about our endpoints or attacks. Our security has become stronger. This has been a reliable solution for our company."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to use and simple, meaning it's not much complicated."
"I have found Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra to be highly scalable."
"We have had no issues with the support and consider it to be good, even when it comes to accredited resellers."
"Overall, the product is quite flexible."
"Using dashboards, it is very easy to manage."
"The most valuable feature is the management center."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is easy to implement and has a user-friendly interface."
"I am impressed with the tool's main dashboard, anti-malware application blocking, DDoS, etc."
"Kaspersky protects our company from ransomware attacks. We have multiple sites across the country, including the principal headquarters and different towns. We can see any viruses that are in the network and take action."
"The performance is good. It doesn't use a lot of resources, which is crucial for us."
"Our clients are using the advanced options, and they're quite comfortable with this solution because they didn't have any problems. It was easy to integrate it with Active Directory. It is fast and easy to use. It has all the required features."
 

Cons

"They should include the Hebrew language for its technical support in terms of communication."
"What would make Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra better is if Bitdefender employed more firewall policies and added even more features to the product."
"There was a bit of a problem deploying."
"In terms of improvement of the solution, it could have better features. For example, having a firewall within. This way we would only need one solution."
"They should improve the solution's patch management feature."
"For many, the problems come mostly when they start tweaking or short-cutting - particularly for patch management."
"There's room for improvement in terms of protection. That's my primary concern."
"We would like to see password management integrated into the solution because I don't like having a third-party password management system."
"I might have the best product in the market. But if it's not properly configured, then I'm losing many of these features. I'm not getting the most out of them. And this is actually one of the biggest challenges that we're facing."
"It slows down the system sometimes, and it has the occasional false positive where it deems something a virus when it isn't."
"They can improve the zero-day exploit to be more effective."
"When it comes to handling the expiration of licenses, the solution should give a company more time to set up a renewal. It happens too abruptly right now."
"We have had some problems with it comes to uninstalling it, so you have to make sure that you do everything right."
"I would like the solution to be able to allow to have end to end security services from the final user to the server."
"I would like to see the inclusion of support for device management and device control."
"The initial setup is complex."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is affordable."
"Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra is less expensive than other solutions, such as CrowdStrike. We had a really good deal because it was their year-end and they were trying to do a lot of sales that week. We bought a three-year contract from them and the cost was approximately $17 per endpoint, per year. It is was a very good price. I have spoken to other people who have purchased CrowdStrike at approximately $60 per endpoint, per year. I have no complaints about the price of this solution."
"I rate the product's price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high."
"The pricing for Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra is not that high. It's okay for its service, so I would download it on my personal computer and buy it for myself as a customer."
"There are some differences. It's more cost-effective, yet it provides the same functionalities as Defender. That's why I've been exploring the comparisons. We pay for it annually, and it's a per-seat payment."
"Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is cost-effective and has the best pricing."
"When I first started using this solution I was paying $80 annually. I did not pay any additional fees. There are other solutions that are cheaper on the market."
"It has a suitable price for every company and organization."
"The tool is too expensive compared to other products."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"It's an affordable security solution."
"I would rate the tool's pricing a six out of ten. You need to pay extra costs for additional modules. The product's licensing costs are yearly."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business' pricing is reasonable, and licensing costs are annual."
"Kaspersky is priced well."
"I've heard from my manager that the solution is expensive."
"The licensing is based per agent. You can get discounts if you have more agents."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Government
6%
University
5%
Educational Organization
57%
Computer Software Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
4%
Financial Services Firm
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra?
The cost is reasonable, with the license costing approximately six to eight dollars per user.
What needs improvement with Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra?
When patching devices for updates, if a device is not switched on, it does not provide information dynamically.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Security?
Kaspersky needs to improve its security techniques as it has not been in Gartner records for the last two years. There is also a need to enhance its behavior analytics and integration capabilities.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business?
The pricing and licensing cost of Kaspersky Endpoint Security is cheaper compared to Trend Micro.
 

Also Known As

Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra, Bitdefender GravityZone
Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Mentor Graphics, Rudersdal Kommune
ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
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