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Bitdefender GravityZone EDR vs ZoneAlarm comparison

 

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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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender GravityZone EDR
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (9th)
ZoneAlarm
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Anti-Malware Tools (22nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Bitdefender GravityZone EDR and ZoneAlarm aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is designed for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and holds a mindshare of 2.5%, down 3.0% compared to last year.
ZoneAlarm, on the other hand, focuses on Anti-Malware Tools, holds 2.3% mindshare, up 1.6% since last year.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Anti-Malware Tools
 

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…
Nagendra Nekkala - PeerSpot reviewer
A highly stable solution that protects computers from viruses, spyware, and hackers
ZoneAlarm doesn't require much maintenance. You only need to update the application when there are any latest updates. ZoneAlarm is deployed on-cloud in our organization. With an increase in the bring your own device concept, ZoneAlarm should be part of every device to help us make the operational work very easy. Overall, I rate ZoneAlarm a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"Great protection against malware, ransomware, and any other forms of malicious software."
"It's hard to pick just one valuable feature as almost all of the main features are very useful. However, the ability to manage it centrally and have detailed control over settings, exceptions and other configurations is extremely beneficial."
"The tool's graphical user interface is common and very friendly, making it an overall user-friendly product."
"The tool alerts about lateral internet movements."
"Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra has many features, such as VPN, web filtering, and email filtering. The product has many good reviews, and I like how straightforward it is to implement. It's also easy to access and use."
"The performance is great."
"I like GravityZone's short implementation time. It takes only a day, at most."
"It is quick and easy to configure."
"The phone access scan stands out as the most valuable feature for me."
"Personally, I find the Game Mode of the Firewall very useful."
"The product's most valuable feature is the detection engine due to its ability to identify threats."
"The solution really focused on giving more security than an antivirus."
"It gives us security for the users' mobiles and ends up protecting us in a significant way."
"ZoneAlarm protects all computers from viruses, spyware, and hackers."
"It is easy to use through interfaces and easy to configure each of the customizations we created based on the characteristics that we wanted."
 

Cons

"They were working on the encryption management for laptops, and if they complete it then it would be helpful."
"Technical support could be faster and more responsive."
"The solution wasn't designed to be used in France."
"When patching devices for updates, if a device is not switched on, it does not provide information dynamically."
"The product can be improved by identifying errors."
"Occasionally websites are unnecessarily blocked due to monitoring software on those sites."
"The only problem we have, and I don't know if maybe it's the package we bought, is that it lacks the parts of data protection and application blacklisting."
"The one thing I'd say about their complete MDR product is that it's too expensive, which is why I prefer to use an alternative SOC and integrate Bitdefender to a different SOC on their own."
"Currently, the client is only available for the Windows Operating System but it would be good if it were released for Mac OS as well."
"They should release a single update with all the necessary characteristics to avoid being in a cycle of consecutive updates."
"The solution's efficiency in threat containment and overall protection needs improvement."
"The support is not always so effective."
"ZoneAlarm should be a light application that does not take too much memory in mobile phones."
"Perhaps the primary area for potential enhancement is to make it faster, ensuring a more seamless experience while maintaining robust security features."
"Some of our users say that the interface is a little bit outdated for 2020, and want it to be more modern and cozy."
"They need to update and improve the features available for Mac."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing is done on a yearly basis and it's workstation-based."
"It is not that expensive. Compared to its competitors, it is well-priced and well-placed."
"It has a suitable price for every company and organization."
"Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra's pricing is competitive in the market."
"Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is cheaper than Kaspersky. There are no additional costs apart from licensing ones."
"There is a fully functional trial that we used and we didn't have any issues."
"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."
"As I am on a different model, my clients pay me on a monthly basis."
"I rate the product pricing a seven out of ten."
"We have to pay a yearly licensing fee for ZoneAlarm, which is cheap."
"The pricing is reasonable, with a yearly renewal license costing seventy dollars."
"We use the free version of the software, but it can be upgraded to the paid Extreme Security edition."
"This is a freeware product and I recommend using it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Hospitality Company
5%
Government
5%
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Hospitality Company
8%
Educational Organization
6%
 

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 do you like most about ZoneAlarm?
ZoneAlarm protects all computers from viruses, spyware, and hackers.
What needs improvement with ZoneAlarm?
As for improvements, ZoneAlarm enhances Check Point’s solution by having a very efficient engine. The engine checks all components of the device, such as the memory process, to detect and stop thre...
 

Also Known As

Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra, Bitdefender GravityZone
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Sample Customers

Mentor Graphics, Rudersdal Kommune
Terma, Optix, Samsung Research Amercia, SF Police Credit Union, Independence Care System, Mattias Thomsen, Carmel Partners, Desert Research Institute, CRIF, FXCM Inc, US State Agency
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