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Bitdefender GravityZone Extended Detection and Response (XDR) 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 Ext...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
39th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Network Detection and Response (NDR) (18th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (29th)
Kaspersky Endpoint Security...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
122
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (8th), Endpoint Compliance (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Bitdefender GravityZone Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is 2.1%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business2.1%
Bitdefender GravityZone Extended Detection and Response (XDR)0.3%
Other97.6%
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Robin Cook - PeerSpot reviewer
Exceptional threat detection and effortless installation impress users
The solution has best-in-breed technology and scores very highly on efficacy rates. The threat detection rates are exceptionally good, better than most of the competition. The solution is highly respected in the industry. The product is very scalable, and the installation is reported to be extremely easy, even for those without great technical capabilities.
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

"The product is easy to use."
"The solution has best-in-breed technology and scores very highly on efficacy rates."
"I find Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus to be a pretty good solution for the mid-level market, specifically for organizations with up to two hundred fifty users. I like that it is an averagely priced solution. It also has a straightforward installation that can be completed within three to five minutes. Its technical support is also good enough."
"The quarantine computer functionality is very good for me."
"The threat detection rates are exceptionally good, better than most of the competition."
"The best features in the product, as a reseller, are the integrated SOC; integration with a SOC is one of the advantages."
"Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus is highly stable."
"The best thing about Bitdefender is that it has got top-notch features and it is not tied to specific countries like some other antivirus tools."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business has models that provide more security than other solutions"
"The solution provides protection for all our systems, file servers, endpoints and domain controllers."
"The reporting feature is good. Also, the device control is good."
"The blocking feature is the most valuable feature."
"The product is quite scalable."
"It provides good security."
"The performance is good. It doesn't use a lot of resources, which is crucial for us."
"The signature update is done securely."
 

Cons

"Adding a feature like Data Loss Prevention would be beneficial."
"Some customers would like additional features that aren't available through the current GravityZone platform."
"The solution must improve its management features."
"I would like automatic issue fixing for users without needing to physically open the PC. I'd prefer updates and fixes from the cloud to avoid headaches and save time."
"The solution seems to be pretty amateur for an EDR solution, and it should be more in sync in terms of features, with solutions such as FireEye and SentinelOne."
"Some customers would like additional features that aren't available through the current GravityZone platform. Some feedback has been about the deletion of other software not going smoothly during the installation of Bitdefender, particularly the removal of previous software like Sophos."
"Detection and response is a disadvantage that could be improved."
"There are many improvements needed, such as faster responses, faster notification, and immediate reports."
"Reaching their support team can be difficult."
"It needs more computer resources. They should have more anti-spam features."
"We've found that sometimes the solution is not doing its job in detecting some malware."
"It would be nice if it was less expensive."
"The admin console must be a little bit easier."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have a built-in DLP (data loss prevention) solution."
"It is not very good for the performance of the system, and especially with older devices, it has a noticeable impact."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have purchased licenses for the use of Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus. The price of the solution is reasonable but could be better."
"Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus is pretty average, meaning it's not cheaper, but it's pretty good. It has average pricing."
"Kaspersky is priced well."
"The licensing is affordable. We bought a three-year license. There are no additional costs in addition to the standard license fees."
"The price of this solution is affordable and there is only a standard license required."
"I prefer paying for a yearly license because it has some discounts. One of the companies I work for pays for the Business Select license, for 100 users."
"The tool is expensive."
"The solution is available at a highly affordable price"
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"It is a cost-effective product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business61
Midsize Enterprise27
Large Enterprise33
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus?
The best thing about Bitdefender is that it has got top-notch features and it is not tied to specific countries like some other antivirus tools.
What needs improvement with Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus?
Detection and response is a disadvantage that could be improved. It could be improved by the technical teams of Bitdefender GravityZone Extended Detection and Response (XDR). I think the detection ...
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Security?
There is room for improvement in Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business regarding Data Leakage Prevention (DLP). Additional features such as application control or device control could benefit fr...
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

GravityZone Ultra Plus
Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Archdiocese, Northstar, SeSa, W&W Informatik, Yamaha Motor Europe
ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
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