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Bitdefender GravityZone EDR vs Trellix Endpoint Security 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) (12th)
Trellix Endpoint Security
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
101
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (9th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is designed for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and holds a mindshare of 2.6%, down 3.2% compared to last year.
Trellix Endpoint Security, on the other hand, focuses on Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP), holds 2.8% mindshare, down 3.9% since last year.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

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…
Abdullah Al Hadi - PeerSpot reviewer
Customization capabilities allow clients to autonomously deploy policies
There are a few areas where Trellix Endpoint Security ( /categories/endpoint-protection-platform-epp ) can improve. Firstly, the high CPU utilization when agents are installed can negatively impact client systems. Another issue is with end-users outside the network, where the agent handler sometimes fails to deploy the product properly. Improvements are needed in forensic analytics to detect specific vulnerabilities. It would also help if detection specifics were identified more quickly and the problem-solving process accelerated, especially to meet larger clients' expectations.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"They are constantly updating the solution against malware."
"The setup was easy."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to use and simple, meaning it's not much complicated."
"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 most valuable features are the solution's thorough detection and ease of use."
"It is a very stable solution."
"The solution's deployment is very easy and flexible."
"It's a very stable solution."
"The most valuable feature is the centralized console where everything can be controlled by the administration."
"The endpoint security, antivirus and firewall are the most valuable features of Trellix Endpoint Security."
"The solution is broken down into different components from the portals. Web filtering, which is an added feature has been great for us."
"It provides a lot of information and great visibility, with really great options for managing the environment."
"It's easy to use and it's very powerful. It offers nice endpoint protection."
"The solution is stable."
"Would benefit with the addition of DLP features."
"When Intel acquired McAfee they worked on the protocol so that all vendors can work on the same platform. It's a very big improvement in McAfee. All McAfee products talk to each other. Other vendor's products can join this platform as well so it makes it more powerful on the enterprise side for McAfee."
 

Cons

"Bitfender could improve their modules on the server. For example, Bitdefender doesn't have content filters or firewall modules on the server. It would be great if it had a networking module and a content filter module at the workstations."
"Sometimes, the platform takes a while to allow connectivity on the Mac endpoints."
"The installation is not straightforward and should be easier to do."
"They were working on the encryption management for laptops, and if they complete it then it would be helpful."
"There's room for improvement in terms of protection. That's my primary concern."
"The outreach from support was a bit bad according to their plan, but we've got two people here that manage and support GravityZone and interact with them and they manage it very well."
"I have not had used the EDR portion of the solution to do any custom scripting to allow further advanced operations on the endpoints. From what I understand from reading the comments on reviews is that it is not particularly flexible in this regard."
"The software itself is solid. It would be better if it was more of a real-time solution, like SentinelOne. The one thing that holds me back on the SentinelOne side is that I can blacklist websites and stuff like that, but it's not as granular as Bitdefender. With Bitdefender, I feel like I have more control over what I can whitelist and blacklist."
"There are times the solution has some additional software added that is not fully integrated properly, such as Exchange Group Sheild. It is quite old and is not fully integrated properly and could be improved."
"There are certain shortcomings in the features concerning DLP in Trellix, where certain additions must be made in the future."
"The solution could provide open XDR in addition to EDR."
"The security of this solution needs improvement."
"The VirusScan needs to improve in order to detect ransomware and other advanced threats."
"Users can just install software into their computers. We need some sort of application control system that, if there are any pieces of software that are not whitelisted, then the solution could flag it or maybe alert the administers. That would be very helpful."
"Every time we open a ticket with McAfee, their response differs and they are not consistent."
"Although they have increased the complexity, it has affected the scanning speed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a fully functional trial that we used and we didn't have any issues."
"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."
"The licensing cost has been manageable for our small team."
"Licensing is done on a yearly basis and it's workstation-based."
"The solution is not expensive but there are cheaper options in the market. In terms of competitiveness, the price is reasonable with no other additional costs besides the licensing fees."
"The solution's pricing is average."
"Price-wise, Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is a bit expensive in the Philippines."
"It is not that expensive. Compared to its competitors, it is well-priced and well-placed."
"The price of McAfee is pretty similar to Symantec, and there are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"It is reasonably priced."
"It provides good value by striking a balance between cost-effectiveness and feature richness."
"Annual license fee is good"
"The initial price is very good as they give good initial discounts, but it seems a little expensive once you renew the license."
"I think Trellix is more on the higher side of the market, just on a general scale, but I also think it depends on what particular package you choose."
"There is a one-year and a three-year license available for this solution, we are currently on a three-year license."
"I do licensing on an annual basis and this is what I always recommend to my clients over the monthly option."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Government
6%
University
5%
Educational Organization
41%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

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.
How does McAfee Endpoint Security compare with MVISION?
The flexible manageability of McAfee Endpoint Security is one of our favorite aspects of this solution. You can deploy various components as desired with McAfee Endpoint Security, whereas many othe...
What do you like most about McAfee Endpoint Security?
It provides a robust defense against cybersecurity threats while offering user-friendly features like notifications and approval prompts.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Endpoint Security?
Trellix Endpoint Security is cost-effective and provides excellent value for money, with no need for extra expenses for premium support.
 

Also Known As

Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra, Bitdefender GravityZone
McAfee Endpoint Security, McAfee Endpoint Protection, Intel Security Total Protection for Endpoint, McAfee Complete Endpoint Protection
 

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Sample Customers

Mentor Graphics, Rudersdal Kommune
inHouseIT, Seagate Technology
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