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ESET EDR/XDR vs Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert 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

ESET EDR/XDR
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
58th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (42nd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (37th)
Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
21st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of ESET EDR/XDR is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is 1.5%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

PB
Achieves robust data protection and reliable security with the help of advanced automation features
We promote customers to purchase our ESET EDR_XDR and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions. In our office, with about one hundred and fifty people, we use ESET EDR_XDR personally to protect data from unauthorized threats and gain early awareness to protect against cyber attacks The cost and basic…
Rodrigo Censi - PeerSpot reviewer
Patch management and integration capabilities drive effective endpoint response management
We work with Kaspersky and two modalities: the Censi final and Censi license. Most of our clients work in financial areas and industry. Our regular enterprise business relies on these solutions Kaspersky is viable with ADR; the Endpoint Detection response feature and the BitLocker management…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is easy to use."
"The initial setup of ESET EDR_XDR is very simple, easy to deploy, and manage."
"We have a central console and from there you can monitor all workstations via an agent."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response is an effective protection solution."
"We've found the solution to be stable."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert offers centralized monitoring where we can monitor everything from a single point. I also like its security and network traffic features."
"The most valuable features of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response are all the features. The features have all helped us and most recently malware has been an issue in our company and malware protection has been effective."
"The solution is scalable."
"Has great behavior detection and a very good firmware scanner."
"Has some great features not available elsewhere."
 

Cons

"ESET EDR_XDR needs to conduct more research and development and innovations in early detection of attacks."
"The solution could improve how it scours each website."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response should continue to improve its protection while adapting to the changing threat ecosystems. Having more advanced features would be a benefit."
"I would like better integration with other products."
"My opinion is that behavior detection could work better. This feature gets a high rate of false positives."
"The main problem with Endpoint is that Kaspersky is a Russian company, and my clients prefer not to use it."
"There is a problem with the solution, it came from Russia and we are looking for a replacement."
"There are some issues with EDR's web policy blocking sites that are marked as exceptions."
"The installation process could be more streamlined."
"Kaspersky needs to strengthen its standing in the market."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the solution’s pricing a six or seven out of ten.."
"The pricing is reasonable. Not too cheap, not too expensive."
"Kaspersky's pricing is very competitive when it comes to comparison with the other solutions."
"Kaspersky is licensed on a yearly basis."
"The solution's cost is reasonable compared to other vendors."
"If one is cheap, ten is expensive, I rate the product’s price as a seven out of ten, especially if I compare it with CrowdStrike."
"We were on a three-year license to use Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response. The price could be better."
"The price of the solution could be reduced."
"Endpoint's pricing is good, especially compared to expensive solutions like Sophos."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ESET EDR/XDR?
ESET EDR_XDR needs to conduct more research and development and innovations in early detection of attacks. Improvements in preventive maintenance and early detection of cyber attacks are necessary ...
What do you like most about Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?
The integration with our hypervisor is quite smooth, especially within the Kaspersky Enterprise environment. We have many virtual machines, and the integration is helpful.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?
If one is cheap, ten is expensive, I rate the product’s price as a seven out of ten, especially if I compare it with CrowdStrike.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?
The Kaspersky console could be easier to navigate and generate reports from. We've got Stripe in the method of deployment, which makes it easier and requires lower integration from my team. Deploym...
 

Also Known As

ESET Secure Authentication
Kaspersky EDR
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Mitsubishi Motors, Canon
Ferrari, Insolar, Tael, Republic of Serbia
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