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ESET EDR/XDR vs Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business 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)
56th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (44th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (37th)
Kaspersky Endpoint Security...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
122
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (8th), Endpoint Compliance (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 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 Security for Business is 2.8%, down from 3.7% 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…
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 solution is easy to use."
"The initial setup of ESET EDR_XDR is very simple, easy to deploy, and manage."
"Kaspersky Enterprise solution's combined protections have helped to block a lot of malware which would have caused a lot of interruptions in our operations."
"The product's most valuable features are automation and central administration."
"The product is fairly technologically advanced and near the top of the market right now."
"The most valuable features of the solution are the daily updates and protection from virus attacks."
"The most valuable features for us include data security, as well as web browsing and password management security measures."
"I like the security that this solution provides."
"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."
"We found the installation to be very straightforward and the deployment process to be very fast."
 

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."
"The licensing fees could be reduced."
"It's very heavy and it affects the computer's performance."
"The product must improve its price to suit small and mid-size enterprises."
"It's grown more expensive and customers are not happy about it."
"The solution could be more secure. It's an aspect the company needs to be mindful of."
"Kaspersky needs to improve its security techniques as it has not been in Gartner records for the last two years."
"I would like to see better-enhanced features, such as protection against ransomware and different types of malicious malware."
"There are some features built into Kaspersky that do not work at all, so we have to use other products instead."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the solution’s pricing a six or seven out of ten.."
"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."
"It would be beneficial if the price could be reduced, and improved management of the license allocation for adding additional Endpoint users would be advantageous."
"There is a license required for this solution and we have 1,800 licenses. The cost is a bit high and we are looking for an alternative."
"The solution is comparatively priced."
"It is a cost-effective product."
"The cost of the solution is approximately $31,000 for three years."
"We pay for licensing yearly."
"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
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
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 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

ESET Secure Authentication
Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Mitsubishi Motors, Canon
ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
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