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GravityZone Business Security vs. VIPRE Endpoint Security

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Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.8%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GravityZone Business Security is 0.7%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VIPRE Endpoint Security is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.8%
GravityZone Business Security	0.7%
VIPRE Endpoint Security	0.7%
Other	94.8%

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ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Wesam Qashou

Senior Systems Engineer at Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs

Achieving nearly complete protection with reliable configuration management and effective technical support

The most valuable features of GravityZone Business Security are its anti-malware and anti-virus capabilities. The firewall policies are considered very powerful, and it prevents many malicious issues. The solution has its own definitions for viruses or malware, providing timely detection updates. Additionally, their technical support is very effective, with knowledgeable engineers handling cases efficiently.

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Shawn S

IT Security Analyst at a healthcare company with 11-50 employees

Easy to upgrade and manage but needs better reporting

There just was a lot about it that I didn't like. For blocking certain items, such as USBs, we felt like it was slowing down the network too much. Therefore we utilized a GPO for blocking things like that instead. Our environment was big and I didn't feel like the console did a good enough job. We outgrew the product. I've been asking for a change for a couple of years now, and it finally got approved. In terms of the console, I had over 2000 endpoints in there and there wasn't even a search feature for me to look through them. If I had to find where a policy was I had to sort in alphabetical order to find an endpoint that I wanted. They need to offer a search function within the console - maybe something that shows a "last connected" notice. That way, it's easier to manage obsolete machines that you don't need anymore. They had a very vague setting, like after so many days, when do you want us to remove these, you'd see them. I just wish the console was a little more responsive when I would do commands. The reports could have been better. The product would show a lot of endpoints as not communicating. That was another pain point. We constantly had to run an SQL query to clean up the database as I would know immediately when I was in the console, that it just wasn't being responsive. I could tell I was being given bad data and that we had to clean up the database. As soon as I would clean up that database, it was like a purging of the SQL database and it would become a lot more responsive. The problem was that our environment was too big. We're going through a growth spurt right now. In the end, the solution is small and much better suited for a small business. We would get a lot of false positives and instead of them fixing the false positive, they would just want us to put in an exception, which I didn't care for. The product is based on an older model of signature files. It doesn't use any artificial intelligence or anything. It was slow to refresh the policies and computer scans. The larger we got, the more it became an issue. If a company stayed small, I'm not sure if they would have noticed.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The normal protection was really effective, and we detected situations that if we didn't have Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, it's highly likely that we would have been affected, but it protected the infrastructure."

"From the Palo Alto side, whatever they buy, they integrate that really well into their integration suite, and that makes a massive difference."

"Cortex covers everything I need. It's a perfect solution. Cortex provides a different level of visibility because it's an extended EDR, allowing you to grab logs from the network and firewalls. Palo Alto invented the concept of the extended EDR or XDR."

"In one single alert, we are getting the network telemetry, endpoint telemetry, email security telemetry, and proxy telemetry all in one single ticket, making it very easy."

"It collects and caches and the knowledge of machine learning from different customers to take to the cloud, it makes it better to use for everybody, it allows for quick learning and updates and can, therefore, offer zero-day malware security, and this sharing of metadata helps make the solution very safe."

"The policy configuration is great, the granularity of policies that are available is very helpful, it is straightforward to set up, and it has pretty much everything we need and works well within the Palo Alto ecosystem."

"Cortex XDR is a simple platform that's easy for administrators and users. You have a lot of flexibility to change or customize the features."

"The scalability of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is very good."

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"Bitdefender GravityZone Elite is efficient and lightweight. We have to do security audits every year and we saw how secure Bitdefender GravityZone Elite was, even the plan testers had difficulties taking control of a computer when it was protected. The solution was always rejecting the attacks of the test hackers, it has very good protection."

"The monitoring dashboards are absolutely amazing, providing a lot of fine details about all activities."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The product provides endpoint visibility and portal updates, which are very helpful."

"GravityZone provides information about over-the-air data flow, standalone application security, and the infrastructure architecture required to meet the standalone security requirements of the complete SaaS infrastructure."

"Overall, I rate GravityZone ten out of ten for its functionality and support."

"GravityZone Business Security is an important part of our security stack."

"The ease of deployment via our RMM tool has been good, it has been catching things in the wild, and reporting is good."

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"In general, it was pretty easy to manage."

"It has improved the way our organization functions, made things run faster in our company, and has done a fantastic job of keeping our networks free of virus."

"It has low overhead as far as machine resources are concerned. Everything runs faster with VIPRE installed versus some of the competitors. It has also been pretty easy to use. It just runs and gives us reports. It also sends us alerts when there is something that we need to look at. It does its job, and you just look at the reports. In other ways, you just forget that it is there."

"Technical support was always very helpful and responsive."

Cons

"For working with the solution, you only really need a web browser, however, we've found that working on Chrome, for example, is horrible."

"We had a problem with getting our older endpoints up to date, but their newest updates have been really good. I've been pleased with it in terms of what our needs are. It's doing what we want it to do."

"I would like to see some additional features related to email protection included."

"The solution should add unwanted malicious hash values to a block list so that whenever the action is triggered, it will automatically prevent the malicious content."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks could improve by offering remote management. It would be useful to look at the client's issue to fix it."

"Limited remote connection."

"The solution lags to the real-time scenarios here and there."

"In general, the price could be more competitive."

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"Sometimes upgrades are too heavy that they require backup like you're installing the solution for the first time."

"If an enterprise already has existing security features or products, GravityZone Business Security could integrate with them. This will make it a cost-effective solution without replacing their current setup."

"Bitdefender GravityZone Elite could improve by having a patch management function to become part of the solution. For now, it's a separate module subscription."

"Bitdefender GravityZone Elite could improve the ease of use and add more features."

"The reporting functionality is quite minimal, and there are no alerts available. We are missing email encryption capabilities. We’ve also faced a few minor issues with the solution’s scalability."

"Upgrades are heavy and require back up, making you feel like you're doing a fresh installation of this solution. Configuration can also be quite tedious if you want it to be configured based on your needs."

"The initial setup of Bitdefender GravityZone Elite was a little complex. It's not for the average home user. You need to know what you're doing and understand what you're doing. During the deployment, it took us approximately an hour and a half to understand fully the way we wanted it to be set up, and then from there, it wasn't too bad."

"Another observation was that we have disabled all the external media via GravityZone Business Security policies, but when connecting a device such as a phone, it was getting detected, and users were able to read and write files."

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"We would get a lot of false positives and instead of them fixing the false positive, they would just want us to put in an exception, which I didn't care for."

"Their management interface is a little buggy as it will hang up and crash from time to time."

"Their management interface is a little buggy. It requires a few system resources on the management interface. Its reporting can also be better. Overall, the reports are pretty good. They patch some third-party software, but if they can expand what they do for reporting and patch enterprise software, it would be handy."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price was fine."

"It has a yearly renewal."

"In terms of the cost Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is very expensive because we are a Mexican company and when you translate dollars to pesos the cost is very high. The solution is very expensive for Mexican companies. I understand that they have international prices, but I do not think it offsets the price enough for many companies in countries, such as Mexico. The amount it is reduced is not a massive percentage."

"If one wishes to work with another team or large number of users at a future point, he must purchase a license for them."

"The price of the solution is high for the license and in general."

"When we first bought it, it was a bit expensive, but it was worth it. The licensing was straightforward."

"This is an expensive solution."

"Compared to CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR is an expensive solution."

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"The price of Bitdefender GravityZone Elite is very good. We are on a three-year license, and the third year was free."

"We pay approximately $80,000 for a three-year subscription."

"We pay approximately $1 per device per month for Bitdefender GravityZone Elite. There is no additional cost for the solution."

"Bitdefender GravityZone Elite is an affordable solution."

"There is a license needed to use this solution and it can be purchased for one, two, or three years."

"We have to purchase licenses for the use of Bitdefender GravityZone Elite. We started out with approximately 150 licenses and now we have over 1,000. You can purchase licenses annually or every three years."

"The pricing is within the market price range compared to other solutions. It's quite affordable."

"The solution's pricing depends on the features selected but it is the most inexpensive option in the market."

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"Its price point has been phenomenal. Our previous solution from Trend Micro was triple the cost of it."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

17%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

19%

University

Wholesaler/Distributor

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	47
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	55

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Large Enterprise	4

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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

GravityZone Elite

VIPRE Cloud, VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud Edition, VIPRE Endpoint Security Server Edition

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

GravityZone Business Security offers effective network protection and flexible management, ensuring lightweight, easy-to-deploy security. It combines anti-malware, anti-phishing capabilities, firewall efficiency, and detailed dashboards to provide reliable desktop and server protection.

Designed to safeguard physical and virtual environments, GravityZone Business Security provides endpoint protection with a focus on desktops, laptops, mobile devices, servers, and gateways. It streamlines security management, offering email security, application security, zero-trust enforcement, and threat protection through a unified console. Though improvements are needed in areas such as upgrades, reporting, and UI, GravityZone remains a practical choice due to its management simplicity and strong customer support.

What are the most important features?

Efficient Network Protection: Shields networks with robust security measures.
Enhanced Threat Detection: Identifies and addresses threats promptly.
User-Friendly Management: Simplifies administrative tasks.
Comprehensive Dashboards: Provides detailed threat insights.
Anti-Malware and Anti-Phishing: Protects against malicious software and phishing attempts.

What benefits or ROI should users consider?

Affordability: Cost-effective security solution.
Easy Deployment: Quick setup with minimal configuration.
Strong Support: Reliable customer support services.
Simplified Phishing Management: Easy handling of phishing threats.
Regular Updates: Keeps security measures up-to-date and effective.

In the financial industry, GravityZone Business Security protects sensitive data through effective encryption and patch management, while technology companies leverage its comprehensive threat protection to safeguard innovations and intellectual property. Healthcare organizations utilize its capabilities to ensure patient data privacy and compliance with regulatory standards.

Bitdefender

VIPRE Endpoint Security offers advanced protection tailored for business environments focusing on threat detection, prevention, and management. It's designed to safeguard endpoints from malware and cyber threats, delivering powerful security tools for optimal defense.

With its robust technology, VIPRE Endpoint Security caters to enterprises needing comprehensive security, ensuring responsive threat mitigation and simplified management. Its scalable architecture allows efficient deployment across networks, supporting complex IT infrastructures. Enhanced threat intelligence and rapid incident response make it a trusted choice for modern security challenges.

What are the most important features of VIPRE Endpoint Security?

Advanced Threat Protection: Provides real-time monitoring to detect and neutralize threats.
Centralized Management: Streamlines security management across all endpoints from a single interface.
Automatic Updates: Ensures endpoints are always protected with the latest security patches.
Comprehensive Reporting: Offers detailed analysis and visibility into security status and incidents.

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews when evaluating VIPRE Endpoint Security?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides robust security without significant financial investment.
Time Efficiency: Reduces the time spent on managing security tasks and incidents.
Scalability: Easily accommodates growth within the organization, adapting to increased demands.
Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthens defenses against emerging threats, ensuring data protection.

VIPRE Endpoint Security is valued in industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, where data protection is critical. Its proactive threat detection and compliance features meet the stringent security requirements in these sectors, providing peace of mind and regulatory adherence while optimizing operational continuity.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

Archdiocese, Northstar, SeSa, W&W Informatik, Yamaha Motor Europe

College Station ISD, Mid-West Companies, Guardian Network Solutions

GravityZone Business Security vs. VIPRE Endpoint Security