Jamf Protect vs Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise comparison

Jamf Protect vs. Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise

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Categories and Ranking

Jamf Protect

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

28th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Symantec Endpoint Security ...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

22nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Jamf Protect is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise	0.5%
Jamf Protect	0.9%
Other	98.6%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Featured Reviews

Amit-Sarkar

Apple Mobility Service Manager at ZONES PVT LTD

Allows users to easily monitor miscellaneous activities occurring in their environments

The product's price is an area of concern where improvements are required. It would be good if Jamf Protect could be integrated with Jamf Pro and used as a single solution. There are a couple of improvements where there is a need to change a few things. There are also a couple of things that need to be removed and merged into the main tool, Jamf Pro. The solution's technical team needs to improve because somewhere I felt from my personal experience that unless Jamf's team puts in an effort to understand the requirements of its customers, help can't be provided. The help provided by Jamf's team is on the basis of what they know, so I feel that they need to put a bit of effort into understanding what customers expect from the product.

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Intekhab Ahmad.

Senior System and cyber security administration at Tankeenhr

A product that offers good threat detection capabilities to its users

The product has improved my company through its area of threat detection. The other applications use the same engine as Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise. Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise does not have a set of 100 percent useful things in the tool. Sometimes, a user may know that a file system does not contain any viruses, but it is labeled as a virus by Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise, making it an issue for users. The aforementioned problem prompts me to contact the product support team via email so that my company can get some help dealing with such problems. I would say that my experience with deploying the product across multiple devices in my company is not tough and can be easy, especially if you have domain environments. The feature of the product that is the most effective for threat prevention stems from the fact that the tool provides updates. The main problem with the solution is that a user has to do the updates manually, so at times, the product is not useful, especially when the machine has to be shut down for updates when new viruses are introduced on the market. I rate the solution's ease of use and administration a seven and a half out of ten. I suggest that those who plan to buy the solution periodically update the product, especially in the area of the virus engine. I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

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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 quick updates are really good. If a new OS update drops today, I'll have the Jamf Protect update within a few hours. It's also compatible with all Mac OS versions, and there's zero lag or performance impact."

"The product's initial setup phase has very simple steps."

"We mainly use Jamf Protect to protect staff computers from malware and antivirus."

"Jamf Protect is a security product that helps us with CIS benchmarks and threat prevention."

"Jamf Protect's most effective features for threat detection include managing devices and applications, deploying and upgrading the OS, and its overall security features."

"The behavioral detection is valuable."

"I rate the technical support a ten out of ten."

"Jamf Protect searches incoming and outgoing traffic for malware to monitor the network for security."

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"The most valuable features of Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise are the proactive threat protection and the normal spyware protection which they offer in addition to catching standard threats. It all works well for us even without an EDR."

"The endpoint protection features are valuable."

"The tool is a secure and stable workstation for checking antivirus. The alerting feature helps us see alerts and is easy to control. The main benefit we derive from using Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise is stability."

"It doesn't require an on-premises server to manage it. It allows us to monitor the machine to check if it is up-to-date and not lagging."

"Symantec is a little bit better at remediating or preventing things in general."

"The most valuable feature of Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise is the application. Additionally, they are adding features frequently."

"The best feature is the firewall that lets us allow or block ports. That's a great tool because we can limit specific types of traffic on user devices and apply granular security controls to IPs and ports."

"Anti-malware is the most valuable feature. We trust Symantec for protection, and we like the idea that Symantec is preventing us from accessing certain websites that are known for containing malware."

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Cons

"Beginners need initial training."

"The product's price is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"I'd really like to see some data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities. More visibility into user activity on laptops would be helpful."

"The solution’s stability could be improved."

"The solution's integration with other tools is slow."

"The dependency on Jamf Pro or SIEM or SOAR for some automations and integrations could be reduced."

"Jamf Protect needs to improve its pricing."

"Jamf Protect protects just Mac devices, and we would love to have one solution for other platforms and not just Mac devices."

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"The product's security features could be improved - it is still possible for hackers to penetrate your servers even when using it."

"I believe an improvement could be made in Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise by incorporating a URL blocking feature within the same product. Currently, it requires a separate subscription and agent installation, which I think could be more streamlined for unified management from a single agent."

"The solution could always be more stable and more user-friendly."

"In the future, Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise should improve the firewall and documentation."

"We are currently looking at CrowdStrike as a replacement option because on-prem support is going away under Symantec."

"The product is a bit resource-intensive."

"The solution could improve its speed, threat coverage, and the tool's functionality."

"It could be more responsive and have fewer delays."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Jamf Protect costs double the price that we were paying before."

"It's significantly cheaper than other options like ApexOne."

"Jamf Protect is an expensive solution."

"The licensing costs are yearly and expensive."

"I rate the product price as a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."

"I rate the tool's pricing a six out of ten."

"The solution's license is very expensive."

"The product is not very expensive."

"The tool fits within our budget. It is not expensive."

"I would rate it a seven, indicating a satisfactory and moderate level. Despite being somewhat on the expensive side, it aligns with our long-standing relationship with Symantec, and we find it acceptable."

"We have Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise, and it's very competitively priced. However, there is a considerable jump in price for upgrading to the EDR, so that's more compatible with enterprise-level organizations."

"I rate the tool's pricing a six out of ten. For most organizations, the cost is between 70 and 100 dollars per user. The exact price depends on the selected features and the number of users. It's considered a premium cost for an enterprise Endpoint security solution."

"It's not the cheapest, but it's reasonably priced, around a five on a scale from one to ten. It's suitable for small, medium, and enterprise businesses and offers competitive pricing. There are no additional costs; it's a renewable purchase, either annually or as needed."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

University

12%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	9

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Jamf Protect?

Jamf Protect searches incoming and outgoing traffic for malware to monitor the network for security.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Jamf Protect?

Jamf Protect is an expensive solution. Customers need to pay additional costs for Jamf Protect's on-ground support. On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the s...

What needs improvement with Jamf Protect?

The dependency on Jamf Pro or SIEM or SOAR for some automations and integrations could be reduced. In-built automation and remediation of behavior-based threats would be beneficial enhancements.

What do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise?

The tool is a secure and stable workstation for checking antivirus. The alerting feature helps us see alerts and is easy to control. The main benefit we derive from using Symantec Endpoint Security...

What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise?

I have not experienced integrated threat intelligence benefits with Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise. Many customers are seeking modern protection features such as MDR (managed detection and r...

What is your primary use case for Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise?

The primary use case for Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise for my clients is basic antivirus protection.

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Overview

Jamf Protect provides comprehensive security for Apple devices, aiding in malware protection, threat prevention, CIS benchmarks, and USB blockages while supporting local accounts and password sync.

Designed for managing Apple devices, Jamf Protect offers robust security features, such as malware detection and prevention, unauthorized data transfer blocks, and enhanced security profiles. It allows seamless deployment and upgrades of applications, coupled with efficient endpoint management. The tool ensures zero performance impact while providing real-time notifications for password updates and comprehensive data protection across all Mac OS versions.

What are Jamf Protect's most notable features?

Quick OS Updates: Ensures devices are always up-to-date with the latest OS releases.
Zero Performance Impact: Doesn’t strain CPU resources, ensuring smooth laptop performance.
Real-time Notifications: Delivers timely alerts about password updates and security threats.
Comprehensive Data Protection: Guards against malware, data transfers, and external drive threats.
Zero-touch Integration: Simplifies deployment and device management without manual intervention.

What benefits do users see in reviews?

Enhanced Security: Significant reduction in malware and unauthorized data transfer incidents.
Efficiency: Streamlined device management and application deployment save time.
Performance: Lightweight design ensures devices run smoothly without slowing down.
Proactive Threat Detection: Early detection and prevention of potential threats safeguard data integrity.

Industries such as education, healthcare, and finance leverage Jamf Protect to maintain stringent security standards, streamline application deployment, and ensure devices meet compliance requirements. They benefit from real-time threat alerts, comprehensive data protection, and zero-touch integration, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

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Endpoint Security Enterprise focuses on advanced prevention for traditional endpoints and modern mobile devices. To include attack surface reduction capabilities and detection and response technologies, check out Endpoint Security Complete.

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Jamf Protect vs. Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise