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Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert vs Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

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

Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
19th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Symantec Endpoint Detection...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
30th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is 1.5%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is 0.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

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…
YusufAhmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to use and competitively priced
Honestly, the product needs to continue the way it is, and I feel that everything will be fine. I haven't had any reasons to complain about the product. The product doesn’t offer MDM functionality under its current licensing model. In the future, I want the product to offer MDM. It can allow me to manage my mobile device more efficiently and effectively. Currently, there is a need for a separate license to be added to Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response to be able to use the MDM part. If both are bundled up under the same license, the administration part can be made easier.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's scalable enough for us."
"The most valuable features of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response are the threat detection technologies, and activity monitoring and support tools. Additionally, the port and USB security, and antivirus are effective."
"The product has an easy-to-use EDR module based on signature-based antivirus detection. It is a complete software."
"Version 14.0 comes with an SQL database, which gives great flexibility on control, reviewing logs, and viewing history."
"Its customer service is quite good."
"The most valuable feature of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response is security. It has better security than other solutions, such as Symantec."
"My impression of the stability of this solution is good. We have not had any issues with stability."
"EDR's most valuable feature is its basic protection from malware and viruses."
"I like Symantec EDR's device control and USB security features."
"IPS and the user interface are good features."
"The pricing is good."
"The most valuable feature is that the same agent can act as the endpoint detection and response agent."
"The solution has great blocking features."
"It is mostly used for malware detection and antivirus purposes."
"I've mainly found the antivirus and antispyware features valuable. The documentation is okay as well."
"The most valuable features of Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response are its immediate response and investigation."
 

Cons

"The prices can go down a little bit."
"The solution could always be more secure."
"There are some issues with EDR's web policy blocking sites that are marked as exceptions."
"There's room for improvement in customer service and support. The response time when I open a ticket or communicate with the vendor could be faster."
"If it covered more products, it would improve the XDR."
"If a customer wants to use Kaspersky on-prem, they'll need to spend a lot on the hardware. Their server must be strong because EDR is a heavy product. You need excellent hardware to run it. It might make sense to deploy the solution in the cloud. If they add features, it will only make the product heavier and increase the hardware costs."
"I would like to integrate Kaspersky with my Log Collector SIEM. Right now that's not possible."
"We'd like to see them improve the automatic response."
"The solution needs to provide better integration."
"The Symantec portfolio is not big enough to cover the organization in all 360 degrees."
"Technical support is not as good as we expect, and resolving problems should be more timely."
"A significant deterioration in customer support."
"It would be good if it can anticipate zero-day attacks. I don't know how it can be done and if it is even a feature of this product."
"Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response could improve the reporting. It is very difficult to create reports from the user interface."
"That's why I wouldn't recommend it for other systems. It works only with SAP clients. That's why I'm giving it a six. It would get higher if it worked on all networks without the help of SAP."
"It would be beneficial to have more integration and compatibility with other platforms."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Kaspersky is licensed on a yearly basis."
"The pricing is reasonable. Not too cheap, not too expensive."
"There is an annual license to use Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response. The price overall is a bit expensive when compared to other solutions. There are not any additional fees other than the license."
"We have been satisfied with the license of the solution."
"The price of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response is in the middle range compared to competitors. The pricing model is based on the users using the solutions. The cost for us is approximately 2200 Algerian dinars. The price of the solution could be reduced."
"The solution's cost is reasonable compared to other vendors."
"The solution isn't the cheapest considering what you get. I would rate the pricing as seven out of ten."
"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."
"The more devices we have the more expensive it becomes, which is where the challenge is."
"The price is okay, but it really depends on the customer's requirements."
"The price is really high and it should be lower."
"We pay around $100,000 for 5000 licenses every year."
"Compared to the tools of competitors, Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is a cheaply priced product."
"It is an expensive solution."
"We have a yearly subscription, and the pricing is fair."
"It's a yearly subscription."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response?
I am not aware of the pricing details, as that falls under the management's responsibility.
What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response?
There are several areas where Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response can improve, including shell features, web control, asset management, and device control. Specifically, the application contro...
 

Also Known As

Kaspersky EDR
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Sample Customers

Ferrari, Insolar, Tael, Republic of Serbia
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