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Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert vs WatchGuard EPDR 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)
27th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
WatchGuard EPDR
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
32nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (43rd)
 

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 WatchGuard EPDR is 0.6%, up from 0.2% 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…
Phillip Evely - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides good reporting features, saves time, and protects endpoints
The setup is very easy. We have deployed the solution on-premise but can also do it on the cloud. It has a cloud functionality. I can push it from the cloud directly to the endpoint, or I can do it via a group policy. The enterprise-wide deployment takes a day. It is very simple. Once the agent is deployed in any subnet, it monitors the network traffic and informs me about endpoints that don't have the agent. I get alerted via a report. If I have a problem, I can manually deploy on those endpoints. The product is set to auto-update. It updates on its own.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution's most valuable features are that it offers very strong encryption and acts as an antivirus product."
"Has some great features not available elsewhere."
"It is easy to manage."
"The solution does a good job of filtering and blocking unusual traffic."
"This solution is quite responsive and the tech support engineers are kind and good."
"EDR's most valuable feature is its basic protection from malware and viruses."
"Has great behavior detection and a very good firmware scanner."
"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 reporting feature is valuable."
"The product's most valuable features are the zero-trust application service and its capability to detect threats and attacks."
"WatchGuard is commendable for its work on threats."
"I can put tons of load on it."
"WatchGuard EPDR improves organization primarily by supporting the IT team rather than the end users directly. It helps IT teams accomplish more with fewer people. One of its standout features is the patch management solution, which allows companies without up-to-date services like WSUS to manage patches for Windows and Linux systems. Additionally, it provides the usual endpoint protection features such as virus and malware protection, application control, and website control."
 

Cons

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert needs to include a traffic interface."
"We would like to have better strategic information."
"Kaspersky EDR lacks protection from recent ransomware."
"The license prices for this solution are quite high."
"If it covered more products, it would improve the XDR."
"Device control is lacking in EDR."
"The solution could always be more secure."
"The installation process could be more streamlined."
"The product is available at a very high price, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The categories in the web filtering should be more comprehensive. When a URL is not categorized, I face issues."
"WatchGuard EPDR does have areas for improvement. One significant gap is the lack of a virtual patching feature integrated into the endpoint security. This would be particularly useful for endpoints running operating systems that are no longer supported, such as Windows 7."
"The categories in the web filtering should be more comprehensive."
"The AV and scanning features could be a little bit better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"EDR is priced on the cheaper side. Licensing for EDR is available on a yearly basis for around 80 SAR a year."
"Kaspersky's pricing is very competitive when it comes to comparison with the other solutions."
"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."
"Pricing for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response is so-so when you compare it with its competitors. Its pricing isn't cheap nor expensive."
"We have been satisfied with the license of the solution."
"The pricing is reasonable. Not too cheap, not too expensive."
"The solution's cost is reasonable compared to other vendors."
"The solution’s pricing is okay."
"The product is available at a high price."
"The price is excellent."
"The solution's pricing is better compared to other products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Security Firm
6%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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 do you like most about WatchGuard EPDR?
The product's most valuable features are the zero-trust application service and its capability to detect threats and attacks.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WatchGuard EPDR?
The pricing is slightly high, but the product quality justifies it. The price is fair, neither too high nor too low. Considering all its features, an increase in price would be justifiable.
What needs improvement with WatchGuard EPDR?
I have not found anything requiring improvement. However, overall, the category level should be enhanced. The categories in the web filtering should be more comprehensive. When a URL is not categor...
 

Also Known As

Kaspersky EDR
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Sample Customers

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