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Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert vs Zscaler Client Connector comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 27, 2025

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)
23rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zscaler Client Connector
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
51st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is 1.5%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zscaler Client Connector is 0.3%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert1.5%
Zscaler Client Connector0.3%
Other98.2%
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Kamran Bhatti - PeerSpot reviewer
Has provided reliable detection and fast response while supporting hybrid deployment
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert serves as an effective virus detection solution. It detects viruses and has more extensive virus coverage than other antivirus solutions The features I appreciate most about this solution are its good response time, speed, and reliability. It…
Carlos Snel - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows our IT department to easily analyze any connection issues
There is room for improvement regarding the price of Zscaler Client Connector, as it is one of the most expensive solutions available. Additionally, more data centers are required globally to reduce latency, especially in areas like South America and Africa, though this does not directly relate to the Client Connector.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product is very easy to use."
"It's scalable enough for us."
"The solution's most valuable features are that it offers very strong encryption and acts as an antivirus product."
"My impression of the stability of this solution is good. We have not had any issues with stability."
"We have a central console and from there you can monitor all workstations via an agent."
"The performance for Kaspersky is good, and it's not impacted our client performance."
"The integration with our hypervisor is quite smooth, especially within the Kaspersky Enterprise environment. We have many virtual machines, and the integration is helpful."
"Version 14.0 comes with an SQL database, which gives great flexibility on control, reviewing logs, and viewing history."
"Zscaler Client Connector is quite scalable, and I would rate its scalability as nine or ten out of ten."
"The solution operates in the background seamlessly without the user noticing."
"I'd rate the solution nine out of ten."
"The best features of Zscaler Client Connector are that it gives the client a much more transparent experience, as they don't have to worry about connecting to a VPN."
 

Cons

"The technical support team should respond in a more timely manner."
"Could include some additional protection."
"The solution does not offer much support to its users in Spanish, so I would like to see them offer more support in Spanish."
"Documentation needs to be simplified and improved so that it provides good product awareness for end users."
"We would like to have better strategic information."
"An area for improvement in Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response is its technical support because currently, technical support is delayed."
"It does not cover all of our security issues."
"We'd like more integrations to be available in the future."
"The stability of Zscaler Client Connector needs improvement, as it often disconnects and reconnects."
"There is room for improvement regarding the price of Zscaler Client Connector, as it is one of the most expensive solutions available."
"There is room for improvement regarding the price of Zscaler Client Connector, as it is one of the most expensive solutions available."
"There is a hard learning curve for Zscaler Client Connector; their support isn't the greatest all the time."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution could be reduced."
"The product has a valuable pricing model. We need to purchase its monthly subscription."
"Pricing for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response is so-so when you compare it with its competitors. Its pricing isn't cheap nor expensive."
"Kaspersky is licensed on a yearly basis."
"The pricing is reasonable. Not too cheap, not too expensive."
"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 solution isn't the cheapest considering what you get. I would rate the pricing as seven out of ten."
"The solution’s pricing is okay."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Educational Organization
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise16
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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 needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?
The remote installation can be improved, or it should include zero-time protection.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zscaler Client Connector?
Zscaler Client Connector is notably costly, with pricing rated at five out of ten in terms of affordability, reflecting the premium pricing of the solution.
What needs improvement with Zscaler Client Connector?
The stability of Zscaler Client Connector needs improvement, as it often disconnects and reconnects. An enhancement to increase stability would be beneficial.
What is your primary use case for Zscaler Client Connector?
I use Zscaler Client Connector ( /products/zscaler-client-connector-reviews ) when working from home to access my work applications. It allows me to connect to the VPN, enabling access to internal ...
 

Also Known As

Kaspersky EDR
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Sample Customers

Ferrari, Insolar, Tael, Republic of Serbia
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