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Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum vs Kaspersky Total Security comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
3.0
Kaspersky offers effective, cost-worthy security with a 30% return, valued for protection against data loss and phishing.
Sentiment score
1.0
Kaspersky Total Security users report a 250% return, improved data security, and reduced costs by 60%, aiding audits.
I have observed value for money from Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum.
Senior IT Manager at HETCO
Kaspersky Total Security provides a good return on investment by improving data security and reducing costs by sixty percent with its robust security features.
System Engineer at Kenera International Trading PLC
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.3
Kaspersky support is generally good with knowledgeable staff, but some users report delays and occasional imprecise answers.
Sentiment score
6.0
Kaspersky Total Security's customer service is highly rated, with effective issue resolution and valued technical support for deployment.
Compared to other solution providers, the responses are not very clear when we need support.
Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
We usually solve issues ourselves due to our experience, as paid support is not used.
Network Engineer at Berhan Bank
For technical support, Kaspersky provides two kinds: purchased support for real-time assistance and normal support during working hours.
CEO at Haniya Technologies
I rate them an eight out of ten for their support in deploying Total Security.
System Engineer at Kenera International Trading PLC
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is scalable, supporting thousands of endpoints, though some integrations may be needed.
Sentiment score
7.3
Kaspersky Total Security is highly scalable, adaptable for any organization size, with excellent ratings despite potential pricing concerns.
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum can expand from Endpoint Detection and Response to Extended Detection and Response and then threat intelligence solutions.
CEO at Haniya Technologies
It is very easy for me to scale.
Senior IT Executer at Mylerz Co.
Currently, I find it good and easily scalable.
Network Engineer at Berhan Bank
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is highly stable, scoring high in reliability with minor agent disconnection issues.
Sentiment score
7.6
Kaspersky Total Security is praised for stability and reliability, with minor technical challenges noted, maintaining a strong reputation.
The solution is highly stable, scoring more than nine in terms of protection.
Chief Information Technology Officer at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is stable.
Network Engineer at Berhan Bank
I would rate stability for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum as nine; it is pretty stable, a very good, stable product.
CEO at Haniya Technologies
We have not experienced any issues with Kaspersky Total Security as we manage their entire IT infrastructure.
Owner at Maxpro Technologies
 

Room For Improvement

Kaspersky EDR Optimum requires better firewall integration, UI improvements, simplified setup, enhanced support, and unified tool management.
Kaspersky Total Security needs improvements in encryption, interface, performance, pricing, and additional features for enhanced effectiveness and efficiency.
To increase the benefits of the product, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service from Kaspersky should be included.
Chief Information Technology Officer at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The uninstallation needs better handling, specifically with automatic license deletions.
Senior IT Manager at HETCO
SonicWall can integrate with other products such as Sophos, SentinelOne, and several others, but not with Kaspersky.
Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The only area for improvement is the price, which is slightly high.
Proprietario at IL COMPUTER snc
The system can be demanding on resources, making devices busy when running the client application.
System Engineer at Kenera International Trading PLC
 

Setup Cost

Kaspersky EDR Optimum is cost-effective, subscription-based, and offers good value, appealing to budget-conscious companies.
Enterprise users consider Kaspersky Total Security affordable for up to five devices, offering competitive pricing and robust security.
Kaspersky is very cheap compared to solutions like CrowdStrike or other vendors.
Senior IT Executer at Mylerz Co.
The value from Kaspersky is very good, especially since we recently got a special deal.
Chief Information Technology Officer at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is reasonably priced for the market.
Senior IT Manager at HETCO
The pricing for Kaspersky Total Security is quite affordable.
System Engineer at Kenera International Trading PLC
 

Valuable Features

Kaspersky EDR Optimum provides real-time threat response, user-friendly interface, robust security features, and seamless integration for enterprise protection.
Kaspersky Total Security offers cost-effective, reliable threat detection, intuitive management, and robust endpoint protection without slowing systems.
It fulfills security and protection requirements against newly discovered malware, especially ransomware attacks.
Chief Information Technology Officer at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Threat Response Automation in Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is quite effective for enhancing security.
Senior IT Manager at HETCO
In the past month, we encountered an unknown type of malware, but the behavior was sufficient for Kaspersky to isolate the network based on this behavior, which proved very efficient.
Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The solution offers endpoint protection by scanning and alerting to viruses in the organization without physical inspection, increasing efficiency by stopping unwanted applications running in the background.
System Engineer at Kenera International Trading PLC
Kaspersky Total Security is a lightweight solution that does not slow down Windows.
Proprietario at IL COMPUTER snc
 

Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
29th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Kaspersky Total Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
19th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is 0.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Total Security is 1.3%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Kaspersky Total Security1.3%
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum0.9%
Other97.8%
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Nadeem Syed - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at Haniya Technologies
Continuous protection has improved automated threat response and reporting for our endpoints
We did work with one of our clients who required mobile security solutions. In my opinion, Trend Micro, when we went through the POCs and other components, we did not find it very strong as far as mobile security is concerned. I think Kaspersky is much better than Trend Micro when it comes to mobile security solutions. From an outside perspective, Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum looks pretty strong and comprehensive. The main improvement would be if they could decrease the cost, as it would be great for clients since it is quite expensive now compared to when it used to be cheaper. The key competitor for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is Trend Micro. Trend Micro is the only competitor in the market right now. I would say both Trend Micro Endpoint Detection and Response and Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum are quite similar; I cannot say that one is better than the other. The difference is mainly in cost; Trend Micro has mostly moved all their products to the cloud, offering no on-premises products now, whereas Kaspersky is still in a transition phase providing both on-premises and cloud solutions. Many clients prefer on-premises as it is less expensive compared to cloud.
Alessandro Spiandore - PeerSpot reviewer
Proprietario at IL COMPUTER snc
Long-term licensing has provided reliable lightweight protection for commercial customers and maintains strong performance without disrupting existing security tools
Kaspersky Total Security is a lightweight solution that does not slow down Windows. In many years of use for my customers, I have not had any broken software or other problems. Safe Money technology is available in the product, but I do not use it because my customers have other security solutions that intercept malware before Kaspersky on the firewall and networking firewall of LAN. I sell the various solutions of next generation, Optimum, and Advanced through MCP licensing.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
19%
Comms Service Provider
9%
University
6%
Outsourcing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is reasonably priced for the market. I do not know the exact cost of the license per endpoint or annually.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
The reporting system is good, but it can be quite tricky for customers to get the reports. Unfortunately, Kaspersky UI is something they need to work upon. It's not as simplistic or user-friendly a...
What is your primary use case for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
The main use case is attractive for customers because the endpoint detection and response system helps with patch management and remote software. It has many ITSM feature sets, which has been an at...
What do you like most about Kaspersky Total Security?
I am satisfied with the solution's security features because we have been using it for years.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Total Security?
The pricing for Kaspersky Total Security is quite affordable, rated at eight out of ten, and all necessary licensing fees are included.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Total Security?
Kaspersky Total Security is perfect. The only area for improvement is the price, which is slightly high.
 

Overview

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