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Intercept X Endpoint vs Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business 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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.1
Companies report mixed results with Intercept X Endpoint; some see strategic value in its cost-effective, robust network security enhancements.
Sentiment score
6.3
Kaspersky Endpoint Security offers strong ROI through breach prevention, data integrity, cost efficiency, and reduced need for administrative staff.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
Intercept X Endpoint support is praised for customer service but criticized for delays and lack of support in some regions.
Sentiment score
6.8
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business offers satisfactory customer service but some users seek faster response times and improved expertise.
Technical support from Sophos is rated as nine out of ten, which represents high quality.
There are issues with onboarding technical engineers to resolve problems, which causes delays.
When you are in real deep trouble, you just want to get out of it; you don't need so many jargons.
The technical support from Kaspersky was very responsive.
I would rate technical support from Kaspersky a nine out of ten.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Intercept X Endpoint is scalable, adaptable for various business sizes, highly rated by users, and suitable for SMBs and large enterprises.
Sentiment score
7.2
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is scalable, supporting thousands, with mixed reviews on updating and network management challenges.
The tool's scalability is good, and I would rate it an eight out of ten.
Any endpoint added to Active Directory can be detected by Kaspersky Security Center, which can then push the agent onto it.
Both scalability and stability of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business are solid.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Intercept X Endpoint is praised for stability and performance, with minor occasional issues, earning high user satisfaction ratings.
Sentiment score
7.7
Kaspersky Endpoint Security is praised for stability and reliability, with occasional performance slowdowns but generally positive user ratings.
In terms of stability, I would rate Intercept X Endpoint an eight out of ten.
To improve Intercept X Endpoint performance, upgrades in RAM and other system features are needed.
There have been performance issues during scanning, causing the PC to respond slowly.
 

Room For Improvement

Intercept X Endpoint needs improvements in integration, performance, resource usage, support, mobile support, and third-party solution integration.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security struggles with performance, integration, pricing, interface issues, and desires improved AI, forensics, and cross-platform compatibility.
There should be a profile where I can see what files Sophos is scanning.
Intercept X Endpoint's anti-ransomware capabilities failed us during a bad attack, and just because of our own backup policies, we could restore our normal operations.
Intercept X Endpoint sometimes slows down machines due to high CPU utilization and significant RAM consumption during scanning.
Kaspersky needs to improve its security techniques as it has not been in Gartner records for the last two years.
I previously mentioned that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have built-in DLP, which was a concern.
 

Setup Cost

Intercept X Endpoint offers flexible pricing with competitive, tiered licensing and payment options, seen as a smart security investment.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business offers competitive pricing, often cheaper than rivals, with discounts available for large volumes.
The pricing of Intercept X Endpoint is a bit high.
I would describe it as economical, but not much cheaper than other solutions.
We pay for Sophos on a product by product basis, whatever we buy, whatever we use.
The pricing and licensing cost of Kaspersky Endpoint Security is cheaper compared to Trend Micro.
 

Valuable Features

Intercept X Endpoint excels with AI-enhanced threat detection, anti-ransomware, centralized management, and integration for superior data security.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security offers robust antivirus, centralized management, and user-friendly features for efficient and comprehensive protection.
The stronger the AI/ML in an endpoint, the better the protection against unknown threats.
Intercept X Endpoint is the only endpoint security product I know that provides content filtering and application controls.
Intercept X Endpoint has been stable, and I appreciate the centralized management and the reporting feature.
It stands out as an antivirus and malware protection solution due to its extensive feeds and resources for antivirus signatures.
The best features in Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business are the file threat protection, web threat protection, mail threat protection, network threat protection, firewall, behavior detection, and exploit prevention.
 

Categories and Ranking

Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
12th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
13th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
107
Ranking in other categories
ZTNA (9th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (7th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (12th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
Kaspersky Endpoint Security...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
8th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
123
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 1.6%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is 2.9%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business2.9%
Intercept X Endpoint1.6%
Other95.5%
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Suwandhi Suraweera - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers advanced filtering features and benefits from improved licensing and performance
There is a licensing issue with Intercept X Endpoint. Their licenses are user-based. Most of our customers use per device licenses, and they need per device licenses because they use one PC for multiple accounts. This creates a problem. There was one customer who complained about the slowness of PCs using Intercept X Endpoint. They use minor performance PCs, which causes their PCs to become slow.
Ahmed El Kayal - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly interface simplifies management while performance issues during scanning need addressing
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is easy to implement and has a user-friendly interface. It stands out as an antivirus and malware protection solution due to its extensive feeds and resources for antivirus signatures. These capabilities enable effective malware protection. Additionally, it offers scalability as any endpoint added to Active Directory can be easily integrated by Kaspersky Security Center. Its straightforward deployment and ease of management are other valuable features. It does not require an advanced engineer to manage, and resources are readily available online, making it accessible and scalable.
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Answers from the Community

it_user1595877 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 16, 2021
Jun 16, 2021
I recommend that you take a look at Tanium’s industry-leading EDR and TR platform for Full Visibility, Compliance, TR, and virtual management either on-premise or via TaaS. The Tanium agent is lightweight, doesn’t require any additional infrastructure, and due to its patented architecture allows managed devices to work together at the edge.
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EB
Jun 14, 2021
Hi @SathishKumar , @Husam Kabaha ​, @Andrey Rogov ​, and @Ahmed Mohamed Abdelmaged. Do you have any advice to share with @Constance Chinonzo ​?  Thank you!
PF
Jun 16, 2021
I recommend that you take a look at Tanium’s industry-leading EDR and TR platform for Full Visibility, Compliance, TR, and virtual management either on-premise or via TaaS. The Tanium agent is lightweight, doesn’t require any additional infrastructure, and due to its patented architecture allows managed devices to work together at the edge. 
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business72
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business61
Midsize Enterprise27
Large Enterprise34
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Intercept X?
I would describe it as economical, but not much cheaper than other solutions.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Security?
There is room for improvement in Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business regarding Data Leakage Prevention (DLP). Additional features such as application control or device control could benefit fr...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business?
The pricing and licensing cost of Kaspersky Endpoint Security is cheaper compared to Trend Micro.
 

Also Known As

Sophos Intercept X
Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Flexible Systems
ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
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