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Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business 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 Security...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
121
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (7th), Endpoint Compliance (2nd)
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 Security for Business is 3.0%, down from 3.5% 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

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.
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

"This product is easy to use."
"The solution is user-friendly and the dashboard is good."
"We're more familiar with Kaspersky's interface, and we find it more user-friendly. It also has more features than others, like with BitDefender and Mirco. The price is better, too."
"The security is very good, compared to some other products."
"The solution is very easy to use. It's an extremely user-friendly product."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"Antivirus, including anti-spam, trojan, and worm detection and prevention. Kaspersky has a comprehensive virus definition update which is very helpful for threat prevention."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security protects against viruses and dangerous software, and it's also great because it has a component that is useful for the deployment of software versions to the end user's computer."
"It is very simple to use."
"The most valuable features of the solution are that it is easy to use and has good support."
"I've mainly found the antivirus and antispyware features valuable. The documentation is okay as well."
"The solution has great blocking features."
"The most valuable features of this product include network isolation for machines and the ability to work with a consistent and defined set of virtual machines."
"The most valuable feature is that the same agent can act as the endpoint detection and response agent."
"The most valuable features of Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response are its immediate response and investigation."
"Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is stable."
 

Cons

"The performance of our machines tended to slow down under Kaspersky. That definitely needs to be addressed. I remember I had a pretty good Dell Notebook, and this product slowed it down quite a bit."
"Currently, it doesn't have a cloud option. This is something that they should look into going forward."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security could have more visibility and threat hunting. Right now, if it detects a file, it's quarantined, and then we can't find more details other than the path and the file name. We don't see what process it's warning off and how the virus got in. So, the reporting on the quarantined items, why were they quarantined, etc., could be improved."
"Kaspersky could be improved by better malware protection. They have to take advantage of Malwarebytes and integrate the same engine inside Kaspersky. I use Malwarebytes as well because Kaspersky doesn't always detect malware."
"When it comes to handling the expiration of licenses, the solution should give a company more time to set up a renewal. It happens too abruptly right now."
"I might have the best product in the market. But if it's not properly configured, then I'm losing many of these features. I'm not getting the most out of them. And this is actually one of the biggest challenges that we're facing."
"I would like to see machine learning and AI as added features."
"The performance level could be better."
"The interface has many issues."
"While they are quite dynamic, they need to ensure they are detecting threats faster in the future to keep people safer."
"It should be easier to deploy Symantec's client for end-users."
"It is not possible to buy it from the company itself, or resellers in other countries. If it is available, I see that it is offered as part of a larger service. For me, this was not suitable."
"One potential area for improvement in Symantec EDR is the reporting engine."
"The Symantec portfolio is not big enough to cover the organization in all 360 degrees."
"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."
"In the future, it would be nice to have playbooks in the tool, to allow for some of the common activities to be automated. For example, some of the scannings of the malware can be too manual for a specific device. Additionally, a vulnerability manager would be beneficial."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We purchase the product's yearly license. I rate the pricing five out of ten."
"The solution is available at a highly affordable price"
"It is quite standard, because we use the volume licensing."
"We have approximately 700 licenses for this solution and we pay annually."
"It would be beneficial if the price could be reduced, and improved management of the license allocation for adding additional Endpoint users would be advantageous."
"Its price is on par with other products. It might even be slightly cheaper. There are no additional costs."
"I've heard from my manager that the solution is expensive."
"The price of this solution is affordable and there is only a standard license required."
"We are satisfied with the pricing."
"We have a yearly subscription, and the pricing is fair."
"The price is really high and it should be lower."
"Of late, because of the Broadcom purchase, its price has been increasing."
"Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is expensive."
"It's a yearly subscription."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The product is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
57%
Computer Software Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
4%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Security?
Kaspersky needs to improve its security techniques as it has not been in Gartner records for the last two years. There is also a need to enhance its behavior analytics and integration capabilities.
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.
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 Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
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Sample Customers

ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
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