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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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.3
Kaspersky Endpoint Security offers strong ROI through breach prevention, data integrity, cost efficiency, and reduced need for administrative staff.
Sentiment score
1.0
Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response enhances security, reduces incident response time, saves costs, and increases productivity through its automated features.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business offers satisfactory customer service but some users seek faster response times and improved expertise.
Sentiment score
6.0
Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response's support is mixed, with effective local help but issues with outsourced assistance post-Broadcom acquisition.
I would rate technical support from Kaspersky a nine out of ten.
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
The technical support from Kaspersky was very responsive.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is scalable, supporting thousands, with mixed reviews on updating and network management challenges.
Sentiment score
5.2
Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is praised for scalability, global presence, and versatile deployment, despite some flexibility concerns.
Any endpoint added to Active Directory can be detected by Kaspersky Security Center, which can then push the agent onto it.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
Both scalability and stability of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business are solid.
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Kaspersky Endpoint Security is praised for stability and reliability, with occasional performance slowdowns but generally positive user ratings.
Sentiment score
6.2
Symantec EDR is mostly stable and reliable, with improved updates, minor bugs, and varying user ratings from seven to nine.
There have been performance issues during scanning, causing the PC to respond slowly.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
 

Room For Improvement

Kaspersky Endpoint Security struggles with performance, integration, pricing, interface issues, and desires improved AI, forensics, and cross-platform compatibility.
Symantec EDR requires improvements in reporting, integration, user interface complexity, scalability, stability, support, and AI-driven analytics.
Kaspersky needs to improve its security techniques as it has not been in Gartner records for the last two years.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
I previously mentioned that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have built-in DLP, which was a concern.
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
 

Setup Cost

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business offers competitive pricing, often cheaper than rivals, with discounts available for large volumes.
Symantec EDR pricing varies, influenced by deployment type and endpoints, with mixed user opinions on affordability and value.
The pricing and licensing cost of Kaspersky Endpoint Security is cheaper compared to Trend Micro.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
 

Valuable Features

Kaspersky Endpoint Security offers robust antivirus, centralized management, and user-friendly features for efficient and comprehensive protection.
Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response provides comprehensive, scalable, and user-friendly security features with integration, automation, and effective threat protection.
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.
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
It offers scalability as any endpoint added to Active Directory can be easily integrated by Kaspersky Security Center.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
 

Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Endpoint Security...
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 Protection Platform (EPP) (8th), Endpoint Compliance (2nd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (12th)
Symantec Endpoint Detection...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
48th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is 1.9%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business1.9%
Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response0.6%
Other97.5%
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

SR
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
Have maintained strong endpoint protection through behavioral analysis and daily monitoring
I previously mentioned that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have built-in DLP, which was a concern. I think they could add it in the future; however, antivirus cannot provide a proper DLP solution, but they can offer a mix of DLP, similar to Trend Micro Apex One, which provides some sort of DLP file management. Nonetheless, we need a proper DLP solution such as Forcepoint or Symantec, whichever suits us. We'll be conducting performance evaluation in the next quarter while working on other projects. More value means a better GUI, user interface, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. In Sophos, we receive a daily system-generated report about what is happening, plus an alert system. The reporting system in Trend Micro is also excellent; I receive an email every day at 10:00 AM with a report for the last 24 hours.
YusufAhmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Specialist at IHV-Nigeria
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
University
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business62
Midsize Enterprise27
Large Enterprise33
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Security?
I previously mentioned that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have built-in DLP, which was a concern. I think they could add it in the future; however, antivirus cannot provide a pro...
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?
While the prices for technical issues in Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response are good, as a partner of Symantec, it is very difficult to sell this product because they have a challenging partn...
 

Also Known As

Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
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