Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum vs Lookout comparison

Kaspersky and Lookout are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. Kaspersky is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.8, while Lookout is ranked #53 with an average rating of 7.0. Kaspersky holds a 0.4% mindshare in EDR, compared to Lookout’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Kaspersky users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of Lookout users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum and Lookout based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum vs. Lookout

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Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.6%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum is 0.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lookout is 0.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.6%
Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum	0.4%
Lookout	0.8%
Other	95.2%

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Featured Reviews

ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Nadeem Syed

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.

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David Baynton

IT Manager at NHS Trust

Enhanced mobile security with visibility into app and website usage, but installation challenges remain

We use Lookout for mobile devices, such as phones It has reduced our risk around mobile devices. I like the security features and being able to see what apps and websites people are using. There is nothing we have come across that we've desired. We have been using Lookout for one year. The…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We switched because there were a lot of added features with Palo Alto that Check Point didn't have, and it was an upgrade for us."

"The policy configuration is great, the granularity of policies that are available is very helpful, it is straightforward to set up, and it has pretty much everything we need and works well within the Palo Alto ecosystem."

"It detected stuff that other things wouldn't detect."

"One of the main benefits of the solution is its intelligence to correlate the events into an incident."

"The best feature of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is that it collects logs from different sections such as the endpoint, the network, and the cloud, making it easy to investigate alerts, collect some of the investigation packages related to the infected machines, and provide live response."

"Palo Alto is one of the tech vendors that always provides top-of-the-line products."

"If you are looking for security, mainly for advanced threat prevention from ransomware and malware attacks, I would recommend Cortex."

"Cortex XDR can integrate the firewalls and determine the tendencies of the attacks. It's a new generation antivirus, with protection endpoints and detection response. It is very easy to use and everybody can operate the solution."

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"The initial setup was easy."

"It protects against malware and secures the network."

"Kaspersky's technical support is one of the best I've encountered."

"Kaspersky EDR is constantly updated and can respond to any threat nearly in real-time. They work hard to produce all the updates on time."

"The product's most valuable feature is the flexibility of installation with the console and a simple administration strategy."

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is effective, especially in isolating computers from the network when needed."

"It offers features like system hardening, vulnerability management, patch management, and device control, which are not present in other solutions."

"The solution's most valuable features are the advanced detection and anti-theft features."

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"We have not had any issues with bugs or breakdowns."

"The most valuable features are the antivirus as a whole, the anti-malware, and all of the protection features that scan our enterprise devices."

"The protection offered by the product is the most valuable feature. It detects vulnerabilities or traps on our users' phones and then prompts them to clean up their devices. Tools we used previously would only discover, which required us to gather information on the backend, so Lookout is a welcome upgrade."

Cons

"The product's pricing could be better."

"The onboarding process could be better."

"This product has not improved my organization - in fact, we are in the process of moving back to another product as a result of Cortex's horrible impact on system performance."

"I think sometimes Cortex XDR agent automatically stops event capturing from the device, and then even the dashboard does not get any notifications from the agent."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks could improve its user interface, which is more complicated compared to competitors such as SentinelOne."

"The tool needs to be improved in terms of integration and interface."

"The technical support is not very good. I find the process difficult."

"It automatically detects security issues. It should be able to protect our network devices while operating autonomously."

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"The support of Kaspersky rates a five out of ten. The response time is not very fast, and many times the answers are not very precise."

"The initial setup is a bit difficult."

"Security features could be improved."

"In terms of the Pakistani market and talking from a salesperson's perspective, I'd suggest that Kaspersky introduce a bundle of Kaspersky EDR-Optimum or Kaspersky EDR-Expert along with its Business Select/Advance suite."

"What I want to be added to Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is a single pane of glass management, where everything is integrated into a single pane of glass."

"I want Kaspersky to extend its products to internet protection. For example, I would like them to develop a firewall integrated with EDR."

"EDR Optimum's scalability could be improved."

"To increase the benefits of the product, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service from Kaspersky should be included."

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"From the analysis that we've done, they do seem to be maybe a step behind in trying to enter the market with a new solution. But when they do pick up, they do come out with some good products."

"The initial setup requires a little bit of experience with configuration."

"We just submitted an enhancement request reflecting the main area we want to see improvement in; the APIs. Currently, we're able to build dashboards, but it's somewhat backward because we use our MDM API to create them. Lookout should provide API to customers so we can query our data and use it in our cloud, and this is the only outstanding area for improvement with the product right now."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost depends on your chosen license type, like Pro or other licenses."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is quite an expensive solution."

"I did PoCs on products called Cylance and CrowdStrike. Although, I consider these products and they were also good, when it come to cost and budgetary factors, Traps has been proven to be better than the other two products. It is quite cost-effective and delivers all the entire solution which we require."

"It's about $55 per license on a yearly basis."

"Traps pays for itself within the first 16 months of a three-year subscription. This is attributed to OPEX savings, as security teams spent less time trying to identify and isolate malware for analysis as a result of a reduction in malware incidents, false positives, and breach avoidance."

"The return on investment is from the user side because we have seen the performance of it increase the delivery time of the product if we are using too many web-based and on-premise applications. In indirect ways, we saw the return of investment in terms of performance and user satisfaction increase."

"The solution is expensive. It's pricing is on a yearly-basis."

"Very costly product."

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"The price is good, not too high."

"The tool’s pricing is yearly. The solution’s pricing is expensive."

"The pricing is totally reasonable."

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is affordability, even for companies with limited budgets, such as those in the Pakistani market. It is a subscription-based license."

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is more affordable than the endpoint security product of Fortinet. Whether it's worth the money depends on your security strategy."

"The price of the solution is reasonable. It cost approximately €10,000 annually."

"Kaspersky gives a consolidated price with a good solution. If we choose something else, we need to add other options on our own."

"I would rate the product's pricing a nine out of ten. You need to pay about 80,000 rupees yearly for the tool. There are no additional costs associated with the product."

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"Lookout is definitely on the lower end when it comes to price point and that seems to be the only differentiator. The technology is in place in this space and it's really about who is coming in at the better price point now."

"The pricing is fair; it's comparable to our previous solution, and we carried out multiple POCs and POVs (proof of value). The product is worth the money we pay for it."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

15%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Construction Company

10%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	53

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

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How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security solution. The tool reduces the attack surface,...

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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 o...

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What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?

We did work with one of our clients who required mobile security solutions. In my opinion, Trend Micro, when we went ...

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What is your primary use case for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?

When it comes to endpoint security requirements, we work with Trend Micro most of the time; currently, my focus is mo...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lookout?

The pricing is a little expensive. We are currently looking at comparisons with other solutions, including Umbrella.

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What needs improvement with Lookout?

There is nothing we have come across that we've desired.

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What is your primary use case for Lookout?

We use Lookout for mobile devices, such as phones.

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

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Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum provides swift threat detection and response, enhancing device and vulnerability management via an intuitive dashboard.

With features like automated threat detection, advanced encryption, and centralized reporting, Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum elevates security management. Its cloud console supports incident analysis, while behavior analysis and machine learning offer robust network insights. Despite integration challenges with firewalls and setup complexities, it ensures endpoint protection through features like malware detection and zero-day attack monitoring, proven valuable in medium to small business environments.

What are the key features?

Automated Threat Detection: Utilizes machine learning for efficient threat identification.
Advanced Dashboard: Simplifies management of devices and vulnerabilities.
Centralized Reporting: Consolidates data for enhanced visibility.
Cloud Console: Facilitates real-time incident analysis.
Zero-Day Attack Monitoring: Proactively addresses emerging threats.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Comprehensive Security Features: Ensures robust endpoint protection.
Real-Time Network Insights: Boosts situational awareness and response.
Scalable Programs: Allows growth and adaptation to increased needs.
Seamless Integration: Works well with existing tools to maximize efficiency.

Implementation of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum in industries often focuses on protecting devices like laptops and servers against threats such as malware, utilizing features like USB protection and endpoint encryption. Organizations also leverage centralized management and patch management for improved efficiency and effectiveness.

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Lookout offers a mobile EDR solution that uniquely addresses the challenges of iOS and Android security, providing comprehensive threat defense and visibility.

By utilizing AI-driven security and behavioral analysis, Lookout identifies and mitigates mobile threats before they escalate. Lookout's mobile threat defense system is tailored for modern risks, protecting employee devices from social engineering attacks such as phishing and smishing. It bridges the gap between mobile and traditional endpoint security, ensuring secure mobile productivity through the world's largest mobile security data set.

What are the key features of Lookout?

AI-Driven Threat Detection: Uses AI to identify and neutralize threats proactively.
Comprehensive Mobile Security: Protects against mobile malware, and network threats.
Behavioral Analysis: Evaluates device activities to detect anomalies and potential threats.
Advanced Social Engineering Defense: Guards against phishing, smishing, and other social engineering tactics.
Risk Alignment: Integrates mobile risk assessment with traditional endpoint security.

What benefits should users expect?

Enhanced Security: Ensures robust protection against emerging mobile threats.
Improved Visibility: Provides real-time insights for effective risk management.
Increased Productivity: Enables secure access to mobile apps and data.
AI-Powered Protection: Delivers smarter and faster threat detection.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for multiple security solutions.

Lookout is widely implemented across industries like finance, healthcare, and government due to its ability to secure sensitive data on mobile platforms. Financial institutions value its proactive threat detection, healthcare providers rely on its compliance capabilities, and government agencies trust its robust defense against sophisticated attacks. Lookout helps organizations maintain security while enabling mobile productivity.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

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