Kaspersky Small Office Security vs OpenText Core Endpoint Protection comparison

Kaspersky and OpenText are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Kaspersky is ranked #24 with an average rating of 8.4, while OpenText is ranked #43. Kaspersky holds a 1.2% mindshare in EPP, compared to OpenText’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 82% of Kaspersky users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 9, 2026

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection and Kaspersky Total Security compete in the endpoint protection category. Kaspersky Total Security holds the upper hand due to its comprehensive feature set, AI functionalities, and seamless integration capabilities.

Features: OpenText Core Endpoint Protection offers powerful cloud management, AI-driven endpoint navigation protection, and low performance impact, making it lightweight. Kaspersky Total Security is known for comprehensive security features, automatic threat detection, and extensive reporting capabilities.

Room for Improvement: OpenText could improve its integration capabilities, reporting features, and focus on reducing false positives. Kaspersky would benefit from reduced resource usage, simplified configuration, and enhanced stability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: OpenText Core Endpoint Protection's flexible deployment options, including public, private, and hybrid clouds, receive positive feedback for excellent customer service and technical support. Kaspersky Total Security is preferred for on-premises deployments, with overall good customer support but with room for speed and response detail improvements.

Pricing and ROI: OpenText Core Endpoint Protection is appreciated for cost-effectiveness, offering a significant return on investment, especially when bundled with managed services. Kaspersky Total Security, while slightly more expensive, is valued for its reliability, providing a steady return on investment with nuanced differences based on pricing and perceived value.

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) 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 Small Office Security is 1.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Core Endpoint Protection is 1.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.6%
Kaspersky Small Office Security	1.2%
OpenText Core Endpoint Protection	1.5%
Other	93.7%

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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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Alessandro Spiandore

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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vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Improving threat detection is critical for enhanced protection

We use Webroot Business Endpoint Protection as a NextGen antivirus solution for our clients. It's included in the contract we have with our clients as a cost-effective option for antivirus protection Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is cost-effective for rolling it out to all of our clients,…

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The anti-exploit is impenetrable. We chose Traps because it is the only product that we were not able to get anything past."

"Overall, it's a great platform; it integrates very well with other solutions from Palo Alto and also with our vendors, the ease of use is excellent, I love the root cause analysis from Cortex, which is amazing, and in a few clicks you can have the full root cause."

"I recommend this solution to others because it is easy to manage, reliable, and overall good to use."

"We can visualize and control the activities in the environment from anywhere."

"It collects and caches and the knowledge of machine learning from different customers to take to the cloud, it makes it better to use for everybody, it allows for quick learning and updates and can, therefore, offer zero-day malware security, and this sharing of metadata helps make the solution very safe."

"Cortex XDR is a simple platform that's easy for administrators and users. You have a lot of flexibility to change or customize the features."

"My advice for anybody who is considering Cortex XDR is that it is a complete solution, and has very good features."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its ability to rapidly detect certain hardware files."

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"I respect the solution for its pricing."

"The solution has a lot of features like IDS and IPS detection system, antispam, and firewall."

"I am satisfied with the solution's security features because we have been using it for years."

"Kaspersky is reliable because it checks everything before I want to log in."

"It has advanced features for detecting malware and ensuring customer safety."

"Kaspersky Total Security provides a good return on investment by improving data security and reducing costs by sixty percent with its robust security features."

"Kaspersky Total Security is a light agent."

"Kaspersky Total Security has valuable reporting features regarding visibility for trusted sites and safe browsing."

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"The initial setup was straightforward. It took five minutes. I installed the solution myself."

"The feature we found most valuable is the AI functionality for maintaining endpoint security, which is very powerful and has been useful over the last year."

"The most valuable aspect of the solution is the fact that it is a low profile environment as far as overhead on the machines."

"Its ease of installation is valuable. It has been a low-resource tool and the continuous updates in the past have made it attractive from the standpoint of the trust level on the protection."

"The Webroot cloud console is very powerful."

"We no longer have to worry about running scans as it is so lightweight and there is no user impact."

"The most valuable features of the solution include the endpoint navigation protection, the protection related to the EMS service, as well as the control and the cloud integration capabilities."

"They have a lot of features integrated from way back, which shows that the product developers know exactly what they're doing."

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Cons

"The dashboard could use some significant improvement, just making it more useful with more information. It has a limited amount of information right now. It is customizable, but I'd love to see a better out-of-box dashboard."

"There are some false positives."

"It is a complex solution to implement."

"Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR does not detect malicious activity like in other anti-virus solutions like Trend Micro and Windows with Cisco."

"The price could be a little lower."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is a very good product, but financially, it is very expensive, so the company should look into that area."

"The solution should offer more dashboards and they should be better customized."

"The playbooks could be improved to include more functionalities or actions."

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"Kaspersky Total Security is an expensive solution, and its pricing could be improved."

"If data security becomes available for Kaspersky Total Security, it would be a significant advantage."

"There is room for improving security."

"When you get the license number, there isn't a clear section in the program's interface that leads you to renew your license. You have to look and search a lot about it."

"Anti-malware and anti-phishing policies in the solution are areas with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

"The authorization process could be faster."

"Its interface needs to be more user-friendly."

"The solution’s stability could be improved"

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"It would be great if there was a feature which would allow you to scan an individual file on an endpoint user's computer."

"The console spins up relatively slowly, and some of the configuration items are obscure (e.g., reporting back one time per day is a default setting) and need to be tweaked."

"There should be a Webroot Business Endpoint Protection mobile app."

"I'm not happy with Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, for only one reason. It seems that it slows down my interface when I'm doing programming in Microsoft Access, tremendously."

"Reporting system could be improved."

"There needs to be more advanced analytics. It would make it a more powerful antivirus solution within the marketplace."

"Tech support needs to be improved. If we have an issue, and we don't have an issue very often, trying to get support's attention is a really difficult endeavor."

"Webroot used to be really good when they first came out, but now they've completely fallen behind, sadly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am using the Community edition."

"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 has a yearly renewal."

"I don't like that they have different types of licenses."

"This is an expensive solution."

"The tool's price is moderate."

"It is cost-effective compared to similar solutions. It fits for the small businesses through to the big businesses."

"Cortex XDR’s pricing is very reasonable."

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"We purchase the product’s yearly license."

"The pricing of the solution is good."

"The solution's pricing is cheap and better than that of Sophos."

"The product is not expensive."

"We have a yearly license, and it's not expensive."

"Kaspersky Total Security is a cheap solution."

"We pay around $30 to $35 for the solution yearly."

"There is a need to renew the license on an annual basis."

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"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is not too expensive. My licenses cost me between $300 and $400. It is really good price wise."

"Its cost is not much per month. Our price is a couple of bucks a user."

"It is relatively cheap."

"Our strategy was to overestimate the complexity and cost. It turned out that Webroot's assurance was justified."

"The solution is pretty cheap, actually. At our level, which is at 2,500 endpoints, we're paying 87 cents an agent per month."

"The pricing is high."

"The solution doesn't cost too much. It's about 30 Euros a year for each endpoint. It's pretty affordable for us and for many other companies."

"From a pricing standpoint, I would rate it a four out of five."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

12%

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Computer Software Company

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Comms Service Provider

10%

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Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	49

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Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	6

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Midsize Enterprise	2
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Questions from the Community

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How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

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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 ...

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What needs improvement with Kaspersky Total Security?

Kaspersky Total Security is perfect. The only area for improvement is the price, which is slightly high.

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What is your primary use case for Kaspersky Total Security?

Kaspersky Total Security is used by my commercial customers for security purposes. I do not use parental control beca...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?

Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is probably on the cheaper side, so I would rate their pricing a one or a two ou...

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What needs improvement with Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?

Webroot Business Endpoint Protection needs to improve its ability to detect threats. It does not do what it's adverti...

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What is your primary use case for Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?

We use Webroot Business Endpoint Protection as a NextGen antivirus solution for our clients. It's included in the con...

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

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Webroot SecureAnywhere Business Endpoint Protection

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.

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Kaspersky Total Security is a comprehensive cybersecurity suite offering robust protection through real-time monitoring, vulnerability fixing, and streamlined operations with centralized management.

Known for its lightweight performance and intuitive setup, Kaspersky Total Security effectively blocks threats across emails, websites, and documents. Continuous updates provide strong defenses against malware. Users find value in features like centralized management, which reduces manual workload, and a user-friendly interface. Adjustments can improve encryption, license renewal, anti-malware capabilities, and system stability while minimizing performance impact. Users recommend strengthened email protection, quicker responses to incidents, and enhanced configuration clarity, with flexibility in license upgrades and cost-effectiveness.

What are Kaspersky Total Security’s Key Features?

Vulnerability Fixing: Identifies and patches security gaps.
Real-time Monitoring: Continuous scanning for threats.
Endpoint Protection: Secures all connected devices.
Centralized Management: Simplifies cybersecurity operations.
Intrusion Prevention System: Blocks unauthorized network access.
Antispam and Firewall: Provides robust network safety.

What Benefits Can Users Expect?

Lightweight Performance: Does not slow down devices.
Pricing Efficiency: Offers good value for the cost.
User-Friendly Installation: Easy to deploy across systems.
Reduced Manual Tasks: Streamlines cybersecurity management.
Robust Malware Defense: Continuous updates enhance protection.

Kaspersky Total Security is used in banking systems, where securing internal data systems and enhancing endpoint protection are critical. Businesses leverage its encryption, firewall, and VPN services for comprehensive cybersecurity management. Its versatility supports protection across multiple devices, optimizing internal networks and processes for enhanced security and performance.

Kaspersky

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection offers cloud-managed endpoint security with AI integration, providing real-time protection and lightweight performance. It ensures low system impact, seamless cloud integration, and cost-effective security solutions for various devices.

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection is a comprehensive endpoint security platform utilized by managed-service providers for antivirus and firewall functionality across servers, workstations, and mobile devices. It employs AI for robust threat detection, integrating with cloud applications for real-time updates. Multi-layered security features include malware protection, network defense, and DNS protection. Although connectivity and threat reporting need improvement, this platform extensively supports remote device management and integrates efficiently with Active Directory policies.

What are the key features of OpenText Core Endpoint Protection?

Cloud Management: Centralized admin console for easy oversight
AI Integration: Enhanced threat detection capabilities
Lightweight Performance: Minimal impact on system resources
Real-time Threat Database: Constant updates for effective protection
Web Control Interface: Monitors and controls web traffic

What benefits are associated with OpenText Core Endpoint Protection?

Ease of Setup and Maintenance: Facilitates quick deployment and upkeep
Seamless Cloud Integration: Simplifies scalability and operation
Cost-Effectiveness: Affordable pricing with comprehensive features
Mobile Security Capabilities: Supports remote device management

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection finds application in industries requiring stringent data protection and peace of mind over device security. Managed-service providers implement this for comprehensive antivirus and firewall features, safeguarding multi-device networks. It is particularly useful for DNS protection and integrating with Active Directory policies, enabling secure yet flexible operations across sectors.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

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