Kaspersky Total Security vs Symantec Endpoint Security comparison

Kaspersky Total Security vs. Symantec Endpoint Security

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Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Total Security

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

28th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Symantec Endpoint Security

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

12th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

144

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Total Security is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security is 4.0%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

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Ashford Asante

IT Manager at Lancaster Kumasi City

A tool with an easy initial setup phase that can be centrally managed by users

What needs to be improved is what my company sends to Kaspersky's team when we are working with it, and then they work on it, which is why we always have updates to take care of the bugs and all those things. You can't have one thing in the solution that needs to be improved. The solution is affordable. For the solution itself, while you are working with it, you come across stuff, that Kaspersky's network helps you deal with since you can send your stuff to Kaspersky's team, and they have access to certain reports, and based on the reports and what what are we doing, the solution is always worked on, so that it can be made the best and efficient application. On a daily basis, the tool is being improved, and I am okay with it. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Select is automated. The cloud application for Kaspersky is automated. For the solution needed for individual systems, Kaspersky provides you with a platform that provides internet security. With Kaspersky, you have a platform that allows you to access www.kaspersky.com and see the systems that you have worked on in the past. If you need to do anything with your individual machines indirectly, you can manage it through a centralized system. The solution's automation capabilities is an area where certain improvements are required.

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Hakeem_Abdulkareem

Head, Security Technology & Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

The solution has given us visibility into compliance within our whole system and helped us ensure everything is updated

Symantec's application security module needs some improvement. You need to create a lot of fingerprints for application security. For instance, let's say I have different brands of ATMs in my environment, like Wincor and NCR. I use GRG to deploy an application control to whitelist some applications. I have to get the exact image of the different models of ATMs. When I tested in the past, some machines would not connect to the server without that. Only the approved software on the ATM should run. Anything outside that should not even come up at all. We did this so that an outside person doesn't introduce malicious software to the ATM. That's the essence of locking down with application control. Using Symantec for application control has been hectic, so I use Carbon Black to do the lockdown. Checking that data security will work fine with Carbon Black. Carbon Black worked fine. Setting up approval in Carbon Black works differently than Symantec. In Symantec, we first need the fingerprints of the applications running underneath. Before setting up Carbon Black, you first install the agent, allowing it to learn the environment. It will analyze all the software's behavior and provide recommendations for what should be allowed. It's more straightforward, whereas configuring application control in Symantec is a bit cumbersome.

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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

"The most effective feature is its scanning. When they scan the viruses, they come back with the records quite fast. They make sure that they rectify."

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

"The solution is useful for protecting laptops."

"I installed Kaspersky for protection if there is a virus on my computer"

"Kaspersky Total Security is a light agent."

"It is a stable product."

"I respect the solution for its pricing."

"I find the solution to be very stable in terms of security and protection of the data."

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"I like the additional features that come with it. The firewall feature and the encryption feature that they throw in are good as well. Another thing that I like about Symantec is that it runs on different platforms, not just on Windows."

"This product is valuable for ransomware protection, general malware protection, and network exploitation protection."

"It is a solid antivirus security product."

"Can detect and prevent attacks that are exploring common software vulnerabilities."

"Symantec End-user Endpoint Security is a very powerful solution."

"I have found the solution to be very scalable, we have 700 employees using the solution in our organization."

"Its response time is the most valuable. It is very quick."

"Device control is most valuable. Symantec is providing all such features in the basic plan, whereas when we last checked, such a feature was not available in the basic plan of Malwarebytes."

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Cons

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

"Kaspersky Total Security’s stability and performance need improvement."

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

"Kaspersky Total Security should be easier to manage and improve user interaction. Resetting often requires some experience, which can be a problem for generic users. Web users also encounter some issues that should be improved."

"Enhancing the encryption code, particularly in relation to ransomware would be a great addition for future use."

"The tool could be cheaper."

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

"The stability of the solution could be improved because we had some issues with the solution on non-Windows laptops."

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"About four years back, Symantec's signature was very heavy and their signature patch was around 200MB or 300MB files."

"I know they were just bought out by Broadcom and there have been some difficulties with Broadcom as far as getting license renewals, etc. Mostly, due to the fact that it's confusing, even for the vendor, people are turned off by it. The vendors are telling us that it can take weeks for them to get a renewal quote, nevermind the actual renewal."

"There was an administrative feature, which was available in the previous version, which has been removed. We would like that feature to be added again."

"Must push to EXE files to the endpoints."

"Nowadays, threats are changing, and they are moving more towards script control and zero-day attacks. So, we would like to have more control similar to an EDR solution. Symantec Endpoint Protection has certainly come a long way as a traditional antivirus, but because the threats are changing, we would like to have more EDR features so that we have a detailed view of the source from where the infection entered the environment and whether it has tried to connect any other endpoint. It should provide such a detailed view for investigation. It should protect against zero-day threats, etc. These are the key enhancements that can make it a complete solution for any enterprise. Currently, we have seen organizations going for two solutions: antivirus and EDR. With both these capabilities, it would be a complete package."

"This latest version has proven unreliable for management and installation."

"The overall quality of the product needs to be improved because with the last session we had several issues with new versions. Also, the solution needs better protections."

"It needs to die. In my opinion, Symantec was a really great security company, 10, 15 years ago. They went out, they bought all the great tools and then they never did anything with them. So they've just fallen behind and there's nothing that's going to work now to bring them back up the date that's going to regain user confidence."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of the solution is good."

"Kaspersky Total Security is a cheap solution."

"I like this solution due to its cost-free nature"

"Kaspersky Total Security is not an expensive solution."

"Kaspersky Total Security is an expensive solution."

"The product is not expensive."

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

"We purchase the product’s yearly license."

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"The EDR options are costlier than other products."

"The licensing terms can range from subscription-based to perpetual, to annual, to tri-annual."

"The pricing was one of the factors that led us to choose this product."

"The licensing is okay. Symantec has a very granular licensing model, so you only buy what you need."

"Licensing is based on a yearly subscription."

"There is a yearly license."

"We receive a discounted price for this solution because we are a non-profit organization."

"Its price is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

26%

Comms Service Provider

University

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Kaspersky Total Security?

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

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 fees are included.

What needs improvement with Kaspersky Total Security?

The system can be demanding on resources, making devices busy when running the client application. It would be beneficial if the resource usage could be reduced to lessen the burden on devices.

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What do you like most about Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?

Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets.

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Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)

Overview

Kaspersky Total Security provides robust antivirus and malware protection, comprehensive security for banking systems, infrastructure, endpoints, and personal devices including antivirus, firewall, and VPN services.

Kaspersky Total Security is a multi-faceted solution featuring antivirus, firewall, VPN services, and protection for personal devices, company laptops, and critical data. It is utilized for patching, managing vulnerabilities, and safeguarding against threats from USB drives and harmful websites. With features like anti-spam for Microsoft Exchange Server and secure web browser modes for online banking, Kaspersky offers comprehensive protection for personal and business use. Additionally, its combination of machine learning, AI, and reliable intrusion prevention makes it a preferred choice for many users.

What are the most important features of Kaspersky Total Security?

Antivirus: Provides efficient virus protection and real-time threat detection.
Firewall: Ensures safer internet browsing and blocks unauthorized access.
VPN Services: Secures online activities and protects privacy.
Machine Learning and AI: Enhances automatic threat identification and management.
Vulnerability Management: Offers timely vulnerability fixes and patching.
Anti-Spam: Filters unwanted emails, especially for Microsoft Exchange Server.
Fast Scanning: Performs quick and thorough scans for threats.
User-Friendliness: Easy to install and simple to manage.

What are the benefits or ROI users should look for in reviews when evaluating Kaspersky Total Security?

Cost-Free Accessibility: Provides significant value without additional cost.
Reliability: Ensures continual protection against threats.
Central Management: Facilitates easy monitoring and control.
Safe Browsing: Enhances visibility and safety during online activities.
Lightweight Performance: Does not heavily impact system performance.

Kaspersky Total Security is implemented across diverse industries to fortify banking systems, infrastructure, and endpoints. It protects personal devices, company laptops, and sensitive data, ensuring a safe digital environment for users. Industries rely on its anti-spam features for secure communication and its secure browser modes for safe online banking. Kaspersky's superior intrusion prevention and automated threat recognition powered by AI and machine learning enhance industry-specific cybersecurity measures.

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Symantec Endpoint Security is a robust and reliable product that provides complete protection against viruses, malware, Trojans, and malicious files. It offers application and device control, ease of use in deploying and updating, a central control console, stability, scalability, auto-discovery capabilities, patch management, endpoint detection and response capabilities, intrusion detection module.

The Symantec Global Intelligence Network (GIN) provides threat intelligence and detection across endpoints, email, and web traffic. It has helped organizations reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve security posture. Symantec Endpoint Security is easy to use, has a flexible administration, and offers more value than expected.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

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Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.

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