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Kaspersky Total Security vs Symantec Endpoint Security Complete 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
1.0
Kaspersky Total Security users report a 250% return, improved data security, and reduced costs by 60%, aiding audits.
Sentiment score
2.6
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete's ROI is rated highly by some, yet high costs make benefits assessment challenging for others.
Kaspersky Total Security provides a good return on investment by improving data security and reducing costs by sixty percent with its robust security features.
System Engineer at Kenera International Trading PLC
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.0
Kaspersky Total Security's customer service is highly rated, with effective issue resolution and valued technical support for deployment.
Sentiment score
3.3
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete receives mixed feedback, with praise for efficiency but concerns about response times and support consistency.
I rate them an eight out of ten for their support in deploying Total Security.
System Engineer at Kenera International Trading PLC
I don't know the current situation with Broadcom, however, it was good when I was involved.
Information Security Engineer at M.Tech
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Kaspersky Total Security is highly scalable, adaptable for any organization size, with excellent ratings despite potential pricing concerns.
Sentiment score
6.4
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete displays strong scalability, though opinions vary on license challenges and support in different environments.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Kaspersky Total Security is praised for stability and reliability, with minor technical challenges noted, maintaining a strong reputation.
Sentiment score
8.0
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete is reliable and stable, though new releases may introduce bugs, earning high user satisfaction.
We have not experienced any issues with Kaspersky Total Security as we manage their entire IT infrastructure.
Owner at Maxpro Technologies
Mac OS upgrades would break them before new versions were available.
Lead of IT at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Kaspersky Total Security needs improvements in encryption, interface, performance, pricing, and additional features for enhanced effectiveness and efficiency.
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete requires enhancements in installation, interface, mobility, security features, support, scalability, pricing, and integration.
The only area for improvement is the price, which is slightly high.
Proprietario at IL COMPUTER snc
The system can be demanding on resources, making devices busy when running the client application.
System Engineer at Kenera International Trading PLC
The mobile device management was not unified with the other endpoint management, creating structural issues.
Lead of IT at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
They could improve the user interface.
Information Security Engineer at M.Tech
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise users consider Kaspersky Total Security affordable for up to five devices, offering competitive pricing and robust security.
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete pricing varies, seen as cost-effective by some but expensive due to features and complex renewals.
The pricing for Kaspersky Total Security is quite affordable.
System Engineer at Kenera International Trading PLC
 

Valuable Features

Kaspersky Total Security offers cost-effective, reliable threat detection, intuitive management, and robust endpoint protection without slowing systems.
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete delivers advanced protection and governance with features like threat hunting, sandboxing, and customizable performance.
The solution offers endpoint protection by scanning and alerting to viruses in the organization without physical inspection, increasing efficiency by stopping unwanted applications running in the background.
System Engineer at Kenera International Trading PLC
Kaspersky Total Security is a lightweight solution that does not slow down Windows.
Proprietario at IL COMPUTER snc
I have both the antivirus and EDR features constantly, allowing my team's customers to conduct detailed analyses of where attacks have occurred or if any malicious files are present, which devices or files have been targeted.
Information Security Engineer at M.Tech
Fortinet Endpoint Protection provides more features compared to other solutions.
Lead of IT at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Total Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
19th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Symantec Endpoint Security ...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
31st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Total Security is 1.3%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security Complete is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Kaspersky Total Security1.3%
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete0.7%
Other98.0%
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Alessandro Spiandore - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
PetriRajama - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead of IT at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Has provided strong security foundations but struggles with integration and ongoing compatibility issues
It had its problems. They were rebuilding it while having the old functionality and new functionality layered on top of each other. They were migrating the functionalities to the new solution, which caused significant problems. The mobile device management was not unified with the other endpoint management, creating structural issues.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Comms Service Provider
9%
University
6%
Outsourcing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise6
 

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?
Kaspersky Total Security is perfect. The only area for improvement is the price, which is slightly high.
What do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Security Complete?
The solution prevents any damage from viruses and provides risk mitigation for virus threats.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Security Complete?
Symantec Endpoint Security Full/Complete license is not expensive and advise using the full feature.
What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Security Complete?
It had its problems. They were rebuilding it while having the old functionality and new functionality layered on top of each other. They were migrating the functionalities to the new solution, whic...
 

Overview

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