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MetaDefender vs Trellix Network Detection and Response comparison

 

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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
4.3
MetaDefender improves ROI by automating threat detection, reducing manual work, and lowering malware incidents, benefiting larger organizations.
Sentiment score
7.0
Trellix Network Detection boosts security efficiency, reducing response times by 30-40% and enhancing threat prevention without extra staff.
Having both cloud and on-premise solutions enables effective file sanitization and vulnerability detection while preventing attacks that save costs and protect reputation.
Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
MetaDefender has positively impacted my organization by reducing the risk of file-based attacks, which has significantly improved our overall defense against phishing and malware delivery techniques.
Manager at Cyvogenix
I believe it is worth the money, as it brings time-saving, cost-saving, and efficiency improvements, especially in large environments.
Network Security Engineer at EMAK For Integrated solutions
Investigations are generally faster because analysts have immediate access to relevant network context instead of manually piecing together information from multiple sources.
Senior Business Development Associate at DigitalTrack Solutions ind pvt ltd
The time was reduced because of the automated detections.
Associate Cybersecurity Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
If a threat can enter any endpoint that is exposed to the internal network, there is a potential gateway for hackers, leading to a loss of production or significant financial impact to the network.
Security Engineer at Digitaltrack
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.4
MetaDefender support is praised for responsiveness, professionalism, and expertise, especially Vlad, with efficient AI-assisted and clear communication.
Sentiment score
7.2
Trellix Network Detection and Response's support is praised for responsiveness, though some users experience delays but remain generally satisfied.
This can save time because many vendors, when they check something and ask for logs, need those logs from the beginning.
Cyber Security Architect at Diffiesec
When it comes to my communication with agents, I find they are responsive and professional.
Integration Technician at danet
Their customer service team, distribution team, and regional sales managers provide excellent aftercare and set us up for upselling across the entire MetaDefender portfolio.
Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
The support team was responsive and knowledgeable.
Business development executive at Digitaltrack solution Pvt Ltd
Technical support needs improvement as sometimes engineers are not available promptly, especially during high-severity incidents.
Information Security Engineer at Nhq Distribution Ltd
They were constantly relaying our message to the engineering team and the engineering team was looping that back to them and then to us.
Associate Cybersecurity Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.2
MetaDefender supports high file volumes and scalable automation, adaptable for banking, defense, with flexible deployment for complex networks.
Sentiment score
8.0
Trellix Network Detection and Response offers scalable, adaptable solutions, integrating well despite minor legacy connection issues, maintaining performance.
You need to do some sizing before installation and understand exactly what you are seeking from the solution and how it fits your organization.
Infrastructure Securiy & Cyber Engineer at El Al
When you use one database for all instances, you can deploy ten different servers or ten different instances with a separate database for each one.
Cyber Security Architect at Diffiesec
We handle vast amounts of traffic from banking, defense, and critical national infrastructure.
Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
The scalability of Trellix Network Detection and Response is easy; I just have to add another license in the same cloud, and I can easily increase the number of endpoints.
Cyber Security Engineer at a retailer with 51-200 employees
Trellix Network Detection and Response has handled that growth while continuing to provide consistency, visibility, threat detection, and investigation capabilities.
Business development executive at Digitaltrack solution Pvt Ltd
The connectors were always out of sync and we have had multiple noise floods from these connectors which were not configured well.
Associate Cybersecurity Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
MetaDefender is stable and reliable, performing well with high file volumes and smooth integration despite occasional minor issues.
Sentiment score
8.0
Trellix Network Detection and Response is reliable and robust, ensuring stability with minimal disruptions and quick issue resolution.
The stability of the system is very high.
Cyber Security Architect at Diffiesec
MetaDefender is 100% stable, making it one of the best cybersecurity solutions we offer.
Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
I find it stable as it maintains good external stability with good availability and no major issues.
Network Security Engineer at EMAK For Integrated solutions
In my day-to-day use, it has consistently provided the visibility and detection capabilities we rely on for security monitoring and investigations.
Senior Business Development Associate at DigitalTrack Solutions ind pvt ltd
In our experience, it has had a positive impact on our production environment and has proven to be a dependable part of our security operations.
Business development executive at Digitaltrack solution Pvt Ltd
I encounter no issues with health or reliability when the recommended specifications are met.
CyberSecurity Architect at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
 

Room For Improvement

MetaDefender users seek improvements in scanning speed, cost, AI explainability, UI, documentation, automation, deployment, and notifications.
Trellix needs better reporting, integrations, UI, user support, and alert management to enhance threat detection and response.
I want to see enhancements allowing for automatic ticket creation using APIs to streamline the workflow and assign tickets to respective teams.
Packaged Application Development Team Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
MetaDefender should have a wizard or general policies that can be used for 80 percent of customers.
Cyber Security Architect at Diffiesec
Pricing is an important aspect in catering to customer budgets and is a must-have consideration for organizations.
Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
There should be improvements in AI intelligence, faster decision-making, and a more responsive technical support team.
Information Security Engineer at Nhq Distribution Ltd
It would be best if Trellix Network Detection and Response sensors were converted into a next-generation firewall with built-in capabilities for routing, switching, and Layer 7 functionality, as most next-generation firewalls today include these features.
Network & Security Lead at Net-International
Regarding needed improvements for Trellix Network Detection and Response, there is always room for enhancement in terms of AI capability to include proactive triggers based on historical data, enabling AI to learn patterns and detect threats before they manifest.
Presales Manager
 

Setup Cost

MetaDefender's extensive security justifies its high price, with better value than competitors; custom quotes are recommended.
Trellix Network Detection pricing is high but justified; straightforward licensing, pricey maintenance, and competitive with Cisco or Palo Alto.
When someone attempted to buy from us one instance of OPSWAT, it was about nine thousand dollars for multi-scanning with eight engines and also the CDR module.
Cyber Security Architect at Diffiesec
The price varies based on deployment types; we only used it for file transfer and cloud integration rather than email, which kept it within our budget.
Senior Associate at a educational organization with 11-50 employees
Regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing, I find the pricing for kiosks, cloud, deep CDR, and adaptive sandbox appropriate.
Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
Trellix Network Detection and Response is an enterprise-grade security solution, so it represents a significant investment, but we believe that the value it provides in terms of threat detection, network visibility, and incident response justifies the cost.
Business development executive at Digitaltrack solution Pvt Ltd
The pricing model is not transparent, as they do not provide pricing ranges upfront, complicating the evaluation of costs across regions.
CyberSecurity Architect at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Trellix Network Detection and Response is that they are very good and affordable for the customer range.
Network & Security Lead at Net-International
 

Valuable Features

MetaDefender offers advanced malware protection features including multi-engine scanning, threat intelligence, sandboxing, and seamless system integration for enhanced security.
Trellix Network Detection and Response enhances security with real-time threat detection, swift incident response, and seamless tool integration.
I believe this is very effective and is the most effective engine of OPSWAT because customers ask for OPSWAT for two main reasons: the CDR capabilities and the multi-scanning engines.
Cyber Security Architect at Diffiesec
MetaDefender's core philosophy of trusting no file means it scans files, rebuilds them, and verifies their reputation, ensuring they contain no malicious content.
Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
The integration of multi-scanning and Content Disarm and Reconstruction is truly helpful because we can utilize it in other products such as email integration with ICAP capability, and we are also using it in web scanning.
Project Engineer at i-Secure Networks & Business Solutions Inc.
Per day we used to have 70 to 80 alerts and those could be reduced up to 40 to 30 a day. This is almost a 40 to 50% decrease.
Associate Cybersecurity Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Trellix Network Detection and Response has positively impacted my organization by addressing performance issues, specifically by offloading heavy traffic inspection and SSL inspection through sensors due to the limitations of the firewall.
Network & Security Lead at Net-International
Visibility is very important as it empowers users to understand what is happening; therefore, detection is one of the strongest features of Trellix Network Detection and Response.
Presales Manager
 

Categories and Ranking

MetaDefender
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
12th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Anti-Malware Tools (4th), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (6th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (5th)
Trellix Network Detection a...
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
Network Detection and Response (NDR) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) category, the mindshare of MetaDefender is 1.8%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix Network Detection and Response is 4.1%, up from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Trellix Network Detection and Response4.1%
MetaDefender1.8%
Other94.1%
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
 

Featured Reviews

RS
Senior Associate at a educational organization with 11-50 employees
File protection has improved and now keeps millions of daily transfers secure and compliant
In my organization, while using this tool, we found that there were a few files flagged as suspicious; however, those were not suspicious and it was a false positive, so that can be improved. False positive results were an issue, and it took time to scan files if the file size was greater than 1 GB. For larger files greater than 1 GB, it needs to be improved. In some cases, the reconstruction of the file led to a failure of code deployment and it flagged a valid file as malicious, which was not effective; however, in other types of files, it was very effective and could scan files properly. We have already covered all the main suggestions; however, it can be improved to reduce false positive results, and scanning could be faster to process more files in a day.
Twinkle Solanki - PeerSpot reviewer
Business development executive at Digitaltrack solution Pvt Ltd
Continuous network insight has improved early threat detection and streamlined investigations
Overall, we have a positive experience with Trellix Network Detection and Response, but like any enterprise security solution, there are areas where it can continue to improve. One area would be user interface and dashboard customization. While the platform provides a lot of valuable information, new users can sometimes face a learning curve when navigating and investigating and creating customized views. More intuitive dashboards would simplify workflows and help analysts access critical information even faster. Another area for improvement is reporting and analytics. The existing reporting capabilities are useful, but more flexibility and customizable reporting options would make it easier to generate executive-level summaries, compliance reports, and operational metrics for different audiences.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Educational Organization
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise23
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MetaDefender?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is good and at par with other competitors.
What needs improvement with MetaDefender?
I would like to see improvements in the tool's automation capabilities. It would be beneficial if it could automatically create tickets and notify responsible teams about any identified vulnerabili...
What is your primary use case for MetaDefender?
The major use cases of MetaDefender in my work environment involve preventing malware updates, data breaches, and compliance violations through scanning files for malware, vulnerabilities, and sens...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FireEye Network Security?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Trellix Network Detection and Response is positive, as the setup process was straightforward, licensing was flexible, and the value deliver...
What needs improvement with FireEye Network Security?
Based on my experience with the solution, I do not see any improvements needed for Trellix Network Detection and Response at present; it might be required in the future, but there is no space to im...
What is your primary use case for FireEye Network Security?
Our main use case for Trellix Network Detection and Response is to maintain oversight of our network traffic and catch any threats or unusual activity as early as possible. Trellix Network Detectio...
 

Also Known As

OPSWAT MetaDefender, MetaDefender Core
FireEye Network Security, FireEye
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Information Not Available
FFRDC, Finansbank, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Investis, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Bank of Thailand, City of Miramar, Citizens National Bank, D-Wave Systems
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