OpenText Core Endpoint Protection​ vs Symantec Endpoint Security comparison

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection vs. Symantec Endpoint Security

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Core Endpoint Prot...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

50th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Symantec Endpoint Security

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

14th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

145

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of OpenText Core Endpoint Protection is 0.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security is 3.6%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Symantec Endpoint Security	3.6%
OpenText Core Endpoint Protection	0.8%
Other	95.6%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Featured Reviews

Urs Schuerch

Information Technology Engineer at Ingenias AG

A tool that offers good UI and documentation

Webroot Business Endpoint Protection had sent me a physical installation medium, which was very easy to obtain and deploy. It was also easy to configure, and it had a nice UI. I didn't have any problems with the product. I think that Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is very transparent about the pricing models offered to users. The tool also maintains transparency about the features and specifications. Previously, when I compared the two products with Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, I saw that with Trend Micro, it is very difficult to transparently find out what it offers and how much it charges for it.

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Kumbesh Rajagopal

Senior Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture

Management becomes easier with minimal complications, but improvement in support tools needed

Regarding areas of improvement for Symantec Endpoint Security, there are many changes, and the support portal tool is complicated compared to other tools. When trying to get service from Symantec, the process is complex. I'm not sure whether it's because of my project or something else. Though it is easy to manage, easy to get, easy to install, and works efficiently for managing policies, we faced a significant disadvantage. We wanted to add multiple hashes because of numerous new alerts coming, but we could only add them one by one, which is a considerable disadvantage in Symantec.

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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

"Valuable features include good scanning, very light footprint and management console that the client can access and (just as important) in which I can see status of groups of computers (I am a consultant, IT role)."

"It monitors traffic and keeps us from getting ransomware or other viruses."

"We've not had any issues with scalability. If an organization needs to expand, they can do so quite easily."

"It is very lightweight on the workstations, not slowing them down while still doing its job very well."

"Low performance requirements."

"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."

"Webroot's tech support is pretty good; they've given me some pointers."

"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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"The solution, especially in older versions, is quite stable."

"This solution has helped us because it is really useful for blocking all kinds of viruses."

"Managing SEP is very easy, and also troubleshooting part is easily managed."

"Great security and very user friendly."

"The centralized console is great for us. It gives us one centralized console to manage all of the endpoints."

"The most valuable features of Symantec Endpoint Security are endpoint protection, antivirus, firewall, and policy creation."

"Symantec Endpoint Security is easy to use, fast, and good for small and medium-sized businesses."

"The most valuable feature is the virus and malware detection capability."

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Cons

"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection needs to focus on how they can widen their area of scope by not just being an antivirus tool anymore. The shortcoming in the customization area of the tool needs improvement."

"The reporting is the weakest part of the Webroot console. Frequently, I export to Excel to massage something into it to pass on to others."

"Their customer support should be better. We started having some issues with it, and we didn't get the required support."

"It would be nice if it had a feature for automatically generating reports on the client end for device status, security status and backup information."

"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection needs to improve its ability to detect threats."

"An updated UI would be nice, but is not hardly used."

"Reporting system could be improved."

"Webroot is very reactionary. It waits until the threat is active within memory to try and detect it. They need better pre-execution detection and prevention."

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"The agent shouldn't use up so many resources at the endpoint when scanning and protecting."

"Difficult to set up on older systems."

"I think the CPU dependence should be enhanced."

"I would like to be able to migrate to the cloud so that the end-users outside the company offices don't need a VPN to connect to the Symantec server to update the policies. They should be able to connect to the admin center directly through the internet to get updated policies. There is some integration issue with the other security appliances or tools. Other hardware, firewall, or Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution vendors are not willing to integrate with Symantec. They only mention products from other vendors such as CrowdStrike and Carbon Black. Symantec is not there. Symantec should work on integration with products from other security vendors."

"Future releases should ideally be cheaper."

"They provide the updates of the client, and those clients need a reboot after the upgrade, which is something we don't like. We don't like to reboot the server after the upgrade because we have live applications. If we do a reboot, it can impact the business as well."

"I find the documentation on Symantec.com to be not very updated. It seems like Symantec focuses more on their product than on documentation."

"One suggestion I have for both regular and mobile would be to collect all the information about installed software, such as versions, and give that information to the manager to help with software management. That would be a huge advantage for everyone who administers these tools."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I can't recall the exact pricing, but I believe there is a monthly fee of $20-30 per user."

"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."

"It is relatively cheap."

"Webroot is less expensive than SentinelOne."

"With Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, I can select a yearly billing cycle."

"The solution is very cost-effective."

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

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"Pricing and licensing for our country is very good. It's not that expensive and the endpoint security is very good. It's not as cheap as some others, but they are not as good."

"The price of the solution could be less expensive."

"The pricing is pretty much at the market standard... Symantec is not that cheap and it's not that expensive compared to CrowdStrike. I would put them in the 'middle block.'"

"We have some customers on a one-year license and others on a three-year license."

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

"The pricing is as per the environment. If all the features are there, there will be a cost for them. There were no additional costs for me. Support and other things were included in the pricing."

"Symantec Endpoint Security is an expensive solution."

"Symantec Endpoint Security's pricing is okay. It is cheaper compared to other products."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	35
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	69
Midsize Enterprise	32
Large Enterprise	62

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?

I haven't observed any of the instabilities in the solution. It is a stable solution.

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 out of ten.

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 advertised to do. Real-time threat detection also doesn't work as it should.

Which is better - Cortex XDR or Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?

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Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?

We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...

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

Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets.

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Also Known As

Webroot SecureAnywhere Business Endpoint Protection

Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)

Overview

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.

OpenText

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.

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Sample Customers

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

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection vs. Symantec Endpoint Security