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Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) vs. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricSymantec Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

by Broadcom

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.34.4
Review count15312
Ease of use8.08.8
Ease of setup8.68.7
Quality of support7.98.7
Meets requirements8.88.8
NPS5058.745875
Small Business35.7%27.2%
Mid-Market21.4%34.6%
Enterprise42.9%38.2%
Total page views114757
Total LLM citations45,773

Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Detect, isolate, and eliminate intrusions across all endpoints using AI, automated incident generation, and unparalleled threat intelligence.

Pros

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a complete endpoint security solution that delivers preventative protection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response. With Defender for Endpoint, you have: Agentless, cloud powered - No additional deployment or infrastructure. No delays or update compatibility issues. Always up to date. Unparalleled optics - Built on the industry’s deepest insight into Windows threats and shared signals across devices, identities, and information.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Threat Detection
    • Security
    • Protection
    • Cybersecurity Protection
    • Features