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Google VirusTotal vs. Symantec Content Analysis and Sandboxing

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

MetricGoogle VirusTotal

by Google

Symantec Content Analysis and Sandboxing

by Broadcom

Overall rating4.64.6
Review count1330
Ease of use9.59.2
Ease of setup8.910.0
Quality of support8.89.2
Meets requirements9.09.2
NPS69.23076972.413793
Small Business38.5%26.7%
Mid-Market30.8%36.7%
Enterprise30.8%36.7%
Total page views211137
Total LLM citations1,785160

Google VirusTotal

VirusTotal is a comprehensive online service that analyzes files and URLs to detect viruses, worms, trojans, and other malicious content. By aggregating results from over 70 antivirus scanners and URL/domain blacklisting services, it provides a thorough assessment of potential threats. Users can upload files up to 650 MB or submit URLs for scanning, receiving detailed reports on the safety of the content. This collaborative approach enhances the detection of malware and helps in identifying false positives.

Pros

    Symantec Content Analysis and Sandboxing

    Detect and block advanced threats that elude traditional analysis with multiple-layer inspection and customizable sandboxing

    Pros