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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs. Kaspersky AntiVirus

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

MetricMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint

by Microsoft

Kaspersky AntiVirus

by Kaspersky

Overall rating4.44.5
Review count31296
Ease of use8.88.9
Ease of setup8.78.8
Quality of support8.78.8
Meets requirements8.89.4
NPS58.74587568.478261
Small Business27.2%46.9%
Mid-Market34.6%35.4%
Enterprise38.2%17.7%
Total page views757309
Total LLM citations5,7731,665

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

Kaspersky AntiVirus

Kaspersky Anti-Virus is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect computers from a wide range of malware threats, including viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, adware, keyloggers, and rootkits. It offers real-time protection, ensuring that systems are safeguarded against both known and emerging threats without compromising performance. The software is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, making it a versatile choice for diverse user needs.

Pros