Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs. Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Review count | 312 | 13 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Ease of setup | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Quality of support | 8.7 | 9.8 |
| Meets requirements | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| NPS | 58.745875 | 76.923077 |
| Small Business | 27.2% | 7.7% |
| Mid-Market | 34.6% | 46.2% |
| Enterprise | 38.2% | 46.2% |
| Total page views | 757 | 103 |
| Total LLM citations | 5,773 | 42 |
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.
- Ease of Use
- Threat Detection
- Security
- Protection
- Cybersecurity Protection
- Features
Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems
Powertech Antivirus (formerly Stand Guard Anti-Virus) is the only commercially available server-level antivirus solution native to IBM i, Linux, and AIX, enabling organizations to meet compliance requirements and protect infrastructure from viruses. Powertech Antivirus keeps up-to-date by automatically downloading the latest virus definitions and enhancements to protect from the latest threats. A Key Part of Fortra (the new face of HelpSystems) Powertech is proud to be part of Fortra’s comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio.