Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs. WatchGuard Endpoint Security
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | WatchGuard Endpoint Security |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Review count | 312 | 123 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Ease of setup | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Quality of support | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Meets requirements | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| NPS | 58.745875 | 61.206897 |
| Small Business | 27.2% | 53.3% |
| Mid-Market | 34.6% | 32.0% |
| Enterprise | 38.2% | 14.8% |
| Total page views | 757 | 765 |
| Total LLM citations | 5,773 | 1,569 |
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
WatchGuard Endpoint Security
The WatchGuard Endpoint Security portfolio delivers endpoint security for organizations of every size, from foundational protection to advanced EDR, zero-trust execution, and automated containment. Designed to scale with organizational maturity, the portfolio includes Endpoint Security Basic, Prime, 360, and Elite. All solutions are managed through a single, lightweight agent and WatchGuard Cloud, simplifying deployment and management while maintaining consistent security across environments.
- Security
- Protection
- Features
- Malware Protection
- Threat Protection
- Threat Detection