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WatchGuard Endpoint Security vs. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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

MetricWatchGuard Endpoint Security

by WatchGuard

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.44.4
Review count123312
Ease of use9.18.8
Ease of setup8.78.7
Quality of support8.68.7
Meets requirements8.88.8
NPS61.20689758.745875
Small Business53.3%27.2%
Mid-Market32.0%34.6%
Enterprise14.8%38.2%
Total page views765757
Total LLM citations1,5695,773

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.

Pros

  • Security
  • Protection
  • Features
  • Malware Protection
  • Threat Protection
  • Threat Detection

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