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360 Safeguard vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

360 Safeguard
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
30th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Defender for Endp...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
190
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (1st), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (2nd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (2nd), Microsoft Security Suite (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of 360 Safeguard is 0.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is 17.4%, down from 23.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Walter Fang - PeerSpot reviewer
A very stable tool that offers security and protection, along with automatic updates
The product's initial setup was very straightforward. When it comes to the time taken for the deployment part of 360 Safeguard, once in the back-end, the tool normally shows a message and shows the upgrade or whatever is running the back-end that I might not have noticed. The solution is deployed on the cloud. I could not even notice the deployment process because I think it just somehow showed up in my system one day, and it worked with my Windows system very smoothly and seamlessly. When I install Windows Office and choose Office 365, I see 360 Safeguard installed.
AnuragSrivastava - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides detailed visibility into threats but the ability to add exceptions needs improvement
One major item for improvement is the ability to add exceptions. We can add some exceptions, but not at the level we need to. The second major area for improvement involves enhanced capabilities for different operating systems or platforms. That is, even though we have coverage for different operating systems or platforms such as Linux, we don't get all of the controls and enhanced capabilities that are available with Windows devices. Reporting could also be improved because, at present, we get limited results at times. For example, in an environment with more than 100,000 devices, you may just get 10,000 results when you run a report.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"What I found most valuable in 360 Safeguard is its VPN feature. I support remote sites, so I use a VPN."
"The product's initial setup was very straightforward."
"I like that it's stable and easy to access."
"Defender is stable enough and is competitive with the other products in the market."
"It is stable and very easy to use."
"The solution's latest features for threat analysis are updated to provide us with future protection against the latest threats worldwide."
"It is easy to use because it is already pre-installed in Windows 10. We don't have to do anything to configure it. You can also configure the firewall by using a group policy so that it can be easily adopted in an environment."
"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is extremely stable."
"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is different from other security tools because we can configure it to use multiple types of scanning or archiving."
"The EDR feature is most valuable."
"One of the valuable features of the solution is the small updates that keep my machine relatively clean from any infections."
 

Cons

"In 360 Safeguard, there is something called the menu or advanced menu support, a process that I find to be a little bit awkward."
"The web center in 360 Safeguard could be better, so this is its area for improvement. 360 Safeguard could be more scalable, especially for big businesses."
"It could be more secure and compatible with other software."
"I would like to have additional features such as DNS lookup, which would help for detecting malicious sites."
"With regards to the interface, a challenge I found was that there was not enough documentation on how to tune it. I had to read multiple sources on the internet to learn how to configure the tool appropriately."
"The major area for improvement is the integration with a managed service provider. We use Microsoft partners to help govern the platform, and as part of an alliance, we want to gather data from each tenant and combine them for a complete view. This process has been complicated, though it has gotten better."
"The user interface could use some improvement."
"The solution needs to improve its ransomware. It's not so good. It could also use some general performance optimization for the computers the solution operates on, to ensure it does not slow down the devices."
"The scanning is slow when it is working with incoming emails."
"Additional security would be beneficial."
"Defender's cloud integration could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"360 Safeguard is low-priced. It only costs $300."
"I bought a license — it's quite cheap. It's definitely cheaper than an American product. It costs approximately $40 a year."
"I pay for it through the Windows Professional or Standard license. It is a one-time cost for me, and I use the same license."
"There is not a license required for this particular solution."
"The solution is included with Microsoft Windows."
"There is no license needed, the solution comes with Microsoft Windows."
"Its price is fair. It has approximately the same price as the other products such as Kaspersky. It is much cheaper than Malwarebytes."
"Licensing options vary. Some customers buy it as an enterprise agreement and pay yearly. Others buy it as a CSP, so they pay per month. It completely depends on the customer's needs."
"It is an expensive solution. It would be nice if it could be included with the Microsoft Office package."
"Everybody would like to see a lower price on everything. The Slovenian market is basically an SME market with clients having up to 100 seat licenses, comprising 90% of the company. They're very price sensitive. So, the price could be cheaper."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
28%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about 360 Safeguard?
The product's initial setup was very straightforward.
What needs improvement with 360 Safeguard?
In 360 Safeguard, there is something called the menu or advanced menu support, a process that I find to be a little bit awkward. Sometimes, if the system crashes, you get a blue screen, and then it...
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Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?
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Also Known As

No data available
Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, MS Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus
 

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Sample Customers

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Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health
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