360 Safeguard vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint comparison

360 Total Security and Microsoft are both solutions in the Anti-Malware Tools category. 360 Total Security is ranked #29 with an average rating of 7.5, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. 360 Total Security holds a 0.4% mindshare in Anti-Malware Tools, compared to Microsoft’s 19.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of 360 Total Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and 360 Safeguard are competing in the cybersecurity domain. Microsoft Defender appears stronger in enterprise-level integration and comprehensive threat protection, while 360 Safeguard focuses effectively on consumer market needs.

Features: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides advanced threat analytics, automated investigations, and integration with other Microsoft services. 360 Safeguard offers system optimization tools, privacy protection, and consumer-focused features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint ensures seamless deployment in enterprise environments with extensive support and documentation. Meanwhile, 360 Safeguard offers easy installation and intuitive support for non-technical users.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint requires investment aligned with enterprise security ROI, offering long-term value through its integration scale. 360 Safeguard presents a cost-effective solution with lower upfront costs that benefit individual users seeking immediate value.

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Categories and Ranking

360 Safeguard

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

29th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

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 January 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 19.5%, down from 23.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Ahmed Ouda

Information Technology Consultant at Connect-Experts

Straightforward to set up and has VPN and load-balancing features, but it could be more scalable, and its web center could be better

There's usually no update for 360 Safeguard. The developer doesn't update it a lot. I have two security solutions. One is 360 Safeguard, and the other is Kaspersky Total Security, where I have a Kaspersky server that controls the network. I'd tell small business owners that 360 Safeguard is okay, but it cannot be suitable for a medium or large business with many users. The solution is good, but it cannot control an extensive network. My rating for 360 Safeguard is seven out of ten. It's eighty percent suitable for small businesses, sixty percent for medium businesses, and it cannot be installed for large businesses. That still depends on your requirements, but it's unsuitable if you have a big business.

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AnuragSrivastava

Information Security Engineering Lead at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

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.

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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."

"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is scalable. Currently, we have 600,000 users in our organization."

"The most valuable feature is that we can use the solution right out of the box without too much configuration."

"Defender is stable enough and is competitive with the other products in the market."

"It is already integrated with Windows 10, so you don't need to worry about that."

"Endpoint's most valuable feature is deep analysis."

"It integrates very well with all Windows workstations or other Microsoft Endpoint products. It also works quite well. So far, I have not had any issue that hasn't been sorted out. It doesn't use too many resources, so you don't have to install different things."

"Updates and upgrades are quite smooth and seamless."

"The ransomware and malware protection is the most valuable feature."

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Cons

"It could be more secure and compatible with other software."

"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."

"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 reporting in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint should improve. The solution has limited features."

"We'd like to see integrations with more vulnerability scanning solutions like Tenable."

"The onboarding and deployment could be more user-friendly, and there is room to grow in some of the reports. I don't want them to be oversimplified or overly complex, but there is room for improvement in the reporting it can do. It's relatively minor."

"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint should have more transparency. In the latest edition of Windows, Windows 11, it is a compulsory requirement to connect to a Microsoft account, which in turn has implications for Defender. This should be removed."

"Microsoft Windows Defender doesn't have a game mode."

"In terms of improvements for their technical support, a focus on enhancing response times could be beneficial."

"I want Microsoft Defender to have the ability to deal with some issues automatically, so I don't need to address that issue manually."

"The scanning is slow when it is working with incoming emails."

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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."

"For me, the pricing is very good, but for management it's very expensive. Other solutions are less expensive. But when I present all the information and all the reports they say, "Well, it's expensive, but the cost-benefit is very good.""

"We have seen ROI. Most of the other competing alternatives will cost up to around $30 per user device. We average 400 devices. Therefore, the amount that we save each year is 400 times $30."

"Given our extensive Microsoft licensing, transitioning to Defender for Endpoint did not affect licensing costs."

"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."

"The E5 license is the one that I recommend because it comes with Cloud App Security, which is a good thing to have on top of Microsoft Defender."

"Licensing fees are paid annually through a partner."

"Compared to ESET, the pricing for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is on the higher side."

"I'm not too familiar with costs as I'm an architect, though I know about online pricing, as I help two teams with online purchasing and procurement. Nowadays, everyone has an enterprise agreement, such as an E3 license, which we provide to our customers."

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Educational Organization

27%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about 360 Safeguard?

The product's initial setup was very straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 360 Safeguard?

360 Safeguard is low-priced. It only costs $300.

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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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How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security solution. The tool reduces the attack surface, applies behavioral-based endpoint protection and response, and includes risk-ba...

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Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?

We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...

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How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?

The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...

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Also Known As

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Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, MS Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus

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Overview

Integrating award winning antivirus engines from 360 Cloud Scan Engine, 360 QVMII AI Engine, Avira and Kunpeng to provide you with the ultimate in Virus detection and protection capabilities.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for organizations. It offers real-time protection against various types of cyber threats, including malware, viruses, ransomware, and phishing attacks.

With its powerful machine-learning capabilities, it can detect and block sophisticated attacks before they can cause any harm. The solution also includes endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities, allowing organizations to quickly investigate and respond to security incidents. It provides detailed insights into the attack timeline, enabling security teams to understand the scope and impact of an incident.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint also offers proactive threat hunting, allowing organizations to proactively search for and identify potential threats within their network. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft security solutions, such as Microsoft Defender XDR, to provide a unified and holistic security approach. With its centralized management console, organizations can easily deploy, configure, and monitor the security solution across their entire network.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a robust and scalable security solution that helps organizations protect their endpoints and data from evolving cyber threats.

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Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health

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