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Bitdefender GravityZone EDR vs Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 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

Bitdefender GravityZone EDR
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
13th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
19th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is 2.7%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

AMBARISH PATKAR - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized control effectively manages devices while updates require powered-on systems
I use Bitdefender GravityZone EDR for the grooming industry. It is primarily utilized for the office environment The features I find most effective for threat detection include centralized control policy distribution and the control of independent devices, such as printers, laptops, and desktops…
Rodrigo Censi - PeerSpot reviewer
Patch management and integration capabilities drive effective endpoint response management
We work with Kaspersky and two modalities: the Censi final and Censi license. Most of our clients work in financial areas and industry. Our regular enterprise business relies on these solutions Kaspersky is viable with ADR; the Endpoint Detection response feature and the BitLocker management…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Useful for the day-to-day analysis of the security infrastructure."
"Bitdefender GravityZone EDR's installation is straightforward."
"I like the risk assessment tool built into Bitdefender GravityZone EDR because I'm really into risk assessments and vulnerability testing."
"The tool's graphical user interface is common and very friendly, making it an overall user-friendly product."
"I have access to it from anywhere."
"Go for Bitdefender GravityZone EDR without any second thought."
"It is a very stable solution."
"The most valuable features are the solution's thorough detection and ease of use."
"Provides web and DNS protection over https."
"Has great behavior detection and a very good firmware scanner."
"The solution is scalable."
"Kaspersky is one of the best, and we are working with it today."
"This is a feature-rich product."
"The product has an easy-to-use EDR module based on signature-based antivirus detection. It is a complete software."
"Kaspersky is easy to use, and it performs well."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert offers centralized monitoring where we can monitor everything from a single point. I also like its security and network traffic features."
 

Cons

"The one thing I'd say about their complete MDR product is that it's too expensive, which is why I prefer to use an alternative SOC and integrate Bitdefender to a different SOC on their own."
"The stability must be improved."
"Policy customization and deployment need a little bit of improvement. The push policies, the first line, and all those things."
"The graphical user interface for EDR could be improved."
"When patching devices for updates, if a device is not switched on, it does not provide information dynamically."
"Sometimes, the platform takes a while to allow connectivity on the Mac endpoints."
"The cryptosystem could be improved a bit."
"They should improve the solution's patch management feature."
"Kaspersky EDR lacks protection from recent ransomware."
"We would like to have better strategic information."
"We'd like to see them improve the automatic response."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response could improve some issues and add new security files."
"There is a problem with the solution, it came from Russia and we are looking for a replacement."
"They should include XDR features in the solution."
"I would say that Kaspersky is not too big in the cloud-related area."
"It is not easy to follow the kill chain of a potential infection or malware."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are different packages available that vary in terms of licensing fees."
"The licensing cost has been manageable for our small team."
"Each endpoint device we purchased came with its own license."
"When I first started using this solution I was paying $80 annually. I did not pay any additional fees. There are other solutions that are cheaper on the market."
"As I am on a different model, my clients pay me on a monthly basis."
"The pricing is competitive."
"There are some differences. It's more cost-effective, yet it provides the same functionalities as Defender. That's why I've been exploring the comparisons. We pay for it annually, and it's a per-seat payment."
"We take the subscription. Only we're taking that GravityZone and protection of the environment and the system. We didn't subscribe to the detection response."
"The license for EDR costs about 1,000 pesos per user. I would rate the pricing as four out of five."
"The solution is expensive in comparison to CheckPoint and Fortinet."
"The price of the solution could be reduced."
"Kaspersky is licensed on a yearly basis."
"We were on a three-year license to use Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response. The price could be better."
"There is an annual license to use Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response. The price overall is a bit expensive when compared to other solutions. There are not any additional fees other than the license."
"The solution’s pricing is okay."
"EDR is priced on the cheaper side. Licensing for EDR is available on a yearly basis for around 80 SAR a year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Government
5%
Educational Organization
5%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra?
The cost is reasonable, with the license costing approximately six to eight dollars per user.
What needs improvement with Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra?
When patching devices for updates, if a device is not switched on, it does not provide information dynamically.
What do you like most about Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?
The integration with our hypervisor is quite smooth, especially within the Kaspersky Enterprise environment. We have many virtual machines, and the integration is helpful.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?
If one is cheap, ten is expensive, I rate the product’s price as a seven out of ten, especially if I compare it with CrowdStrike.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?
The Kaspersky console could be easier to navigate and generate reports from. We've got Stripe in the method of deployment, which makes it easier and requires lower integration from my team. Deploym...
 

Also Known As

Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra, Bitdefender GravityZone
Kaspersky EDR
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Mentor Graphics, Rudersdal Kommune
Ferrari, Insolar, Tael, Republic of Serbia
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