Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint comparison

Bitdefender and Microsoft are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Bitdefender is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.4, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. Bitdefender holds a 0.8% mindshare in EPP, compared to Microsoft’s 11.2% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Bitdefender users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security compete in the endpoint protection market. Bitdefender seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced features, robust threat detection, and better customer support.

Features: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is praised for its integration with Windows, advanced threat hunting, and automation capabilities. Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security impresses with its granular policy control, robust threat detection, and lightweight agent features.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint users suggest enhancing cross-platform support, reducing resource usage, and improving the user interface. Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security users recommend improving centralized management, streamlining reporting functionalities, and enhancing scalability features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is noted for its straightforward deployment within the Microsoft ecosystem but receives mixed feedback on customer service responsiveness. Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security users report a smooth setup process and high-quality customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is generally seen as cost-effective within Microsoft environments but may incur higher costs for cross-platform deployments. Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security users report satisfactory return on investment despite higher initial setup costs.

To learn more, read our detailed Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security vs. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Report (Updated: January 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender GravityZone Ent...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

25th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Virtualization Security (3rd)

Microsoft Defender for Endp...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

1st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

190

Ranking in other categories

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (2nd), Anti-Malware Tools (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (2nd), Microsoft Security Suite (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security is 0.8%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is 11.2%, down from 15.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Featured Reviews

Rias Majeed

CTO at Exceed NetSec LLC

Admin gets the information about which computer has been infected and good to use for servers and endpoints

The important factor is that after implementing Bitdefender, we haven't found any attacks. It has a vaccine for the RDP protocol, which is specific to this. We do some customization, but it does not lack any protection. Compared to older versions, we have not found any degradation in performance in the newer versions from the last three to five years, whether for graphical or normal users. They're not complaining that we are facing problems like memory issues. Bitdefender is also customizable and granular, but once you install it, it keeps running. The admin gets the information about which computer has been infected and can take action accordingly. On a regular basis, Bitdefender's AI capability is okay. But you cannot leave some decisions to AI. You must have control. You have to look at what you're filtering, as it can be a false positive. But on a regular basis, AI can be helpful.

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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

"It takes lesser energy from the system than the rest. So, we tried it for five years, and it works quite well. So we have continued with it. And the pricing is competitive as well."

"We use patch management to keep our software up-to-date, significantly mitigating our risk of vulnerabilities. We're confident that Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security will either already know about new threats and have updated our machines, or they'll advise us quickly on mitigating them until an update is available."

"In terms of threat detection, I would give it a ten out of ten since Bitdefender manages to catch threats that other products miss."

"The cloud console is good and the tool is effective in protection."

"We find the protection the solution provides valuable."

"Protection is the most valuable feature."

"The installation is easy and it takes approximately a few hours. We are deploying it from a Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool. All you need to do is click on it and the installation is complete."

"The product offers an opportunity to monitor the things happening in our network. It also has a comprehensive dashboard."

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"The best part is that it is built into Windows, whether it is a server base or a desktop base, which gives more control over the operating system. Because Defender, the operating system, and the Office solution are by Microsoft, everything is working like hand-in-glove. Its administrative overhead is less because a desktop user has already got some experience of how to handle a Microsoft Defender notification or administer it."

"The solution has an easy-to-use interface, is always updated, and is user-friendly."

"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."

"The investigation aspect is the most useful. It's user friendly and has a good user interface."

"Provides good security features and you can view it in the central console."

"For threat-hunting, I'll put some threats in a test scenario. I've downloaded known viruses that are out in the public for testing. They're not really a virus but they've got a signature. Defender for Endpoint will automatically find those, quarantine them for me, and alert me to what it did. It gives me "automated eyes.""

"The endpoint detection of threats is valuable. The initial detection of things like ransomware and viruses and being able to shut down machines immediately and stop a threat is valuable. We can stop a threat at a source versus allow it to propagate it across the network."

"Easy to understand and easy to set up endpoint security solution. It's a multifeatured product with web content filtering and automated investigation features. It also has a fantastic vulnerability management dashboard."

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Cons

"There is room for improvement in CPU utilization."

"There are compatibility concerns as Bitdefender does not support Windows 7."

"We had experienced a crash and had to reinstall it."

"The initial setup should be made easier."

"They've got all this training that's available, but it involves stuff that doesn't really encompass the solution as a whole."

"The price has increased marginally recently and I would prefer if they didn't raise rates."

"I think it would be helpful if I could get a live console directly on the machine. Additionally, if I could run scripts on the machines to respond to any incidents, that would be a great feature."

"The security features as per customers' requirements should be improved."

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"In terms of the architecture of the management infrastructure, we found that other technologies are more simple. Microsoft Defender could be simpler too."

"If they integrate with the EDR then it will benefit this solution."

"I have accounts for administrators and corporate employees, but I also have accounts for students. I can't split these types of accounts. I need a separate configuration for both... I need to research how I can get alerts for only the administrative machines."

"The solution could always be more secure."

"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."

"I had some cases a while back and told an agent my issue. When I called the next day, I had to explain everything again to a different person, so I found it annoying to repeat myself all over."

"A concern is ransomware, whether people can penetrate and encrypt my data or steal my credit card/banking information."

"It's not quite a mature solution just yet. It needs more time to grow and develop."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing structure is good. We use an annual subscription."

"We pay for an annual license which is affordable."

"You don't have to pay extra after buying the product."

"We purchase the solution for three or five-year intervals. We paid approximately $150 for 10 to 15 users."

"It has very flexible licensing costs, and it's modular-based."

"The price is fair."

"The licensing costs can vary."

"There are many licensing options available, we have been on monthly agreements and other volume contract agreements."

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"They are now doing it on an endpoint basis. It is based on the number of endpoints, which is good."

"Pricing for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is competitive. Out of the bundle, you will get a lot of security, if I talk about Microsoft E5, for example, and get a lot of benefits. If the customer goes and purchases a different solution, it will cost more, so pricing for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is quite reasonable at the moment. There isn't any challenge in terms of pricing, for example, I didn't see a customer who pulled back because of the price. Some prices could be negotiable, and sometimes, as a sales point, the two become negotiable, but they don't bill one and pull back because of the pricing. If you have an E5 license, you get everything."

"We went for Microsoft Defender once we were informed that it would be part of our Office 365 package. So, we combined the licensing for the OS with Office 365. Yeah. We thought it was a good bargain."

"The solution is an open source version and was free with a paid version of Windows 10."

"The solution is free with Windows."

"The license cost is around $35 per machine, which is not expensive compared to other products."

"The licensing fee is a function of your Office 365 license. The feature set you get is a function of the license as well. There is probably an E2 version, an E3 version, and an E5 version. There are several versions, and not all features are the same. So, you might want to check what features you're expecting because you might get shocked. If you only have an E3 license, the capability isn't the same."

"The solution is included with Microsoft Windows."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Educational Organization

28%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security?

It is perfectly stable. We haven't received any complaints from customers regarding stability or performance. It's been smooth sailing so far.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security?

You don't have to pay extra after buying the product.

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What needs improvement with Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security?

At this point in time, the download footprint is a bit big. What I mean is the initial file I download to deploy on end-user devices is about six hundred to seven hundred megabytes, and it should b...

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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

Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Virtualized Environments, GravityZone Security for Virtualized Environments

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

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Bitdefender

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Overview

Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution designed to protect businesses from advanced threats. It offers a wide range of features, including endpoint protection, network security, and advanced threat intelligence. With its centralized management console, administrators can easily deploy and manage security policies across all endpoints.

The solution also includes advanced anti-malware and anti-ransomware capabilities, as well as web filtering and application control. Additionally, GravityZone Enterprise Security provides real-time visibility and reporting, allowing organizations to quickly identify and respond to security incidents.

With its robust security features and user-friendly interface, Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security is an ideal choice for businesses looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture.

Bitdefender

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.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

SambaSafety, Morefield Communications, Northstar Ltd., Citrix, Greenman-Pedersen

Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health

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