Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint comparison

Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security vs. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender GravityZone Ent...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

26th

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 January 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security is 0.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is 11.3%, down from 15.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Featured Reviews

AJITH-H G

Senior Solution Engineer at AppDirect

Offers unified interface, which also helps you scan Outlook email

My main concern is that it's a bit heavy for some devices. Like Kaspersky or McAfee, it uses more RAM or memory. Similar to that, it causes issues for users and their own resources, similar to that. If you deploy on old legacy devices with only 1GB of RAM, then it could be a problem. Recent versions shouldn't be a problem with at least 16GB of RAM. Bitdefender should have its own app security built in. After integrating SIEM solutions and log collecting, they could have app security built on top of that. For each application, especially when dealing with financial data, if there was an option for data breach control, that would be fantastic. Because nowadays, people are using the internet from home, and we don't know what network they're connecting to. For situations where the network security is questionable, having a security control built into the antivirus would be essential. It's a common requirement nowadays.

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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

"The product provides a single dashboard."

"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."

"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."

"I like its unified interface, which also helps you scan Outlook email, for example. Multiple products can be standardized across endpoints or the EDR solution, and the integrations with SIEMs."

"We find the protection the solution provides valuable."

"Virus scan and the ability to remotely install are valuable features. Being able to manage everything in one place and set different policies and rules for different computer types are very useful features. It also has ransomware protection. It is very simple to use, and it is very effective."

"The most valuable feature is the IDS."

"The features I found most valuable in Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security include anti-malware, spyware detection, firewall, network detection, and user behavior analytics. The solution also gives you a heads-up about operating system misconfiguration."

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"It is stable and very easy to use."

"It is a straightforward setup."

"The most valuable features are that it is flexible, and it is integrated with Microsoft products."

"We have very good visibility on our endpoints. The level of information it throws back is helpful."

"Its threat intelligence feature is beneficial. This solution smoothly integrates with SIEM."

"Defender is stable, I haven't had any problems with viruses when using it, and it's easy to update."

"We are able to productively integrate with existing on-prem, hybrid, or cloud applications."

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

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Cons

"The solution must be more user-friendly."

"The tool needs to improve patch and vulnerability management."

"Potential areas for improvement could be more accessible and immediate support for critical situations, especially considering the regulatory challenges in healthcare."

"There is room for improvement in CPU utilization."

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

"Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security could improve the RDP, I have problems sometimes."

"The dashboard can be improved."

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

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"Right now, there's a portal for Azure, portals for Microsoft Office, and portals for endpoints. It would be good to have only one portal and integrate everything."

"Additional security would be beneficial."

"It's not easy to create special allowances for certain groups of users. It can be a little heavy-handed in some areas where Microsoft has decided to lock a feature out, meaning they make it hard to make an exception... One company we work with needed to use about 20 different thumb drives for about 20 users. To make that exception for them was very difficult. In fact, you can't really make an exception. But what you can do is allow them to use it and, while it will still alert, you can actually suppress those alerts."

"One thing that was lacking in Defender was web filtering. Its web filtering wasn't as comprehensive. Sophos was a little bit better than Defender for blocking URLs or installing programs."

"I would like to see improvements made to how it secures activities on web pages."

"The pricing could be a bit better."

"Updates are not coming out of preview quickly enough and it is holding back on the development of the product."

"There are some areas in the proactive threats that are just overwhelming the SOC, so we've had to turn those off until we can figure out how to filter out the false positives."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is fair."

"The tool is not expensive and pricing is competitive."

"The product's pricing is okay and it is yearly."

"Its price has gone up since our last renewal. My renewal fee has gone from $517.99 in 2018 for 3 years to $739.99 when it renews this year in July. I love the product, but a price increase of over 40% is a bit exorbitant."

"The solution is reasonable and is nominally priced in accordance with the features that offer to the market."

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

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

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

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"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."

"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is included with a Microsoft E5 license."

"The solution comes as a part of Windows 10 and it is covered under its license."

"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is more affordable compared to some other endpoint solutions."

"If we are acquiring everything in a single place, the front end becomes cost-effective."

"The solution is free with Windows."

"You just pay Windows 10 prices, then you have antivirus software. As a price comparison, Defender's costs are very low."

"It's included with the Windows Operating System, I don't pay for any licensing fees."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

27%

Computer Software Company

12%

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.

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

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

What needs improvement with Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security?

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.

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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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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.

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.

Sample Customers

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

Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health

Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security vs. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint