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)

23rd

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

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

192

Ranking in other categories

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (2nd), Anti-Malware Tools (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (3rd), Microsoft Security Suite (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 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 10.9%, down from 14.8% 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."

"The most valuable feature is the IDS."

"You will always have a backup copy of any policy the Bitdefender user defines."

"Protection is the most valuable feature."

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

"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."

"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."

"The product provides a single dashboard."

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"It is a very advanced system based on AI. It has a very large database of places or sites on the internet where you should not go. It is continuously online."

"The most valuable features are that it's easy to use and the updates are very simple."

"This software is easy to use."

"This solution definitely increases our security posture. When you are reviewing your existing fleet or endpoints and based on the configuration that you put out of your Defender for Endpoint, you then receive a security score from Microsoft. Depending on what rules you have configured, what policies you have deployed, and what attack surface reduction rules that you have set up and deployed, it is almost gamifying information security in the sense that you are always trying to achieve a higher score. The more hardening you perform on your endpoints, the better score you receive. This generally tends to give you a better peace of mind, but also makes you secure at the same time."

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

"In my opinion, the most valuable aspects are the reporting analytics and integration with Sentinel. Defender does an excellent job of correlating the different entities that comprise threat analysis, analytics data, and log analytics. It helps to piece together investigations into any exploit or malicious activity within a specific tenant. AI and analytics tools are probably the most valuable components."

"It shows us the risky sign-ins, and if a user's password has been compromised."

"I like the process visibility. This ability to visualize how something was executed is valuable, and the fact that Defender ATP is also linked to the threat intelligence that they have is also valuable. So, even if you have something that doesn't have a conventional signature, the fact that you get this strange execution means that you can detect things that are normally not visible."

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Cons

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

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

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

"The solution's stability could be better."

"The dashboard can be improved."

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

"The firewall capabilities could benefit from an upgrade since it lacks a high level of granularity and control."

"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."

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"The integration and effectiveness of email security could be better. It's already built-in to the solution and checks emails, scans the links they contain etc."

"I would like the solution to be able to prevent unauthorized programs from installing and to block unauthorised URLs which is similar to web filtering product."

"Microsoft Defender in the basic form is not very useful for managing the security environment. The free version is not capable of covering the needs of centralized management, EDR, and behavioral analysis. If you don't have the commercial version, you can't have centralized management and set up the policies and other things. Each client is a standalone installation, which is not useful for security in an enterprise model."

"We would like more customization."

"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."

"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."

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

"It can be more secure."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Good in terms of pricing and flexibility."

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

"In terms of the licensing costs associated with Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security, the agreement was made nearly three years ago, but from what I recall, the figure was around €6,000 to €7,000 for three years, including support for two hundred endpoints."

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

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

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

"The licensing costs can vary."

"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."

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"I don't know the standalone costs. It is my understanding that the M365 E5 is $56 a month or something close to that pricing. That would be for the full suite. Just Defender might be $8 a month. I can't say for sure."

"The solution comes free with Microsoft Windows 10."

"Microsoft Defender is an expensive product in my country."

"I recently switched from education to private business, and all I can say is that private business licensing from Microsoft is not cheap until you hit certain quantities or scale. That does not mean that it is not comparable to other industries. It is similar pricing, but it is still crazy to me how much you pay for a client. I feel it is high, but it is in line with other vendors."

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

"There are different licenses, such as E3 and E5."

"There is not a license required for this particular solution."

"Its price at the moment is very good because you get a lot of value for your money, especially with the subscriptions. If you have the E1, E3, or E5 enterprise subscription, you pay per month per user, and you get almost an infinite number of solutions. If you compare the price to the number of solutions that you get, it is a very good deal."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Educational Organization

27%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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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?

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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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

Microsoft

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

Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security vs. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint