Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security vs VMware Carbon Black Endpoint comparison

Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security vs. VMware Carbon Black 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)

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

21st

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Incident Response (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (15th), Ransomware Protection (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 VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is 1.7%, down from 2.5% 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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Nikunj Kamboj

Cybersecurity Analyst at OnX Canada

Integrates well with our existing SIEM tool and helps in identifying suspicious activities

The solution's integration with our existing security infrastructure is good. Whenever we have any alert in VMware Carbon Black Endpoint, we can easily that alert in our SIEM tool and check logs from the SIEM tool itself. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is just a secondary security tool for us, and we are just monitoring the alerts from it. The solution's behavioral analytics feature helps in identifying suspicious activities pretty well. Whenever we have even a small thing, we get an alert. The solution is deployed on the cloud in our organization. Performance-wise, the solution is doing great in terms of connecting to the host directly. Performing a malware scan usually takes a lot of time, more than 24 hours. A malware scan is something that we do only on Carbon Black for the old endpoint devices and servers. It used to take sometimes three days to perform. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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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 domain integrator functionality is particularly noteworthy, allowing me to leverage my existing network infrastructure."

"When it comes to the web, according to our customers, this product stands out due to its superior performance compared to others."

"Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security has a lot of telemetry that allows me to really see what's going on with the device."

"I find Bitdefender to be very light. When we were using the other versions, users would complain that they would make the computers slow. But since we have deployed Bitdefender, we haven't had that."

"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 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."

"The product is a good standard security tool."

"The fact that it is almost plug and play means the policies I have to define are not very complicated."

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"The product enables device controls, helping us protect the devices and prevent data leakages."

"Carbon Black Defense has a higher detection ratio because it's cloud-based and it also does a lookup to virus total."

"I feel that the initial setup was straightforward and not complex."

"You can deploy it through the cloud so that even if your stuff is outside of your controlled environment, you are still under control, based on the policies you create. The policies are controlled through the cloud. For example, if I don't allow anyone to do a certain activity or to install a particular app, and a consultant or a partner who is not part of our environment is doing so, it will stop them as well."

"We have another piece of that infrastructure that does what they call threat emulation. It's like sandboxing where it takes files that it doesn't know about, puts them in a VM-type environment, and it kicks them off to see if there's any malware or tendencies that might look like malware, that kind of thing."

"The tool is pretty stable."

"I found the offline scanning to be particularly useful."

"This product has the capability of uploading scripts to the tool and this is a very comprehensive feature."

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Cons

"The solution's stability could be better."

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

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

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

"I like the Application Control feature, but it's a bit tricky. Managing it can be a bit cumbersome sometimes."

"The dashboard can be improved."

"The solution must be more user-friendly."

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

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"They will most likely need to create or include a feature that checks the network."

"Performing a malware scan usually takes a lot of time, more than 24 hours."

"In our company, we also wanted to have network detection, like a host-based IDS on VMware Carbon Black Endpoint, but we did not get it."

"It would be a better solution if Carbon Black Cb Defense had an on-promise solution and a virus auto delete or quarantine."

"The local technical support is very poor, but the support from headquarters is very nice."

"What was rolled out to my company are mixed versions of Carbon Black CB Defense, so what I'd like to see in the next release is more synchronization, where it can detect the endpoint that's running an old version and suggest updates."

"The solution would be more effective if there was a way to block automatically based on behavior."

"Carbon Black needs to do a better job of proving their platform in the industry, and providing a bit more access to do industry testing with real world examples to help prove their platform."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The general basic price is roughly $1.20 for a license with Bitdefender."

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

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

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

"The price is fair."

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

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

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"Carbon Black provides competitive pricing."

"The pricing [is] more or less the same as other similar solutions."

"We have branches, we have different companies, but we cannot buy less than 100 licenses. This does not make sense to me... It should be more flexible. I can understand their saying, "Okay, to be a customer you need 100," but to add on to that number it should be something very straightforward. If I need to add five, for example, I shouldn't need to add 100."

"It's reasonable in price"

"Price-wise, VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is a highly-priced solution. Regarding the licensing cost of the solution, one needs to opt for an annual subscription."

"Overall, it was cost-effective too."

"The licensing cost is on the more expensive side, but I thought it was worth it because they did a good job. It was one of the vendors I truly didn't have to worry about too much until this latest upgrade."

"VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is an expensive product."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

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?

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...

What to choose: an endpoint antivirus, an EDR solution or both?

I can recommend Carbon Black, an award-winning next-gen anti-virus (NGAV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) security solution. The CB Predictive Security Cloud platform combines multiple hi...

What's the difference between Carbon Black CB Response and Carbon Black CB Defense?

Carbon Black offers two different levels of Endpoint Detection and Response. One is the VM Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (CB Defense), and the other is the Carbon Black Endpoint Detection an...

What do you like most about Carbon Black CB Defense?

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is a highly stable solution.

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Also Known As

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

Carbon Black CB Defense, Bit9, Confer

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.

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VMware Carbon Black Endpoint provides comprehensive endpoint security against ransomware, spyware, malware, and viruses, catering to both cloud and on-premise environments.

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint facilitates endpoint detection and response, threat hunting, application control, antivirus support, and protection for virtual and physical machines. Features include intelligent learning, whitelisting, and integration with other security tools, making it suitable for distributors, MSPs, and enterprises seeking advanced threat defense and real-time monitoring. With its capability to detect and stop malicious executables, it supports both offline and online environments and offers tools like command shell access for deeper investigation.

What are the key features of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint?

Intelligent learning: Improves detection capabilities over time.
Whitelisting: Allows only approved applications to run.
Integration with other security tools: Enhances overall security posture.
Centralized cloud control: Manages endpoints from a single interface.
Command shell access: Offers deeper investigation capabilities.
Dynamic grouping: Facilitates organized endpoint management.
Simplified policy management: Streamlines security policy implementation.
API for system remoting: Allows remote system access and management.
Twenty-four-seven support: Provides continuous assistance and response.

What are the benefits of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint?

Real-time monitoring: Offers constant vigilance against threats.
Threat hunting: Identifies and mitigates threats proactively.
Historical data analysis: Assists in understanding past incidents and patterns.
Improved endpoint protection: Enhances overall endpoint security.
Enhanced threat detection: Reduces exposure to advanced threats.

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is implemented across various industries including technology, healthcare, and finance. Organizations utilize it in cloud and hybrid environments, enhancing their security frameworks with real-time monitoring, intelligent learning, and robust threat detection capabilities tailored to their specific industry needs.

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Sample Customers

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

Netflix, Progress Residential, Indeed, Hologic, Gentle Giant, Samsung Research America

Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security vs. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint