Bitdefender GravityZone Extended Detection and Response (XDR) vs Microsoft Defender XDR comparison

Bitdefender and Microsoft are both solutions in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category. Bitdefender is ranked #25 with an average rating of 9.0, while Microsoft is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.4. Bitdefender holds a 0.5% mindshare in XDR, compared to Microsoft’s 9.8% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of Bitdefender users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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97% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Bitdefender GravityZone Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Microsoft Defender XDR are competitors in the cybersecurity market. Microsoft Defender XDR is seen as a superior product due to its features and is considered worth the price.

Features: Bitdefender GravityZone XDR offers comprehensive threat detection, advanced analytics, and cost-effectiveness. Microsoft Defender XDR is noted for seamless integration with other Microsoft products, automated threat response, and extensive features.

Room for Improvement: Bitdefender GravityZone XDR users suggest better scalability, enhanced reporting tools, and stronger cross-platform capabilities. Microsoft Defender XDR users call for improved cross-platform support, more detailed incident reporting, and better scalability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Bitdefender GravityZone XDR is relatively straightforward to deploy but needs more robust customer support. Microsoft Defender XDR is easy to deploy within the Microsoft ecosystem and has superior customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Bitdefender GravityZone XDR is cost-effective with a quick ROI. Microsoft Defender XDR has a higher upfront cost but delivers strong ROI due to its comprehensive features and integration.

To learn more, read our detailed Bitdefender GravityZone Extended Detection and Response (XDR) vs. Microsoft Defender XDR Report (Updated: November 2024).

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Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender GravityZone Ext...

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

43rd

Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

25th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Detection and Response (NDR) (17th)

Microsoft Defender XDR

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

5th

Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

5th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Bitdefender GravityZone Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender XDR is 9.8%, up from 6.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Featured Reviews

Kamel Ahmed

Senior Operator at Egyptian Projects Operation and Maintenance (EPROM)

Easy to use, helps against advanced threats, and enhances the security posture

We used Kaspersky for four years. I like Kaspersky more than Bitdefender GravityZone. Kaspersky helps manage everything on the client computers. It is easier to find files easily using Kaspersky. It is easier to manage things with Kaspersky. However, Bitdefender GravityZone is easier to use. The GUI is more simple. Kaspersky‘s GUI is more difficult, so we switched to Bitdefender GravityZone.

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Gabor Nyerd

Enterprise mobility and security evangelist at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Includes four services and four products, which can help organizations a lot

We found that sometimes integrations work, but testing them can take some time. Sometimes, configurations take much longer than expected. We have a configuration in place that needs to be synchronized with another server. However, the servers are four hours apart, so this can cause delays. In general, I believe that the time it takes to configure and test a service should be shorter. Sometimes, it can take a couple of hours to test a single configuration setting. Other times, it is only ten or fifteen minutes, which is normal. However, sometimes, even immediate actions can be triggered by configuration changes, and some settings can take up to eight hours to complete. I believe that this time can be improved. Microsoft is making a lot of improvements to its services in a short period of time. This is a good thing, as it means that the services are constantly being updated and improved. However, it can be challenging for customers to keep up with the changes. For example, a customer may read about an update, understand it, and share it with their colleagues and boss. However, it may take days or weeks to test the update and get the necessary approvals. This can be especially challenging for large customers with many users or machines. In some cases, Microsoft may change a service before the customer has had a chance to implement the previous update. This can be frustrating for customers, as it means that they have to constantly learn new things and adjust their workflows. On the one hand, it is important for Microsoft to keep updating and improving its services. This helps to ensure that the services are meeting the customers' needs and that they are staying ahead of the competition. Microsoft should also be mindful of the challenges that these changes can create for customers. One way to address this challenge is to provide customers with more time to implement changes. Microsoft could also provide more information about upcoming changes so that customers can plan ahead. Ultimately, Microsoft needs to strike a balance between keeping its services up-to-date and providing customers with a smooth transition to new features.

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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 is easy to use."

"Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus is highly stable."

"It never fails. Bitdefender always catches all of the viruses that have been detected on customer sites."

"The best thing about Bitdefender is that it has got top-notch features and it is not tied to specific countries like some other antivirus tools."

"I find Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus to be a pretty good solution for the mid-level market, specifically for organizations with up to two hundred fifty users. I like that it is an averagely priced solution. It also has a straightforward installation that can be completed within three to five minutes. Its technical support is also good enough."

"Its most significant advantage lies in its affordability."

"It reduces the risk of users accidentally clicking on phishing emails."

"The timeline feature is excellent. I also like the phishing simulation. We have phishing campaigns to educate employees and warn them about these threats."

"The Endpoint Manager is incredible; it has a very straightforward interface and is exceedingly easy to use. Pulling out and deploying different tags or resources is a simple task across various departments with different levels of security. The notifications are also simple and satisfying; it's great to see the bubble informing us which devices are compliant and which are waiting to update."

"Advanced hunting is good. I like that. We can drill down to lots of details."

"I like the easy integration and advanced possibilities. We can implement it at customer sites in a few clicks, but we can also dive deep and drill down to extended features. There's a very good starting point to get into this product and all the features from Defender."

"The unified view of the threat landscape on a central dashboard is the most valuable feature."

"The solution is well integrated with applications. It is easy to maintain and administer."

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Cons

"Adding a feature like Data Loss Prevention would be beneficial."

"The mobile version needs improvement."

"The solution must improve its management features."

"The solution seems to be pretty amateur for an EDR solution, and it should be more in sync in terms of features, with solutions such as FireEye and SentinelOne."

"What could be improved in Microsoft 365 Defender is its licensing, e.g. it should be more consolidated and would be good if it has some optimizations. Improving the alerts and notifications, in terms of adding more details, would also be good for this solution."

"Intrusion detection and prevention would be great to have with 365 Defender."

"It would be beneficial to reduce the number of clicks required to navigate between blades, as the current navigation and breadcrumb system can be a bit confusing. Some inconsistencies exist between blades, which could be improved for a more seamless user and UI experience."

"The web filtering solution needs to be improved because currently, it is very simple."

"I'd like to see a wider solution that includes not only desktop devices but also other devices, such as servers, storage cabinets, switching equipment, et cetera."

"There are a few technical issues with Defender XDR that can be improved. Sometimes, the endpoint devices are not reporting properly to the Defender 365 portal. When you're getting all the information from the Microsoft portal, the devices are sometimes not in sync. We have hundreds of endpoint devices, some needing to be onboarded again."

"Automated playbooks and automated dashboards would be preferable to the way the data is currently being presented."

"Customers say they want absolutely seamless integration between other Microsoft solutions and Defender XDR, including the ability to change device settings within the Defender portal. They need to contact the IT team responsible for the device management tools to change some settings. They would prefer that those changes be initiated directly from the Defender portal or applied from Intune without involving the IT operations team."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have purchased licenses for the use of Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus. The price of the solution is reasonable but could be better."

"It's a very good price for MSP. It's cheaper than Symantec."

"Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus is pretty average, meaning it's not cheaper, but it's pretty good. It has average pricing."

"It is fairly priced because we get complete integrated services with the E5 license."

"It is 15 dollars per server per month. It is worth it, but it can be costly. It depends on the company's size."

"Microsoft Defender XDR's licensing is complicated."

"Microsoft Defender XDR is already included in our Office 365 licensing. It is better because we're saving money by using it."

"Purchasing Microsoft Defender XDR as part of a Microsoft 365 bundle can be cost-effective, but acquiring it as a standalone product may be more expensive."

"The license cost for a year is approximately forty-four thousand, and this annual saving is a significant factor in our decision to switch."

"Sometimes 365 Defender is expensive, but it can be moderate, depending on the organization's size and the license type. We're satisfied with the cost because it gives us a product that protects our entire environment with DLP. To compromise some cost, of course, we are to complete the most secure environment."

"Microsoft is not competitive with the pricing of the solution. The competitors are able to offer lower discounts. The price of the solution is higher."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

25%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Retailer

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus?

The best thing about Bitdefender is that it has got top-notch features and it is not tied to specific countries like some other antivirus tools.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus?

I would rate the costliness of the solution as a four out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Plus?

The solution must improve its management features. They are not as good as Kaspersky's. Kaspersky provides remote desktop connection features, but Bitdefender doesn’t. I manage it remotely using SC...

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What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Defender?

Microsoft Defender XDR provides strong identity protection with comprehensive insights into risky user behavior and potential indicators of compromise.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Defender?

The pricing is a little high, however, it is on par with other competitive tools in the market.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Defender?

Microsoft could improve on threat hunting and build more on threat detection and handling. The cybersecurity and cloud security posture features are a bit lesser than standard security products.

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Also Known As

GravityZone Ultra Plus

Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Threat Protection, MS 365 Defender

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Overview

Bitdefender GravityZone XDR enhances network security via advanced threat detection, offers centralized incident response, and comprehensive endpoint protection. Users value the user-friendly interface, robust analytics, and streamlined management, significantly boosting organizational efficiency and productivity.

Microsoft Defender XDR is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect against threats in the Microsoft 365 environment.

It offers robust security measures, comprehensive threat detection capabilities, and an efficient incident response system. With seamless integration with other Microsoft products and a user-friendly interface, it simplifies security management tasks.

Users have found it effective in detecting and preventing various types of attacks, such as phishing attempts, malware infections, and data breaches.

Watch the Microsoft demo video here: Microsoft Defender XDR demo video.

Sample Customers

Archdiocese, Northstar, SeSa, W&W Informatik, Yamaha Motor Europe

Accenture, Deloitte, ExxonMobil, General Electric, IBM, Johnson & Johnson and many others.

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