Bitdefender GravityZone XDR vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud comparison

The compared Bitdefender and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. Bitdefender is ranked #21 in XDR , with an average rating of 9.5, and holds a 0.6% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #2 in CWPP , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 13.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Bitdefender users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Bitdefender GravityZone XDR

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100% willing to recommend

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94% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender GravityZone XDR

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (21st)

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (7th), Container Management (9th), Container Security (4th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (2nd), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (4th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (4th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3rd), Microsoft Security Suite (4th), Compliance Management (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Bitdefender GravityZone XDR is designed for Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and holds a mindshare of 0.6%, up 0.4% compared to last year.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP), holds 13.9% mindshare, down 17.0% since last year.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)

Featured Reviews

SimonClark

Cyber Security Advisor - Director at Fort Net UK

Good quality ransomware antivirus that provides automatic patch management

Bitdefender GravityZone XDR is a good quality ransomware antivirus product. We like it because it's an industry-quality antivirus as opposed to some of the better-known ones like Symantec or Norton. Bitdefender has a better reputation for being up-to-date and picking up more threats. Patch management is important to keeping companies secure. The solution has an automatic patch management capability. Customers never find their software or operating systems vulnerable because Bitdefender would have automatically patched them. Bitdefender sells XDR and EDR products, but we tend to stop at the EDR level. BitDefender has lots of modules if people want to pay for them. We primarily push encryption patching and antivirus and integrate that into the security operations center.

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Vibhor Goel

Senior Cloud Platform Engineer at Deutsche Börse

A single tool for complete visibility and addressing security gaps

Currently, issues are structured in Microsoft Defender for Cloud at severity levels of high, critical, or warning, but these severity levels are not always right. For example, Microsoft might consider a port being open as critical, but that might not be the case for our company. Similarly, it might suggest closing some management ports, but you might need them to be able to log in, so the severity levels for certain things can be improved. Even though Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides a way to temporarily disable certain alerts or notifications without affecting our security score, it would be better to have more granularized control over these recommendations. Currently, we cannot even disable certain alerts or notifications. There should be an automated mechanism to design Azure policies based on the recommendations, possibly with AI integration. Instead of an engineer having to write a policy to fix security gaps, which is very time-consuming, there should be an inbuilt capability to auto-remediate everything and have proper control in place. Additionally, enabling Defender for Cloud at the resource group level, rather than only at the subscription level, would be beneficial.

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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 HyperDetect feature in GravityZone XDR is effective."

"I appreciate the overall utilization of AI to enhance security posture."

"Scalability is pretty easy. It's easy to increase the capacity. You can just add on licenses to the existing license, and the duration of the license can be adjusted. For example, you've already bought a license for a year, and you want to add some more users. We can just add on licenses for the remaining period so that the entire organization can have the same expiry date. That makes renewal easier."

"I find that the auto-response capability is most valuable."

"I would rate GravityZone XDR more than nine out of ten."

"The solution has an automatic patch management capability."

"It provides an in-depth analysis and gives recommendations, along with a historical search capability."

"It helps you to identify the gaps in your solution and remediate them. It produces a compliance checklist against known standards such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, iTrust, etc."

"The most valuable feature is the recommendations provided on how to improve security. It has made the cloud environment more secure, thanks to all the recommendations we can get."

"Defender for Cloud provides a prioritized list of remediations for security issues, reducing risk and improving security operations."

"Using Security Center, you have a full view, at any given time, of what's deployed, and that is something that is very useful."

"I would rate Microsoft Defender for Cloud a ten."

"The vulnerability reporting is helpful. When we initially deployed Defender, it reported many more threats than we currently see. It gave us insight into areas we had not previously considered, so we knew where we needed to act."

"The solution is very easy to deploy."

"The scalability of Microsoft Defender for Cloud is very good."

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Cons

"The solution’s pricing could be improved."

"The product could be improved by offering a single panel for the management of all Bitdefender products."

"The resource consumption is high for Bitdefender GravityZone XDR, nearly using one gigabyte of RAM, especially on Windows 10 and 11."

"The product could be improved by offering a single panel for the management of all Bitdefender products. Additionally, there might be a need to simplify the interface in the future."

"Another area of improvement is CPU utilization. CPU utilization could be improved."

"It's not very mature, and additional costs are involved."

"The resource consumption is high for Bitdefender GravityZone XDR, nearly using one gigabyte of RAM, especially on Windows 10 and 11."

"However, some Copilot features aren't available in the GCP environment. This is something we hope will be addressed in the future."

"There needs to be improvement in the security recommendations, particularly in attack path mapping. Sometimes, it misleads users about the real exposure of external-facing assets."

"There are challenges with the licensing policies, which are quite complicated."

"Defender is occasionally unreliable. It isn't 100% efficient in terms of antivirus detection, but it isn't an issue most of the time. It's also somewhat difficult to train new security analysts to use Defender."

"One of the main challenges that we have been facing with Azure Security Center is the cost. The costs are really a complex calculation, e.g., to calculate the monthly costs. Azure is calculating on an hourly basis for use of the resource. Because of this, we found it really complex to promote what will be our costs for the next couple of months. I think if Azure could reduce the complex calculation and come up with straightforward cost mapping that would be very useful from a product point of view."

"Pricing could be improved. There are limited options based on pricing for the government."

"Customizing some of the compliance requirements based on individual needs seems like the biggest area of improvement. There should be an option to turn specific controls on and off based on how your solution is configured."

"There is no perfect product in the world and there are always features that can be added."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."

"It's not the price of the software itself that makes it expensive. It's because you have to buy a VM; you have to buy additional hardware. All those things make it slightly costlier."

"They have a free version, but the license for this one isn't too high. It's free to start with, and you're charged for using it beyond 30 days. Some other pieces of Defender are charged based on usage, so you will be charged more for a high volume of transactions. I believe Defender for Cloud is a daily charge based on Azure's App Service Pricing."

"The cost of the license is based on the subscriptions that you have."

"It is bundled with our enterprise subscription, which makes it easy to go for it. It is available by default, and there is no extra cost for using the standard features."

"I am not involved in this area. However, I believe its price is okay because even small customers are using Azure Security Center. I don't think it is very expensive."

"The licensing cost per server is $15 per month."

"Pricing is difficult because each license has its own metrics and cost."

"Microsoft's licensing and pricing are sometimes complicated. If someone is new to Microsoft's licensing, they might have difficulty with it."

"Azure Defender is a bit pricey. The price could be lower."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

19%

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Non Profit

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bitdefender GravityZone XDR?

Scalability is pretty easy. It's easy to increase the capacity. You can just add on licenses to the existing license, and the duration of the license can be adjusted. For example, you've already b...

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

The pricing of Bitdefender GravityZone XDR is reasonable.

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What needs improvement with Bitdefender GravityZone XDR?

The product could be improved by offering a single panel for the management of all Bitdefender products. Additionally, there might be a need to simplify the interface in the future.

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What do you like most about Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

The entire Defender Suite is tightly coupled, integrated, and collaborative.

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

Initially, the cost was reasonable, but additional services from Microsoft sometimes incur extra expenses that seem higher than expected.

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Overview

Bitdefender GravityZone XDR provides advanced threat detection and response capabilities, delivering comprehensive security insights tailored for knowledgeable audiences.

Bitdefender GravityZone XDR amplifies security operations across environments, ensuring high-level detection and response. It integrates seamlessly, enhancing cybersecurity strategies with its innovative threat intelligence. Efficiently designed, it addresses evolving threats, empowering IT professionals to maintain robust cyber defenses.

What are the most important features of Bitdefender GravityZone XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses behavioral analysis to accurately identify threats.
Comprehensive Reporting: Offers detailed insights for improved threat visibility.
Scalability: Adapts to different network sizes ensuring consistent protection.
Automation: Streamlines processes with automated response capabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in Bitdefender GravityZone XDR?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances overall threat readiness.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces potential losses from undetected attacks.
Operational Efficiency: Minimizes manual monitoring with automation.
Adaptability: Quickly adjusts to newer threats with flexible configuration.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Bitdefender GravityZone XDR plays a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive data. Its integration enables institutions to combat sophisticated threats, ensuring compliance and data integrity without compromising operational efficiency.

Bitdefender

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for cloud workloads. It offers real-time visibility into the security posture of cloud environments, enabling organizations to quickly identify and respond to potential threats. With its advanced machine learning capabilities, Microsoft Defender for Cloud can detect and block sophisticated attacks, including zero-day exploits and fileless malware.

The solution also provides automated remediation capabilities, allowing security teams to quickly and easily respond to security incidents. With Microsoft Defender for Cloud, organizations can ensure the security and compliance of their cloud workloads, while reducing the burden on their security teams.

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