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Bitdefender Total Security vs Kaspersky Total Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender Total Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
20th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Kaspersky Total Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
29th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Bitdefender Total Security is 2.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Total Security is 0.6%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Sandeep Ramachandran Nair - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 22, 2024
Enhances my daily operation, protects me from online threats and doesn't slow down my system
I haven't used any of the extra add-on modules, even though they have VPN and things like that. But, I really like the warnings I get when I visit low-rated websites. This protects me because the ratings let me know those sites aren't safe, which was something I was missing in my previous antivirus solutions. I found Bitdefender Total Security easy to use. The interface is straightforward, and it runs silently in the background. Bitdefender has features like a password manager, parental controls, and a VPN – even though I don't use them. It seems like Bitdefender Total Security has everything.
Ashford Asante - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 28, 2023
A tool with an easy initial setup phase that can be centrally managed by users
What needs to be improved is what my company sends to Kaspersky's team when we are working with it, and then they work on it, which is why we always have updates to take care of the bugs and all those things. You can't have one thing in the solution that needs to be improved. The solution is affordable. For the solution itself, while you are working with it, you come across stuff, that Kaspersky's network helps you deal with since you can send your stuff to Kaspersky's team, and they have access to certain reports, and based on the reports and what what are we doing, the solution is always worked on, so that it can be made the best and efficient application. On a daily basis, the tool is being improved, and I am okay with it. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Select is automated. The cloud application for Kaspersky is automated. For the solution needed for individual systems, Kaspersky provides you with a platform that provides internet security. With Kaspersky, you have a platform that allows you to access www.kaspersky.com and see the systems that you have worked on in the past. If you need to do anything with your individual machines indirectly, you can manage it through a centralized system. The solution's automation capabilities is an area where certain improvements are required.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The product's firewall protection and anti-theft features are valuable."
"The software consolidates multiple features under one license. Bitdefender protects against ransomware attacks. Furthermore, it covers various devices under a single subscription."
"The tool blocks malicious downloads. Its most valuable feature is the Autopilot mode."
"The product is stable"
"The dashboard and granular control features are great."
"It is quite stable. It handles updates and patches nicely."
"Bitdefender Total Security is a cloud-based solution with lower costs. We haven't encountered any security issues since using the product."
"I found Bitdefender Total Security easy to use. The interface is straightforward, and it runs silently in the background."
"The solution has a lot of features like IDS and IPS detection system, antispam, and firewall."
"Kaspersky Total Security directly detects if there are any threats on the internet or when I use a USB stick."
"Kaspersky is reliable because it checks everything before I want to log in."
"The solution is useful for protecting laptops."
"Kaspersky Total Security has valuable reporting features regarding visibility for trusted sites and safe browsing."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
"I find the solution to be very stable in terms of security and protection of the data."
"I installed Kaspersky for protection if there is a virus on my computer"
 

Cons

"Bitdefender Total Security must expand its global presence, particularly in establishing legal offices in various countries, including Saudi Arabia."
"Bitdefender Total Security needs to improve its security features."
"Sometimes, it blocks some networks that we are using."
"It would be beneficial if Bitdefender could enhance the speed of its updates for a more immediate response to emerging threats."
"I would like to see some flexibility in the ransomware limitations."
"The stability could be improved."
"Bitdefender Total Security should improve its resource usage. It should also work on cloud storage."
"The technical support services need improvement."
"Regarding improvement, Kaspersky has a slightly larger system footprint, leading to a 5-10% performance slowdown compared to when I wasn't using Kaspersky."
"Kaspersky has to improve its response when there is an incident. They need to respond faster."
"The solution’s security could be improved."
"The solution’s email protection area should be improved."
"The solution's automation capabilities is an area where certain improvements are required."
"The tool could be cheaper."
"The solution’s stability could be improved"
"Anti-malware and anti-phishing policies in the solution are areas with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It falls in the middle range in terms of pricing—it's neither very cheap nor overly expensive."
"The product is not expensive."
"The product operates on a yearly licensing basis, with options for multi-year licenses available at discounted rates."
"The pricing is quite reasonable. I don't find it expensive."
"The tool's pricing is high compared to other products."
"The product is not expensive."
"The solution's pricing is cheap and better than that of Sophos."
"The pricing of the solution is good."
"Users need to pay a licensing fee for the solution, which is neither cheap nor expensive."
"Kaspersky Total Security is an expensive solution."
"Kaspersky Total Security is not an expensive solution."
"We purchase the product’s yearly license."
"I like this solution due to its cost-free nature"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
23%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Computer Software Company
24%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bitdefender Total Security?
I found Bitdefender Total Security easy to use. The interface is straightforward, and it runs silently in the background.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitdefender Total Security?
I rate the product’s pricing a five out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
What needs improvement with Bitdefender Total Security?
I would find it more useful to receive notifications more often than just reporting on what's happening. I’d like updates on recent changes, new threats, or events in the cybersecurity landscape.
What do you like most about Kaspersky Total Security?
I am satisfied with the solution's security features because we have been using it for years.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Total Security?
Kaspersky is good in terms of price. There's no complaint about it. It is quite competitive.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Total Security?
Kaspersky has to improve its response when there is an incident. They need to respond faster.
 

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Find out what your peers are saying about Bitdefender Total Security vs. Kaspersky Total Security and other solutions. Updated: October 2024.
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