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Bitdefender Total Security vs SonicWall Capture Client comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
4.5
Businesses achieve 80% ROI with Bitdefender Total Security, benefiting from cost-effective protection and 20% time savings over three years.
Sentiment score
1.0
SonicWall Capture Client offers cost savings, improved security, reduced manual work, lower infection rates, and easy deployment for better productivity.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.2
Bitdefender Total Security offers extensive support with responsive service, though faster response times and clearer communication are desired.
Sentiment score
4.9
SonicWall Capture Client support is mixed, with some satisfied but many seeking faster response and improved escalation processes.
There could be improvements in communication, especially for users who are not very familiar with technology.
Business Development & Marketing Manager at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Partners can purchase single endpoints at prices equivalent to 1,000-endpoint deals, providing an advantage for managed security service provider partners.
Product Manager at wahana piranti teknologi
While their escalation process is understandable, it can be time-consuming as all logs need to be provided multiple times across different service levels.
Product Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
Bitdefender Total Security scales well for small businesses, praised for efficiency, easy device addition, and robust protection.
Sentiment score
8.5
SonicWall Capture Client delivers scalable licensing, easy installation, cloud management, and an accessible interface, favored by small to medium businesses.
The scalability of Bitdefender Total Security is impressive, and I would rate it a nine out of ten due to its strong capabilities.
Business Development & Marketing Manager at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
There are no restrictions on the scalability of SonicWall Capture Client.
Product Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The installation process is straightforward, requiring only five pilot installations to enable customers to complete the remaining installations independently.
Product Manager at wahana piranti teknologi
SonicWall Capture Client is accessed via cloud-based management console.
Product Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.7
Bitdefender Total Security is praised for its stability and reliability, with users experiencing smooth updates and no major issues.
Sentiment score
8.6
SonicWall Capture Client's stability divides opinion, praised for threat prevention but critiqued for high resource consumption and slowdowns.
The stability of Bitdefender Total Security is high, and I would rate it at nine out of ten.
Business Development & Marketing Manager at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Bitdefender Total Security needs enhancements in stability, resource usage, ransomware flexibility, and better online privacy, support, and VPN options.
SonicWall Capture Client suffers from performance issues, outdated interface, high RAM use, and lacks robust threat detection and support.
There is a commercial aspect where having an unlimited VPN would enhance the product.
Business Development & Marketing Manager at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
VPN is becoming a lot more commonplace and needed, and some competitors are now including it as part of their offering.
MSP Partner Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
One of the drawbacks is that I cannot use Advanced and Premier licenses within a single tenant, which can be problematic when users need to deploy different licenses.
Product Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
XDR cannot be used unless MDR services are purchased with SonicWall.
Product Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The RAM usage is higher compared to SentinelOne, utilizing approximately 150 megabytes of memory.
Product Manager at wahana piranti teknologi
 

Setup Cost

Bitdefender Total Security offers value with moderate pricing, strong features, and flexible license options, despite mixed affordability opinions.
SonicWall Capture Client pricing receives mixed reviews for cost-effectiveness, varying by business size, region, and additional costs.
The pricing is considered to be a good value for money.
Business Development & Marketing Manager at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
SonicWall Capture Client offers a cost-effective solution that's cheaper compared to other vendors like CrowdStrike.
Product Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

Bitdefender Total Security offers comprehensive protection and enhancement features, including a VPN, password manager, and centralized management console.
SonicWall Capture Client provides robust protection features, including rollback, machine learning, and dual-agent real-time threat detection.
It also offers robust protection against next-generation threats like ransomware and phishing.
Business Development & Marketing Manager at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
It stops the endpoints from being exploited.
MSP Partner Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Machine learning is particularly effective due to SonicWall sandboxing's threat intelligence database of approximately 7.1 billion entries.
Product Manager at wahana piranti teknologi
One is that users can use the sandbox of SonicWall, which is called Capture ATP for free.
Product Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender Total Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
17th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SonicWall Capture Client
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
43rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (42nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Bitdefender Total Security is 3.0%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall Capture Client is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Bitdefender Total Security3.0%
SonicWall Capture Client0.7%
Other96.3%
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Robin Cook - PeerSpot reviewer
MSP Partner Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Protects personal devices effectively and prevents access to fraudulent websites
The only thing that it does not include, which I would like to see in it, is the VPN. If VPN was included in Bitdefender Total Security, that would be a really valuable feature to add to the product. The VPN is handy, but to pay quite a lot more on top is costly. VPN is becoming a lot more commonplace and needed, and some competitors are now including it as part of their offering. I have no intention of moving away from Bitdefender Total Security, but I just think that could be quite a valuable addition to have as part of the product.
HT
Product Manager at wahana piranti teknologi
Has consistently delivered double-layer protection and simplified policy application while needing mobile compatibility and better MacOS support
A significant limitation is that SonicWall Capture Client cannot be installed on smartphones, as there is no mobile version available.Occasionally, the Sentinel engine becomes unresponsive, particularly when customers do not properly restart or shutdown their systems. This requires a hard restart after installation to resolve the issue. Installation on Mac OS can be challenging, requiring multiple attempts due to version compatibility requirements. We must ensure the SonicWall Capture Client version is stable for Mac OS. The RAM usage is higher compared to SentinelOne, utilizing approximately 150 megabytes of memory. This is a common concern from customers, and reducing RAM consumption would be beneficial.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
17%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
5%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
9%
Educational Organization
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise1
 

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 needs improvement with Bitdefender Total Security?
The only thing that it does not include, which I would like to see in it, is the VPN. If VPN was included in Bitdefender Total Security, that would be a really valuable feature to add to the produc...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall Capture Client?
SonicWall Capture Client offers a cost-effective solution that's cheaper compared to other vendors like CrowdStrike.
What needs improvement with SonicWall Capture Client?
A significant limitation is that SonicWall Capture Client cannot be installed on smartphones, as there is no mobile version available.Occasionally, the Sentinel engine becomes unresponsive, particu...
What is your primary use case for SonicWall Capture Client?
The solution is used primarily in hospitality, specifically hotels, and manufacturing sectors. Approximately 70% of usage comes from hospitality, with the remainder from manufacturing.In hotel case...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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