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Intercept X Endpoint vs Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response 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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (8th), ZTNA (9th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (8th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (11th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
Symantec Endpoint Detection...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
25th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 2.3%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is 0.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Khandokar Rabbi - PeerSpot reviewer
Used for endpoint security, ransomware protection, virus protection, and server security
Intercept X Endpoint is deployed on the cloud in our organization. Previously, we had two ransomware attacks when we were using Kaspersky as an endpoint security. We didn't face any ransomware attacks after using Intercept X Endpoint for endpoint security. Intercept X Endpoint has simplified our malware detection. Since we have already implemented the policies in the cloud, all the malware is automatically detected. The solution also detects and removes new malware that can also come from the cloud AI engine. Integrating Intercept X Endpoint with our current security infrastructure was very easy. In my opinion, Sophos is a better solution because we are using Sophos endpoint security and network security. These two things sync with each other and monitor the packets and network traffic. No other vendor has simultaneous devices to check everything. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
YusufAhmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to use and competitively priced
Honestly, the product needs to continue the way it is, and I feel that everything will be fine. I haven't had any reasons to complain about the product. The product doesn’t offer MDM functionality under its current licensing model. In the future, I want the product to offer MDM. It can allow me to manage my mobile device more efficiently and effectively. Currently, there is a need for a separate license to be added to Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response to be able to use the MDM part. If both are bundled up under the same license, the administration part can be made easier.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The threat analysis center is nice."
"One of the best features of Sophos Intercept is that it repairs without slowing down the system."
"Offers artificial intelligence, security metrics and a lot of information gathered to make decisions."
"The solution is scalable."
"It is stable."
"I am impressed with the tool's common dashboard feature. The solution is also easy to deploy and manage. Reporting is also easy with the software."
"The EDR (Enhanced Data Detection and Response) and the DLP (Data Loss Prevention) components are valuable assets."
"Sophos Intercept X is a complete endpoint solution."
"IPS and the user interface are good features."
"A great feature of this solution is that it is very well-integrated with antivirus software. Other ADR solutions are implemented as single technologies and are not integrated with the provider, but Symantec offers AV plus ADR."
"The most valuable features are that it is easy to connect and global settings are good."
"The most valuable features of the solution are that it is easy to use and has good support."
"The pricing is good."
"I've mainly found the antivirus and antispyware features valuable. The documentation is okay as well."
"The interface is quite easy to use."
"In Symantec, we have found that the most important feature is Application and Device Control."
 

Cons

"We tried to set up Sophos Zero Trust within my Sophos central cloud. It only works with Microsoft and I use Google. I'd like to see Google added."
"The choices offered for the on-premises and cloud-based platforms are the reverse of each other."
"The Data Loss Prevention module can be better. It should also have threat hunting capabilities."
"They should keep doing what they're doing. Both of them have entered the EDR/MDR space, and they're keeping up with their competitors. I have a hard time understanding why their capabilities aren't garnering more attention."
"I have not done it, but integrating it with authenticating the users on the Windows system looks a bit complicated to me. It could be because I don't understand it."
"If we can lower the price, it will be fantastic because it will generate more revenue for us."
"The product defends very well on its own but could possibly use enhancement in giving users more controls."
"The integration has room for improvement, especially with Mac OS."
"Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response could improve the reporting. It is very difficult to create reports from the user interface."
"That's why I wouldn't recommend it for other systems. It works only with SAP clients. That's why I'm giving it a six. It would get higher if it worked on all networks without the help of SAP."
"It would be good if it can anticipate zero-day attacks. I don't know how it can be done and if it is even a feature of this product."
"The interface is very complicated."
"I think we have experienced some technical issues because the company focuses mainly on bigger clients. Also, sometimes the solution fails to detect zero-day attacks, so that feature needs some enhancement because it is lacking compared to other solutions."
"It would be nice to see more granular timeline analysis."
"It would be beneficial to have more integration and compatibility with other platforms."
"The solution’s scalability and stability could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license required to use this solution."
"You are able to purchase more licenses for the number of devices or servers that you require. There are many other features available but our license does not include them, such as XDR, which is endpoint detection and response. We have not explored the new features as of yet but plan to in the coming future."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing ten out of ten."
"The pricing is average for software like this, but you can purchase additional services if you wish."
"It is a high-cost solution."
"Licensing fees are paid monthly."
"I find the pricing to be a little bit expensive, although it is acceptable, for now."
"The solution offers both a three-year license and an annual license. I would rate the product's pricing a one out of ten."
"Of late, because of the Broadcom purchase, its price has been increasing."
"The product is cheap."
"The more devices we have the more expensive it becomes, which is where the challenge is."
"The price is really high and it should be lower."
"It is an expensive solution."
"Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is expensive."
"We are satisfied with the pricing."
"We pay around $100,000 for 5000 licenses every year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response?
I am not aware of the pricing details, as that falls under the management's responsibility.
What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response?
There are several areas where Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response can improve, including shell features, web control, asset management, and device control. Specifically, the application contro...
 

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