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Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum vs Kaspersky Total Security 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

Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
33rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Kaspersky Total Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
29th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is 0.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Total Security is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

SharjeelFarooque - PeerSpot reviewer
Great threat response, provides for proactivity, and has automated threat identification
In terms of the Pakistani market and talking from a salesperson's perspective, I'd suggest that Kaspersky introduce a bundle of Kaspersky EDR-Optimum or Kaspersky EDR-Expert along with its Business Select/Advance suite. When I say this, I understand the Pakistani market and how slow and less eager organizations are to invest in IT and internet security. Most of them don't invest until or unless they face any attack or network failure. However, in addition to the product, Kaspersky should give EDR-Optimum on the cloud for less than 300 users as well, in case any customer has its whole network on the cloud. That way they can easily use it.
Ashford Asante - PeerSpot reviewer
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 is lightweight and does not slow down the PC. The malware and virus detection rate is also very good."
"The most advantageous aspect is tracking and taking action automatically."
"The solution's most valuable features are the advanced detection and anti-theft features."
"The encryption feature that allows you complete control of your device is what I found most valuable in Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum."
"The most advantageous aspect is tracking and taking action automatically."
"It protects against malware and secures the network."
"The solution is very user friendly, which we appreciate."
"It fulfills security and protection requirements against newly discovered malware, especially ransomware attacks."
"I am satisfied with the solution's security features because we have been using it for years."
"The software is easy to install."
"It has advanced features for detecting malware and ensuring customer safety."
"The protection has been top-notch, according to our use case and ISP."
"The most beneficial feature of Kaspersky Total Security for me is its all-in-one antivirus solution with continuous signature updates for effective malware detection and prevention."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
"It is a stable product."
"Kaspersky Total Security provides a good return on investment by improving data security and reducing costs by sixty percent with its robust security features."
 

Cons

"Support is an area for improvement. It should have faster response times."
"To increase the benefits of the product, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service from Kaspersky should be included."
"The solution needs to give more control to users on firewalls."
"They should provide more notifications for incidents and more clarification or information about malicious activity."
"The initial setup is a bit difficult."
"For improvement, they should make the scanning process faster. The scanning and updating take more time."
"The application should be made a bit lighter so that it does not slow down the PC."
"I want Kaspersky to extend its products to internet protection. For example, I would like them to develop a firewall integrated with EDR."
"The stability of the solution could be improved because we had some issues with the solution on non-Windows laptops."
"Kaspersky Total Security should be easier to manage and improve user interaction. Resetting often requires some experience, which can be a problem for generic users. Web users also encounter some issues that should be improved."
"The solution’s stability could be improved"
"The tool could be cheaper."
"It would be beneficial if the resource usage could be reduced to lessen the burden on devices."
"Regarding improvement, Kaspersky has a slightly larger system footprint, leading to a 5-10% performance slowdown compared to when I wasn't using Kaspersky."
"Enhancing the encryption code, particularly in relation to ransomware would be a great addition for future use."
"The solution's automation capabilities is an area where certain improvements are required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is more affordable than the endpoint security product of Fortinet. Whether it's worth the money depends on your security strategy."
"The solution could be made a bit cheaper."
"The price of the solution is reasonable. It cost approximately €10,000 annually."
"The pricing is totally reasonable."
"Kaspersky gives a consolidated price with a good solution. If we choose something else, we need to add other options on our own."
"The tool’s pricing is yearly. The solution’s pricing is expensive."
"I would rate the product's pricing a nine out of ten. You need to pay about 80,000 rupees yearly for the tool. There are no additional costs associated with the product."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is affordability, even for companies with limited budgets, such as those in the Pakistani market. It is a subscription-based license."
"The pricing of the solution is good."
"The product is not expensive."
"The solution's pricing is cheap and better than that of Sophos."
"Kaspersky Total Security is an expensive solution."
"We pay around $30 to $35 for the solution yearly."
"Kaspersky Total Security is not an expensive solution."
"I like this solution due to its cost-free nature"
"We have a yearly license, and it's not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
26%
Comms Service Provider
9%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
The product's most valuable feature is the flexibility of installation with the console and a simple administration strategy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
The value from Kaspersky is very good, especially since we recently got a special deal.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
To increase the benefits of the product, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service from Kaspersky should be included. I use this to monitor devices from a centralized location and report any abn...
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?
The pricing for Kaspersky Total Security is quite affordable, rated at eight out of ten, and all necessary licensing fees are included.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Total Security?
The system can be demanding on resources, making devices busy when running the client application. It would be beneficial if the resource usage could be reduced to lessen the burden on devices.
 

Overview

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