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Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business vs Tanium comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 18, 2026

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 Security...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
8th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
124
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (2nd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (12th)
Tanium
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
21st
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
21st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Server Monitoring (3rd), Vulnerability Management (23rd), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is 2.6%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tanium is 2.2%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business2.6%
Tanium2.2%
Other95.2%
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

SR
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
Have maintained strong endpoint protection through behavioral analysis and daily monitoring
I previously mentioned that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have built-in DLP, which was a concern. I think they could add it in the future; however, antivirus cannot provide a proper DLP solution, but they can offer a mix of DLP, similar to Trend Micro Apex One, which provides some sort of DLP file management. Nonetheless, we need a proper DLP solution such as Forcepoint or Symantec, whichever suits us. We'll be conducting performance evaluation in the next quarter while working on other projects. More value means a better GUI, user interface, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. In Sophos, we receive a daily system-generated report about what is happening, plus an alert system. The reporting system in Trend Micro is also excellent; I receive an email every day at 10:00 AM with a report for the last 24 hours.
VK
Infra Vulnarability Manager at Rezilyens
Immediate results in patching promptly address vulnerabilities
When working with Tanium, there are some older devices that haven't been patched for a long time, and certain patches are not included in Tanium. I have to search outside to download patches, create bundles, and then perform the task. It would be easier if Tanium provided the patches directly. Some other brands provide the patch with a direct download link, which facilitates the process. Also, I feel that if there were more detailed documents and remediations readily available online for troubleshooting, especially more up-to-date information, it would be beneficial. Currently, some resources online are very out-of-date.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features include the ability to upgrade and update all users from one console and to install the solution remotely."
"I can easily manage over 300 computers antivirus from my desk."
"The advice I would give someone implementing this solution is that the management of the solution is very easy. You don't need a lot of people to manage the solution."
"The setup and implementation are easy."
"It offers very good security protection."
"The failure rate is very low."
"The hardware hardware detection is the most valuable feature. The feature where you can block and unblock mobile devices is also good."
"First of all, I like that it's perfect against malware threats and behavior analysis along with signature analysis. That's the key point for me."
"I would say Tanium is the best tool for vulnerability management."
"I like the fact that you can create patching campaigns depending on the area of your network that you want to address first. I like the ability it has to make several campaigns that work in parallel."
"Tanium's most valuable feature is its instant discovery aspect."
"Threat hunting is a very good feature on Tanium. We have just started using it and have not used it extensively."
"I'm not so familiar with the tool but I like the interaction of the console to the picture. Patching is the primary model I have been focusing on for the last couple of weeks. So I have created a proof of concept environment and have been checking the available features."
"The interrogation piece was the most valuable feature because it was very detailed."
"Tanium’s best features include support for any Windows, Linux, or Mac endpoint, regardless of where it is, and the ability to do IT operations and security operations."
"The security features are very valuable."
 

Cons

"Kaspersky and most other security products have a lot of modules. They recently added several new ones. You find yourself buying and deploying so many things. There are some modules that everyone uses, like, for example, the orchestration module. Instead of selling them separately, it would be better to have bundles or an all-in-one license."
"It needs more computer resources. They should have more anti-spam features."
"It would be beneficial to have more robust cloud management capabilities for Endpoint."
"I rate the pricing five out of ten."
"The solution could be more secure."
"The product offers support only through mail and not on the phone."
"When I do a malware scan on my computer it takes a long while. This process could improve in the future. Additionally, the security could improve."
"The threat intelligence features are not up to date."
"They could improve the UI."
"The solution lacks mobility."
"Tanium’s scalability could be improved."
"The most painful thing is the interface. It's a bit unclear sometimes."
"Tanium required local admin or root rights on Mac devices, which did not comply with our security policies. This made the solution less suitable for our restrictive environment."
"I would like to have more integrations and custom plugins to input. Integration is always a big deal in a lot of different environments."
"There are some bugs in the product. The tool needs to improve in the area of reporting."
"The solution needs to improve the reporting and tracking capabilities."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"It is quite standard, because we use the volume licensing."
"I received a very good deal with Kaspersky."
"We have approximately 700 licenses for this solution and we pay annually."
"It's a little more expensive compared to other competitors like Symantec."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is not an expensive solution."
"The licensing cost can be about $1,300 per year."
"The price of the solution is reasonable. It is less costly compared to competitors."
"It is higher than some competitors in the market."
"The solution is expensive but it's a good investment."
"The solution offers value for money."
"The product's pricing differs from region to region depending on negotiations and the number of endpoints."
"There is an annual license required to use this solution."
"Tanium is a more expensive solution in Latin America than some of the competitors, such as BigFix."
"It's an expensive solution. It would be nice if the cost were lower."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business63
Midsize Enterprise27
Large Enterprise33
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise11
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Security?
I previously mentioned that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have built-in DLP, which was a concern. I think they could add it in the future; however, antivirus cannot provide a pro...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business?
The pricing and licensing cost of Kaspersky Endpoint Security is cheaper compared to Trend Micro.
What needs improvement with Tanium?
While there is always room for improvement, I am pleased with Tanium.
What is your primary use case for Tanium?
The primary use case for Tanium ( /products/tanium-reviews ) is compliance, patching, and inventory as part of the core functions.
What advice do you have for others considering Tanium?
For smaller companies, Tanium is quite a big investment, and one needs to have a considerable setup to make it economically viable. I would recommend it to others with a similar use case. The solut...
 

Also Known As

Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
Tanium Inc Cloud, Tanium XEM
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
JPMorgan Chase, eBay, Amazon, US Bank, MetLife, pwc, Cerner, Delphi, MGM Grand, New York Life
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