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Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business vs WatchGuard EPDR 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 Security...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
8th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
120
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (2nd)
WatchGuard EPDR
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
44th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
39th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is 3.7%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard EPDR is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Karim Mostafa - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to setup, stable and good security use cases
I primarily use this solution for security.  I appreciate the good control it offers, which simplifies management. So, I feel confident using this solution. We need a more complete Mobile Device Management (MDM) system. I have been using Kaspersky for eight years. I use the latest version.  I…
Phillip Evely - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides good reporting features, saves time, and protects endpoints
The setup is very easy. We have deployed the solution on-premise but can also do it on the cloud. It has a cloud functionality. I can push it from the cloud directly to the endpoint, or I can do it via a group policy. The enterprise-wide deployment takes a day. It is very simple. Once the agent is deployed in any subnet, it monitors the network traffic and informs me about endpoints that don't have the agent. I get alerted via a report. If I have a problem, I can manually deploy on those endpoints. The product is set to auto-update. It updates on its own.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has been quite stable."
"The tool's interface is good."
"The most valuable features in Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business are protection and encryption. Additionally, the interface is good and it can be integrated with Windows, Linux, and Mac."
"It's easy to use."
"Some of the most valuable features are the security and the stability, which are great. There are some imperfections, but everything is fine. In general, I think it's one of the best solutions."
"One of the most valuable features is that it's quite secure. I'm satisfied with this solution."
"The most valuable features include the ability to upgrade and update all users from one console and to install the solution remotely."
"The performance is good. It doesn't use a lot of resources, which is crucial for us."
"I can put tons of load on it."
"WatchGuard EPDR improves organization primarily by supporting the IT team rather than the end users directly. It helps IT teams accomplish more with fewer people. One of its standout features is the patch management solution, which allows companies without up-to-date services like WSUS to manage patches for Windows and Linux systems. Additionally, it provides the usual endpoint protection features such as virus and malware protection, application control, and website control."
"The reporting feature is valuable."
"WatchGuard is commendable for its work on threats."
"The product's most valuable features are the zero-trust application service and its capability to detect threats and attacks."
 

Cons

"The solution could be more secure."
"I would like the solution to be able to allow to have end to end security services from the final user to the server."
"The application updates and drive encryption are lacking."
"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."
"This solution needs improvement in the reporting section. Reporting in Kaspersky Endpoint is good but it's not that great. The platform needs to centralize reporting control."
"It's grown more expensive and customers are not happy about it."
"The reports aren't so good. To make it a perfect ten they should improve the reports and web interface."
"There are some features built into Kaspersky that do not work at all, so we have to use other products instead."
"WatchGuard EPDR does have areas for improvement. One significant gap is the lack of a virtual patching feature integrated into the endpoint security. This would be particularly useful for endpoints running operating systems that are no longer supported, such as Windows 7."
"The categories in the web filtering should be more comprehensive. When a URL is not categorized, I face issues."
"The product is available at a very high price, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The AV and scanning features could be a little bit better."
"The categories in the web filtering should be more comprehensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay for licensing yearly."
"The pricing is a bit more expensive than other products."
"There is an annual license required to use Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business."
"We purchase the product's yearly license. I rate the pricing five out of ten."
"The product is available at a low price."
"We have been using a yearly subscription and feel that pricing could be better. Perhaps, discounts could be given, during the renewal process, to those who have been customers for some time."
"I don't remember exactly what the licenses cost, but it's not too expensive. It's affordable, especially when you are dealing with on-prem. However, I don't know about the new prices because we are in the process of buying support."
"Pricing is very competitive and licensing is very much ethical."
"The product is available at a high price."
"The solution's pricing is better compared to other products."
"The price is excellent."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
62%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
3%
Comms Service Provider
3%
Comms Service Provider
16%
Computer Software Company
10%
Retailer
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Security?
I have some PCs with one gigabyte of RAM, and it's not easy to set up Kaspersky on these. Additionally, I want to improve how viruses are isolated and receive better notifications.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business?
The pricing of Kaspersky is good, and I rate it an eight out of ten. Our current licensing costs are one hundred dollars per user for three hundred users, which was established three years ago.
What do you like most about WatchGuard EPDR?
The product's most valuable features are the zero-trust application service and its capability to detect threats and attacks.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WatchGuard EPDR?
The solution's pricing is better compared to other products.
What needs improvement with WatchGuard EPDR?
WatchGuard EPDR does have areas for improvement. One significant gap is the lack of a virtual patching feature integrated into the endpoint security. This would be particularly useful for endpoints...
 

Also Known As

Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
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Sample Customers

ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
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