Microsoft Defender for Business vs Seqrite Endpoint Security comparison

Microsoft and Seqrite are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Microsoft is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.6, while Seqrite is ranked #33 with an average rating of 8.0. Microsoft holds a 1.7% mindshare in EPP, compared to Seqrite’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Seqrite users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

Seqrite Endpoint Security and Microsoft Defender for Business compete in the cybersecurity solutions category. Microsoft Defender for Business appears to have the upper hand due to robust threat detection and AI-powered analysis.

Features: Seqrite Endpoint Security offers asset management, ransomware backup, and data loss protection, appealing to users for innovation and utility. Microsoft Defender for Business provides threat detection, AI-powered analysis, and seamless integration within the Microsoft ecosystem, valued for its comprehensive security suite.

Room for Improvement: Seqrite Endpoint Security can enhance ransomware detection, stability, and user management while improving integration with other security products. Microsoft Defender for Business could reduce false positives in threat detection and improve integration with non-Microsoft environments, as well as enhance support responsiveness and cost-effectiveness for smaller businesses.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Seqrite Endpoint Security supports on-premises and private cloud deployments, with varied experiences in customer support. Microsoft Defender for Business offers on-premises, hybrid, and public cloud configurations, simplifying deployment through integration in the Microsoft ecosystem, though with inconsistent support experiences.

Pricing and ROI: Seqrite Endpoint Security is seen as economical, often cheaper than Trend Micro and Symantec, attractive for small to medium enterprises. Microsoft Defender for Business is included in Office 365 subscriptions, providing a comprehensive suite but some users express concerns about cost for smaller businesses, despite its competitive pricing.

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Microsoft Defender for Business vs. Seqrite Endpoint Security

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.6%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Business is 1.7%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Seqrite Endpoint Security is 1.0%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.6%
Microsoft Defender for Business	1.7%
Seqrite Endpoint Security	1.0%
Other	93.7%

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Featured Reviews

ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Takayuki-Umehara

Public Cloud Engineer at Prudential

Product deployment protects assets but needs improvement in system support

I am doing maintenance for Microsoft Defender for Business, and I'm currently working with it. We don't need to use the latest version of Microsoft Defender for Business. We still use the latest virus definition file that Microsoft Defender for Business has automatically updated. We implement a basic update mechanism. Our compliance division manages how many servers and PCs we have and whether those servers have antivirus solutions. I am not certain about how Microsoft Defender for Business helps with AI-driven security strategies. I just use it normally and don't know if it uses AI technology. I rate Microsoft Defender for Business a six out of ten.

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ManishKumar14

DGM IT at Seth Anandram Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions

Centrally managed, easy to configure, and easy to use

Seqrite Endpoint Security protects individual machines, servers, and emails against malware, viruses, and spam attacks The solution is centrally managed, easy to configure, and easy to use. It allows you to patch your required reports. The solution provides central deployment, remote deployment,…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The good thing about the product is that it's always scanning."

"I recognize that Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is one of the best products in its category regarding capabilities."

"Palo Alto is constantly adding new features."

"Cortex is the best solution for avoiding security breaches, malware attacks, and other kinds of security issues."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its ability to rapidly detect certain hardware files."

"The tool is designed to scale for large enterprises and handle large volumes of data."

"Implementing Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks has had a significant impact on my security analyst workload because it becomes much easier."

"The information the dashboard provides is very clear."

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"Microsoft Defender for Business is good for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers solid security flexibility and integration with tools like Microsoft Lighthouse and some other software. It takes some of the features of Defender for Endpoint EDR and provides those services for small and medium-sized business environments."

"The security features in Microsoft Defender for Business that have been most effective for our company include the way it's built-in and intertwined into all the operating systems, giving us a good opportunity to holistically block things for the organization using that tenant."

"I would recommend Microsoft Defender for Business to others, rating it as ten out of ten."

"The most effective features of Microsoft Defender for Business include its threat detection and response capabilities in managing vulnerabilities and ransomware attacks."

"Using Microsoft Defender for Business is beneficial for my company."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its central console."

"The interface is quite user-friendly."

"The best features of Microsoft Defender for Business include it coming as an XDR solution which provides automated investigations, remediations, and endpoint detection and response."

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"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

"The solution effectively detects malicious files and blocks sign-ins."

"I like Seqrite's web protection features and external device control."

"There are many features available in this solution, such as asset management."

"With Seqrite, it is completely protected, and we have full control over what is happening on the end user's laptop."

"Seqrite Endpoint Security is a good solution."

"The overall performance of the server and the dashboard are the most interesting aspects of the solution."

"The setup process was easy for our remote clients and us as well."

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Cons

"We have found that there are times Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks does not detect some of the viruses, we have to use another protection solution called Kaspersky."

"It is not easy to sell Cortex XDR, not because it isn't a good tool. Its marketing needs to be improved."

"A little bit more automation would be nice."

"It tends to do 99.9% of things. The only thing I'd like is single sign-on authentication into their cloud platform so that my users can be properly authenticated against it."

"It would be good to have a better way to search for a file within the UI."

"It is an enterprise-level solution. Its price could be less expensive."

"Every 30 or 40 days, there's a new version and we need to go and make sure our customer's laptops are upgraded."

"I would like to see better protection, specifically to protect email applications."

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"The biggest one is that Defender needs to be more proactive to the emerging threats. There can be tighter integration with email, especially how it integrates with our email system, which is the Microsoft Outlook suite. There should be the ability to react a lot quicker to emerging threats because sometimes, it takes a few days before some of these new threats are fully identified, and we need that to be a few hours."

"I see room for improvement in Microsoft Defender for Business, particularly regarding the consolidation of all security solutions in one place and the integration of AI and data security into the same platform."

"The threat detection capabilities require significant customization for multistage threat detection."

"Technical support could be faster to respond."

"The solution's AI is notorious for false positives, and the time you have to spend training it is ridiculous."

"Additionally, the pricing policy poses a challenge, particularly in multi-year contracts, where other solutions like Trend Micro offer more affordable options."

"The tool's support is an area of concern where improvements are needed."

"The areas where Microsoft Defender for Business could improve include the support, installation process, and wiki. I should be able to find solutions to issues quickly without having to delve too deep."

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"The pricing could be a bit lower."

"I don't feel that the scalability part of Seqrite Endpoint Security is better than the other products in the market."

"We would like the solution to have integration with other security solutions so that we can have a single base for monitoring all the security incidents and concerns."

"Deployment of Seqrite Endpoint Security is generally straightforward. The only complexity we encounter is that, since it is cloud-based, there can be delays in updating the endpoint's status."

"The solution could integrate with other products to provide a comprehensive protection strategy."

"It should be able to detect and report any ransomware attack but currently, it doesn't detect and it doesn't report any."

"The product or service could be improved by incorporating SIEM integrations to enable the collection of logs."

"User management could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It has reasonable pricing for the use cases it provides to the company."

"The cost depends on your chosen license type, like Pro or other licenses."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is an expensive solution."

"The solution is expensive. It's pricing is on a yearly-basis."

"The price of the solution could be reduced. I have customers that have voiced that the solution is good for the value but if I want to sell more of the solution the price reduction would help."

"I don't recall what the cost was, but it wasn't really that expensive."

"The pricing is a little bit on the expensive side."

"The solution has one subscription for endpoint protection and one subscription for detection and response. The two licenses combined give you the BRO version."

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"It has to get more competitive because we are starting to see some of the competitors providing better pricing, and some of it, of course, is to gain market share. The Defender product pricing is probably a little higher than the competitors."

"The tool is cheap, while some other solutions are more expensive. I remember the tool cost about five euros for a workstation or for a user on a monthly basis."

"The tool's cost has been a little high, but I do not think it was terrible."

"Since we're a nonprofit, we get pretty good discounts on the tool."

"Defender for Business is included by default with an Office 365 premium subscription."

"You need to pay for a yearly license for Seqrite Endpoint Security, which is expensive."

"Endpoint Security is cheaper than Trend Micro."

"My company needs to purchase a yearly subscription for the licensing costs for Seqrite Endpoint Security."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"Though I don't think that this is a cheaply priced product, I feel that it is an affordable solution."

"We pay approximately $1,500 for licenses for the solution."

"I give the cost of the solution a seven out of ten."

"The license isn't expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	50

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

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How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Defender for Business?

Our thoughts on the pricing for Microsoft Defender for Business are that we wish it could be better. If the pricing w...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for Business?

I see room for improvement in Microsoft Defender for Business, particularly regarding the consolidation of all securi...

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What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Defender for Business?

I would rate this product an eight out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Seqrite Endpoint Security?

The solution's pricing is good for us, where it is neither cheap nor expensive.

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What needs improvement with Seqrite Endpoint Security?

The solution's integration capabilities are moderate and could be improved.

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What is your primary use case for Seqrite Endpoint Security?

Seqrite Endpoint Security protects individual machines, servers, and emails against malware, viruses, and spam attacks.

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Comparisons

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

Cortex XSIAM vs Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

Compared 3% of the time

Symantec Endpoint Security vs Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

Microsoft Defender XDR vs Microsoft Defender for Business

Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

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Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

Microsoft Defender for Business offers comprehensive endpoint protection with features like AI-driven predictive analysis and integration with Microsoft services. It caters to businesses in the Microsoft and Azure ecosystems, enhancing cybersecurity strategies with real-time alerts and automated threat hunting.

Targeting enterprise environments, Microsoft Defender for Business provides extensive security measures for desktops, laptops, and virtual desktop infrastructure. Its seamless integration with Microsoft Sentinel allows for enhanced insight and threat mitigation. The central console aids in configuration and management, but areas such as URL filtering, reporting, and integration with non-Microsoft systems require improvement. Users often demand advanced threat detection and a quicker response to emerging threats, as managing security across platforms can present challenges.

What are the key features of Microsoft Defender for Business?

Vulnerability Management: Offers extensive analysis of potential vulnerabilities.
Predictive Analysis: Utilizes AI to anticipate threats before they materialize.
Seamless Integration: Works well with Microsoft services for enhanced protection.
Threat Detection & Response: Provides real-time alerts and quick responses to threats.
Endpoint Security: Comprehensive security for all endpoints in an organization.
Data Loss Prevention: Protects sensitive data from unauthorized access and leaks.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Enhanced Security: Real-time alerts and automated threat hunting improve protection.
Ease of Use: Central console facilitates configuration and management.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security frameworks and Microsoft systems.
Comprehensive Protection: Extends security to identity, email, and cloud environments.

In sectors like finance and healthcare, Microsoft Defender for Business is implemented to secure sensitive data and maintain compliance. Managed service providers and resellers leverage its capabilities to offer robust security frameworks for clients, ensuring protection of digital assets and reducing risks associated with cyber threats.

Microsoft

Seqrite Endpoint Security provides comprehensive endpoint protection with features like inventory management, antivirus defense, and ransomware prevention. It ensures seamless device and application control, offering centralized management for hybrid environments across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Seqrite Endpoint Security, known for its centralized management system, is designed to safeguard endpoints with advanced antivirus, malware detection, and ransomware prevention capabilities. It facilitates effective governance for hybrid work environments, providing robust inventory and asset management. While offering advanced device and application control across Windows, Mac, and Linux, Seqrite integrates XDR and EDR functionalities along with web protection and policy implementation.

What are the key features of Seqrite Endpoint Security?

Inventory and Asset Management: Track and manage hardware and software assets effectively.
Ransomware Backup: Provides backups to secure data against ransomware attacks.
Advanced EDR and XDR: Offers extended and endpoint detection and response.
File Monitoring: Monitors file activities to ensure data integrity.
External Device Control: Manages device usage and access.
Web Protection: Safeguards against online threats with secure browsing.
DLP Features: Monitors data access and usage to prevent data loss.

What benefits should be looked for?

Ease of Management: Streamlined management with a user-friendly interface.
Policy Implementation: Fast and effective application of security policies.
Cost-Effective Plans: Provides affordable options for varied businesses.
Centralized Management: Simplifies the management of multiple devices.

In industries like IT, healthcare, and finance, Seqrite Endpoint Security finds usage for securing endpoint devices and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Its centralized cloud-based management supports robust access control and governance, suitable for both small businesses and large enterprises in managing endpoint security challenges.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

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Gadre, Bharat Vikas Group, Fernandez Hospital, Fabtech Projects & Engineering, KIMS Hospital, National Steel And Agro Industries, Sardar Patel University, Sterling Wilson, Chowgule Industries

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