Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Webroot Business Endpoint Protection comparison

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs. Webroot Business Endpoint Protection

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender for Endp...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

192

Ranking in other categories

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (2nd), Anti-Malware Tools (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (2nd), Microsoft Security Suite (6th)

Webroot Business Endpoint P...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

42nd

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

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 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is 11.1%, down from 15.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is 0.7%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

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AnuragSrivastava

Information Security Engineering Lead at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

Provides detailed visibility into threats but the ability to add exceptions needs improvement

One major item for improvement is the ability to add exceptions. We can add some exceptions, but not at the level we need to. The second major area for improvement involves enhanced capabilities for different operating systems or platforms. That is, even though we have coverage for different operating systems or platforms such as Linux, we don't get all of the controls and enhanced capabilities that are available with Windows devices. Reporting could also be improved because, at present, we get limited results at times. For example, in an environment with more than 100,000 devices, you may just get 10,000 results when you run a report.

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Rick Cassel

Owner at R. A. Cassel & Associates

Lightweight and not hard to set up however, does not offer good reporting

We've had a couple of events both this year and last year where it just didn't seem to catch ransomware, which is impossible to do if someone has hands-on with the system. There were some things that they had or used to have or don't have that I still haven't figured out called journaling. And it was supposed to be a way to roll back changes that were made. However, they're telling me they don't have that. That's not in the system. It’s my understanding that it doesn’t actually scan any files at all. They just look at their database of files they've scanned previously, and either it matches or doesn't. That might be where the shortcoming is, is that it just can't stay up-to-date fast enough to stop new things that are coming in. It's an after-the-fact anti-virus. It doesn't do anything proactive. The virus has to hit the machine before it detects it. There is one thing that is deplorable with the product that I would change as soon as I found a better one. However, the reports are worthless. You go and look at a scan report and cannot get a log of machines. I can log into a console and see the files were scanned every day at 2:00 AM, and they all passed green or something was detected and removed. However, you have to go to the console. I don't have anything that I can send to my client on reports. What they give you is a bunch of bar graphs with no details. You can't drill down. It'll say two infections. However, it doesn't tell you what machines. You've just really got several different reports, and they're all just a bunch of graphs and wasted paper. There's nothing really substantial. The reports that I can use for client-facing, once a month, to say, "Here, we scanned all these workstations. Here are our results," don’t exist. They've got fake reports. I've screamed about that for years, and they just won't do anything. Therefore, I created my own little up-to-date or not ask fail-type report. I send that to them in place of a report directly from a product.

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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 antivirus is the most valuable feature."

"The most valuable aspect is information, specifically the automatic investigation of packages."

"We have just started to implement it. It is useful for protection from malware and ransomware."

"Microsoft Defender can block some viruses or malware. So, it can protect my files. It can save files on Office 365 OneDrive. I use encryption for some files, then I can recover them from OneDrive."

"It performs well. The stability is seamless."

"Technical support is good."

"We are a Microsoft shop, and Defender is a Microsoft solution that provides some security at a reasonable cost."

"The visibility into threats that the solution provides is pretty awesome... This is something that makes me think, "Wow, okay. If I had my own organization, I would probably get this too." It stops the threat before an employee gets phished or something gets downloaded to their computer."

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"The main reason we had Webroot is that it was cost-effective for our clients."

"It monitors traffic and keeps us from getting ransomware or other viruses."

"The initial setup was straightforward. It took five minutes. I installed the solution myself."

"I rate the initial setup phase a ten on a scale of one to ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy."

"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is very scalable."

"It is very lightweight on the workstations, not slowing them down while still doing its job very well."

"They have a lot of features integrated from way back, which shows that the product developers know exactly what they're doing."

"The feature we found most valuable is the AI functionality for maintaining endpoint security. This is very powerful."

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Cons

"Microsoft Defender could be improved with features more like the McAfee ePO. It would be better if I had a console to get all the information for my endpoints. Maybe this is too much for it, but it would be better if it could handle those non-signature-based malicious codes or viruses."

"In active mode, it's great that it gives you so much information, but it does record every keystroke so you have a lot of logs... that amount of data logging started to add up in the cost."

"I would like to be able to set up any kind of protection I want in the firewall, any IP address or any number."

"From an audit point of view, our auditors would like to have more reports on how things are used, if things go wrong, and how they went wrong. For example, if something got a warning, "Why?" So, we would like more versatility for tracing and reporting. That would improve the product, as long as the user interface doesn't get bogged down."

"It can be more secure."

"Sometimes, there are difficulties in downloading a file considered as malicious."

"A concern is ransomware, whether people can penetrate and encrypt my data or steal my credit card/banking information."

"There is a lot of information to take in, and the portals tend to change quickly due to the fast-paced nature of the industry."

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"Technical support is not the best. It's hard to get a hold of them if we need help. It's something that definitely needs improvement."

"I did notice that my OS slowed down, but I don't know if that's due to Webroot."

"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection needs to improve its ability to detect threats."

"Usually, when it comes to reliability, McAfee and Norton are at 99 percent. Webroot's percentage is lower. It is 94% reliable in terms of what it catches, but you're trading that percentage for customer satisfaction because your computer isn't being constantly told that it just blocked something, or it just did something."

"Their customer support should be better. We started having some issues with it, and we didn't get the required support."

"The only complaint I have with Webroot is its inability to prevent UoD phishing and its inability to check against bots or block anti-attacks. Plus the URL server is in zero-definition."

"An updated UI would be nice, but is not hardly used."

"It would be nice if it had a feature for automatically generating reports on the client end for device status, security status and backup information."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have an enterprise agreement so from my perspective, this is a product that ships with Windows and it is not priced standalone."

"The cost is high, compared to other products in the market, if you look at it as a separate product. If you look at the cost where it is part of a bundle, the cost is okay."

"Pricing can always be lower."

"You don't need to worry about the renewal and purchase of antivirus products. It is bundled with Windows 10, so you don't need to worry about separately purchasing any antiviruses."

"It came with Windows."

"You just pay Windows 10 prices, then you have antivirus software. As a price comparison, Defender's costs are very low."

"The solution is free."

"The solution is free with Windows."

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"The solution doesn't cost too much. It's about 30 Euros a year for each endpoint. It's pretty affordable for us and for many other companies."

"I can't recall the exact pricing, but I believe there is a monthly fee of $20-30 per user."

"We are on an annual subscription for the use of Webroot Business Endpoint Protection."

"I rate the product's pricing a three on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. There are no costs in addition to the product's standard licensing fees."

"With Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, I can select a yearly billing cycle."

"If you purchase for clients, then you are the managing billing entity. It's better to either get a monthly subscription check from your clients, or to prepay for the year (so as to not keep cash in reserve to pay the bill each month) IMHO."

"Get a trial, then a multi-year license."

"Our strategy was to overestimate the complexity and cost. It turned out that Webroot's assurance was justified."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

27%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

19%

Real Estate/Law Firm

13%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security solution. The tool reduces the attack surface, applies behavioral-based endpoint protection and response, and includes risk-ba...

Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?

We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...

How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?

The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...

What do you like most about Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?

I haven't observed any of the instabilities in the solution. It is a stable solution.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?

Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is probably on the cheaper side, so I would rate their pricing a one or a two out of ten.

What needs improvement with Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?

Webroot Business Endpoint Protection needs to improve its ability to detect threats. It does not do what it's advertised to do. Real-time threat detection also doesn't work as it should.

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Product Reports

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Also Known As

Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, MS Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus

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Overview

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for organizations. It offers real-time protection against various types of cyber threats, including malware, viruses, ransomware, and phishing attacks.

With its powerful machine-learning capabilities, it can detect and block sophisticated attacks before they can cause any harm. The solution also includes endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities, allowing organizations to quickly investigate and respond to security incidents. It provides detailed insights into the attack timeline, enabling security teams to understand the scope and impact of an incident.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint also offers proactive threat hunting, allowing organizations to proactively search for and identify potential threats within their network. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft security solutions, such as Microsoft Defender XDR, to provide a unified and holistic security approach. With its centralized management console, organizations can easily deploy, configure, and monitor the security solution across their entire network.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a robust and scalable security solution that helps organizations protect their endpoints and data from evolving cyber threats.

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Webroot Business Endpoint Protection provides comprehensive endpoint protection, antivirus, and security features across devices like mobiles, computers, and servers to prevent malware and other threats.

Webroot Business Endpoint Protection helps businesses manage endpoint security through its robust cloud application and integrates with RMM tools for improved management and pricing. It offers EMS service, automatic updates, and a lightweight agent, ensuring ease of use and minimal resource consumption across all devices. This solution maintains a cloud-based database for real-time threat recognition and delivers strong performance with low resource usage, leveraging heuristic AI for threat detection. Companies use it for its antivirus, firewall functions, device location and wiping, and security policy applications, contributing to effective security management.

What are the key features?

Endpoint Protection: Safeguards computers, mobiles, and servers from threats.
Cloud Integration: Manages security through a robust cloud application.
Automatic Updates: Ensures devices are consistently protected with the latest updates.
Lightweight Agent: Minimizes resource usage while delivering high performance.
Heuristic AI: Provides advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities.
EMS Service: Manages security effectively across all endpoints.

What benefits should you look for?

Efficiency: Low resource usage for optimal device performance.
Ease of Use: Simplified installation and configuration processes.
Real-Time Threat Detection: Immediate response to potential threats.
Cost-Effectiveness: Affordable pricing with clear, transparent models.
Comprehensive Protection: Complete security measures for various devices.

Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is implemented across industries to ensure robust endpoint security. Its integration with RMM tools allows for seamless management in IT environments, while its cloud-based threat detection provides essential cybersecurity for sectors such as healthcare, finance, and education.

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Sample Customers

Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs. Webroot Business Endpoint Protection