Symantec Endpoint Security vs Webroot Business Endpoint Protection comparison

Symantec Endpoint Security vs. Webroot Business Endpoint Protection

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Categories and Ranking

Symantec Endpoint Security

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

8th

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

141

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Webroot Business Endpoint P...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

39th

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

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No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security is 4.2%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is 0.9%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Featured Reviews

PedroSoares

Senior Security Information Analyst at Modal Bank

Nov 4, 2022

Helps us block ports, like TCP and UDP, and we don't need to use Active Directory GPOs to block anything

One suggestion I have for both regular and mobile would be to collect all the information about installed software, such as versions, and give that information to the manager to help with software management. That would be a huge advantage for everyone who administers these tools. For example, EDR gives me some applications with a version linked to a CVE or a MITRE attack. That's really interesting, But we don't know about other software that is installed and that means we need to install and use other software on the workstation to collect that information. If Symantec could do that, it would help managers improve their security, as they would know all the software installed on each device. Because Symantec is already installed on a workstation, it would not be difficult for the agent to collect information about the software installed. It wouldn't need to do anything other than collect and share the information. That would be a huge advantage for the administrator. The more information we have about a device, the more secure we can make it. For example, there are types of software that can open a port that an attacker can use. If we know that such software is installed, we could just act before something happens. If Symantec could collect that software information, it would be amazing.

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Fabrice Beaux

Managing Partner at InterHyve

Aug 29, 2023

A tool with a great interface that makes deployment and controlling of endpoints easy

I use Webroot Business Endpoint Protection for my company's smaller customers who cannot buy EDRs Webroot Business Endpoint Protection provides a great interface, making deploying and controlling endpoints easy. The most valuable feature of the solution is its web interface for controlling the…

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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

"This solution has helped us because it is really useful for blocking all kinds of viruses."

"Scalability."

"The application and device control functionality is good. We are able to see which applications are installed using the product management dashboard."

"Their threat protection is very good. We are managing a good number of users thanks to the solution and we are pretty satisfied with it."

"It is easy to use. Its interface is user-friendly. So, anybody can use it very well, which is a good thing."

"It seems to be user-friendly. Our users seem to like it for the most part."

"Symantec ATP provides quite a good overview of how threats have spread within the company."

"The most valuable features of Symantec Endpoint Security are endpoint protection, antivirus, firewall, and policy creation."

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"Their policy management, their cloud-based dashboard and user interface are very easy to navigate."

"It is very light. It is the only solution that can be installed on a machine that already has an antivirus. It is a pretty complete solution."

"Valuable features include good scanning, very light footprint and management console that the client can access and (just as important) in which I can see status of groups of computers (I am a consultant, IT role)."

"Speed"

"We've not had any issues with scalability. If an organization needs to expand, they can do so quite easily."

"The Webroot cloud console is very powerful."

"It is excellent endpoint protection for mobiles that does everything it says it will."

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

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Cons

"Since the acquisition by Broadcom, we are no longer receiving the proper support."

"Symantec isn't good in terms of updating customers about updates. You'd normally have to search it out. Sometimes, the update process for the administration and management console can be a bit intimidating, and it can be quite inconvenient to get the updates. That's because when you have to do the update, you have to update the management console, and then you need to update the clients. Their application that's installed on desktops and servers needs to go hand in hand with the management console. Sometimes, it's a bit unwieldy to see that process through."

"There are a few negative points. They should separate the feature for each separate solution for mobile devices. The second one is about the price, it's expensive. Finally, the third would be the complexity of implementation."

"We had trouble with the advanced features, such as the firewall builder and all the network protection modules. We were having a lot of issues because it would sometimes block users or the printing, or it would create issues with the network access resources."

"It would be interesting if Symantec Endpoint protection could also manage Windows Defender. If they were to add a feature, it would be nice if you could see the Symantec client and the Windows Defender client in case you choose to deploy both."

"I would like to see improvements in the anti-virus and the device control features."

"About four years back, Symantec's signature was very heavy and their signature patch was around 200MB or 300MB files."

"They are lacking the visibility that you get in a heuristical, next-generation AI product."

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"It doesn't do anything proactive. The virus has to hit the machine before it detects it."

"There should be a Webroot Business Endpoint Protection mobile app."

"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection needs to focus on how they can widen their area of scope by not just being an antivirus tool anymore. The shortcoming in the customization area of the tool needs improvement."

"Unified threat management (UTM) integration."

"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."

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

"We need to know more details about how the virus interacted with the computer."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have some customers on a one-year license and others on a three-year license."

"The price of the product is competitive if compared to its competitors in the market."

"I’d say SEP deserves the money."

"I am not sure of the initial cost, but the yearly renewals are quite affordable, which is a good thing. The price seems to have come down in recent years, and with the alternatives that are out there, such as Microsoft Defender, it needs to maintain that affordability to make it attractive."

"We pay our licensing fees on a yearly basis, and everything is included in that price."

"The price of the solution could be less expensive."

"One great benefit is we do not need to activate a license for every endpoint. The price is fair."

"The pricing is a little bit more expensive than other competitors, if you compare it to Kaspersky, for example, or McAfee."

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

"Its cost is not much per month. Our price is a couple of bucks a user."

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

"From a pricing standpoint, I would rate it a four out of five."

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

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

"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is not too expensive. My licenses cost me between $300 and $400. It is really good price wise."

"Webroot is less expensive than SentinelOne."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

19%

Real Estate/Law Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Cortex XDR or Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?

Aqua Security is easy to use and very manageable. Its main focus is on Kubernetes and Docker. Security is a very valuable feature and their speed of integration is very good. The initial setup was ...

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...

What do you like most about Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?

Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets.

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?

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

What needs improvement with Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?

I now have a test account with Webroot and the management console, which is a different experience from when I used Webroot Business Endpoint Protection privately. I haven't finished the testing ph...

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Also Known As

Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)

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Overview

Symantec Endpoint Security is a robust and reliable product that provides complete protection against viruses, malware, Trojans, and malicious files. It offers application and device control, ease of use in deploying and updating, a central control console, stability, scalability, auto-discovery capabilities, patch management, endpoint detection and response capabilities, intrusion detection module.

The Symantec Global Intelligence Network (GIN) provides threat intelligence and detection across endpoints, email, and web traffic. It has helped organizations reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve security posture. Symantec Endpoint Security is easy to use, has a flexible administration, and offers more value than expected.

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.

Sample Customers

Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.

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Symantec Endpoint Security vs. Webroot Business Endpoint Protection