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Microsoft Defender for Business vs. Watchguard Endpoint Security

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Microsoft Defender for Business

26 Reviews and Ratings

Watchguard Endpoint Security

227 Reviews and Ratings

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Defender for Business

    Score8.6 out of 10
    		N/AMicrosoft Defender for Business is an enterprise-grade endpoint security that is designed especially for businesses with up to 300 employees. It is used to deploy security across devices, and use automated built-in intelligence to rapidly protect, detect, and respond to threats.N/A

    Watchguard Endpoint Security

    Score8.8 out of 10
    		N/AWatchGuard EPDR (formerly Panda Adaptive Defense 360) combines next-generation antivirus protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), patch management, content filtering, email security, full disk encryption, and more, into one package. The platform touts a unique zero-trust security service that certifies the legitimacy and safety of all running applications thanks to a combination of automated, AI-driven processes and investigation services provided by a team of malware analysts.N/A
    Pricing
    Microsoft Defender for BusinessWatchguard Endpoint Security
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Defender for BusinessWatchguard Endpoint Security
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Microsoft Defender for BusinessWatchguard Endpoint Security
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Verified User
    Chose Microsoft Defender for Business
    We used to have Trend Micro Worry Free Advanced Services Business suite as our main protection solution, however after trying out Microsoft Defender for Business there was no going back. We made the switch and never looked back! This also helped us save on the protection …
    Incentivized
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Michael Shew
    IT Lead in Information Technology at Custom Electronics INC (Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing, 51-200 employees)
    Chose Watchguard Endpoint Security
    Watchguard is simply easier to implement than even Defender. The cost to value ratio is high as Watchguard subscription is cheaper than many other options.
    Incentivized
    James Parker
    I.T. Admin. in Information Technology at AEF Schools (Education Management, 11-50 employees)
    Chose Watchguard Endpoint Security
    Way back in the day, I have used Norton end point security and really did not like the speed at which it tried to do its job. I know I am dating myself here. WatchGuard Endpoint Security, I feel, is light years ahead of Norton's product. WatchGuard Endpoint Security is FAST, …
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    Verified User
    Chose Watchguard Endpoint Security
    The main reason we have selected WatchGuard Endpoint Security is the integration it has with the other WatchGuard security products we are using. The WatchGuard Cloud platform is really of great value!
    Incentivized
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Microsoft Defender for BusinessWatchguard Endpoint Security
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Microsoft Defender for Business and Watchguard Endpoint Security
    Feature
    Microsoft Defender for Business
    9.9
    1 Ratings
    Watchguard Endpoint Security
    8.2
    121 Ratings
    Anti-Exploit Technology10.01 Ratings8.3115 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)10.01 Ratings8.6119 Ratings
    Centralized Management10.01 Ratings7.5116 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Infection Remediation10.01 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management10.01 Ratings7.720 Ratings
    Malware Detection10.01 Ratings8.6120 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Microsoft Defender for BusinessWatchguard Endpoint Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.3
    (123 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.1
    (88 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (12 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (8 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (4 ratings)