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Microsoft Defender XDR vs. Symantec Endpoint Security

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Defender XDR

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft 365 Defender combines SIEM and XDR capabilities for Microsoft 365 environments, encompassing threat detection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response for endpoints. Additionally, it protects cloud apps, emails and documents, and employee identities.N/A

    Symantec Endpoint Security

    Score6.2 out of 10
    N/ASymantec Endpoint Protection is the company's flagship antivirus / endpoint security product.

    $29.99

    per year 100-249 devices

    Pricing
    Microsoft Defender XDRSymantec Endpoint Security
    Editions & Modules
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    Endpoint Security, Initial Hybrid Subscription License With Support
    $29.99
    1 year 100-249 devices
    Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise, Initial Hybrid Subscription License with Support
    $34.99
    1 year 1-99 devices
    Endpoint Security, Initial Hybrid Subscription License With Support
    $90.99
    3 years 100-249 devices
    Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise, Initial Hybrid Subscription License with Support
    $99.99
    3 years 1-99 devices
    Symantec Endpoint Security Complete, Initial Hybrid Subscription License with Support
    $200
    3 years 1-99 devices
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Defender XDRSymantec Endpoint Security
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    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 XDRSymantec Endpoint Security
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Defender XDR
    We use sophos endpoint protection and xg firewalls in conjunction with microsoft 365 defender. We dont believe defender is robust enough to be our only security solution but it works well as another line of defense from threats to our organization especially our ever growing …
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    Key User Insights
    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 XDRSymantec Endpoint Security
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Microsoft Defender XDR and Symantec Endpoint Security
    Feature
    Microsoft Defender XDR
    -
    Ratings
    Symantec Endpoint Security
    9.2
    36 Ratings
    Anti-Exploit Technology00 Ratings8.930 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings9.933 Ratings
    Centralized Management00 Ratings8.934 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support00 Ratings8.825 Ratings
    Infection Remediation00 Ratings7.934 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management00 Ratings9.831 Ratings
    Malware Detection00 Ratings9.934 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Microsoft Defender XDRSymantec Endpoint Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (67 ratings)
    9.7
    (63 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.7
    (4 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    1.0
    (11 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)