MetaDefender provides advanced multiscanning capabilities using 30+ anti-malware engines, ensuring high detection efficacy and robust prevention mechanisms.


| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| MetaDefender | 1.8% |
| Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 6.9% |
| VirusTotal | 3.0% |
| Other | 88.3% |
MetaDefender's approach combines multiple security technologies like Metascan, Deep CDR, and adaptive sandboxing. These integrated solutions offer comprehensive protection against malware and vulnerabilities, catering to cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments with enhanced performance and automation.
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What benefits and ROI can MetaDefender offer?
MetaDefender is trusted in industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and government, where rigorous policy control and auditability are vital. Its diverse deployment options allow for consistent security across datacenters, OT networks, and secure facilities, meeting stringent compliance needs.
MetaDefender was previously known as OPSWAT MetaDefender, MetaDefender Core.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Partner Account manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees | 4.5 | I find MetaDefender an excellent, stable, and scalable file security solution. Its multi-scan and deep CDR effectively prevent malware, offering strong ROI. The main drawback is its high enterprise pricing for smaller partners. |
| Cyber Security Architect at Diffiesec | 4.0 | I've used MetaDefender for over a year and found its multi-scanning and Deep CDR features highly effective, though setup and reporting can be complex. It's stable and scalable, but pricing and sandbox accuracy could be improved. |
| Soc Analyst at ISECURION | 4.0 | I find MetaDefender excellent for multi-engine scanning, sandbox analysis, and CDR, significantly improving our file security and threat detection. However, its scanning speed for large files, UI, and high cost are areas I believe need improvement. |
| Manager at Cyvogenix | 4.0 | I find MetaDefender's multi-engine scanning and CDR effectively sanitize file uploads, significantly reducing file-based attack risks and SOC workload. It's stable and scalable, despite needing UI and reporting improvements. It provides a crucial security layer against modern threats. |
| Cybersecurity Architect at Natica IT Consulting | 5.0 | I find MetaDefender excellent, especially for its Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) and multi-scanning features. It significantly improves my clients' data security by reducing false positives and saving SOC teams' time, making it a highly valuable solution, though the GUI could be improved. |
| Cyber Security Specialist at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees | 4.5 | We use MetaDefender to scan customer-uploaded files on multiple applications and network devices due to its simplicity and low false-positive rate. Although the documentation could improve, its ease of operation and minimal configuration were key factors in our choice. |