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Intercept X Endpoint vs Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
5.4
Intercept X Endpoint is valued for effective ransomware protection, strategic benefits, and positive ROI despite not being the cheapest.
Sentiment score
2.5
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert enhances data security and confidence, proving valuable for small to large businesses.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.4
Intercept X Endpoint support is knowledgeable and helpful, but users frequently report slow response times and desire faster service.
Sentiment score
6.2
Kaspersky EDR Expert's customer support is mixed, with rapid premium response but slow standard assistance, prompting self-reliance.
Technical support from Sophos is rated as nine out of ten, which represents high quality.
Network and Infrastructure Manager at Sonysugar
There are issues with onboarding technical engineers to resolve problems, which causes delays.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
When you are in real deep trouble, you just want to get out of it; you don't need so many jargons.
IT Head at Dee Development
I rate the technical support from Kaspersky a 10, as they respond quickly with engineers joining the conversation within three to five minutes.
Enterprise Endpoint Protection and IT Security Controls General Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
I have my own independent team for Kaspersky deployment and operational support, so I am not dependent on Kaspersky's backend technical support.
Founder at Inspira Enterprise
From my perspective, the local team and the support team of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert need to be more accurate and more responsible.
Systems Specialist/ Administrator at ALFA International Company Limited.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Intercept X Endpoint is highly scalable, suitable for all business sizes with seamless user and endpoint expansion capabilities.
Sentiment score
7.0
Kaspersky EDR Expert is scalable and robust, but flexibility and resource needs vary by organization and infrastructure.
The tool's scalability is good, and I would rate it an eight out of ten.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
Intercept X Endpoint's scalability is good.
Project Incharge at IT Solution
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is very scalable, working with high availability techniques across three main data centers in my organization.
Enterprise Endpoint Protection and IT Security Controls General Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
I believe Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is scalable, as I can keep adding agents without hard limitations.
Founder at Inspira Enterprise
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Intercept X Endpoint is generally reliable with minimal issues, effective protection, and low resource use; manage updates during off-peak times.
Sentiment score
6.6
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert offers reliable, scalable threat protection with minor issues with older engines and components.
In terms of stability, I would rate Intercept X Endpoint an eight out of ten.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
To improve Intercept X Endpoint performance, upgrades in RAM and other system features are needed.
Network Security Engineer at MIS Security Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
It effectively detects new applications and requires whitelisting based on assessments discussed with the technical teams or vendors.
Enterprise Endpoint Protection and IT Security Controls General Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Customers using Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert can manage environments with as few as 100 endpoints or as many as 5,000 endpoints very effectively.
Founder at Inspira Enterprise
I haven't found any issues with this particular solution, and there's no room for improvement for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert.
Owner at Maxpro Technologies
 

Room For Improvement

Intercept X Endpoint needs improved integration, modern interface, resource efficiency, licensing flexibility, malware detection, reporting, and pricing.
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert requires better efficiency, integration, support, pricing, and user interface enhancements for competitive advantage.
There should be a profile where I can see what files Sophos is scanning.
Team Lead at KO
Intercept X Endpoint's anti-ransomware capabilities failed us during a bad attack, and just because of our own backup policies, we could restore our normal operations.
IT Head at Dee Development
Intercept X Endpoint sometimes slows down machines due to high CPU utilization and significant RAM consumption during scanning.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
A centralized dashboard is a primary requirement, as it would facilitate easier management without needing to install multiple agents.
Founder at Inspira Enterprise
Deployment with the console directly, without depending on other workers to deploy the agents, would be beneficial.
Technical Support Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Compared to my previous product, Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is not up to the mark; it's below my rating.
Systems Specialist/ Administrator at ALFA International Company Limited.
 

Setup Cost

Intercept X Endpoint pricing is moderate with discounts available; costs vary by user/server numbers and additional features.
Kaspersky EDR Expert pricing is competitive, cost-effective for large enterprises, user-based, but may be pricey for small businesses.
It is quite costly when measuring Intercept X Endpoint's protective capabilities against zero-day attacks.
Technology Solutions Head at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The setup costs and licensing for Sophos Intercept X Endpoint are good.
Project Incharge at IT Solution
The pricing of Intercept X Endpoint is a bit high.
Network and Infrastructure Manager at Sonysugar
The pricing is nominal when we compare it with other solutions.
Owner at Maxpro Technologies
Compared to other products, the pricing for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is almost the same.
Systems Specialist/ Administrator at ALFA International Company Limited.
 

Valuable Features

Intercept X Endpoint excels with deep learning, threat detection, synchronized security, ransomware protection, and user-friendly management features.
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert provides comprehensive security with easy setup and integration, ideal for institutions facing online threats.
The stronger the AI/ML in an endpoint, the better the protection against unknown threats.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
Intercept X Endpoint is the only endpoint security product I know that provides content filtering and application controls.
Network Security Engineer at MIS Security Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
Intercept X Endpoint offers multiple features, including the Threat Analysis Center, remote run ransomware protection, and CryptoGuard.
Project Incharge at IT Solution
The ATP functionality is quite strong because it utilizes the behavioral analytics engine in the backend, which employs machine learning mechanisms to identify any kind of vulnerability or exploit running on the operating system level and the network level.
Founder at Inspira Enterprise
Almost all our clients use the Patch Management, vulnerability, and integration feature.
Technical Support Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
The product is strong enough and capable of handling the type of detections as protection and security.
Systems Specialist/ Administrator at ALFA International Company Limited.
 

Categories and Ranking

Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
16th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
109
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (13th), ZTNA (10th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (8th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (13th), Ransomware Protection (4th)
Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
20th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 1.6%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is 1.5%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Intercept X Endpoint1.6%
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert1.5%
Other96.9%
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

AM
IT Head at Dee Development
Has struggled to detect major threats but has offered basic protection over time
Intercept X Endpoint could learn from CrowdStrike in terms of overall performance and filtering because performance is most important, especially these days as Windows is getting buggier and buggier, which puts a huge load on the PC, and even with the most advanced CPUs and everything in place, it still lags in performance in so many places, thanks to Windows' clumsy design of these collaboration suites that make it extremely heavy on PC's resources. The interface of Intercept X Endpoint is quite old-fashioned. The Sophos interfaces, including for Intercept X Endpoint, are quite bad actually; to be very honest, even in UTM boxes, they are not great at all. You can hardly see a very small portion of windows while it's creating the firewall rules, and we have been complaining about this for quite some time, but there hasn't been any improvement on those grounds. Intercept X Endpoint's anti-ransomware capabilities failed us during a bad attack, and just because of our own backup policies, we could restore our normal operations; otherwise, if we had to depend on this solution, we would have been long dead because the infection was so bad, it couldn't even detect the infection. Intercept X Endpoint cannot handle zero-day attacks; in my experience, last year, we had this major issue with a malware attack, and it happened just because of our backup policies that we were able to recover without any support from Sophos, which just told us they would charge us some 1 Crore in rupees. Intercept X Endpoint should improve their implementation; things will never be perfect for the new world. This new world is always facing new kinds of attacks and new ways to compromise the system. They need to learn fast, implement fast, and sometimes redesigning the solution is the solution—not just patchwork. There was a time we used to love Sophos because of its fresh design and innovative thought. In my experience, when technical companies are led by MBA professionals, they lose their shine on the technical part and become more dependent on target sales; it turns into a marketing-centric operation that loses the technical focus completely.
Ravi-Upadhyay - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at Inspira Enterprise
Provides strong threat detection and response through behavior analytics and network isolation
I have found the most valuable features of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert to be its ability to tackle the biggest challenges customers face when they have to mitigate any kind of a malware, ransomware attack, or online theft scenarios. The solution utilizes its HIPS, which is the host intrusion prevention system, behavior analytics system, and device control mechanism, making the antivirus capabilities of EDR quite strong. It is able to detect zero-day threats as well as historical or legacy malware, providing protection against current threats in the market and legacy malware. My opinion on the advanced threat detection algorithms in Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is that the ATP functionality is quite strong because it utilizes the behavioral analytics engine in the backend, which employs machine learning mechanisms to identify any kind of vulnerability or exploit running on the operating system level and the network level. If an attack is about to happen on the endpoint, it is able to protect over the network as well and checks for any illegitimate encryption activities. The machine learning capability within Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert has contributed to improving detection accuracy and reducing false positives in my environment by helping me identify malicious activity and differentiate between any malicious activity on the operating system level and on the network level. I have seen customers with in-house developed applications that have no public signatures available. Once I whitelist a particular application, it intelligently whitelists not only the executable but also all the dependent services required to run that application. Furthermore, Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert has successfully blocked network-level attacks on the endpoint. For example, during a recent DoS attack aimed at choking the entire network, Kaspersky detected the attack, isolated the device in a sandbox network, and alerted my SOC team via email for corrective action, thereby proactively helping me detect and protect devices from malicious attacks.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business75
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise18
 

Questions from the Community

How does Crodwstrike Falcon compare with Sophos Intercept X?
I like that Crowdstrike Falcon allows me to easily correlate data between my firewalls. Its detection and machine learning are very valuable features. Crowdstrike Falcon also successfully prevents ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Intercept X?
Intercept X Endpoint has some impact on the budget. It is quite costly when measuring Intercept X Endpoint's protective capabilities against zero-day attacks.
What do you like most about Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?
The integration with our hypervisor is quite smooth, especially within the Kaspersky Enterprise environment. We have many virtual machines, and the integration is helpful.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?
The user interface of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert could be more intuitive, and I would appreciate more flexibility or optimization in certain aspects. Moreover, the achievement...
 

Also Known As

Sophos Intercept X
Kaspersky EDR
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Flexible Systems
Ferrari, Insolar, Tael, Republic of Serbia
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