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Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum vs Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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
3.0
Kaspersky offers effective, cost-worthy security with a 30% return, valued for protection against data loss and phishing.
Sentiment score
1.0
Users praised significant cost savings, improved cybersecurity, efficient threat detection, ease of deployment, and high return on investment with Kaspersky TOTAL Security.
I have observed value for money from Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum.
Senior IT Manager at HETCO
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.3
Kaspersky support is generally good with knowledgeable staff, but some users report delays and occasional imprecise answers.
Sentiment score
3.6
Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business is praised for its knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous customer service available at various hours.
Compared to other solution providers, the responses are not very clear when we need support.
Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
We usually solve issues ourselves due to our experience, as paid support is not used.
Network Engineer at Berhan Bank
For technical support, Kaspersky provides two kinds: purchased support for real-time assistance and normal support during working hours.
CEO at Haniya Technologies
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is scalable, supporting thousands of endpoints, though some integrations may be needed.
Sentiment score
5.3
Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business is scalable, integrates easily, performs stably, and offers customizable, centralized control for diverse environments.
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum can expand from Endpoint Detection and Response to Extended Detection and Response and then threat intelligence solutions.
CEO at Haniya Technologies
It is very easy for me to scale.
Senior IT Executer at Mylerz Co.
Currently, I find it good and easily scalable.
Network Engineer at Berhan Bank
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is highly stable, scoring high in reliability with minor agent disconnection issues.
Sentiment score
8.3
Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business is praised for its stability, efficiency, and reliable protection, offering consistent and dependable operation.
The solution is highly stable, scoring more than nine in terms of protection.
Chief Information Technology Officer at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is stable.
Network Engineer at Berhan Bank
I would rate stability for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum as nine; it is pretty stable, a very good, stable product.
CEO at Haniya Technologies
 

Room For Improvement

Kaspersky EDR Optimum requires better firewall integration, UI improvements, simplified setup, enhanced support, and unified tool management.
Kaspersky TOTAL Security needs better deployment clarity, improved performance on old devices, and enhanced 24/7 customer support.
To increase the benefits of the product, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service from Kaspersky should be included.
Chief Information Technology Officer at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The uninstallation needs better handling, specifically with automatic license deletions.
Senior IT Manager at HETCO
SonicWall can integrate with other products such as Sophos, SentinelOne, and several others, but not with Kaspersky.
Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Sometimes when we leave it to our clients to deploy themselves, they normally call us and ask us to come and resolve the issue.
Director at Calidad Systems Limited
 

Setup Cost

Kaspersky EDR Optimum is cost-effective, subscription-based, and offers good value, appealing to budget-conscious companies.
<p>Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business provides comprehensive enterprise protection with robust features, but it can be resource-intensive.</p>
Kaspersky is very cheap compared to solutions like CrowdStrike or other vendors.
Senior IT Executer at Mylerz Co.
The value from Kaspersky is very good, especially since we recently got a special deal.
Chief Information Technology Officer at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is reasonably priced for the market.
Senior IT Manager at HETCO
 

Valuable Features

Kaspersky EDR Optimum provides real-time threat response, user-friendly interface, robust security features, and seamless integration for enterprise protection.
Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business offers comprehensive malware protection with AI-enhanced detection, central management, and robust security policies.
It fulfills security and protection requirements against newly discovered malware, especially ransomware attacks.
Chief Information Technology Officer at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Threat Response Automation in Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is quite effective for enhancing security.
Senior IT Manager at HETCO
In the past month, we encountered an unknown type of malware, but the behavior was sufficient for Kaspersky to isolate the network based on this behavior, which proved very efficient.
Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
You can deploy it from the server to the end users, and you are able to manage and monitor each and every endpoint, including how it behaves and what things are coming in through a certain endpoint.
Director at Calidad Systems Limited
 

Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
27th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Kaspersky TOTAL Security fo...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
48th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is 1.0%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum1.0%
Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business0.4%
Other98.6%
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Nadeem Syed - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at Haniya Technologies
Continuous protection has improved automated threat response and reporting for our endpoints
We did work with one of our clients who required mobile security solutions. In my opinion, Trend Micro, when we went through the POCs and other components, we did not find it very strong as far as mobile security is concerned. I think Kaspersky is much better than Trend Micro when it comes to mobile security solutions. From an outside perspective, Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum looks pretty strong and comprehensive. The main improvement would be if they could decrease the cost, as it would be great for clients since it is quite expensive now compared to when it used to be cheaper. The key competitor for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is Trend Micro. Trend Micro is the only competitor in the market right now. I would say both Trend Micro Endpoint Detection and Response and Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum are quite similar; I cannot say that one is better than the other. The difference is mainly in cost; Trend Micro has mostly moved all their products to the cloud, offering no on-premises products now, whereas Kaspersky is still in a transition phase providing both on-premises and cloud solutions. Many clients prefer on-premises as it is less expensive compared to cloud.
SM
Director at Calidad Systems Limited
Centralized endpoint control has strengthened threat filtering but still needs clearer logs and faster response
Regarding Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business's vulnerability management, I would say it is acceptable. We measure the effectiveness of Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business through phishing by attempting to fish the emails of our clients and introducing some threats. We also conduct some attacks such as DDoS to see if we can get through. Those are the metrics that we use. Since we have a CyberSec team, these are some of the metrics that we utilize. I find the pricing of Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business competitive, but prices could be lower since the market in Kenya is skeptical about these security softwares and devices. They remain skeptical about purchasing them. However, we are still conducting customer awareness initiatives so that people can transition to security. Security is not well embraced in Kenya, but we continue to promote it. Mostly, the larger portion of what we do is awareness. When one is aware, and when the big bosses of companies understand certain risks and what can happen, they embrace security slowly and then purchase the devices and the softwares. I would rate this product a seven out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Educational Organization
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
18%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise6
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is reasonably priced for the market. I do not know the exact cost of the license per endpoint or annually.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
We did work with one of our clients who required mobile security solutions. In my opinion, Trend Micro, when we went through the POCs and other components, we did not find it very strong as far as ...
What is your primary use case for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
When it comes to endpoint security requirements, we work with Trend Micro most of the time; currently, my focus is mostly on Trend Micro or Kaspersky. Mostly, when we work with Trend Micro, it is a...
What do you like most about Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business?
Kaspersky offers a large number of robust default policies, such as USB blockage. I really like this feature.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business?
As a technical engineer, I am not involved in handling pricing and budgeting, which are managed by another department. There have been no extra expenses involved in the standard licensing fee.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business?
The deployment process could be clarified, specifically around the ability to push the security application to clients from the central servers, as we faced issues with this. Additionally, having s...
 

Overview

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