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Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum vs Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business 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
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
4.8
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
For technical support, Kaspersky provides two kinds: purchased support for real-time assistance and normal support during working hours.
CEO at Haniya Technologies
We usually solve issues ourselves due to our experience, as paid support is not used.
Network Engineer at Berhan Bank
 

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
7.5
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
The deployment process becomes slower with a larger number of machines.
Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is scalable for my environment.
Senior IT Manager at HETCO
 

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
8.9
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 for Business needs performance speed improvement, simpler setup, more responsive support, and clearer documentation for advanced features.
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
Kaspersky is much better than Trend Micro when it comes to mobile security solutions.
CEO at Haniya Technologies
 

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 is praised for robust malware protection, ease of management, and comprehensive encryption, with strong support and detailed reporting.
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
 

Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
29th
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
6.2
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is 0.9%, 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 Optimum0.9%
Kaspersky TOTAL Security for Business0.4%
Other98.7%
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.
ZA
Information security engineer at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Provides a user-friendly experience compared to other endpoint security solutions and excellent real-time threat protection but poor customer service and support
I appreciate the user interface (UI/UX). Kaspersky provides a user-friendly experience compared to other endpoint security solutions. Additionally, Kaspersky offers a large number of robust default policies, such as USB blockage. I really like this feature. Kaspersky provides excellent real-time threat protection. Your main database server is connected to the Kaspersky server, preventing zero-day exploits, advanced threats, and APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats). This protects your confidential data. Importantly, Kaspersky now uses signature-less technology, a crucial feature for combatting modern viruses, malware, and threats that have evolved beyond traditional signature-based detection. Before 2011, endpoint security worked on signature-based detection. Kaspersky is working on signature-less technology, so I really like that.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
8%
Manufacturing Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
17%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Retailer
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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