Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum vs OpenText Core Endpoint Protection comparison

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Kaspersky and OpenText are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Kaspersky is ranked #29 with an average rating of 8.8, while OpenText is ranked #32. Kaspersky holds a 1.1% mindshare in EPP, compared to OpenText’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Kaspersky users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 9, 2026

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection and Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum compete in endpoint security. OpenText holds an advantage in cloud management and speed, whereas Kaspersky leads with advanced threat detection capabilities.

Features: OpenText offers effective cloud management, AI functionality, and a centralized admin console. Its lightweight design ensures minimal system impact. Kaspersky excels with advanced threat detection, automated responses, and comprehensive threat analytics, enabling strong zero-day detection and remote threat isolation.

Room for Improvement: OpenText could lower false positives, enhance DNS support, and improve reporting. Customers have noted the need for detailed threat interactions. Kaspersky could improve scalability, integration for cohesive management, and setup processes. Users have suggested better tech support and expanded cloud console access.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: OpenText supports deployment across public, private, and hybrid clouds, highlighting cloud flexibility. Kaspersky focuses more on-premises but offers cloud and hybrid options too. OpenText's customer service is efficient, though some users report response time issues. Kaspersky's support is highly rated, though users do suggest faster response times.

Pricing and ROI: OpenText provides competitive pricing and subscription flexibility, leading to quick ROI. Kaspersky's pricing is affordable and perceived as valued for its robust features, yet some find it pricier than alternatives. Both offer strong ROI, improving customer retention and lowering labor costs.

To learn more, read our detailed Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum vs. OpenText Core Endpoint Protection Report (Updated: September 2026).

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Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.8%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum is 1.1%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Core Endpoint Protection is 1.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.8%
Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum	1.1%
OpenText Core Endpoint Protection	1.8%
Other	93.3%

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Featured Reviews

ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Nadeem Syed

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.

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vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Improving threat detection is critical for enhanced protection

We use Webroot Business Endpoint Protection as a NextGen antivirus solution for our clients. It's included in the contract we have with our clients as a cost-effective option for antivirus protection Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is cost-effective for rolling it out to all of our clients,…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is easy to use."

"It detected stuff that other things wouldn't detect."

"The normal protection was really effective, and we detected situations that if we didn't have Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, it's highly likely that we would have been affected, but it protected the infrastructure."

"The scalability of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is very good."

"Technical support is the best in class, in my opinion, because they have invested heavily in research and development."

"The tool's use cases are relevant to security."

"Palo Alto is the core of the security infrastructure in the environment."

"The behavior-based detection feature is valuable."

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"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is effective, especially in isolating computers from the network when needed."

"I mostly like how they capture particular files and submit them to other files, and they have the solution console. And for example, we are using the one in for an application, like, on the RansomFree, if there are any vulnerabilities in patches coming, in the future, they fix these."

"The most valuable features are checking the Kaspersky portal and integrating it with SIEM Elastic Stack and ELK Stack for log monitoring."

"The best features of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum are its precision and accuracy in detecting malware."

"They provide integrated protections and prevention with multi-layered anti-malware, which makes clients want to go for it."

"The most advantageous aspect is tracking and taking action automatically."

"It protects against malware and secures the network."

"The product is lightweight and does not slow down the PC. The malware and virus detection rate is also very good."

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"The most valuable aspect of Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is that I have never gotten malware with it."

"We no longer have to worry about running scans as it is so lightweight and there is no user impact."

"I rate the initial setup phase a ten on a scale of one to ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy."

"The ability to generate profiles specific to both business groups and organizations has made managing nearly 1000 endpoints very simple."

"The solution has many features. It is very easy to define and set the policies based on the user groups, it does not take up a lot of resources in operation, and has provided us with a good track record of protection."

"To date, I haven't had any malware in my system."

"The traffic security monitoring, traffic application access feature called the agent, the main feature which is the endpoint security feature are the ones I found valuable. And it also had the in branch security in kind of SD WAN, good three hundred and sixty protection. It is specific and there is ease of deployment also present."

"It is excellent endpoint protection for mobiles that does everything it says it will."

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Cons

"I would like to see some additional features related to email protection included."

"Data privacy is a matter of concern. You have to be careful with data privacy, it can be sensitive and Cortex can have most of your access."

"The dashboard is the area that needs to improve so that we can have the ability to drill down without having to go elsewhere to verify results."

"I have run into some detection issues with Cortex XDR. It needs to be better at detection of internal attacks."

"The price could be a little lower."

"Product might have some bugs."

"The solution should add unwanted malicious hash values to a block list so that whenever the action is triggered, it will automatically prevent the malicious content."

"I have seen lagging with Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks. There was one time when we faced a threat actor trying to gain access to our system. When our team utilized the tool, we were all on the same dashboard and we faced a lag issue at that time of around five minutes, which was quite significant."

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"Support is an area for improvement. It should have faster response times."

"We would like more data to be available from this solution, in order for it to be usable in strategic decision making."

"We are switching solutions because we have had issues with updating it."

"To increase the benefits of the product, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service from Kaspersky should be included."

"The solution needs to give more control to users on firewalls."

"What I want to be added to Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is a single pane of glass management, where everything is integrated into a single pane of glass."

"The application should be made a bit lighter so that it does not slow down the PC."

"Unfortunately, Kaspersky UI is something they need to work upon. It's not as simplistic or user-friendly as other competing products such as Sophos or Check Point."

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"Technical support is not the best. It's hard to get a hold of them if we need help. It's something that definitely needs improvement."

"Usually, when it comes to reliability, McAfee and Norton are at 99 percent. Webroot's percentage is lower."

"An updated UI would be nice, but is not hardly used."

"There should be a Webroot Business Endpoint Protection mobile app."

"Reporting system could be improved."

"We need more control over when upgrades to the app are rolled out."

"I did notice that my OS slowed down, but I don't know if that's due to Webroot."

"I want Webroot to be easier to use and set up. It is not very intuitive."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is on the higher side, but it's okay."

"Cortex XDR's pricing is ok."

"This is an expensive solution."

"The pricing is a little bit on the expensive side."

"It is cost-effective compared to similar solutions. It fits for the small businesses through to the big businesses."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is quite an expensive solution."

"Every customer has to pay for a license because it doesn't work with what you get from a managed services provider."

"The pricing is a little high. It is per user per year."

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"Kaspersky gives a consolidated price with a good solution. If we choose something else, we need to add other options on our own."

"The pricing is totally reasonable."

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is affordability, even for companies with limited budgets, such as those in the Pakistani market. It is a subscription-based license."

"The price of the solution is reasonable. It cost approximately €10,000 annually."

"I would rate the product's pricing a nine out of ten. You need to pay about 80,000 rupees yearly for the tool. There are no additional costs associated with the product."

"The price is good, not too high."

"The solution could be made a bit cheaper."

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is more affordable than the endpoint security product of Fortinet. Whether it's worth the money depends on your security strategy."

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"Its cost is not much per month. Our price is a couple of bucks a user."

"We evaluate other options using multiple choices, best value, management and functionality."

"With Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, I can select a yearly billing cycle."

"From a pricing standpoint, I would rate it a four out of five."

"If you purchase for clients, then you are the managing billing entity. It's better to either get a monthly subscription check from your clients, or to prepay for the year (so as to not keep cash in reserve to pay the bill each month) IMHO."

"I think the price is fairly reasonable. I was really prepared to pay more, but the price is fine."

"We are on an annual subscription for the use of Webroot Business Endpoint Protection."

"It is relatively cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

13%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	48
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	56

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	5

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	35
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

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Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

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Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum provides swift threat detection and response, enhancing device and vulnerability management via an intuitive dashboard.

With features like automated threat detection, advanced encryption, and centralized reporting, Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum elevates security management. Its cloud console supports incident analysis, while behavior analysis and machine learning offer robust network insights. Despite integration challenges with firewalls and setup complexities, it ensures endpoint protection through features like malware detection and zero-day attack monitoring, proven valuable in medium to small business environments.

What are the key features?

Automated Threat Detection: Utilizes machine learning for efficient threat identification.
Advanced Dashboard: Simplifies management of devices and vulnerabilities.
Centralized Reporting: Consolidates data for enhanced visibility.
Cloud Console: Facilitates real-time incident analysis.
Zero-Day Attack Monitoring: Proactively addresses emerging threats.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Comprehensive Security Features: Ensures robust endpoint protection.
Real-Time Network Insights: Boosts situational awareness and response.
Scalable Programs: Allows growth and adaptation to increased needs.
Seamless Integration: Works well with existing tools to maximize efficiency.

Implementation of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum in industries often focuses on protecting devices like laptops and servers against threats such as malware, utilizing features like USB protection and endpoint encryption. Organizations also leverage centralized management and patch management for improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Kaspersky

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection offers cloud-managed endpoint security with AI integration, providing real-time protection and lightweight performance. It ensures low system impact, seamless cloud integration, and cost-effective security solutions for various devices.

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection is a comprehensive endpoint security platform utilized by managed-service providers for antivirus and firewall functionality across servers, workstations, and mobile devices. It employs AI for robust threat detection, integrating with cloud applications for real-time updates. Multi-layered security features include malware protection, network defense, and DNS protection. Although connectivity and threat reporting need improvement, this platform extensively supports remote device management and integrates efficiently with Active Directory policies.

What are the key features of OpenText Core Endpoint Protection?

Cloud Management: Centralized admin console for easy oversight
AI Integration: Enhanced threat detection capabilities
Lightweight Performance: Minimal impact on system resources
Real-time Threat Database: Constant updates for effective protection
Web Control Interface: Monitors and controls web traffic

What benefits are associated with OpenText Core Endpoint Protection?

Ease of Setup and Maintenance: Facilitates quick deployment and upkeep
Seamless Cloud Integration: Simplifies scalability and operation
Cost-Effectiveness: Affordable pricing with comprehensive features
Mobile Security Capabilities: Supports remote device management

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection finds application in industries requiring stringent data protection and peace of mind over device security. Managed-service providers implement this for comprehensive antivirus and firewall features, safeguarding multi-device networks. It is particularly useful for DNS protection and integrating with Active Directory policies, enabling secure yet flexible operations across sectors.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

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