Kaspersky Small Office Security vs Malwarebytes Teams comparison

Kaspersky and Malwarebytes are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Kaspersky is ranked #27 with an average rating of 8.3, while Malwarebytes is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.4. Kaspersky holds a 1.2% mindshare in EPP, compared to Malwarebytes’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 82% of Kaspersky users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Malwarebytes users who would recommend it.

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 9, 2026

Malwarebytes Teams and Kaspersky Total Security compete in the cybersecurity software category. Kaspersky Total Security seems to have the upper hand due to its extensive feature set and competitive pricing.

Features: Malwarebytes Teams provides ease of use, threat identification, and effective anti-ransomware protection with cloud-based management. Kaspersky Total Security offers comprehensive protection with advanced security capabilities such as vulnerability fixes and centralized management. Users appreciate Kaspersky's efficient scanning and malware detection capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Malwarebytes Teams faces criticism for false positives and limited response features, with a need for better integration with other tools and enhanced EDR functionalities. Kaspersky Total Security has performance concerns and users suggest better pricing and user interaction improvements, though Malwarebytes is more frequently highlighted for needed improvements.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Malwarebytes Teams offers diverse deployment options, including cloud solutions praised for ease of use and management. Kaspersky Total Security is mainly deployed on-premises, with some cloud options, and provides reliable response consistency in customer service, though both are regarded well by users.

Pricing and ROI: Malwarebytes Teams is a mid-range option with flexibility across modules, but some find it expensive due to automatic rebilling. Kaspersky Total Security is affordable with yearly licenses and straightforward pricing. Both reflect cost-effectiveness, yet Kaspersky's pricing offers clearer value.

To learn more, read our detailed Kaspersky Small Office Security vs. Malwarebytes Teams Report (Updated: March 2026).

Buyer's Guide

Kaspersky Small Office Security vs. Malwarebytes Teams

March 2026

Download the complete report

Helped 886,174 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.6%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Small Office Security is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Malwarebytes Teams is 1.9%, up from 1.8% 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	3.6%
Malwarebytes Teams	1.9%
Kaspersky Total Security	1.2%
Other	93.3%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

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.

Read full review

Alessandro Spiandore

Proprietario at IL COMPUTER snc

Long-term licensing has provided reliable lightweight protection for commercial customers and maintains strong performance without disrupting existing security tools

Kaspersky Total Security is a lightweight solution that does not slow down Windows. In many years of use for my customers, I have not had any broken software or other problems. Safe Money technology is available in the product, but I do not use it because my customers have other security solutions that intercept malware before Kaspersky on the firewall and networking firewall of LAN. I sell the various solutions of next generation, Optimum, and Advanced through MCP licensing.

Read full review

reviewer2594097

Chief Executive Officer at a wholesaler/distributor with 11-50 employees

Exceptional malware protection with regular updates and behavior-based detection

There are no built-in backups or integrated backup options, which could be an opportunity. The free version is effective, however, the paid version is pricey compared to it. Other customers have mentioned issues with false positives. It lacks enterprise-level management and more enterprise functionality. CrowdStrike and SentinelOne are much more enterprise-grade solutions. Malwarebytes has limited integration with cybersecurity tools and lacks enterprise integrations because it is not an enterprise product.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The interface is easy to use and it is more up to date than our previous solution."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks has helped lighten the load of our security analysts because it was the major tool that we were using and the one we utilized most."

"The anti-exploit is impenetrable. We chose Traps because it is the only product that we were not able to get anything past."

"Implementing Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks has had a significant impact on my security analyst workload because it becomes much easier."

"The initial setup is easy."

"My advice for anybody who is considering Cortex XDR is that it is a complete solution, and has very good features."

"The integrations are out-of-the-box, as are the playbooks."

"Traps has drastically reduced our endpoint attack surface via advanced detection capabilities, sandboxing of never before seen programs, and by drastically limiting where executables can launch in the first place."

More Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks pros

"The most beneficial feature of Kaspersky Total Security for me is its all-in-one antivirus solution with continuous signature updates for effective malware detection and prevention."

"Kaspersky is reliable because it checks everything before I want to log in."

"The most effective feature is its scanning. When they scan the viruses, they come back with the records quite fast. They make sure that they rectify."

"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it can be centrally managed, allowing users to know what is happening and what can be expected in the systems."

"It is a stable product."

"The solution has a lot of features like IDS and IPS detection system, antispam, and firewall."

"Kaspersky Total Security is a lightweight solution that does not slow down Windows, and in many years of use for my customers, I have not had any broken software or other problems."

"It has advanced features for detecting malware and ensuring customer safety."

More Kaspersky Small Office Security pros

"Considering the overall management of the system and seeing what is being protected, it is doing a great job."

"It gets the job done, and they are consistently updating it monthly."

"Ten times a day, improved signatures will be downloaded, so it is very up-to-date in terms of malware experience."

"The solution is very good at scanning; it's a good product, it does the job, it offers good protection, and I haven't come across any issues so far which I need to escalate."

"The central management of devices from different sites is a very good feature; this has made them much easier to manage."

"When it comes to frontend protections, it has some of the best definitions, and they do traditional signature and heuristic detection a lot better than Microsoft and some other players in that space."

"The most valuable feature is its ability to customize for different groups."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that I can use it wherever I want, be it at the office, at home, or even outside."

More Malwarebytes Teams pros

Cons

"It automatically detects security issues. It should be able to protect our network devices while operating autonomously."

"Previously, the endpoint would leave the environment, not being on our VPN, essentially unable to interact with the server to upload files. It was unable to retrieve new file verdicts. It was using a thing called "local analysis" to determine if something was a malicious file or not. There was no dynamic analysis."

"In reporting they should have a customizable dashboard due to the fact that C-level people don't like reporting to the IT department. They prefer to have a real-time dashboard. That kind of dashboard needs to have various customizations."

"There are some false positives. What our guys would have liked is that it would have been easier to manipulate as soon as they found a false positive that they knew was a false positive. How to do so was not obvious. Some people complained about it. The interface, the ESM, is not user-friendly."

"It is not easy to sell Cortex XDR, not because it isn't a good tool. Its marketing needs to be improved."

"As an improvement, I would like to see enhanced connection speeds."

"Cortex XDR could improve its sales support team, including better commission structures and referral programs."

"We would also like to have advanced tech protection and email scanning."

More Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks cons

"The tool could be cheaper."

"Kaspersky Total Security's configuration part is complex."

"Enhancing the encryption code, particularly in relation to ransomware would be a great addition for future use."

"If data security becomes available for Kaspersky Total Security, it would be a significant advantage."

"Kaspersky Total Security should be easier to manage and improve user interaction. Resetting often requires some experience, which can be a problem for generic users. Web users also encounter some issues that should be improved."

"Kaspersky Total Security’s stability and performance need improvement."

"The solution’s stability could be improved"

"Kaspersky has to improve its response when there is an incident. They need to respond faster."

More Kaspersky Small Office Security cons

"We have noticed that when the solution is doing the scanning, all the scanning activities make the device heavier. It slows down your machine."

"Every once in a while, the product gets clobbered. It's not just one thing. So, it could be a Microsoft update or a Kaspersky update."

"Requires increased efficiency in terms of detecting false positives."

"I really hate the automatic rebuilding without even asking. It's just an annoyance that they should at least ask me, like a month before they bill me."

"They could come up with better reporting capabilities."

"It is one of the worst products which I have ever used."

"The product could be improved in blocking malicious traffic, such as communication with known malicious IP addresses."

"The product's stability needs improvement."

More Malwarebytes Teams cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its pricing is kind of in line with its competitors and everybody else out there."

"It has a higher cost than other solutions, like CrowdStrike or Microsoft’s EDR tools, but it reduces the cost of our operations because it’s a new generation antivirus tool."

"This is an expensive solution."

"I don't recall what the cost was, but it wasn't really that expensive."

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

"When we first bought it, it was a bit expensive, but it was worth it. The licensing was straightforward."

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

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

More Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks pricing and cost advice

"Kaspersky Total Security is a cheap solution."

"The solution's pricing is cheap and better than that of Sophos."

"The product is not expensive."

"The pricing of the solution is good."

"Users need to pay a licensing fee for the solution, which is neither cheap nor expensive."

"We pay around $30 to $35 for the solution yearly."

"We have a yearly license, and it's not expensive."

"Kaspersky Total Security is an expensive solution."

More Kaspersky Small Office Security pricing and cost advice

"Its cost is around $60 a machine. The cost of the total solution for 250 people is about $8,500 a year. If we add EDR to it, it will bring that cost up to about $15,000. The cost for Carbon Black is about $25,000, which is $10,000 more, but you get all AI functions with it."

"The platform pricing is competitive with other antivirus products."

"We expect to pay $1,000 USD a month, depending on the number of users."

"It is expensive."

"I believe the retail price is between $40 and $50 per copy."

"Malwarebytes is a cost-effective product."

"I would say that it's affordable. It costs much less than Sentinel One, CrowdStrike, or anything of that nature. But, at the same time, you are getting what you pay for. So I would say it's one of the best when you're comparing traditional NextGen AVs like Webroot that aren't the best in the bunch."

"It is really expensive. We've got between 30 and 40 licenses every year, and for the number of licenses that we have, we're finding that Malwarebytes on average costs between $900 and $1,000 more per year than comparable options. We're paying about $3,300 per year for these licenses. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."

More Malwarebytes Teams pricing and cost advice

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

886,174 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

University

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	48

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto vs. Sentinel One

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto vs. SentinelOne SentinelOne offers very detailed specifics with regard to risks or attacks. ...

See all answers

Comparing CrowdStrike Falcon to Cortex XDR (Palo Alto)

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto vs. CrowdStrike Falcon Both Cortex XDR and Crowd Strike Falcon offer cloud-based solutions th...

See all answers

How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security solution. The tool reduces the attack surface,...

See all answers

What do you like most about Kaspersky Total Security?

I am satisfied with the solution's security features because we have been using it for years.

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Total Security?

The pricing for Kaspersky Total Security is quite affordable, rated at eight out of ten, and all necessary licensing ...

See all answers

What needs improvement with Kaspersky Total Security?

Kaspersky Total Security is perfect. The only area for improvement is the price, which is slightly high.

See all answers

What do you like most about Malwarebytes?

Ten times a day, improved signatures will be downloaded, so it is very up-to-date in terms of malware experience.

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Malwarebytes?

I really hate the automatic rebilling without officially confirming it with me. It's an annoyance and they should at ...

See all answers

What needs improvement with Malwarebytes?

It takes up too much space when it's trying to run in the background.

See all answers

Comparisons

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

Compared 8% of the time

SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint vs Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

Compared 6% of the time

CrowdStrike Falcon vs Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

Compared 4% of the time

Cortex XSIAM vs Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

Compared 4% of the time

Symantec Endpoint Security vs Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

Compared 3% of the time

More Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks Competitors

HP Wolf Security vs Kaspersky Small Office Security

Compared 12% of the time

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Kaspersky Small Office Security

Compared 12% of the time

AVG Internet Security Business Edition vs Kaspersky Small Office Security

Compared 7% of the time

Symantec Endpoint Security vs Kaspersky Small Office Security

Compared 6% of the time

Kaspersky Next XDR Optimum vs Kaspersky Small Office Security

Compared 4% of the time

More Kaspersky Small Office Security Competitors

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Malwarebytes Teams

Compared 8% of the time

HP Wolf Security vs Malwarebytes Teams

Compared 5% of the time

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs Malwarebytes Teams

Compared 5% of the time

CrowdStrike Falcon vs Malwarebytes Teams

Compared 4% of the time

Xprotect vs Malwarebytes Teams

Compared 3% of the time

More Malwarebytes Teams Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

April 2026

Download Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks product report

Buyer's Guide

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

April 2026

Download Kaspersky Small Office Security product report

Buyer's Guide

Malwarebytes Teams

March 2026

Download Malwarebytes Teams product report

Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

No data available

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.

Palo Alto Networks

Kaspersky Total Security is a comprehensive cybersecurity suite offering robust protection through real-time monitoring, vulnerability fixing, and streamlined operations with centralized management.

Known for its lightweight performance and intuitive setup, Kaspersky Total Security effectively blocks threats across emails, websites, and documents. Continuous updates provide strong defenses against malware. Users find value in features like centralized management, which reduces manual workload, and a user-friendly interface. Adjustments can improve encryption, license renewal, anti-malware capabilities, and system stability while minimizing performance impact. Users recommend strengthened email protection, quicker responses to incidents, and enhanced configuration clarity, with flexibility in license upgrades and cost-effectiveness.

What are Kaspersky Total Security’s Key Features?

Vulnerability Fixing: Identifies and patches security gaps.
Real-time Monitoring: Continuous scanning for threats.
Endpoint Protection: Secures all connected devices.
Centralized Management: Simplifies cybersecurity operations.
Intrusion Prevention System: Blocks unauthorized network access.
Antispam and Firewall: Provides robust network safety.

What Benefits Can Users Expect?

Lightweight Performance: Does not slow down devices.
Pricing Efficiency: Offers good value for the cost.
User-Friendly Installation: Easy to deploy across systems.
Reduced Manual Tasks: Streamlines cybersecurity management.
Robust Malware Defense: Continuous updates enhance protection.

Kaspersky Total Security is used in banking systems, where securing internal data systems and enhancing endpoint protection are critical. Businesses leverage its encryption, firewall, and VPN services for comprehensive cybersecurity management. Its versatility supports protection across multiple devices, optimizing internal networks and processes for enhanced security and performance.

Kaspersky

Malwarebytes Teams provides advanced threat protection and efficient detection and removal capabilities, featuring cloud-based management and robust endpoint security. It operates on Windows and Mac, emphasizing threat interception and the cloud-management interface.

Offering comprehensive protection, Malwarebytes Teams is recognized for its customizable and user-friendly interface. The anti-exploit feature effectively intercepts threats in Office applications, while frequent updates maintain security standards. Efficient scanning, threat response, and rollback features are highly valued, as is its ability to integrate seamlessly into diverse environments. Remote accessibility and cloud management enhance its robust endpoint protection.

What are the key features of Malwarebytes Teams?

Comprehensive Threat Protection: Advanced detection and removal for malware.
Cloud-Based Management: Manage security conveniently from the cloud.
Anti-Exploit Feature: Protects against threats in Office applications.
Efficient Scanning: Quick and effective threat detection.
Threat Response and Rollback: Swift response with rollback capabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Enhanced Security: Continuous updates and strong endpoint protection.
Integration Flexibility: Works well with existing environments.
Reporting Capabilities: Offers effective reporting and monitoring.
Remote Accessibility: Manage security from any location.

Malwarebytes Teams is widely implemented in cybersecurity across industries for endpoint security. Organizations deploy it for malware detection, intrusion protection, and compliance scanning, relying on its antivirus capabilities and ransomware rollback. It serves as a secondary tool alongside primary systems to enhance security on both Windows and Mac environments, particularly valued for monitoring usage behaviors without controlling endpoints.

Malwarebytes

Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

Information Not Available

Knutson Construction

Buyer's Guide

Kaspersky Small Office Security vs. Malwarebytes Teams

March 2026

Free Report: Kaspersky Small Office Security vs. Malwarebytes Teams

Find out what your peers are saying about Kaspersky Small Office Security vs. Malwarebytes Teams and other solutions. Updated: March 2026.

DOWNLOAD NOW

886,174 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our Kaspersky Small Office Security vs. Malwarebytes Teams report.

See our list of best Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) vendors.

We monitor all Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.