Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Seqrite Endpoint Security comparison

Microsoft and Seqrite are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Microsoft is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.4, while Seqrite is ranked #28 with an average rating of 8.2. Microsoft holds a 8.1% mindshare in EPP, compared to Seqrite’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Seqrite users who would recommend it.

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82% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Seqrite Endpoint Security are two leading solutions in endpoint protection. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint appears to have a better reputation based on user reviews relating to pricing and support, while Seqrite Endpoint Security is noted for its robust features.

Features: Users highlight Microsoft Defender for Endpoint’s advanced threat detection, response capabilities, and integration with Windows ecosystem. Seqrite Endpoint Security users value its comprehensive antivirus, malware protection, and advanced device control.

Room for Improvement: Users of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint suggest enhancements in threat detection precision, reporting functionalities, and user interface complexity. For Seqrite Endpoint Security, users call for improved reporting, analytics, and ease of integration with other tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint receives praise for its straightforward deployment and reliable customer support. Seqrite Endpoint Security users find the deployment process somewhat more complex and note the need for better customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint users are generally satisfied with the pricing model and report good ROI. Seqrite Endpoint Security users feel the product is slightly costlier but acknowledge that its comprehensive features justify the price.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender for Endp...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

210

Ranking in other categories

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (3rd), Anti-Malware Tools (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (3rd), Microsoft Security Suite (3rd)

Seqrite Endpoint Security

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

28th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

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 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is 8.1%, down from 11.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Seqrite Endpoint Security is 1.2%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint	8.1%
Seqrite Endpoint Security	1.2%
Other	90.7%

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Robert Arbuckle

Security Analyst III at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

Automatically isolates threats and integrates with logging to reduce response time

Overall, I would evaluate the Microsoft support level that I receive at probably about a seven, but that depends on the day. It has been spotty. We have had issues where the urgency level of the Microsoft support is not as high as ours, especially during a data breach or potential data breach situation. We have had issues with some of the offshore support being lackluster. One specific thing that comes to mind is we were on a support call with our CISO on the call, and the Microsoft agent, who did not actually work for Microsoft, is one of the vendors that Microsoft uses for support, said, "Just to set expectations, my lunch break is in an hour and I am going to go away then." For us, it was already ten o'clock at night and we had been working on this for a couple of hours, trying to get a security engineer on with us. For him to tell us that he was going to go away and have lunch, it was, "Okay, but go find somebody else if you need to." It was just the lackluster approach, and it seemed like he did not really care. We seem to get a lot of this when we get non-Microsoft support. I can identify areas for improvement with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, as it is kind of a convoluted mess to try to take care of false positives. Especially when they have been identified as false positives but they keep going off over and over again. It is great for my pocketbook because it generates a lot of on-call action, but I would really prefer more sleep at two o'clock in the morning than dealing with false positives. I would say that the unified portal for managing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is suitable for both teams as they are all in there. It would be great if they would stop moving things around and renaming things, which makes sense. The new XDR portal is pretty nice. Being able to have it central again inside of the regular Security Center without having to open up two windows is helpful. Overall, I think it is pretty good. There is always going to be something that could be improved, such as alerting and the ability to modify alerts would be a little bit helpful to have. Being able to add more data into the alerts and turn off alerts that are not as useful would be beneficial. It is hard to say what the quantitative impact the security exposure management feature has had on our company's security, because a lot of it is kind of subjective. I think we are sitting at around a fifty percent score still, and a lot of it is just kind of unusual circumstances that we cannot really implement without breaking the organization.

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Sandeep_Maurya

Manager, Information Technology at DSK Legal

An affordable tool that is easy to learn

The most valuable part of the solution is its ransomware backup feature. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Seqrite developed a feature that can help restore deleted data. If there is a ransomware attack, our company can restore the data as Seqrite keeps a copy in an encrypted and complex format. If there is any ransomware attack, our company can restore the data. If the data is deleted by any of the users in our company, and if we want to recover it, then it can be done through the process that the tool uses to restore data during a ransomware attack. There is a command through which users can recover the data from the laptop.

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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

"The main features of this solution are that it handles everything by itself and is well integrated."

"Defender for Endpoint has significantly reduced our SOC team's workload by automating threat detection and response, allowing them to focus on other critical projects."

"I find the vulnerability management section of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to be very useful for organizations."

"The most valuable features are that it's easy to use and the updates are very simple."

"We are a Microsoft shop, and Defender is a Microsoft solution that provides some security at a reasonable cost."

"We had certain compliance and usage issues. For example, our company wanted to go with CIS, but we didn't have a proper way of measuring whether the endpoints have the right standards in place or whether they were compliant with CIS. Microsoft Defender was like a one-stop for most things because it gave us the vulnerability and patching scores so that our vulnerability management teams can focus on covering up the vulnerabilities and the patching team can check the vulnerable versions and deploy the right versions."

"Stable endpoint manager, antivirus, and antimalware, with fast technical support and a straightforward setup."

"It's one of the best antiviruses on the market."

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"The solution's current features include antivirus, web filtering, file activity monitoring, PAM, firewall, IDS/IPS, and DLP. Though I'm not familiar with the whole solution, it is good."

"The convenience has been great."

"We found the DLP to be innovative and useful."

"The solution is stable."

"The two valuable features are anti-ransomware and data loss protection."

"The solution is centrally managed, easy to configure, and easy to use."

"Seqrite Endpoint Security provides external protection in terms of hard drives."

"The solution effectively detects malicious files and blocks sign-ins."

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Cons

"The onboarding and deployment could be more user-friendly, and there is room to grow in some of the reports. I don't want them to be oversimplified or overly complex, but there is room for improvement in the reporting it can do. It's relatively minor."

"I think Microsoft needs to improve some of the security aspects of Defender. The email part, in particular, needs to be improved in terms of security effectiveness."

"The reporting in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint should improve. The solution has limited features."

"If the solution could be integrated more with Defender for Cloud, to be more unified, that would help. It is good now, but even more integration could be done with Defender for Cloud. We see two different portals. If Defender for Endpoint could be ported to the CSPM, Defender for Cloud, that would make things even easier for us."

"In the next release, I would like to see better management reporting."

"The product development team makes frequent changes that affect the stability of the solution."

"More hooks and more reporting would be beneficial. More proactive reporting would be ideal."

"The solution could be more friendly for end-users, with different type of scans or scheduled scans for it."

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"It should be able to detect and report any ransomware attack but currently, it doesn't detect and it doesn't report any."

"User management could be improved."

"The solution's integration capabilities are moderate and could be improved."

"The solution could improve by providing better security and a cloud base version."

"Deployment of Seqrite Endpoint Security is generally straightforward. The only complexity we encounter is that, since it is cloud-based, there can be delays in updating the endpoint's status."

"When it comes to the support provided by the product, I see that Seqrite is not as mature as the other products in the market."

"Sometimes, small and medium businesses, or even startups with just five, ten, or fifteen systems, are also keen to secure their data. There is a reluctance on the part of the technical team to extend installation support when the opportunity sizes are smaller. Seqrite Endpoint Security has a lot of value. Still, its marketing could be done much better on a larger scale, especially in India, in light of the new DPDP 2023 Act, which the Indian Parliament passed. It would be even more valuable if Seqrite could incorporate features to help companies comply with this law, it would be even more helpful."

"Endpoint Security would be improved by adding DLP."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"AV solutions are pretty expensive because they are necessary, not just for protection, but many businesses need them to comply with regulatory bodies and receive accreditation. We recently purchased an E5 license, which gives us access to the entire Microsoft suite. I would say the pricing is competitive; most tools of this kind are similarly priced. There are minor differences between the competitors, but they aren't spectacularly different. Defender for Endpoint makes sense because all our solutions are in the same place, paid for with a single license. The subscription price is around £50 per user per month, though it may have increased slightly."

"The base price for an E5 license, which includes Enterprise Mobility + Security E5, is $57 per user per month."

"The solution is an open source version and was free with a paid version of Windows 10."

"The E5 license is the one that I recommend because it comes with Cloud App Security, which is a good thing to have on top of Microsoft Defender."

"Licensing fees are paid annually through a partner."

"Defender doesn't cost that much. When you use Microsoft technology, you can start with the free version and see how much the technology helps your organization solve security problems before you use the subscription. They also do this pay-as-you-go model, so you only pay when you use it."

"You don't need to worry about the renewal and purchase of antivirus products. It is bundled with Windows 10, so you don't need to worry about separately purchasing any antiviruses."

"Its price at the moment is very good because you get a lot of value for your money, especially with the subscriptions. If you have the E1, E3, or E5 enterprise subscription, you pay per month per user, and you get almost an infinite number of solutions. If you compare the price to the number of solutions that you get, it is a very good deal."

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"The solution has reasonable pricing. There is one pricing without any hidden charges. They have to pay once a year or three years."

"It is a cheaply priced product."

"There is no option to refund the money and unfortunately, we bought a three-year license, seeing that Quick Heal is a long-established player in the market."

"As per the suggestions from one of the experts we know, it is advisable to make a proper comparison with the local vendors instead of solely relying on online prices, which are often higher and quite expensive."

"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis. Compared to other solutions, this solution is cheaper."

"Endpoint Security is cheaper than Trend Micro."

"My company needs to purchase a yearly subscription for the licensing costs for Seqrite Endpoint Security."

"We pay approximately $1,500 for licenses for the solution."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	80
Midsize Enterprise	40
Large Enterprise	92

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

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, applies behavioral-based endpoint protection and response, and includes risk-ba...

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Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?

We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...

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How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?

The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...

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What do you like most about Seqrite Endpoint Security?

The most valuable part of the solution is its ransomware backup feature.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Seqrite Endpoint Security?

The solution's pricing is good for us, where it is neither cheap nor expensive.

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What needs improvement with Seqrite Endpoint Security?

The solution's integration capabilities are moderate and could be improved.

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Also Known As

Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, MS Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Seqrite End Point Security, Seqrite EPS

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Overview

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for organizations. It offers real-time protection against various types of cyber threats, including malware, viruses, ransomware, and phishing attacks.

With its powerful machine-learning capabilities, it can detect and block sophisticated attacks before they can cause any harm. The solution also includes endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities, allowing organizations to quickly investigate and respond to security incidents. It provides detailed insights into the attack timeline, enabling security teams to understand the scope and impact of an incident.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint also offers proactive threat hunting, allowing organizations to proactively search for and identify potential threats within their network. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft security solutions, such as Microsoft Defender XDR, to provide a unified and holistic security approach. With its centralized management console, organizations can easily deploy, configure, and monitor the security solution across their entire network.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a robust and scalable security solution that helps organizations protect their endpoints and data from evolving cyber threats.

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Seqrite Endpoint Security is a comprehensive security platform used to protect enterprise networks and connected devices from advanced threats. To do so, it integrates with innovative technologies such as Anti Ransomware, Advanced DNA Scan, and Behavioral Detection System.

Seqrite Endpoint Security Features

Seqrite Endpoint Security has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

Application control: Seqrite Endpoint Security gives you control over the use of unauthorized applications within the network.

Advanced device control: Seqrite Endpoint Security configures device policies for different device types for Windows and Mac platforms to safeguard the network against unverified devices.

Data loss prevention (DLP): Seqrite Endpoint Security’s data loss prevention secures confidential data to avoid losses. Another advantage of this feature is that data that is at rest can also be scanned on endpoints and removable devices.

Ransomware protection: Seqrite Endpoint Security uses behavior-based detection technology to detect and block ransomware threats. In addition, it also backs up your data in a secured location to help you restore your files in case of a ransomware attack.

Vulnerability scan: By scanning known vulnerabilities of applications and operating systems, users can update necessary security patches.

Web filtering: With the web filtering featureת you can block websites individually or according to categories in order to limit web access for employees.

Asset management: This feature helps alert administrators of any alterations on company systems by monitoring hardware and software configurations.

File activity monitor: Seqrite Endpoint Security enables you to monitor confidential company files and notifies administrators when such files are copied, renamedת or deleted.

IDS/IPS protection: Seqrite Endpoint Security provides advanced protection that proactively detects malicious activity to prevent attacks that may exploit application vulnerabilities.

Group policy management: Based on the hierarchy within your organization, administrators can define user groups and can also set flexible policies depending on situational requirements.

Seqrite Endpoint Security Benefits

There are several benefits to implementing Seqrite Endpoint Security. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

Advanced security: Seqrite Endpoint Security offers 360-degree data security. The solution provides comprehensive endpoint and data protection in one integrated solution and is suitable for businesses of all sizes.

Uninterrupted protection: With Seqrite Endpoint Security, your daily business operations go uninterrupted, with protection that works to prevent malicious websites, phishing attacks, and more.

Linux-based support: Seqrite Endpoint Security’s solution supports Linux-based systems and also provides higher scalability and enhanced security for Windows and Mac platforms.

Compliance: The solution has competitive security enhancements to meet enterprises’ compliance needs.

Patch management: With Seqrite Endpoint Security, you will have access to simplified and centralized patch management strategy, allowing for higher productivity and more robust security.

Vulnerability detection: By using proactive scanning of installed applications, Seqrite Endpoint Security is able to detect unforeseen vulnerabilities and also reduce unauthorized installations.

Reduced risk: Because the solution has enhanced device control features, it is easier to reduce business security risks.

Advanced endpoint protection: The solution provides advanced endpoint protection with antivirus, firewall, intrusion detection, and more.

Reviews from Real Users

A Manager IT at a healthcare company says, “We use the solution for managing our main product, antivirus, and device locking. There are many features available in this solution, such as asset management. It is easy to install and stable.”

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Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health

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