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 #1 with an average rating of 8.4, while Seqrite is ranked #31 with an average rating of 9.0. Microsoft holds a 6.7% mindshare in EPP, compared to Seqrite’s 1.0% 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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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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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs. Seqrite Endpoint Security

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.9%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is 6.7%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Seqrite Endpoint Security is 1.0%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint	6.7%
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.9%
Seqrite Endpoint Security	1.0%
Other	88.4%

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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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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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ManishKumar14

DGM IT at Seth Anandram Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions

Centrally managed, easy to configure, and easy to use

Seqrite Endpoint Security protects individual machines, servers, and emails against malware, viruses, and spam attacks The solution is centrally managed, easy to configure, and easy to use. It allows you to patch your required reports. The solution provides central deployment, remote deployment,…

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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 solution is a new generation XDR that has a lot of artificial intelligence modules."

"Cortex XDR is stable, offering high quality and reliable performance."

"If you are looking to deploy a security solution as a whole, this is a good option."

"The policy configuration is great, the granularity of policies that are available is very helpful, it is straightforward to set up, and it has pretty much everything we need and works well within the Palo Alto ecosystem."

"Once you become familiar with it, Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is a more powerful tool and I would say that I prefer it over MDE because it is a stronger tool for me."

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

"WildFire AI is the best option for this product."

"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."

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"The intelligence mechanisms are good."

"This is not an inventory solution, but it helps you take count of how many workstations you have, as well as what software is installed on each of them."

"In my opinion, the most valuable aspects are the reporting analytics and integration with Sentinel. Defender does an excellent job of correlating the different entities that comprise threat analysis, analytics data, and log analytics. It helps to piece together investigations into any exploit or malicious activity within a specific tenant. AI and analytics tools are probably the most valuable components."

"I like that Defender is integrated and doesn't have a third-party payload trying to advertise subscription renewal."

"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has been leading the field in EDR, and there are so many benefits to how that is managed versus the traditional products; that's huge."

"We had Norton Antivirus before, and with Norton, we didn't have a way to centrally manage a lot of features. Defender allowed us to deploy it from our Office 365 admin console. That is probably the biggest thing that made us go with Defender."

"I enjoy using the live response feature, which allows me to remotely access different endpoints and investigate malicious files, such as malware that people may have downloaded, and other related issues."

"Defender has very little impact on the end-user and the agent works quite well with a minimal impact on the client and server."

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"There are many features available in this solution, such as asset management."

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

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

"The most valuable feature is its endpoint protection, particularly the antivirus component. It has been very effective in protecting our clients, and since its installation, we haven't encountered any issues with compromised endpoints or virus impacts."

"The setup process was easy for our remote clients and us as well."

"Seqrite Endpoint Security is a good solution."

"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 overall performance of the server and the dashboard are the most interesting aspects of the solution."

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Cons

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is not only pricey; it is extremely expensive."

"The only issues that we have are, one the cost, two the dashboard is not very intuitive, even though you can drill down within the dashboard, we usually have to gather information from other sources to determine locations and if its a false positive."

"In general, the price could be more competitive."

"This product has not improved my organization - in fact, we are in the process of moving back to another product as a result of Cortex's horrible impact on system performance."

"The solution can never really be an on-premises solution based simply on the way it is set up. It needs metadata to run and improve. Having an on-premises solution would cut it off from making improvements."

"However, if you do not have Palo Alto in your environment, you are paying these additional services just for Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, so it is not a cost-effective solution."

"The product's pricing could be better."

"Dashboards do not allow everyone to see what's happening."

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"The solution could improve by providing more integration."

"Integrating this with third-party systems has some complexity involved."

"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint could provide us with a more holistic approach, such as collaboration. They can provide us with an environment from where we can manage all the endpoints from one central location, such as overall management."

"There are likely some technical improvements or features that could be added, however, I cannot say, off the top of my head, what they would be."

"They can improve it on the online protection front since people nowadays are moving online and working from home."

"My main issue with the tool is that there are too many menus. This causes a steep learning curve for those without training or unfamiliar with Defender for Endpoint. From an end-user perspective, the solution is there on the machine and does its job; it works seamlessly. However, as a security professional dealing with it behind the scenes, the learning curve can be steep, but not too steep. Still, it has taken some of my analysts up to a month to get familiar with the product."

"The file scanning has room for improvement."

"I would like to be able to set up any kind of protection I want in the firewall, any IP address or any number."

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"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."

"The cost of the solution can be improved."

"I would like to see Seqrite add a remote profile so we can implement different policies for users connecting to the in-office LAN and those accessing the office network from home or a public internet connection."

"The stability is zero, Seqrite doesn't work, and the company doesn't accept the problems."

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

"The solution could integrate with other products to provide a comprehensive protection strategy."

"Endpoint Security would be improved by adding DLP."

"The interface is slow."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our license will require renewal in August, after which the maintenance will continue as usual."

"Traps pays for itself within the first 16 months of a three-year subscription. This is attributed to OPEX savings, as security teams spent less time trying to identify and isolate malware for analysis as a result of a reduction in malware incidents, false positives, and breach avoidance."

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

"In terms of the cost Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is very expensive because we are a Mexican company and when you translate dollars to pesos the cost is very high. The solution is very expensive for Mexican companies. I understand that they have international prices, but I do not think it offsets the price enough for many companies in countries, such as Mexico. The amount it is reduced is not a massive percentage."

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

"The price of the product is not very economical."

"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."

"I am using the Community edition."

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"You just pay Windows 10 prices, then you have antivirus software. As a price comparison, Defender's costs are very low."

"When compared with other vendors, the pricing is very high."

"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 license for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is included in the license for the Microsoft Windows operating system."

"The normal, standalone model, is not expensive, but the enterprise model that includes the bundle with email and some web protection, is a bit more expensive."

"It is so expensive. It isn't cheaper than McAfee or other solutions."

"The license cost is around $35 per machine, which is not expensive compared to other products."

"For most people, the price of the license is not something that they have to worry about."

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

"You need to pay for a yearly license for Seqrite Endpoint Security, which is expensive."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"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."

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

"It is a cheaply priced product."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	54

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	82
Midsize Enterprise	45
Large Enterprise	96

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

Questions from the Community

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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,...

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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 sol...

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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 pu...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

We have been discussing pricing, setup cost, and licensing, and we are currently on an E3. We are discussing going to...

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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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What is your primary use case for Seqrite Endpoint Security?

Seqrite Endpoint Security protects individual machines, servers, and emails against malware, viruses, and spam attacks.

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

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

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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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides comprehensive threat protection that integrates well with current systems, offering proactive threat detection and automatic updates while reducing manual efforts.

The platform is designed for seamless integration with Microsoft products, facilitating efficient management and use. It offers proactive ransomware protection and valuable threat intelligence, crucial for timely response and increased visibility across devices. Users highlight its ability to secure endpoints from viruses and malware, integrating with Windows and Office 365 to enhance real-time detection capabilities in diverse environments, including hybrid and on-premises setups. However, enhancements are needed in Linux integration, detection accuracy, and policy implementations.

What are the key features of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

Seamless Integration: Works smoothly with existing systems and Microsoft products for easy management.
Proactive Threat Detection: Advanced monitoring to identify and mitigate threats swiftly.
Ransomware Protection: Built-in features to protect against ransomware attacks automatically.
Centralized Management: Unified platform for better device visibility and collaboration.
Threat Intelligence: Provides critical data for rapid threat response.

What benefits should be evaluated in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

Cost-Effectiveness: Part of Windows bundles, offering comprehensive security at competitive pricing.
Time Efficiency: Reduces manual oversight with automatic updates and management ease.
Real-Time Detection: Enhanced security through seamless Office 365 and Windows integration.
Device Coverage: Supports hybrid and on-premises environments for varied digital infrastructures.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is implemented across industries for securing endpoints, relying on its deep integration with Windows and Office 365 to protect against malware and viruses. Organizations benefit from its real-time detection and comprehensive management capabilities, particularly in hybrid environments where diverse digital infrastructures need safeguarding.

Microsoft

Seqrite Endpoint Security provides comprehensive endpoint protection with features like inventory management, antivirus defense, and ransomware prevention. It ensures seamless device and application control, offering centralized management for hybrid environments across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Seqrite Endpoint Security, known for its centralized management system, is designed to safeguard endpoints with advanced antivirus, malware detection, and ransomware prevention capabilities. It facilitates effective governance for hybrid work environments, providing robust inventory and asset management. While offering advanced device and application control across Windows, Mac, and Linux, Seqrite integrates XDR and EDR functionalities along with web protection and policy implementation.

What are the key features of Seqrite Endpoint Security?

Inventory and Asset Management: Track and manage hardware and software assets effectively.
Ransomware Backup: Provides backups to secure data against ransomware attacks.
Advanced EDR and XDR: Offers extended and endpoint detection and response.
File Monitoring: Monitors file activities to ensure data integrity.
External Device Control: Manages device usage and access.
Web Protection: Safeguards against online threats with secure browsing.
DLP Features: Monitors data access and usage to prevent data loss.

What benefits should be looked for?

Ease of Management: Streamlined management with a user-friendly interface.
Policy Implementation: Fast and effective application of security policies.
Cost-Effective Plans: Provides affordable options for varied businesses.
Centralized Management: Simplifies the management of multiple devices.

In industries like IT, healthcare, and finance, Seqrite Endpoint Security finds usage for securing endpoint devices and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Its centralized cloud-based management supports robust access control and governance, suitable for both small businesses and large enterprises in managing endpoint security challenges.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health

Gadre, Bharat Vikas Group, Fernandez Hospital, Fabtech Projects & Engineering, KIMS Hospital, National Steel And Agro Industries, Sardar Patel University, Sterling Wilson, Chowgule Industries

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