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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint (formerly Microsoft Defender ATP) is a holistic, cloud delivered endpoint security solution that includes risk-based vulnerability management and assessment, attack surface reduction, behavioral based and cloud-powered next generation protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), automatic investigation and remediation, managed hunting services, rich APIs, and unified security management.

    $2.50

    per user/per month

    Webroot Endpoint Protection

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AWebroot Endpoint Protection is the OpenText company's business class multi-vector endpoint protection application, providing centralized endpoint management, deep learning intelligence, and advanced behavioral analytics.

    $150

    per year per 5 seats

    Pricing
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointWebroot Endpoint Protection
    Editions & Modules
    Academic
    $2.50
    per user/per month
    Standalone
    $5.20
    per user/per month
    Business Endpoint Protection
    $150.00
    per year per 5 seats
    Business Endpoint Protection
    $690.00
    per year per 25 seats
    Business Endpoint Protection
    Contact sales team
    per 50+ seats
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointWebroot Endpoint Protection
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointWebroot Endpoint Protection
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    Not a fair comparison as, I believe, Webroot has severely declined over the past few years while Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has risen from the bottom
    Incentivized
    Webroot, an OpenText company
    Chose Webroot Endpoint Protection
    Less system intensive than Symantec, with a much better management setup on the backend. More robust than Microsoft Defender, though a little heavier on the resources required, but the feature comparison is night and day between the two. Defender does nicely integrate with the …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    117 Answers
    91%
    Would buy again
    21 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    109 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    22 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    113 Answers
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    21 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96 Answers
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    16 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    103 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    22 Answers
    Features
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointWebroot Endpoint Protection
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Webroot Endpoint Protection
    Feature
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    8.3
    56 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Webroot Endpoint Protection
    7.6
    18 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology7.753 Ratings8.816 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)9.155 Ratings9.013 Ratings
    Centralized Management8.955 Ratings7.018 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support7.110 Ratings7.111 Ratings
    Infection Remediation9.454 Ratings7.018 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management7.352 Ratings7.015 Ratings
    Malware Detection8.855 Ratings7.018 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointWebroot Endpoint Protection
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (99 ratings)
    7.5
    (23 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.4
    (8 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    9.5
    (8 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (7 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Defender for EndpointWebroot Endpoint Protection
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Because of its integration with Windows, it is very easy to deploy and manage. Any IT department should be able to leverage the software and interface. The admin portal provides weighted recommendations that comprise the Secure Store, offering admins, security teams, and business owners valuable insights into their security footprint without requiring a strong security background. The software would be ideal for small and mid-sized businesses that cannot dedicate resources to security. Larger enterprises would also benefit, but may require the enhanced license.
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    Webroot, an OpenText company
    The software tends to do a good job of basic protection but is not the best for larger clients and is not as powerful as some others offered on the market today. The support is not the best either, have had a hard time getting assistance in the past trying to resolve issues.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • One, it's crazy lightweight, so compared to some of the competitors that we also have used with our security services, it's really lightweight and so I don't have a lot of overhead on the system that it's running on.
    • It does really fantastic PowerShell integration.
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    Webroot, an OpenText company
    • It is very light weight and does not tax the computers resources
    • Has a quick scan and does not take forevere when scanning
    • It's central management on the web makes it easy to use and gives tons of control for Admins
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • So the fact that Defender for Endpoint still works with signatures is actually, I don't know, a little difficult for us because, I mean, since Microsoft trusts those signatures, you can easily inject code. And we've done it many times. To show that you can inject code through vulnerabilities like CV 2013, 99, and 33 but still keep the signature. So because of the trust of those signatures, the malware just kind of slides into the environment without Defender knowing. That's the first part. The second part is that the behavioral analysis is not precisely its Prime. It's not Defender's best capability for endpoints. So, Defender does not identify all behaviors considered by other EDRs in the market.
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    Webroot, an OpenText company
    • There are several configuration options for both end-point and DNS protection. Would like a more simple way to understand and validate settings.
    • Support is heavily video or FAQ based although you can submit a Support Ticket. Would like more availability to an actual support engineer.
    • Overtime you can forget how to change setting - a refresher course would be nice, especially as new features are added to the solution.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    Cost add-ons for Security features is nickel and diming the process to keep pace with cybercrime. Limited Education budgets require us to be more pro-active in finding cost-effective measures to protect our devices, staff and students. Defender is a strong, well-featured product that is pricing itself out of the education market
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    Webroot, an OpenText company
    It has proven successful so far in our environment for controlling malware/virus outbreaks.
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    It offers multiple security features and integrates well with Microsoft ecosystems. A workflow for threat detection, investigation, automated remediation, and a centralized dashboard is an added advantage. This application is mainly designed for experienced users; new users may feel challenged.
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    Webroot, an OpenText company
    Webroot Endpoint Protection has been great for us, as its simple, cloud-based management console allows us to quickly deploy easily monitor all of our endpoints. However, it could improve by offering more customizable reporting options for deeper insights into security events and the interface could also use some updating, as it feels a bit dated.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint chugs along just fine no matter what we throw at it and what systems it's running on. It doesn't take up a lot of resources either, so that's welcomed.
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    Webroot, an OpenText company
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    Performance
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easy on memory and resources on clients.
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    Webroot, an OpenText company
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    The first time I tried to onboard my macOS endpoints to MDE I struggled for quite a bit. I had to reach out to Microsoft's MDE support team. The tech was very helpful in walking me through the steps during a screen share session
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    Webroot, an OpenText company
    Support has been reliable up to this point. A request can easily be generated via the console and support responding in a reasonable time. We have not had any major issues other than the basic agents not communicating with the console and the like.
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    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    Deployment was handled by our team here and everything went pretty smoothly. We did have a few hiccups in our test group, but that only took a bit to get ironed out.
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    Webroot, an OpenText company
    I had some difficulties with remote users. I ended up needing to open a remote tech support session and finish the process. Other than a few speed bumps, I was impressed with the engineering of the install. Because of time differences, I was done installing in two days. The cost, per license, could be less.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    Cylance's policy is to block everything and requires an active person to monitor and unblock legitimate processes. As updates and software continue to evolve, it is a full-time job to be a Cylance administrator. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a set-and-forget solution that catches threats when they occur and leaves you to focus on your work unimpeded.
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    Webroot, an OpenText company
    Webroot is good in a way that it is an all encompassing solution one stop shop for protecting endpoints but it needs to be managed and licensed. Some users do not need constant protection or need to have it on their machines in where the combination of Field Effect and Malwarebytes is more effective.
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easily scaled from small orgs to giant enterprises.
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    Webroot, an OpenText company
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Reduced incidents of security breaches lead to lower remediation costs and avoid potential financial losses and reputational damage.
    • Reduces the need for additional third-party security solutions and training, thereby lowering overall security management costs.
    • Increased efficiency and productivity of IT staff lead to better allocation of resources and cost savings.
    • Reduces the risk of fines and sanctions associated with non-compliance, ensuring business continuity and protecting revenue.
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    Webroot, an OpenText company
    • The DNS filtering allows for a very granular configuration of endpoints
    • The cost to benefit ratio is good. It is not a real EDR player yet, but the development looks promising
    • Its best feature is integration with our MSP software, providing actionable tickets.
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    ScreenShots

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Screenshots

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