Kaspersky Next vs Microsoft Defender for Business
Kaspersky Next
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| Figure | Kaspersky Next | Microsoft Defender for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Endpoint Security Software | 7.9 (#9) | 8.5 (#6) |
| Spec score · Endpoint Protection Platforms | 7.8 (#13) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland | Redmond, Washington, United States |
| Management | EDR Foundations has a cloud-based management console, and on-premises deployment is available when required. | Administrators use the Microsoft Defender portal to configure the product, monitor devices and detections, view policies, and manage security recommendations. |
| Support | Kaspersky directs customers to partners for help with installation, upgrades or maintenance. | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. |
Plans
Kaspersky Next
- Kaspersky Next EDR ExpertPriced on request
- Kaspersky Next EDR FoundationsPriced on request
- Kaspersky Next EDR OptimumPriced on request
- Kaspersky Next MXDR OptimumPriced on request
- Kaspersky Next XDR ExpertPriced on request
- Kaspersky Next XDR OptimumPriced on request
Microsoft Defender for Business
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a month
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a year
In their own words
Kaspersky Next
Kaspersky Next is a tiered business security line covering endpoint protection, EDR and XDR offerings. EDR Foundations targets ransomware, fileless malware, zero-day attacks and other emerging threats. For detected attacks, it provides a visual threat pathway and root-cause analysis, along with application, web and device controls for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux. Administrators can use its cloud-based management console or deploy on premises when required. EDR Optimum adds IoC scanning, guided incident response, patch and encryption management, and cloud service controls. It can identify cloud services in use and find sensitive data stored in Microsoft 365 apps. MXDR Optimum includes 24/7 threat monitoring and detection, plus access to Kaspersky's expert team. Business EDR plans have a 30-day free trial, but there is no free plan and pricing is on request. Kaspersky directs customers to partners for help with installation, upgrades or maintenance. The company reports a SOC 2 Type II audit covering antivirus database development and release processes, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its data services.
Microsoft Defender for Business
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